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1. zBoost extending cell zones ZBoost TRIO ZB575 User Manual Models e ZB575A e ZB575V zBoost products have a 30 day money back guarantee when purchased directly from zBoost If product is purchased from a reseller or third party the purchaser is subject to the policies of the third party 1 year manufacturer warranty Warranty registration at www zBoost com v 314 ZBoost TRIO ZB575 Manual FCC Requirements This is a CONSUMER Device BEFORE USE you MUST REGISTER THIS DEVICE with your wireless provider and have your provider s consent Most wireless providers consent to the use of signal boosters AT amp T Sprint T Mobile Verizon and 90 additional carriers have already given consent for all consumers to use this device Some providers may not consent to the use of this device on their network If you are unsure contact your provider You MUST operate this device with approved antennas and cables as specified by the manufacturer Antennas MUST be installed at least 20 cm 8 inches from any person You MUST cease operating this device immediately if requested by the FCC or a licensed wireless service provider WARNING E911 location information may not be provided or may be inaccurate for calls served by using this device FCC contact information www fcc gov signal boosters registration Any product modifications that use unauthorized antennas cables and or coupling devices is no longer FC2. Wideband Directional Panel LTE CEL AWS PCS 6 7 dBi Coax Cable To be used in addition to the cable included in your kit Accessories YX012 Outdoor External Antenna Grounding Kit The FCC requires that this panel antenna has a minimum horizontal separation of 6 feet 2 meters from other CMRS commercial mobile radio service devices ZBoost TRIO ZB575 Manual Table of Contents FCC FS UNI TN TNS cape ree wr one nerceeienerialeostinawostinesinnemetsieneeaceuenanoss sivas aieceucciaiendenpinshmen iatvaaisndsacoadenenencuees i FOC INonmnmatlO N e aa a a EE E E E E A E i Industry Canada Regulations eee ne ee een ee eee ene ee ere emer ere cee ee anne tera een nner Tn ii COpyrignt NOICE sasare ceria ee E Ea aE EETA TEENE EE E EAE EEEE EEEE EENS ii Mecls tants i c eee en ee en ee ne nee nen enna a ht arene ae an en ee ete ete ne eee er ii Safety Guideline S sruron e e e a aa EEEE E a a TEE E iii Limited LaDility cesce e ft e E EE E een ae eee ere iii Safety and Product Warranty Information s ssassssnssnnssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn nnna iii PACKAGE Contents isisisi EEE EEE TEAN ER ETE EEES iv Optional Accessories iscsi ces e adi se Sastre sc ae ntsc ais se ceca ete ace etc nc tea ces ctaetecneeneseadiaess v Table of Contents isin eeatesicssasacantacnecsacusenontannsntinancactwenaiesiadeuseadundsa pisintantananimneriaanaenenstnnanienaeiananns 1 VET V1 W iorsin nr nini EErEE aE EENE 2 Why Indoor Sig
3. closest to the location of the Base Unit To run the cable from exterior to interior through a window an 8 inch window entry cable is available for purchase Part YX030 08W Should you need additional cable length 15 foot RG 6 extensions Part YX030 15W are available at www zBoost com Please note the maximum recommended length for RG 6 is 65 ft For lengths above 65 feet upgrade to RG 11 Maximum recommended length for RG 11 is 120 feet NOTE Refrain from securing cable or drilling holes until the system has been tested ZBoost TRIO ZB575 Manual FOURTH Connect the zBoost Base Unit to Power Connect the zBoost Base Unit to the provided power supply and plug into a power outlet 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 External Antenna s 15 ftYof vertical separation cD D D D D D D D GP P Q Confirm That Your zBoost is Working Properly When your zBoost system is in place
4. significant increase of 2x 6dB is 4x and 10dB is 10x On a four bar phone one bar equals about 10dB The increase in signal you will see depends upon The level of signal at the External Antenna outdoor e The care of the antenna placement two feet away from metal adequate antenna separation 15 vertical feet of separation is recommended The signal already present inside related to building losses e The distance of your phone device from the Base Unit signal spreads or diminishes rapidly with distance There are usually several mobile devices in use at one time in my home will your product boost all of our signals simultaneously The zBoost TRIO is designed to cover multiple signals simultaneously and will allow multiple users to operate at the same time Does the zBoost work if you have no bars No if no signal is present outdoors zBoost products will not work for you Also keep in mind if your best signal is 1 bar at the External Antenna your coverage will be limited to a small room You could improve that with an upgraded antenna See page v T2 ZBoost TRIO ZB575 Manual Warranty Information Limited 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty Warranty Registration at www zBoost com zBoost warrants every zBoost product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for the warranty period of one year Who Is Covered You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service A sales
5. C compliant and will void the product warranty FCC Information FCC ID 04ZB570 TRI VLTE S04ZB570 TRI ALTE Warning Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by zBoost could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This transmitter must not be co loca
6. and fully connected walk throughout your home and verify that you can place calls and 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 ZBoost TRIO ZB575 Manual Improving Your Coverage Area Should you desire to improve coverage you may Relocate the External Antenna in order to capture a better signal higher is usually better Increase the distance between the Indoor Antenna and the External Antenna e Purchase an upgrade antenna available at www zBoost com NOTE The zBoost ZB575 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 TRIO performs best when there are no obstructions between the zBoost Base Unit and your mobile device Cell phone signal bars are approximate and vary from phone to phone The number of bars can fluctuate widely depending on the location of the phone the position or angle of the phone weather etc Most cell phone signal me
7. e reduced by 3 5 dB especially where the output is re radiated and can cause interference to adjacent band users This power reduction is to be by means of input power or gain reduction and not by an attenuator at the output of the device Cet appareillage num rique de la classe B r pond a toutes les exigences de l interf rence canadienne causant des r glements d quipement L op ration est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes 1 ce dispositif peut ne pas causer l interf rence nocive et 2 ce dispositif doit accepter n importe quelle interference re ue y compris l interf rence qui peut causer l op ration peu d sir e Le fabricant nominale de la puissance de sortie de ce mat riel est simple transporteur Pour les situations lorsque plusieurs signauxporteurs sont presents valuation devrait tre r duite de 3 5 dB en particulier lorsque le signal de sortie est r emise et peut provoquer des interf rences adjacentes a la bande utilisateurs Ce pouvoir est de la r duction par le biais de la sortie d alimentation ou la r duction de gain et non par un att nuateur a la sortie du dispositif Please note This unit has been approved for use in Canada under RSS 131 however consent for the use of this device to improve cellular or PCS coverage must be obtained through your cellular or PCS provider prior to placing the unit in operation Please refer to the Industry Canada document CPC 2 1 05 Section 6 1 available or v
8. enna re aim it to reduce operate properly carrier signal strength Plug the BASE UNIT power supply back in SOLID RED Signal from the Unplug the BASE UNIT power supply Wait 30 secs for the BASE UNIT to power cycle on Flashing Excessive Refer to Solution 2 RED electronic noise in the system the BASE UNIT will not operate 10 ZBoost TRIO ZB575 Manual Technical Specifications Product Specifications for ZBoost TRIO ZB575 V Specs for VLTE Band Specs for PCS Band Specs for CEL Band Freauen Uplink 776 787 MHz Uplink 1850 1910 MHz Uplink 824 849 MHz ad Downlink 746 757 MHz Downlink 1930 1990 MHz Downlink 869 894 MHz Band supported A D B E F C A B A B System gain 61 dB 70 dB 62 dB emacs CDMA GSM GPRS EDGE EVDO 1xRTT UMTS Product Specifications for ZBoost TRIO ZB575 A Specs for ALTE Band Specs for PCS Band Specs for CEL Band Fred ney Uplink 704 716 MHz Uplink 1850 1910 MHz ownlink 734 746 MHz Downlink 1930 1990 MHz Downlink 869 894 MHz Nennok CDMA GSM GPRS EDGE EVDO 1xRTT UMTS Power Consumption 3W standby 7W max signal 2 5A Max The Manufacturer s rated output power of this equipment is for single carrier operation For situations when multiple carrier signals are present the rating would have to be reduced by 3 5 dB especially where the output signal is re radiated and can cause interference to adjacent band users Thi
9. iewable at http www ic gc ca epic site smt gst nsf en sf08942e html Copyright Notice 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 This manual whole or in part may not be modified without prior consent in writing from zBoost Copyright 2014 by zBoost Inc Trademarks Wireless Extenders Wi Ex the Wi Ex logo zBoost the zBoost logo and Extending Cell Zones are registered trademarks of zBoost Inc ZBoost TRIO ZB575 Manual Safety and Product Warranty Information Safety Guidelines In accordance with FCC requirements of human exposure to radiofrequency fields the radiating element antenna shall be positioned such that a minimum separation distance of 8 inches 20cm is maintained between the radiating element and the user and or general population Limited Liability In no event shall zBoost be liable for any direct indirect special punitive incidental exemplary or consequential damages or any damages whether in an action under contract negligence or any other theory arising out of or in connection with the set up of use of inability to use or performance of the information services products and materials available from this manual These limitations shall apply notwithstanding any failure of essential purpose of any limited remedy Because
10. llow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you Any modifications or other changes to the product including but not limited to software or hardware modifications in any way other than as expressly authorized by zBoost will void this limited warranty e Product that has been modified or adapted to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed manufactured approved and or authorized or repair of products damaged by these modifications All zBoost products that are packaged with other zBoost accessory products are intended for resale and use as a single unit and such product kits are required to be sold to the end user or subsequent reseller as packaged The de kitting and sale as a standalone product of any one or more components of such a product kit is in violation of zBoost warranty No de kitted product will be eligible for return for any reason The sale of separate not kitted cable antennas and other accessories is allowed and fully warranted 13 ZBoost TRIO ZB575 Manual Make sure you keep Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need to return your product Before requesting repair service Make sure you have at least 15 feet of vertical separation between External Antenna and Base Unit and that the External Ante
11. nals Can Be Weak cisccssunccedsecssds sens ves deniabastaveastneiasnnceasaashssendasuaenasencdaadenccudandadesads 2 Preparing to Set Up Your zBoost Product s sassnnesnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ennn 3 Else loan cycle cle Perens men erate E oer en ne me T E E S 3 Check tor Signal Strength serisine A E a aE ER E e E e EEN 3 IMPORTANT Before Installing Note These Important Factors in Determining Performance 4 Additional Cable Requirements 5 c scckascascetin secsaesaesinecheiquoegtinteadeedincsaedsesaaea keagestnctastedtactadiadsaecenesas 4 Grounding the External PAS A Ae crtcar aywcrencerendveeoed eiesacs aan cai ieatasedanistin ag dala ceanimrdadelvaninaniealeanbamesas 5 Securing Cable with a Drip LOG acces acsdcecucerteaaaneesiasadgniensnndacwseennnwepasersendoriesneuvieteqsaniaaceantvasdesceatacas 5 Power TS SUMS 6S reac nae ee eee aint ait peasant eees deny ole oa a csaenatadse nse eneeravcssem nee eadaninere aes 5 setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster iss ciiivssncsnccsssence covenant casicescecnsicunsanilsteveensextversnansaansiwauscudius 6 FIRST Mount the External Amenta tsaivsiitaseccicetisuaacsicechansweasatsenwadsgdigtaiivindelia nisuatsvabseniadvedaadiadesesteats 6 Antenna Bracket ASSCMI DIYs ccaiecsinsineaie saa taniiedtineentt enna dcsiusaasannaaads eatinasioesiguneteqacdtatienitendaiestensianaataneshaaninass 6 SECOND Position the Base WINE sisi crasdaccencnsunsienanevsctsntaunsdnievaswaqenadayusdua
12. nna is at least 3 feet above metal If red light is on system is receiving signals from either the mobile device or the base station transceiver which are too strong for proper operation Please unplug your system Re orient your External Antenna and or Base Unit to reduce the excessive signal source Plug your system back in If still solid red call customer support 1 800 871 1612 To get warranty service Warranty service will be provided by zBoost If you believe you need service for your unit contact zBoost at 1 800 871 1612 or support zBoost com A representative will go through a diagnostic checklist with you If it is determined that the product needs to be returned for service or exchanged you will receive a return merchandise authorization RMA number The representative will give you complete shipping details Do not return products to zBoost without a Return Authorization Number RMA To get out of warranty service To obtain out of warranty service contact zBoost at 1 800 871 1612 or support zBoost com for information on the possibility of any costs for repair or replacement of out of warranty products Reminder Record the model and serial number found on the product below Model Serial Purchase Date 14
13. receipt or other documentation showing the product purchased and the purchase date is considered proof of purchase This limited warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or any person receiving the product as a gift from the original consumer purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee What is Covered Warranty coverage begins the day you purchase the product For one year from the original date the zBoost Cell Phone Signal Booster will be repaired or replaced with a new repaired refurbished or comparable product whichever is deemed necessary by zBoost if it becomes defective or inoperative The exchange will be made without charge to you for parts and labor You will be responsible for the cost of shipping to the location designated by zBoost If zZBoost cannot reasonably repair or replace the unit then zBoost may at its sole discretion refund the price you paid for the product or the price of the unit All products including replacement products are covered only for the original warranty period When the warranty on the original product expires the warranty on the replacement product also expires What is Excluded Your warranty does NOT cover Labor charges for set up of the unit e Product replacement because of misuse accident lightning damage unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of zBoost Incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product Some states do not a
14. s power reduction is to be by means of input power or gain reduction and not by an attenuator at the output of the device This product is covered by patent US 7 706 744 Other U S and foreign patents pending 11 ZBoost TRIO ZB575 Manual Frequently Asked Questions What can I expect my cell phone signal range and strength to be inside my home The closer you are to the base the stronger the signal This will vary with different conditions Some of the conditions that will affect the improved data coverage area are signal strength outdoors the type of building materials in the home the placement of the unit and the antenna s proximity to cellular towers You can expect that your indoor coverage will be improved You will experience faster more reliable data where you didn t before The degree of improvement will depend upon many factors The intent of zBoost products are to bring outside coverage inside Just as the signal bars move up and down when outside the boosted signal will fluctuate in a similar fashion Is a cellular phone signal booster the same as a wireless router will it help my WiFi signal The zBoost unit will not help your WiFi service The WiFi in your home operates on a different frequency Why isn t my cell phone indicating more signal with more bars You may not always observe more bars on your signal meter because of the signal spreading out from the antenna If your phone has a dB meter 3dB is a
15. some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty last or the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages the above limitations may not apply to you For full warranty guidelines see page 13 ZBoost TRIO ZB575 Manual Package Contents Before you begin make sure all of the following parts came with your zBoost TRIO Literature Contents SETUP OVERVIEW Setup overview Product Contents zBoost Base Unit Indoor Antenna Power Supply a RG 6 Coax Cable 50 ft External Antenna External Antenna Mounting Hardware E meV ZBoost TRIO ZB575 Manual Optional Accessories The following accessories are authorized for this zZBoost product Please see our website for a complete selection To order call 1 800 871 1612 or visit www zBoost com Broadcast Antennas Indoor CANT 0039 Indoor Broadcast Antenna Omni Whip Direct to Booster Black Wideband LTE CEL AWS PCS 1 dBi CANT 0045 Indoor Broadcast Antenna Wideband Directional Panel LTE CEL AWS PCS 8 7 5 dBi YX052 Indoor Broadcast Antenna Wideband Omnidirectional Ceiling Mount LTE CEL AWS PCS 1 2 dBi External Antennas Outdoor CANT 0040 Outdoor External Antenna Wideband Omni Directional LTE CEL AWS PCS 3 5 dBi CANT 0042 Outdoor External Antenna Wideband Directional Log Periodic LTE CEL AWS PCS 10 12 dBi CANT 0043 Window Mount External Antenna
16. stwe wat samnadensmorendssnmeawvaniueend 7 THIRD Run the Coaxial CAD le cic agavasteavtorenvecisccsertatenssinuanstianicdendandianiacsadeadecawsiaceeptaevectaviadsantanaass 7 FOURTH Connect the zBoost Base Unit to POW OCT ic iissssincnecasavsnennsadsagenes dct etcansiavavandthdsuasauetenedeats 8 Confirm That Your zBoost is Working Properly enniacascraccaensinndctpadeseontorsweteorewscwrswessunraandadvasdmieiionsss 8 Improving Your Coverage Area ssssssssssssssnssnssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn nennen nnmnnn nnne 9 zBoost Base Unit Light IndicatorS sssasssessnsnsnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn mennun nnnm nnmnnn nna 10 Technical Specifications agaedectisiccscedcegeseceecsendeccandadeneseccaaseasedececedtececacecmaacssbeccecceceencecceentansacaesceseee 11 Frequently Asked Questions asssssssnsnsssssnsnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nunnana nanna mnnn nn nnen 12 Warranty Informati n sssi a Eia EAEE E E Ea 13 ZBoost TRIO ZB575 Manual Overview Thank you for choosing zBoost You will now be able to use your cell phone INSIDE your home Gone are the days when you had to go to the window upstairs or walk outside to use your cell phone Like a skylight that brings sunlight into your home zBoost TRIO transports and amplifies the outdoor 2G 3G and 4G data signal into your home Why Indoor Signals Can Be Weak There are several obstacles that can contribute to the poor recep
17. ted or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter In accordance with FCC requirements of human exposure to radiofrequency fields the radiating element antenna shall be installed such that a minimum separation distance of 20cm 8in is maintained from all persons Additionally the device must not be used above 10 m above ground ZBoost TRIO ZB575 Manual About zBoost zBoost the leader in cell phone signal boosters manufactures an award winning line of cell phone signal boosters that enhance the performance of your cell phone smartphone and wireless data card Uses patented technologies and protects the carrier networks 1 year manufacturer warranty register your product at www zBoost com Industry Canada Regulations IC ID 5544A ZB570TRIVLT 5544A ZB570TRIALT This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met RF Exposure The manufacturer s rated output power of this equipment is for single carrier operation For situations when multiple carrier signals are present the rating would have to b
18. ters update every 6 to 10 seconds An increase of only one bar typically indicates a 4x to 10x signal increase ZBoost TRIO ZB575 Manual zBoost Base Unit Light Indicators During Initial Power Up Light Mode Status Cycle RED System is GREEN powering up ORANGE Please allow up to 30 seconds Flashing BASE UNIT will Unplug the BASE UNIT power supply GREEN flash GREEN once for every Relocate the EXTERNAL ANTENNA to pick up the 2 dB less than strongest signal from your wireless carrier optimal system gain Three Move the EXTERNAL ANTENNA as far away from the flashes or less INDOOR ANTENNA as possible with at least 15 ft of indicates the vertical separation height difference system will still operate properly Plug the BASE UNIT power supply back in Wait 30 secs for the BASE UNIT to power cycle on After Initial Power Up OE E SOLID zBoost is ready N A GREEN Flashing zBoost is in use N A GREEN SOLID EXTERNAL 1 Unplug the BASE UNIT power supply ORANGE ANTENNA and INDOOR Move the EXTERNAL ANTENNA as far away from the ANTENNA INDOOR ANTENNA as possible with at least 15 ft of are too close vertical separation height difference together Plug the BASE UNIT power supply back in Wait 30 secs for the BASE UNIT to power cycle on carrier s cell tower is too Relocate the EXTERNAL ANTENNA to another spot strong for the ae a BASE UNIT to If you have a directional ant
19. ting bracket as shown below Keep the External Antenna at least 3 feet above any metal such as wiring A C ducts metal siding truss plates etc When connecting the cable to the antenna run the cable straight down from the antenna Avoid draping the coax near the antenna Avoid placing the External Antenna near metal such as wiring A C ducts metal siding truss plates etc When connecting the cable to the antenna run the cable straight down from the antenna Avoid draping the coax near the antenna Antenna Bracket Assembly IMPORTANT Incorrectly mounting the External Antenna to the mounting bracket see figure A will impede performance Ensure that the External Antenna is properly positioned in the mounting bracket as pictured Figure A To mount antenna to a pole Attach bottom of antenna to pole bracket as pictured Use U Bolt to secure bracket to pole and fasten To mount antenna to a flat surface Attach bottom Pole Bracket of antenna to pole bracket as pictured Secure bracket Saddle to desired surface using provided screws Use of the Saddle and U Bolt are not necessary for this option ZBoost TRIO ZB575 Manual SECOND Position the Base Unit Indoor Antenna Assemble the Base Unit and Indoor Antenna and position the antenna vertically This Base Unit uses an omni directional antenna that delivers signal in a circular pattern around the antenna Place the Base Unit in desired location where yo
20. tion page 10 To capture the best signal place the External Antenna as high as possible 2 Position the External Antenna vertically and keep it at least 3 feet above any metal 15 ft of vertical separation Additional Cable Requirements If the distance between the External Antenna and the Base Unit exceeds 50 feet extension cables are available on our website The included cable is RG 6 The total cable length should not exceed 65 feet unless upgraded cable and or upgraded External Antenna see page v is used A longer cable is helpful only if it allows you to place the External Antenna in a location where you measure stronger signal RG 11 Up to 120 feet Grounding the External Antenna If the External Antenna is placed outdoors it must be properly grounded See page v for a recommended grounding kit ZBoost TRIO ZB575 Manual The setup must be in accordance with Article 810 of the National Electric Code NEC A listed antenna discharge unit must be provided for the lead in coaxial cable per NEC article 8 10 20 or the shield of the coaxial cable must be permanently and effectively grounded in accordance with NEC article 8 10 21 Please consult a professional installer or electrician for more information Securing Cable with a Drip Loop If the External Antenna is placed outdoors create a drip loop with the coaxial cable at the point where the cable enters the home through an outside wall This can be done b
21. tion you receive in your home 1 Location of the Cell Phone Tower in Relation to Your Home While cell phone providers have tried to place cell phone towers to provide the best overall coverage local ordinances and terrain features can impose restrictions on where these towers can be placed thus limiting the signal strength available at your location Obstructions Caused by Buildings Terrain and Trees Cell phone signals can be completely blocked or reflected by buildings walls trees hills and other terrain features resulting in low signal strength Energy Efficient Windows Energy efficient windows contain a metal film that can affect signal penetration into the house lt A gt xN A Y ull Y ull Y wail Yaon any ZBoost TRIO ZB575 Manual Preparing to Set Up Your zBoost Product Tools Needed The following tools are needed to set up ZBoost e 2 Phillips screwdriver Cellular phone operating in the band supported by your zBoost unit e Drill may be required for outdoor or attic antenna placement Check for Signal Strength Before placing a zBoost in your home make sure that you can place calls on the outside of your home in the attic at roof level or wherever you plan to place the External Antenna zBoost can only bring signal into your home when signal reaches the External Antenna If there is no signal the zBoost will not work for you Using your cell phone place a call from an outdoor location
22. to confirm that enough signal is present to complete the call If a weak signal is available at ground level check the signal strength in your attic or at roof level location where the signal will likely be stronger and where the External Antenna can be placed for best performance If you can reliably make and receive calls outside your home then zBoost can bring the signal into your home If only one signal bar is displayed on your cell phone outside indoor coverage will be limited to one small room We recommend placing the External Antenna outside and or purchasing a zBoost upgrade External Antenna for increased coverage see page v Cell phone signal bars are approximate and vary from phone to phone The number of bars can fluctuate widely depending on the location of the phone the position or angle of the phone weather etc Most cell phone signal meters update every 6 to 10 seconds An increase of only one bar typically indicates a 4x to 10x signal increase ZBoost TRIO ZB575 Manual IMPORTANT Before Installing Note These Important Factors in Determining Performance 1 Atleast 15 vertical feet is needed between the External Antenna receives the outside signal and the Indoor Antenna rebroadcasts the signal indoors Separation less than 15 vertical feet will result in decreased performance If the antennas are too close together a solid ORANGE light will appear on the Base Unit see the Base Unit Light Indicators sec
23. u want to create a Cell Zone For the widest possible signal area it is recommended that you position the Base Unit near the middle of a room The Base Unit can be placed on a flat surface e g a bookshelf desk end table etc and performs best when located at least 4 zBoost Base Unit Assembly Base Unit Bracket feet above the floor or approximately the height of a cell phone when it is typically in use avoid placing the Base Unit on the floor Keep the Base Unit at least 2 feet away from other cords metal objects or other wireless devices such as wireless routers or wireless access points The zBoost TRIO performs best when there are no obstructions between the zBoost Base Unit and your mobile device Note The Base Unit can be easily mounted on a wall by first removing the bracket from the Base Unit see zBoost Base Unit Assembly above and using 2 mounting screws not provided to affix to wall keeping the antenna vertical Remember the zBoost TRIO 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 MASTER BEDROOM KITCHEN THIRD Run the Coaxial Cable Use the provided 50 feet of RG 6 coax cable to connect the External Antenna and the Base Unit Run the cable along a descending pipe or through a wall that leads
24. y twisting and securing the cable into a loop no less than 4 across near the entry point This will help ie prevent moisture from gathering at entry Exterior Wall point and leaking into the home Consult a professional installer for more information E coax Cable Coax Cable a IL Power Requirements The Base Unit can be plugged into a standard 2 or 3 prong 110 VAC receptacle using the included power supply The power supply consumes less than 10W less than 0 2A For more information on power consumption see Technical Specifications on page 11 The zBoost TRIO base unit MUST only be used with the provided power adaptor Use of other power adaptors will void the warranty and may damage the unit Use of other equipment is not FCC approved ZBoost TRIO ZB575 Manual Setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster FIRST Mount the External Antenna Choosing the best location for the External Antenna provides the best performance and the largest area of improved signal Determine the location that provides the strongest signal generally found on the roof using the signal strength indicator on your cell phone In the area of best signal identify the best 15 ft of vertical location for attachment of the mounting bracket oe such as an attic cross or main beam and place separation the External Antenna at or near that location Important Assemble the External Antenna moun
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