ZBoost ZB560FCS User Manual - Minimal Performance
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Cellular Xtreme REACH ZB560FCS Manual
6
Setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster
FIRST: Placement of 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.
The YX699 Signal Meter (available separately)
provides signal strength information. It can
be used with its supplied whip antenna to find
the best location for antenna mounting with
the strongest received signal. It can also be
connected to the directional antennas to aim
the antennas for maximum received signal.
Contact zBoost to obtain a YX699 Signal Meter.
NOTE:
zBoost
requires at least 15 feet of vertical separation between the Base Unit and the
External 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. The zBoost performs best when there are no obstructions between the
zBoost Base Unit and your mobile device.
Mounting of Antenna
1.
When you have determined the location of the strongest
signal, install the antenna to a mast (not provided).
Outdoor J-pole Antenna Mounting Bracket, YX014 is
available at www.zBoost.com. Loosely connect the antenna
to the mast to allow the antenna to be reoriented for
strongest signal. Take special care in aiming the External
Antenna in the direction of best signal. If you are unsure
of the nearest tower location of your wireless provider, see
“Antenna Aiming” on page 7 for detailed instructions.
2.
After installing the External Antenna to a mast or pole,
connect RG-6 coax cable to the External Antenna and run
to the Base Unit.
SECOND: Place the zBoost Base Unit where you want to create a Cell Zone
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Connect the Indoor Antenna to the Base Unit and place it where you need signal. For the widest
possible signal area, position the Base Unit near the middle of a room. You may also mount it on an
interior wall by first removing the bracket, screwing the bracket to a wall (screws not included), then
snapping the Base Unit back in place keeping the Indoor Antenna vertical. The Base Unit uses an
omni-directional Indoor Antenna that delivers signal in a circular pattern around the antenna.
Minimal Performance
Best Performance (Recommended)
15 ft. of
Vertical
Separation