zBoost
®
Xtreme REACH ZB560SL Manual
zBoost
®
Xtreme REACH ZB560SL Manual
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NOTE:
The zBoost
Xtreme REACH ZB560SL requires at least 15 feet of vertical separation
between the Base Unit and the External Antenna. Generally, increasing this distance (up to 40 feet)
will increase the performance and decreasing the distance will limit zBoost performance. Keep the
Base Unit off the
fl
oor and at least 2 feet away from other cords, metal objects or other wireless
devices such as wireless routers or wireless access points. The zBoost performs best when there
are no obstructions between the zBoost Base Unit and your mobile device.
Upon initial power up, the LED will cycle RED, GREEN and ORANGE for 30 seconds. After 30
seconds, a series of GREEN
fl
ashes will indicate the quality of your setup. Following this, a solid
GREEN light indicates normal conditions. If it is not solid GREEN, follow the instructions in the
Base Unit LED Indicators section. Adjustments may be needed to optimize performance. If you
fi
nd
the increased signal coverage is acceptable, however, no additional adjustments are needed. See
“Base Unit Light Indicators” on page 11) for more information.
SECOND: Position Base and Indoor
Antenna
Connect the Indoor Antenna to the Base Unit and
place it where you need signal. For the widest possible
signal area, position the Base Unit near the middle
of a room. You may also mount it on an interior wall
by
fi
rst removing the bracket, screwing the bracket
to a wall (screws not included), then snapping the
Base Unit back in place keeping the Indoor Antenna
vertical. The Base Unit uses an omni-directional
Indoor Antenna that delivers signal in a circular pattern
around the antenna.
The zBoost Xtreme REACH requires at least 15 feet
of vertical separation between the Base Unit and the
External Antenna. Generally, increasing this distance
(up to 40 feet) will increase the performance and
decreasing the distance will limit the performance.
Keep the Base Unit off the
fl
oor and at least 2 feet away from other cords, metal objects or other
wireless devices such as wireless routers or wireless access points. The zBoost Xtreme REACH
performs best when there are no obstructions between the zBoost Base Unit and your mobile
device.
Wall Mounting the Base Unit
The Base Unit can also be easily mounted on a wall. The Base Unit should be a minimum distance
of 4-5 feet off from the
fl
oor so there is clearance for the Indoor Antenna extension.
Perform the following steps to mount the Base Unit on a wall:
1.
Remove the mounting bracket from the Base Unit by slightly spreading the tabs on the
Note
Avoid placing the External Antenna near metal such as
wiring, A/C ducts, metal siding, truss plates, etc.
When connecting the cable to the antenna, run the cable
straight down from the antenna. Avoid draping the coax
near the antenna.
mounting bracket.
2.
Fasten the mounting bracket to the wall using the self-tapping wall/ceiling anchors.
3.
Snap the Base Unit into the mounting bracket.
THIRD: Run the Coaxial Cable
NOTE: Refrain from securing cable or drilling holes until the system has been tested.
The zBoost Xtreme REACH ZB560SL includes a 50 ft coax cable to connect the External Antenna
to the Base Unit.
Connect one end of the cable to the base of the
External Antenna. Run the coaxial cable along
a descending pipe or through a wall that leads
closest to the location of the Base Unit. Connect the
remaining end of the cable to the Base Unit.
Should you need additional cable length, 15 foot
extensions (Part #:
YX030-15w
) are available at
www.zBoost.com. Please note: Cable longer than 65
feet is not recommended.
FOURTH: Connect zBoost Base Unit to
Power
Connect the zBoost Base Unit to the power supply
and plug into a power outlet. When your zBoost
system is in place and fully connected, walk
throughout your home and verify that you are able
to reliably place calls. If the signal strength has
improved, your zBoost is working.
Upon initial power up, the LED will cycle RED, GREEN and ORANGE for 30 seconds. After 30
seconds, a series of GREEN
fl
ashes will indicate the quality of your setup. Following this, a solid
GREEN light indicates normal conditions. If it is not solid GREEN, follow the instructions in the
Base Unit LED Indicators section. Adjustments may be needed to optimize performance. If you
fi
nd
the increased signal coverage is acceptable, however, no additional adjustments are needed. See
“Base Unit Light Indicators” on page 11 for more information.
Antenna Aiming
To get the maximum bene
fi
t, you will want to take special care to make sure you point the antenna
in the direction of the best signal for your wireless service provider. You may wish to use a YX699
RF signal meter to help during this process or try our zBoost Signal Finder Android App. The
majority of the time a cell tower will hold more than 1 frequency band and/or service provider.
To aim the antenna for maximum signal, you will need a phone operating on the same wireless
network(s) in use at the install location.
Note: A 1 dBm increase is 25% gain in signal strength.
If you do not know which direction the best signal is coming from, once the unit is installed, rotate
the External Antenna in 90 degree increments while measuring the results inside the desired
coverage area.
Place the cell phone(s) on a non-metal surface about 6-8 feet from the Base Unit.
Turn the signal booster on and wait 30 seconds. Note the number of signal bars displayed on your
zBoost Base Unit
Power Supply
Base Unit Antenna
Coaxial Cable
Base Unit Bracket
