ZBoost SOHO YX560P User Manual - page 8
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SOHO YX560P USER GUIDE
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SOHO YX560P USER GUIDE
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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. If you are able to put your phone in field test
mode to view dB readings, results will be more accurate as cell phone “bars” can be misleading.
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).
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
hardware.
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
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, walk throughout the home 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.
•
Increase the distance between the Base Unit and the Signal Antenna.
•
Purchase an upgrade antenna available at www.Wi-Ex.com
NOTE:
The zBoost YX560P 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.
Cell Tower
zBoost Base Unit
Power Supply
Base Antenna
Coax Cable
Signal Antenna
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.
Improving Your Coverage Area