ZBoost TRIO Pro ZBC775 Manual - page 13
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FIRST: Mount the External Antenna
ChoosingthebestlocationfortheExternalAntennaprovidesthebestperformanceandthelargest
areaofimprovedsignal.ChoosealocationfortheExternalAntennausingyourcellphoneto
determinetheareaofstrongestsignal-typicallyfoundoutside,abovetherooflineorinanattic.
Keepinmindthatifyourbestsignalisonebar,yourcoveragewillbelimitedtoonesmallroom.
Maximumperformancewillbeachievedwhentheantennaisaimedatthestrongestsignalfrom
your wireless provider. If you know the direction of your provider’s tower, simply point the antenna
in that direction. If you are unsure of the location of the nearest tower, loosely secure the antenna
to the mounting surface or mast (not provided) to allow adjustment or rotation around mast. Before
securingantennahardware,takecareinfindingtheoptimumangleatwhichtoaimtheantenna–
See Antenna Aiming section on page 8 for further instruction.
Once you have determined the optimum location and
angle, connect the L-bracket to the antenna and secure the
antennabrackettoamast(notprovided)oraflatsurface
using the provided antenna hardware.(see bracket assembly
illustration). Ensure that the antenna remains at least 3 feet
aboveanymetalobjects(suchaspipes,metalsiding,A/C
unit etc.) and parallel to the ground with the two holes on the
side of the antenna are facing down.
► Tomountantennatoapole:Attachbracketend
of antenna to pole bracket as pictured. Use U-Bolt to
secure bracket to pole and fasten.
► Tomountantennatoaflatsurface:Attachbracket
end of antenna desired surface. Secure bracket using
provided screws. The of the U-Bolt is not necessary for
this option.
SECOND: Position the Base Unit and Indoor Antenna
Mount the Base Unit (optional) and the Indoor Antenna on a wall facing the direction where
increasedcoverageisdesired(see“Indoorantennaaiming”onpage9).Keepit4-5feetfrom
thefloorandatleast3feetawayfromothercords,metalobjectsorotherwirelessdevicessuchas
wireless routers or wireless access points. The zBoost TRIO Pro performs best when there are no
obstructions between the Indoor Antenna and your mobile device.
Note that signal is broadcast in a beamwidth of 70° horizontally and 60° vertically from the front of
the Indoor Antenna.
Connect the Indoor Antenna to the 15 feet of RG-6. Then, using the TNC-F adaptor, connect the
Setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster
Note
AvoidplacingtheExternalAntennanearmetalsuchas
wiring,A/Cducts,metalsiding,trussplates,etc.
When connecting the cable to the antenna, run the
cable straight down from the antenna. Avoid draping
thecoaxneartheantenna.