User guide

Fast Flashing RED
Solid RED
At Initial Power Up Only
After Initial Power Up
Solid GREEN
Slowly Alternating
RED and GREEN
zBoost is working, but at reduced
performance and coverage due to
“non-ideal” setup. Increase the distance
between antenna and amplifier to achieve
maximum performance and coverage.
Normal condition at power up.
Indicates insufficient distance between the
antenna and the amplifier. The amplifier
is operating at significantly reduced coverage.
System is receiving signals from either the
mobile device or the base station transceiver
which are too strong for proper operation.
Fast Alternating
RED and GREEN
followed by no light
The amplifier is disabled.
Solid GREEN
Solid RED
Normal condition
System is receiving signals from either the
mobile device or the base station transceiver
which are too strong for proper operation.
Unplug your system and re-orient the
Signal Antenna and/or Base Unit to reduce
excessive signal. If LED remains RED after
reconnecting power, contact customer
support at 1-800-871-1612.
SET-UP OVERVIEW
zBoost
®
Metro YX540
DMAN-0037 Rev A
SETTING UP YOUR zBOOST
®
SIGNAL BOOSTER
The METRO boosts signal up to 1500 square feet, making it perfect for
apartments, condos and lofts. No outside antenna placement is required. Boost
voice and data transmission and improve call clarity in 4 easy steps:
FIRST: Place the Signal Antenna on the interior of a window located in the
area of best signal. Determine the location that provides the strongest signal
using the signal strength indicator on your cell phone. Find the location on the
window that provides the most bars of signal strength. Before proceeding, make
sure that the intended surface is clean and clear of any dust. Then choose the
suction cup attachments appropriate for your setting (short or long), fasten to the
Signal Antenna, and secure to your window. In order to capture the strongest
signal, you may do one or all of the following:
1. Move the antenna around the window – higher is usually better.
2. Use the long suction cup attachments provided, in order to create a greater
angle in which to capture the signal. The antenna must be vertical on the
window (as pictured in the illustration to the right, with cable at the bottom – not
on the side). Avoid draping the coax near the antenna.
3. Keep the Signal Antenna 2 feet from any metal.
SECOND: Place the zBoost Base Unit where you want to create a Cell
Zone
TM
. Connect the Base Unit Antenna to the Base Unit and place it where you
need signal. For the widest possible signal area, it is recommended that you
position the Base Unit near the middle of a room or mount it on an interior wall.
This Base Unit uses an omni-directional antenna that delivers signal in a circular
pattern around the antenna.
The zBoost METRO does not require vertical separation; however, the Signal
Antenna and Base Unit Antenna should have at least 8 feet of horizontal
separation. Decreasing this distance will decrease the performance and generally,
increasing the distance (up to 40 feet), will produce greater coverage.
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.). For best results, 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
METRO performs best when there are no
obstructions between the zBoost Base
Unit and your mobile device.
THIRD: Run the provided coaxial cable
between the Base Unit and Signal
Antenna. Use the provided RG-59(mini)
coaxial cable to connect the Signal
Antenna and the Base Unit. Connections
can loosen when the cable is moved so be
sure the connections stay hand-tight.
FOURTH: Connect the zBoost
Base Unit to the provided power
supply and plug into a power
outlet. Upon initial power up, a solid GREEN
LED should appear indicating normal conditions.
If a RED light appears, adjustments may be
needed to optimize performance. If you find the
increased signal coverage is acceptable,
however, no additional adjustments are needed.
See LED Indicator section for more information.
When your zBoost
®
system is in place and fully
connected, walk throughout the room and verify
that you are able to reliably place calls.
Remember, coverage varies based on outdoor
PACKAGE CONTENTS
SETUP OVERVIEW
zBoost Base Unit
User Guide available
at www.Wi-Ex.com
Base Unit
Antenna
Coax Cable
RG-59(mini), 40 ft
Setup Overview
Power Supply
Long Suction Cup
Attachments
Short Suction Cup
Attachments
Signal
Antenna
zBoost Base Unit
Power Supply
Suction Cup
Attachments
Base Unit
Antenna
Coaxial Cable
Signal Antenna
8 ft
separation
Download the YX540 User Guide at www.Wi-Ex.com
BASE UNIT LED INDICATORS
signal level, building construction, and antenna placement. Coverage in adjoining
rooms (next to, above, or below) will be reduced by walls and ceiling/floors.
Should you desire to improve coverage, you may:
• Move the Base Unit and/or adjust the angle of the Base Unit Antenna.
• Move the Signal Antenna around the window – higher is usually better.
• Move the Base Unit farther from the Signal Antenna or around a wall.

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