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 Max ZB545M Manual

5

 

FIRST: Mount the External Antenna

Choosing the best location for the External Antenna provides 

the best performance and the largest area of improved signal. 

Choose a location for the External Antenna using your cell 

phone to determine the area of strongest signal - typically found 

outside, above the roofline or in an attic. The antenna must also 

remain at least 3 feet from any metal objects such as pipes, metal 

siding, A/C unit etc. and at least 15 vertical feet above the Indoor 

Antenna.
Identify the best location for attachment of the mounting bracket – 

such as an attic cross or main beam. Secure the mounting bracket 

at the highest possible point. 

Position the mounting bracket such that the External Antenna 

will be vertical and attach the External Antenna. See "Antenna 

Bracket Assembly" on page 6 for more information.

Securing Cable with a Drip Loop

If you place the External Antenna outdoors, create a drip loop 

with the coaxial cable at the point where the cable enters the 

home through an outside wall. This can be done by twisting 

and securing the cable into a loop (no less than 4” across) 

near the entry point. This will help prevent moisture from 

gathering at entry point and leaking into the home. Consult a 

professional installer if you need more information. 

Power Requirements

The Base Unit can be plugged into a standard 2 or 3 prong 110 VAC receptacle using the Included 

power supply. The power supply consumes less than 10W (less than 0.2A). 

Coax Cable

Exterior Wall

Setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster

Maximum Performance

Minimum Performance

15’ of vertical 

separation

15’ of vertical 

separation

15’ of vertical 

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.

Содержание ZB545M

Страница 1: ...0 day money back guarantee when purchased directly from zBoost If product is purchased from a reseller or third party the purchaser is subject to the policies of the third party 1 Year manufacturer wa...

Страница 2: ......

Страница 3: ...nsure contact your provider You MUST operate this device with approved antennas and cables as specified by the manufacturer Antennas MUST be installed at least 20 cm 8 inches from any person You MUST...

Страница 4: ...ting in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter In accordance with FCC requirements of human exposure to radiofrequency fields the radiating element antenna shall be installed such that a mi...

Страница 5: ...may not be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form for distribution This manual whole or in part may not be modified without prior consent...

Страница 6: ...make sure all of the following parts came with your zBoost Max ZB545M Contents Setup overview zBoost Base Unit Indoor Antenna Power Supply 15 feet of RG 6 Cable Window Entry Cable 35 feet of RG 6 Coa...

Страница 7: ...irectional Panel CEL PCS 6 8 dBi CANT 0033 Outdoor External Antenna Small Omni CEL PCS 3 5 dBi CANT 0036 Outdoor External Antenna Omni with Industrial Casing CEL PCS 3 5 dBi CANT 0040 Outdoor External...

Страница 8: ...et Up Your zBoost Product 3 Additional Cable Requirements 4 Grounding the External Antenna 4 Securing Cable with a Drip Loop 5 Power Requirements 5 Setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster 5 FIRST Mount...

Страница 9: ...t can contribute to the poor reception you receive in your home 1 Location of the Cell Phone Tower in Relation to Your Home While cell phone providers have tried to place cell phone towers to provide...

Страница 10: ...plete the call If a weak signal is available at ground level check the signal strength in your attic or at roof level location where the signal will likely be stronger and where the External Antenna c...

Страница 11: ...A longer cable is helpful only if it allows you to place the External Antenna in a location where you measure stronger signal Grounding the External Antenna If you decide to place the External Antenn...

Страница 12: ...oaxial cable at the point where the cable enters the home through an outside wall This can be done by twisting and securing the cable into a loop no less than 4 across near the entry point This will h...

Страница 13: ...nna that delivers signal in a circular pattern around the antenna The zBoost Max requires at least 15 feet of vertical separation between the Base Unit and the External Antenna Generally increasing th...

Страница 14: ...nds a series of GREEN flashes 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 L...

Страница 15: ...ate the External Antenna in order to capture a better signal higher is usually better and outside is better than inside Increase the distance between the Indoor Antenna and the External Antenna Purcha...

Страница 16: ...itial Power Up Light Mode Status Solution SOLID GREEN zBoost is ready N A Flashing GREEN zBoost is in use N A SOLID ORANGE EXTERNAL ANTENNA and INDOOR ANTENNA are too close together 1 Unplug the BASE...

Страница 17: ...Downlink 4 dBm General Power Consumption 3W standby 7W max signal 5 0VDC 2 0A Max Wall Supply Input Voltage 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz Input and Output Impedance TNC Connector 50 Ohm F Connector 75 Ohm Syst...

Страница 18: ...gnal 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 3 dB is a significant increase...

Страница 19: ...nly for the original warranty period When the warranty on the original product expires the warranty on the replacement product also expires What is Excluded Your warranty does NOT cover Labor charges...

Страница 20: ...be provided by zBoost If you believe you need service for your unit contact zBoost at 1 800 871 1612 or support zBoost com A representative will go through a diagnostic checklist with you If it is de...

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