ZBoost Trio Workspace ZB570 Manual - page 17
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TRIO Workspace ZB570 Manual
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect my cell phone signal range and strength to be inside my home?
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 data coverage area are signal strength outdoors, the
typeofbuildingmaterialsinthehome,theplacementoftheunitandtheantenna’sproximityto
cellular towers.
Youcanexpectthatyourindoorcoveragewillbeimproved.Youwillexperiencefaster,morereliable
data where you didn’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
downwhenoutside,theboostedsignalwillfluctuateinasimilarfashion.
Is a cellular phone signal booster the same as a wireless router; will it help my WiFi signal?
The zBoost unit will not help your WiFi service. The WiFi in your home operates on a different
frequency.
Why isn’t my cell phone indicating more signal with more bars?
You may not always observe more bars on your signal meter because of the signal spreading out
fromtheantenna.IfyourphonehasadBmeter,3dBisasignificantincreaseof2x,6dBis4x,and
10 dBis10x.Onafourbarphone,one"bar"equalsabout10dB.
The increase in signal you will see depends upon:
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The level of signal at the Signal Antenna (outdoor)
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The care of the antenna placement (two feet away from metal, adequate antenna
separation [15 horizontal feet of separation is recommended])
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The signal already present inside (related to building losses)
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Thedistanceofyourphone/devicefromtheBaseUnit(signalspreadsordiminishesrapidly
with distance.)
There are usually several mobile devices in use at one time in my home, will your product
boost all of our signals simultaneously?
The zBoost TRIO Workspace 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 v).