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Upon initial power-up of your zBoost®, the base unit light indicator should be solid green. This
signifies a normal condition at power up.
zBoost® Base Unit Light Indicators
Solid GREEN
Normal condition at power up
Slowly Alternating
RED and GREEN
Base Unit is operating at reduced performance and
coverage due to improper setup. Increase distance
between Signal Aerial and base unit to achieve
maximum performance and coverage. If condition
persists after relocating Signal Aerial and/or Base
Unit, contact Wi-Ex Customer Support for
additional information on setup.
Fast Flashing RED
Indicates Insufficient distance between the Signal
Aerial and the Base Unit. The Base Unit is
operating at significantly reduced coverage.
Increase distance between Signal Aerial and the
Base Unit to achieve maximum performance and
coverage. Remove power for 10 seconds and
reconnect power after relocating the aerial. If
condition persists after relocating Signal Aerial or
Base Unit, contact Wi-Ex Customer Support for
additional information on setup.
Solid RED
System is receiving signals from either the mobile
phone or the cell tower, which are too strong for
proper operation. This may be due to improper
setup or operation. The Base Unit is disabled.
Remove power for 10 seconds and reconnect
power to reset system. If the condition persists,
contact Wi-Ex Customer Support for additional
information on setup.
Fast Alternating
RED and GREEN
Followed by no light
Base Unit is disabled. Call Wi-Ex Customer Support.
Troubleshooting Your zBoost® System
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YX520i Technical Specifications
Frequency
890-960 MHz
1710 -1880 MHz
Networks:
GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA
Total Signal Gain:
50 dB (Adaptive) GSM900
50 dB (Adaptive) DCS
Signal Aerial Gain:
0dBi Dipole; F-Type Connector
Base Unit Aerial Gain:
0dBi whip; SMA male
Cable Loss:
5 dB (16 meters of 75
Ω
, 3000 MHz mini RG-59) GSM900
9 dB (16 meters of 75
Ω
, 3000 MHz mini RG-59) DCS
RF Output Power:
100 mW GSM900
100 mW DCS
Base Unit Weight:
15 oz.
Base Unit Size:
5” x 7” x 1”
AC Power Input:
100 – 240 VAC, 47 – 63Hz
DC Power Output:
3.7 VDC, 2.0 A
Operating Conditions:
Indoor use only 5° to 40°C (40° to 105°F)
Coverage (open areas):
4-5 signal bars at roof aerial; 60’ diameter at 3-4 bars inside; 250 square
meters circle
