zBoost YX500-PCS for the Home & Office

Designed for consumers, the zBoost PCS cell phone signal booster boosts signal for PCS/1900MHz devices, extending a zBoost Cell Zone for single or multiple users in homes or offices.

Benefits Include:

• Increases indoor signal coverage – up to 2500 sq ft
• Supports multiple users simultaneously
• Compatible with U.S. carriers and mobile devices using 1900 MHz
• Decreases dropped or missed calls
• Easy to set up – comes complete with everything needed
• No cradle or connections to your phone
• Extends phone battery life (uses less power when signal is stronger)
• Protects the carrier network using patent-pending technology

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Setup overview:

The package includes everything you need: base unit, base unit antenna, power supply, low-loss SATV coaxial cable (RG6), signal antenna and mounting hardware. The omni-directional signal antenna receives signals from multiple cell towers.

Before Setting Up Your zBoost®

Before unpacking the contents, verify that your phone operates on the frequency band supported by this product.

• zBoost® YX500-CEL will enhance your in-building coverage for local provider networks operating at the 800MHz (Cellular) frequency.
• zBoost® YX500-PCS will enhance your in-building coverage for local provider networks operating at the 1900MHz (PCS) frequency.
• zBoost® YX510-Dual Band will work for both Cellular and PCS frequencies.

Package Contents

Base Unit with attached mounting bracket

Base Unit Antenna

Power Supply

Signal Antenna

Coaxial Cable

NOTE: The zBoost® YX500/510 Series is not compatible with iDEN, Nextel, SMR or ESMR frequency services.

To verify that your phone will work in conjunction with the model purchased, please follow these four simple steps:

1. Unpack the Base Unit, Base Unit Antenna and power supply.
2. Connect the Base Unit Antenna and the power supply to Base Unit and plug it into an outlet. The green power light should illuminate.
3. Bring the unit to an area where there is enough signal to place a call (using an extension cord may be necessary). If the Signal light begins flashing while placing a call, you may proceed to the next step. If it flashes red, move your phone further away from the Base Unit and retry.
4. If the Signal light does not flash green, try placing another call with your cell phone next to the Base Unit antenna. If the Signal light still does not flash green, your cell phone may be operating on a frequency supported by a different model. Some carriers, such as AT&T and Verizon change frequency depending on location. Go to www.wirelessadvisor.com, email Wi-Ex technical support at support@wi-ex.com, or call 1-800-871-1612 for further assistance in identifying your frequency.

FIRST: Determine the Needed Coverage Area

Identify the location in your home/office where you need signal coverage the most. The zBoost® YX500/510 Series can cover approximately 2500 square feet (coverage varies based on outdoor signal level, building construction, and placement of antennas). Walls, ceilings or floors will reduce the coverage area.

SECOND: Determine the Location of Signal Antenna

To capture the best signal, place the Signal Antenna as high as possible and position it vertically, keeping it at it at least 2 feet away from any metal. The location of the Signal Antenna should be at least 15 feet higher than the Base Unit Antenna. If this is not possible, maximizing the horizontal separation between the 2 antennas is advised.

Choose 1 of the following 3 options for placement of the Signal Antenna:

Easiest Set-Up: Place the Signal Antenna inside, by a window	Better Performance: Place the Signal Antenna outside of a window	Best Performance: Place the Signal Antenna in attic or on roof
Place the Signal Antenna indoors near a window where you get signal Place the Base Unit where you want to create a Cell Zone™ Run the cable between the Signal Antenna and the Base Unit Plug it in and you are ready to talk	Place the Signal Antenna indoors near a window where you get signal Place the Base Unit where you want to create a Cell Zone™ Run the cable between the Signal Antenna and the Base Unit Plug it in and you are ready to talk	Place the Signal Antenna indoors near a window where you get signal Place the Base Unit where you want to create a Cell Zone™ Run the cable between the Signal Antenna and the Base Unit Plug it in and you are ready to talk

Choosing the best location for the Signal Antenna 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 cell phone. Find the location that provides the most bars of signal strength and place the Signal Antenna at or near that location. Avoid placing the Signal 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.

THIRD: Mount Base Unit and connect cables

You may need to adjust the position of the Base Unit or the Signal Antenna depending on the length of your cable. Ensure that there is adequate distance between the Base Unit and the Signal Antenna (at least 15 feet). Check the signal strength on your cell phone before plugging in the Base Unit’s power cord. Then, turn off your cell phone and plug in the Base Unit’s power cord. Turn your cell phone back on and check the signal strength. If the signal strength has improved, your zBoost is working.

zBoost® Base Unit Light Indicators

Upon initial power-up of your zBoost®, all lights may flash for approximately 5 seconds. This is a normal condition at power-up.