ZBoost ZB575X-A Manual - page 16
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FIFTH: Antenna Aiming
Togetthemaximumbenefit,youwillwanttotakespecialcaretomakesureyoupointtheantenna
in the direction of the best signal for your wireless service provider. You may wish to use a YX699
RF signal meter to help during this process or try our zBoost Signal Finder Android App. The
majorityofthetimeacelltowerwillholdmorethan1frequencybandand/orserviceprovider.
Toaimtheantennaformaximumsignal,youwillneedaphoneoperatingonthesamewireless
network(s) in use at the install location.
Note: A 1 dBm increase is 25% gain in signal strength.
If you do not know which direction the best signal is coming from, once the unit is installed, rotate
theExternalAntennain90degreeincrementswhilemeasuringtheresultsinsidethedesired
coverage area.
1. Place the cell phone(s) on a non-metal surface about 6-8 feet from the Base Unit.
2. Turn the signal booster on and wait 30 seconds. Note the number of signal bars displayed
on your cell phone. For best results, you want to place your phone where the phone’s signal
meter displays in the middle of the signal meter range or less so that it can indicate as you
rotatetheExternalAntennatotheoptimumdirection.Ifitisreadingtoohigh,movethephone
farther from the Indoor Antenna. (Note: if you’re using signal bars to measure signal strength,
turn off your LTE during this process)
3. Record the number of signal bars or dBm________(A) on your cell phone. You can use our
YX699 RF Signal Meter or an application on a smart phone to get the dBm. Leave the phone
inexactlythesameplaceandpointinginthesamedirectionforthefollowingsteps.Notethe
directionExternalAntennastartingposition________________.
4. RotatetheExternalAntenna90degreesandthenrecordthephonesignalbars______(B).
5. Continue to rotate the antenna another 90 degrees in the same direction and record the phone
signal bars _________(C).
6. Again, rotate the antenna another 90 degrees in the same direction and again record the
phone signal bars _________(D).
7. If you desire to optimize further, then look for the two highest signal bar readings above and
movetheantennabetweenthesetwopointstofindthehighestsignalbarsreading.
8. Look for the highest reading above. Set the antenna to that position and tighten the antenna to
the mast of your choosing. We suggest PVC pipe that is at least 1.5” or J-Pole (part # YX014,
not included).
Confirm That Your zBoost is Working Properly
When your zBoost system is in place and fully connected, walk throughout your home and verify
that you have fast, reliable data speeds. If the signal strength has improved, your zBoost is working.
Remember, coverage varies based on outdoor signal level, home construction, and antenna
placement. Coverage in adjoining rooms will be reduced by walls and building materials.