zBoost YX545 User Manual

zBoost YX545 SOHO

User Guide

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FCC Information

FCC ID: SO4YX545-PCS-CEL

Warning: Changes or modi cations to this device not expressly approved by Wi-Ex® could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

Note:  is 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.  ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.  is 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 o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit di erent from that to which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

 is equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
 is transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
In accordance with FCC requirements of human exposure to radiofrequency  elds, the radiating element
(antenna) shall be installed such that a minimum separation distance of 20cm (8in) is maintained from all
persons.

Industry Canada Regulations

IC ID: 5544A-YX545PCSCEL

 is 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.

 e term “IC:” before the radio certi cation number only signi es that Industry Canada technical
speci cations were met.

RF Exposure: e 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 is re-radiated and can cause interference to adjacent band users.  is power
reduction is to be by means of input power or gain reduction and not by an attenuator at the output of the
device.

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Cet appareillage numérique de la classe [B] répond à toutes les exigences de l’interférence canadienne
causant des règlements d’équipement. L’opération est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) ce dispositif
peut ne pas causer l’interférence nocive, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter n’importe quelle interférence reçue,
y compris l’interférence qui peut causer l’opération peu désirée.

Le fabricant nominale de la puissance de sortie de ce matériel est simple transporteur. Pour les situations
lorsque plusieurs signauxporteurs sont présents, l’évaluation devrait être réduite de 3.5 dB, en particulier
lorsque le signal de sortie est ré-émise et peut provoquer des interférences adjacentes à la bande utilisateurs.
Ce pouvoir est de la réduction par le biais de la sortie d’alimentation ou la réduction de gain et non par un
atténuateur à la sortie du dispositif.

Please note:  is 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 viewable at:
http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt-gst.nsf/en/sf08942e.html

Safety and Product Warranty Information

zBOOST® YX545 SOHO USER GUIDE

Package Contents: zBoost® YX545 SOHO

Before you begin, make sure all of the following parts came with your zBoost® YX545.

Literature Contents:

① Set-up overview for zBoost® YX545 SOHO

(User Guide online only)

Product Contents:

② zBoost® Base Unit

③ zBoost® Base Unit Antenna

②

Copyright Notice

 is manual is copyrighted. All rights reserved.  is manual, whole or in part, may not be copied,
photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form for
distribution.  is manual whole or in part, may not be modi ed without prior consent, in writing, from
Wireless Extenders.

Copyright © 2010 by Wireless Extenders, Inc.

Trademarks

Wireless Extenders, Wi-Ex, the Wi-Ex logo, zBoost, the zBoost logo and Extending Cell Zones are registered
trademarks of Wireless Extenders, Inc.

Safety Guidelines

In accordance with FCC requirements of human exposure to radiofrequency  elds, 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 Wireless Extenders 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.  ese
limitations shall apply notwithstanding any failure of essential purpose of any limited remedy. Because
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 15.

Note

④ Power Supply

⑤ RG-59 (mini) Coax Cable 50 ft.

⑥ Signal Antenna

⑦ Signal Antenna Mounting Hardware

③

④

⑤

⑥

⑦

Changes or modi cations not expressly approved by
Wi-Ex® could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment and/or void the product warranty.

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Optional zBoost® Accessories Table of Contents

 e following accessories are available to improve signal reception and provide increased coverage in your
home or o ce. Please see our website for complete selection.

To order, call 1-800-871-1612 or visit, www.Wi-Ex.com

YX545-Dual Band

Part # Description

Most Popular Accessory for YX545 SOHO:

X YX039-PCS-CEL

Other Accessories:

X YX012 Outside Grounding Kit

YX021-CEL Directional receiving Signal Antenna upgrade (8 dBi)

YX022-CEL Omni-Directional receiving signal antenna upgrade (6 dBi)

YX023-PCS Directional receiving Signal Antenna upgrade (13 dBi)

YX024-PCS Directional transmitting Base Unit Antenna upgrade (7 dBi)

YX026-CEL Directional receiving Signal Antenna upgrade (11 dBi)

X YX027-PCS-CEL

X YX028-PCS-CEL

X YX030-15W 15 ft. Signal Antenna coax extension, low-loss RG-6

X YX030-35W 35 ft. Signal Antenna coax extension cable, low-loss RG-6

X YX031-10W 10 ft. Base Unit Antenna coax extension cable

X YX030-08W 8”  at window entry cable

X YX050-PCS-CEL

YX055-CEL CEL Directional Outdoor Yagi Antenna (15 dBi)

Bi-Directional receiving Signal Antenna upgrade
(13 dBi PCS / 8 dBi CEL)

Directional transmitting Base Unit Antenna upgrade
(9 dBi PCS / 6dBi CEL)

Directional transmitting window-mount Base Unit Antenna upgrade
(9 dBi PCS / 6dBi CEL)

Omni-Directional transmitting ceiling-mount Base Unit Antenna (2
dBi PCS / 1 dBi CEL)

About zBoost® from Wi-Ex® .........................................................................................................................i

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® YX545-PCS-CEL............................................................................................ iii

Optional zBoost® Accessories .....................................................................................................................iv

Table of Content .........................................................................................................................................1

Overview .....................................................................................................................................................2

Why Indoor Signals Can Be Weak ......................................................................................................... 2

Preparing to Set Up Your zBoost® Product ..................................................................................................3

Tools Needed ......................................................................................................................................... 3

Check for Signal Strength ...................................................................................................................... 3

Determine the Needed Coverage Area .................................................................................................... 4

Determine the Location of Signal Antenna and Base Unit Antenna ....................................................... 4

Additional Cable Requirements ............................................................................................................. 5

Securing Cable with a Drip Loop ........................................................................................................... 5

Power Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 5

Setting Up Your zBoost® Signal Booster ......................................................................................................6

Placement of the Signal Antenna ............................................................................................................ 6

Easiest Set-Up ........................................................................................................................................ 6

Better Performance................................................................................................................................. 7

Best Performance ................................................................................................................................... 8

Positioning the Base Unit ..................................................................................................................... 10

Con rm  at Your zBoost® is Working Properly .................................................................................. 10

Improving Your Coverage Area .................................................................................................................11

zBoost® Base Unit Light Indicators ...........................................................................................................12

YX545-SOHO Technical Speci cations ....................................................................................................13

Frequently Asked Questions .....................................................................................................................14

zBoost® Warranty Information ...........................................................................................................15&16

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