ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE zBoost YX520 International User Guide 30-day money back guarantee and 2-year manufacturer warranty Register your zBoost product at www.Wi-Ex.
i | P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE About zBoost® from Wi-Ex® Patent-pending technologies protect the carrier network. 2-year manufacturer warranty – register your product at www.Wi-Ex.com. This manual is copyrighted. All rights reserved. This manual, whole or in part, may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form for distribution.
i | P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE About zBoost® from Wi-Ex® Patent-pending technologies protect the carrier network. 2-year manufacturer warranty – register your product at www.Wi-Ex.com. zBoost® products have more awards, more sales and more locations -more than all other signal boosters … COMBINED. Copyright Notice This manual is copyrighted. All rights reserved.
i i i | P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE zBoost® Base Unit Signal Light Indicator Upon initial power-up of your zBoost®, the base unit light indicator should be solid green. This signifies a normal condition at power up. Solid GREEN Normal condition at power up Slowly Alternating RED and GREEN Base Unit is operating at reduced performance and coverage due to improper setup. Increase distance between Signal Aerial and base unit to achieve maximum performance and coverage.
i i i | P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE zBoost® Base Unit Signal Light Indicator Upon initial power-up of your zBoost®, the base unit light indicator should be solid green. This signifies a normal condition at power up. Solid GREEN Normal condition at power up Slowly Alternating RED and GREEN Base Unit is operating at reduced performance and coverage due to improper setup. Increase distance between Signal Aerial and base unit to achieve maximum performance and coverage.
v | P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE Optional zBoost® Accessories The following accessories are available to improve signal reception and provide increased coverage in your home or office. Please see our website for more options. YX510-Dual Band YX500-CEL YX500-PCS YX520i To order, call 001-800-871-1612 or visit, www.Wi-Ex.
v | P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE Optional zBoost® Accessories The following accessories are available to improve signal reception and provide increased coverage in your home or office. Please see our website for more options. YX510-Dual Band YX500-CEL YX500-PCS YX520i To order, call 001-800-871-1612 or visit, www.Wi-Ex.
2 | P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE P a g e | 4 Preparing to Set Up Your zBoost® Product Overview Thank you for choosing zBoost®. You will now be able to use your mobile phone INSIDE your home or office. Gone are the days when you had to go to the window upstairs or walk outside to use your mobile phone.
3 | P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE P a g e | 3 Preparing to Set Up Your zBoost® Product Overview Thank you for choosing zBoost®. You will now be able to use your mobile phone INSIDE your home or office. Gone are the days when you had to go to the window upstairs or walk outside to use your mobile phone.
4 | P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE Determine Coverage Area Needed Identify the location in your home/office where you need signal coverage the most. The zBoost® YX520i can cover approximately 250 square meters (coverage varies based on outdoor signal level, building construction, and placement of aerials). Walls, ceilings or floors will reduce the coverage area.
5 | P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE Determine Coverage Area Needed Identify the location in your home/office where you need signal coverage the most. The zBoost® YX520i can cover approximately 250 square meters (coverage varies based on outdoor signal level, building construction, and placement of aerials). Walls, ceilings or floors will reduce the coverage area.
6 | P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE ➋ Setting Up Your zBoost® Signal Booster 1. Locate a window where you get signal. Choose a location for the Signal Aerial that provides the best performance and the largest area of improved signal. Determine the location that provides the strongest signal using the signal strength indicator on your mobile phone. Find the location that provides the most bars of signal strength and place the Signal Aerial at or near that location.
7 | P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE ➋ Setting Up Your zBoost® Signal Booster 1. Locate a window where you get signal. Choose a location for the Signal Aerial that provides the best performance and the largest area of improved signal. Determine the location that provides the strongest signal using the signal strength indicator on your mobile phone. Find the location that provides the most bars of signal strength and place the Signal Aerial at or near that location.
8 | P a g e ➌ ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE P a g e | 1 0 BEST PERFORMANCE: Attic/Outdoor placement The following instructions are recommended for the best reception: Signal Aerial Mobile Tower Best Performance: Place the Signal Aerial in attic or on roof 1. Using your mobile phone as a signal meter, confirm that either your attic or your roof will deliver optimal signal strength to the Signal Aerial.
9 | P a g e ➌ ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE P a g e | 9 BEST PERFORMANCE: Attic/Outdoor placement The following instructions are recommended for the best reception: Signal Aerial Mobile Tower Best Performance: Place the Signal Aerial in attic or on roof 1. Using your mobile phone as a signal meter, confirm that either your attic or your roof will deliver optimal signal strength to the Signal Aerial.
1 0 | P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE P a g e | Spread Mounting Bracket tabs 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.
1 1 | P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE P a g e | Spread Mounting Bracket tabs 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.
1 2 | P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE P a g e | 1 4 Troubleshooting Your zBoost® System YX520i Technical Specifications Upon initial power-up of your zBoost®, the base unit light indicator should be solid green. This signifies a normal condition at power up.
1 3 | P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE P a g e | 1 3 Troubleshooting Your zBoost® System YX520i Technical Specifications Upon initial power-up of your zBoost®, the base unit light indicator should be solid green. This signifies a normal condition at power up.
1 4 | P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE Frequently Asked Questions For more FAQ’s, visit our website: www.Wi-Ex.com What can I expect my mobile phone signal range and strength to be inside my home or office? The closer you are to the base, the stronger the signal. This will vary with different conditions.
1 5 | P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE Frequently Asked Questions For more FAQ’s, visit our website: www.Wi-Ex.com What can I expect my mobile phone signal range and strength to be inside my home or office? The closer you are to the base, the stronger the signal. This will vary with different conditions.
1 6 | P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE P a g e | 1 8 zBoost® Warranty Information Limited 2 Year Warranty Register your product at www.Wi-Ex .com Wi-Ex® warrants every Wi-Ex® product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for the warranty period of two years from the time of purchase. Who Is Covered? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service.
1 7 | P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE P a g e | 1 7 zBoost® Warranty Information Limited 2 Year Warranty Register your product at www.Wi-Ex .com Wi-Ex® warrants every Wi-Ex® product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for the warranty period of one year from the time of purchase. Who Is Covered? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service.
