zBoost
®
SOHO YX560Y User Guide
6
zBoost
®
SOHO YX560Y User Guide
7
FIFTH: Antenna Aiming
To get the maximum benefit, you will want to take special care to point the antenna in the direction
of the best signal for your wireless service provider.
1. Place your cell phone on a non-metal surface which is 6-8 feet from the Base Unit Antenna.
2. Turn the signal booster on and wait 30 seconds. Note the number of signal bars displayed on
your cell phone. For best results, you want your phone to display in the middle of the signal
meter range or less so that it can go up as you rotate the Signal Antenna to the optimum
direction. If it is reading too high, move the phone farther from the base unit antenna.
3. Record the number of signal bars (or range) ________(A) on your cell phone. Leave the
phone in the same place and pointing in the same direction for the following steps.
Note the direction of the antenna starting position_________________________.
4. Rotate the antenna mast 90 degrees and then record the phone signal bars _________(B).
SECOND: Place the zBoost Base Unit
Connect the Base Unit 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. This Base Unit uses an
omni-directional antenna that delivers signal in a circular pattern around the antenna.
The zBoost system 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.
Note:
The Base Unit can be easily mounted on a wall by first removing the Silver bracket from
the Base Unit (see “zBoost Base Unit Assembly” on page 6) and using 2 mounting screws (not
provided) to affix to wall - keeping the antenna vertical.
Keep the Base Unit off the floor and at least 3 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.
THIRD: Run Coaxial Cable Between the Base Unit and Signal Antenna
Use the provided 50 feet of RG-6 coaxial cable to connect the Signal Antenna and the Base Unit.
Run the cable along a descending pipe or through a wall that leads closest to the location of the
Base Unit.
To run the cable from exterior to
interior through a window, an 8 inch
window-entry cable is available for
purchase (Part:
YX030-08W
). Should
you need additional cable length, 15
foot extensions (Part:
YX030-15W)
are
available at www.Wi-Ex.com. Please
note: the maximum recommended
length for RG-6 is 65. For lengths above
65 feet, upgrade to RG-11. Maximum
recommended length for RG-11 is 120
feet.
NOTE:
Refrain from securing cable or
drilling holes until the system has been
tested.
FOURTH: Connect the zBoost Base Unit to the Power Supply
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 or office and verify that you are
able to reliably place calls. If the signal strength has improved, your zBoost is working.
Remember, coverage varies based on outdoor signal level, building construction, and antenna
placement. Coverage in adjoining rooms (next to, above, or below) will be reduced by walls and
ceiling/floors.
Upon initial power up, a solid GREEN light should appear indicating normal conditions. If a RED
light appears, adjustments may be needed to optimize performance. If you find the increased signal
coverage is acceptable, however, no additional adjustments are needed. See “zBoost Base Unit
Light Indicators” on page 9) for more information.
zBoost Base Unit
Power Supply
Base Unit Antenna
Coaxial Cable
Base Unit Bracket
zBoost Base Unit
Power Supply
Base Unit Antenna
Coaxial Cable
Signal Antenna
Cell Tower
15 ft
separation
Note
Cell phone signal bars are approximate and vary from
phone to phone. The number of bars can fluctuate
widely, depending on the location of the phone, the
position or angle of the phone, weather, etc. Most cell
phone signal meters update every 6 to 10 seconds. An
increase of only one bar typically indicates a 4x to 10x
signal increase.
THE BEST INDICATOR OF PRODUCT PERFORMANCE
IS THE ABILITY TO RELIABLY PLACE AND RECEIVE
CALLS WHERE YOU COULD NOT BEFORE.
zBoost Base Unit Assembly
