ZBoost ZB560Y Manual - page 13

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 Cellular REACH ZB560Y Manual

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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: The zBoostCellualr REACH ZB560Y 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. 

Upon initial power up, the LED will cycle RED, GREEN and 

ORANGE for 30 seconds.  After 30 seconds, a series of GREEN 

flashes will indicate the quality of your setup. Following this, a solid GREEN light indicates normal 

conditions. If it is not solid GREEN, follow the instructions in the Base Unit LED Indicators section. 

Adjustments may be needed to optimize performance. If you find the increased signal coverage 

is acceptable, however, no additional adjustments are needed. See “zBoost Base Unit Light 

Indicators” on page 10 for more information.

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 

Maximum Performance

Minimum Performance

15’ of vertical 

separation

15’ of vertical 

separation

15’ of vertical 

separation