zBoost
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SOHO YX560Y User Guide
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zBoost
®
SOHO YX560Y User Guide
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Technical Specifications
Product Specifications for zBoost SOHO YX560Y
PCS band
Frequency
Uplink: 1850 to 1910 MHz
Downlink: 1930 to 1990 MHz
System Gain
Antenna: Signal
N/A*
Antenna: Base Unit
1 dBi Whip
PCS band supported
A, D, B, E, F, C
Cellular band
Frequency
Uplink: 824 to 849 MHz
Downlink: 869 to 894 MHz
System Gain
67 dB
Antenna: Signal
11 dBi Yagi; F-type male
Antenna: Base Unit
1 dBi Whip
CEL band supported
A, B, A’, B’
General
Networks
CDMA, GSM, TDMA, AMPS, GPRS, EDGE,
EVDO, 1xRTT, UMTS, HSPA, 3G
Power Consumption – Power Supply
Current
3W standby; 7W max signal - 5.0VDC, 2.0A Max
Wall Supply Input ; Voltage
100-240VAC, 50-60 Hz
System Certifications
FCC Parts 15 & 24 (PCS), Parts 15 & 22 (CEL),
Industry Canada
Base Unit Size and Weight
5” x 7” x 1.25” – 9 oz.
Operating Conditions
Indoor Use Only (40° - 105° F)
Coverage (open areas)
up to 6500 sq ft
This product uses patented technology to protect the carrier network
Product is covered by patent US 7,706,744. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
* YX560Y is designed to support 800MHz/CEL and thus does not include a 1900MHz/PCS Signal
Antenna. To include PCS coverage, the addition of a YX023-PCS Signal Antenna and YX015D
Signal Combiner is required.
Handles all PCS or CEL protocols and includes multiple patented and patent pending technologies
to provide low-cost coverage while continually adapting to signal to prevent interference and remain
transparent to the wireless network. Provides an indicator if the antennas are positioned improperly,
but will NOT suffer damage of interfere with the Carrier Network.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect my cell phone signal range and strength to be inside my home or office?
The closer you are to the base, the stronger the signal. This will vary with different conditions. Some
of the conditions that will affect the improved coverage area are signal strength outdoors, the type
of building materials in the home, the placement of the unit and the antenna’s proximity to cellular
towers.
You can expect that your indoor coverage will be improved. You will be able to make calls where
you couldn’t before. The degree of improvement will depend upon many factors. The intent of
zBoost® products are to bring outside coverage inside. Just as the signal bars move up and down
when outside, the boosted signal will fluctuate in a similar fashion.
Is a cellular phone signal booster the same as a wireless router; will it help my WiFi signal?
The Wi-Ex® unit will not help your WiFi service. This unit is designed to work with wireless PCS and
Cellular phones and devices. The WIFI in your home or office operates on a different frequency.
Is your product available for international use?
Yes, we have a product that works on European UMTS/HSPA frequencies.
zBoost® ONE YX400-U
for devices on the 2100MHz can be used for voice and data overseas.
Why isn’t my cell phone indicating more signal with more bars?
You may not always observe more bars that gain on your signal meter because of the signal
spreading out from the antenna. If your phone has a dB meter, 3dB is a significant increase of 2x,
6dB is 4x, and 10dB is 10x. On a four bar phone, one "bar" equals about 10dB.
The increase in signal you will see depends upon:
•
The level of signal at the Signal antenna (outdoor)
•
The care of the antenna placement (three feet away from metal, adequate antenna
separation [15 feet of
vertical
separation is recommended])
•
The signal already present inside (related to building losses)
•
The distance of your phone/device from the Panel Antenna (signal spreads or diminishes
rapidly with distance).
There are usually several cell phones in use at one time in my home, will your product boost
all of our signals simultaneously?
This zBoost unit is designed to cover multiple signals simultaneously and will allow multiple users to
operate at the same time.
Does the zBoost® work if you have no bars?
No, if no signal is present outdoors zBoost products will not work for you. Also, keep in mind if your
best signal is 1 bar at the Signal Antenna, your coverage will be limited to a small room. You could
improve that with an upgraded antenna. (See page iv).
