zBoost YX645 User Manual

zBoost YX645

User Guide

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About zBoost® from Wi-Ex®

Wi-Ex® is the leader in cell phone signal boosters. zBoost® enhances the performance of your cell phone, PDA and wireless data card.

Compatibility – Dual Band zBoosts are compatible with 800MHz and 1900MHz regardless of technology- including CDMA and GSM.

Patented technologies protect the carrier network.

1-year manufacturer warranty – register your product at www.Wi-Ex.com.

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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.

FCC Information

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

 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.

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, ind irect, special, pun itive, incidental, exemplar y or consequential da mages, or any dama ges, whet her in an action under contract, negligence, or any other theory, arising out of or in connect ion with the set up of, use of, inabil ity to use, or performa nce of the information, ser vices, products, a nd materia ls available from this manua l.  ese limitations shall apply notwithstand ing any fa ilure of essential purpose of any limited remedy. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty last, or the exclu sion or limitation of liabilit y for consequential or incidental da mages, the above limitations may not apply to you. For full warrant y guidelines, see pa ge 16.

Safety and Product Warranty Information

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.

Package Contents: zBoost® YX645

Before you begin, make sure all of the following parts came with your zBoost® YX645.

Item Quantity Part # Description

1 1 DMAN-0043 YX645 Setup Overview

2 1 DMAN-0041 YX645 Manual

3 1 APCA-0031 YX645 Base Unit

4 1 CPSP-0009 Base Unit Power Supply, White

5 1 YX031-10W 10’ RG-8X extension coax

6 1 YX027-PCS-CEL 6/9 dBi Directional PCS-CEL Indoor Antenna

7 1 YX021-CEL 8 dBi Directional CEL Outdoor Antenna

8 1 YX023-PCS 13 dBi Directional PCS Outdoor Antenna

9 1 YX015D Dual Band Outdoor PCS-CEL Signal Combiner

10 1 AHDW-0002 Hardware Kit (anchors, feet, screws)

Note

zBOOST® YX645 USER GUIDE

Optional zBoost® Accessories Table of Contents

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® YX645-PCS-CEL............................................................................................ iii

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

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

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

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

Preparing to Install zBoost® Product ...........................................................................................................3

Read Before Installing the YX645 .......................................................................................................... 3

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

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

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

Determine the Location of Signal Antennas and the Indoor Antenna..................................................... 4

Cable Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 4

Grounding the Directional Signal Antennas ........................................................................................... 5

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

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

Important Reminders ............................................................................................................................ 5

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

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

Mounting of Signal Antennas ................................................................................................................ 6

Antenna Aiming .............................................................................................................................7 & 8

Running the Coaxial Cable to the Base Unit .......................................................................................... 8

Mounting the Base Unit ......................................................................................................................... 8

Installing the Indoor Antenna ................................................................................................................ 9

Illustration of YX645 setup in home ....................................................................................................10

Con rm  at  e zBoost® is Working Properly ................................................................................... 11

Improving  e Coverage Area .............................................................................................................. 11

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

YX645 Technical Speci cations.................................................................................................................13

Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................................14 & 15

zBoost® Warranty Information .........................................................................................................16 & 17

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