zBOOST
®
SOHO YX560P USER GUIDE
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zBOOST
®
SOHO YX560P USER GUIDE
1
Optional zBoost Accessories
Table of Contents
FCC Information ............................................................................................................................i
Industry Canada Regulations ........................................................................................................i
Safety and Product Warranty Information .................................................................................... ii
Copyright Notice ..........................................................................................................................ii
Trademarks ..................................................................................................................................ii
Safety Guidelines .........................................................................................................................ii
Limited Liability ............................................................................................................................ii
Package Contents: zBoost SOHO YX560P ................................................................................. iii
Optional zBoost Accessories ...................................................................................................... iv
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................... 1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Why Indoor Signals Can Be Weak ............................................................................................... 2
Preparing to Set Up Your zBoost Product .................................................................................... 3
Check for Signal Strength ........................................................................................................... 3
Tools Needed .............................................................................................................................. 3
Important: Before installing, please note these important factors in determining performance ..... 4
Determine the Needed Coverage Area ........................................................................................ 4
Additional Cable Requirements ................................................................................................... 5
Grounding the Signal Antenna ..................................................................................................... 5
Securing Cable with a Drip Loop ................................................................................................. 5
Power Requirements ................................................................................................................... 5
Setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster ....................................................................................... 6
FIRST: Mount the Signal Antenna ................................................................................................ 6
SECOND: Position the Base Unit ................................................................................................ 6
THIRD: Run the coaxial cable between the Base Unit and Signal Antenna .................................. 7
FOURTH: Connect the zBoost Base Unit to the power supply and plug into an outlet ................. 7
FIFTH: Antenna Aiming ............................................................................................................... 8
Confirm That Your zBoost is Working Properly ............................................................................ 8
Improving Your Coverage Area ..................................................................................................... 9
zBoost Base Unit Light Indicators .............................................................................................. 10
Technical Specifications ..............................................................................................................11
Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................................................................... 12
Warranty Information .................................................................................................................. 13
The following accessories are available to improve signal reception and provide increased coverage
in your home or office. Please see our website for complete selection.
To order, call 1-800-871-1612 or visit, www.Wi-Ex.com
Part #
Description
Most Popular Accessories
YX039-PCS-CEL
Bi-Directional receiving Signal Antenna upgrade
(13 dBi PCS / 8 dBi CEL)
YX027-PCS-CEL
Directional transmitting Base Unit Antenna upgrade
(9 dBi PCS / 6 dBi CEL)
Other Accessories:
YX012
Outside Grounding Kit
YX030-15W
15 ft coax extension cable, RG-6
YX030-35W
35 ft coax extension cable, RG-6
YX031-100W
100 ft coax extension cable, RG-11
YX030-08W
8 inch flat window entry cable
YX050-PCS-CEL
Omni-Directional transmitting ceiling-mount Base Unit Antenna
(2 dBi PCS / 1 dBi CEL)
CANT-0041
YX026-CEL
Directional receiving Signal Antenna upgrade (11 dBi)
YX023-PCS
Directional receiving Signal Antenna upgrade (13 dBi)
YX015D
PCS-CEL Antenna Combiner
