zBoost
®
YX560SL User Guide
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zBoost
®
YX560SL User Guide
9
5. Continue to rotate the antenna mast another 90 degrees in the same direction and record the
phone signal bars _________(C).
6. Again, rotate the antenna mast another 90 degrees in the same direction and again record the
phone signal bars _________(D).
7. Look for the highest reading above. Set the antenna to that position and tighten the antenna
mast.
8. If you desire to optimize further, then look for the two highest signal bar readings above and
move the antenna between these two points to find the highest signal bars reading.
9. Once you have determined the highest reading position tighten the antenna bracket hardware.
Confirm That Your zBoost is Working Properly
Perform the following steps to confirm that the unit is now working properly:
1. Unplug the Base Unit power cord.
2. Turn off your cell phone.
3. Plug the power cord back into the Base Unit.
4. Hold your cell phone about 5 feet from the Base Unit and then turn it on. Wait up to 1 minute
for the cell phone to register the signal coming from the Base Unit.
5. If the signal meter shows improvement, your zBoost unit is working.
When your zBoost system is in place and fully connected, you should walk throughout the room
and see that you are able to reliably place calls. If the signal strength and cellular data speeds have
improved, your zBoost is working.
Remember, coverage varies based on outdoor signal level, building construction, and antenna
placement. Coverage in adjoining rooms may be reduced.
Should you desire to improve coverage, you may:
•
Relocate the Signal Antenna in order to capture a better signal – higher is usually better and
outside is better than inside.
•
Increase the distance between the Panel Antenna and the Signal Antenna.
•
Purchase an upgrade antenna available at www.Wi-ExStore.com.
NOTE:
The zBoost YX560SL requires at least 15 feet of vertical separation between the Base
Unit and the Signal 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 floor and at least 2 feet away from other cords, metal objects or other
wireless devices such as wireless routers or wireless access points. zBoost performs best when
there are no obstructions between the zBoost Base Unit and your mobile device.
Solid GREEN
Normal condition at power up.
Slowly Alternating RED and GREEN
zBoost is working, but at reduced performance
and coverage due to “non-ideal” setup.
Solution: Increase the distance between
antenna and amplifier to achieve maximum
performance and coverage.
Fast Flashing RED
Indicates insufficient distance between the
antenna and the amplifier. The amplifier is
operating at significantly reduced coverage.
Solution: Increase space between base unit
and antenna.
Solid RED
System is receiving signals from either the
mobile device or the base station transceiver
which are too strong for proper operation.
Solutions:
Move away from receiving
antenna with your cell phone.
Move antenna
away from other devices.
Fast Alternating RED and GREEN
followed by no light
The amplifier is disabled.
Solution: Unplug and repower.
zBoost Base Unit Light Indicators
At Initial Power Up Only
Solid GREEN
Normal condition.
Solid RED
System is receiving signals from either the
mobile device or the base station transceiver
which are too strong for proper operation.
Solution: Please unplug your system. Re-orient
your Signal Antenna and/or Base Unit to
reduce the excessive signal source. Plug your
system back in. If still solid red, call customer
support 1-800-871-1612.
After Initial Power Up
Improving Your Coverage Area
