ZBoost YX520 Imternational User Manual - Improving Your Coverage Area
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Positioning the Base Unit
For the widest possible signal area, it is recommended that you position the zBoost® YX520i
Base Unit near the middle of a room or mount it on an interior wall. This Base Unit uses an
omni-directional aerial that delivers signal in a circular pattern around the aerial.
If you decide to position the Base Unit on or near an outside wall, we recommend purchasing a
Directional Base Unit Aerial (Page v) to focus the signal in the direction of your choice.
The Base Unit can be mounted either directly on a wall or placed on a flat surface (e.g., a
bookshelf, desk, end table, etc.). The Base Unit performs best when located at least 1-2 meters
above the floor or approximately the height of a mobile phone when it is typically in use (avoid
placing the Base Unit on the floor).
For best results, avoid placing the Base Unit Aerial within 1 meter of other cords, metal objects
or other wireless devices such as wireless routers or wireless access points.
Confirm That Your zBoost® is Working Properly
Perform the following steps to confirm that the unit is now working properly:
1.
Unplug the Base Unit power cable.
2.
Turn on your mobile phone and check the number of bars.
3.
Plug the power cable into the Base Unit.
4.
Hold your mobile phone about 2 meters from the Base Unit and then turn it on. Wait up
to 1 minute for the mobile phone to register the signal coming from the Base Unit.
5.
If the number of bars shows improvement, your zBoost® unit is working properly.
Wall Mounting the Base Unit
The Base Unit can also be easily mounted to a wall using the included mounting bracket
hardware. The Base Unit should be a minimum distance of 1-2 meters above the floor.
Perform the following steps to mount the Base Unit to a wall:
1.
Remove the mounting bracket from the Base Unit by firmly spreading one of the tabs
outward from the base unit as illustrated in figure 8.
2.
Fasten the mounting bracket to the wall using the included wall/ceiling anchors.
3.
Snap the Base Unit into the mounting bracket.
Note
Mobile
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 mobile 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 SIGNAL STRENGTH IS THE ABILITY TO
RELIABLY PLACE AND RECEIVE CALLS.
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Figure 8: Wall Mounting the Base Unit
When your zBoost® system is in place and fully connected, you should walk throughout the
room and see that you are able to reliably place calls.
Remember, coverage varies based on outdoor signal level, building construction, and aerial
placement. Coverage in adjoining rooms (next to, above, or below) will be reduced due to
walls or ceiling/floors.
Should you desire to improve coverage, you may:
•
Move the Base Unit and/or adjust the angle of the Base Unit Aerial.
•
Move the Signal Aerial to a higher location in your attic or outside.
•
Purchase a Signal Aerial Upgrade (see page v).
•
Purchase a Base Unit Aerial Upgrade (see page v).
FIGURE 9: Coverage Area
Improving Your Coverage Area
Spread Mounting
Bracket tabs