Spotwave Z1900 Manual de usuario
Z1900 User Manual
In This Guide
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Choosing a location for the Network Access Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mounting the Network Access Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mounting the Coverage Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Trouble-Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Z1900 System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
FCC, Health, and Authorization for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Technical Support
Z1900 serial numbers must be available to authorize technical support and/or
to establish a return authorization for defective units. The serial numbers are
located on the back of the Coverage Unit and the Network Access Unit, as
well as on the box in which they were delivered. Additional support information
may be obtained by accessing the Spotwave Wireless Inc. website at
www.spotwave.com/z1900
Important Safety Information
Warning! For your safety, beware of power lines and
ensure appropriate safety measures are maintained at all
times during the installation of the Z1900 equipment. If
equipment not shipped with the Z1900 system is to be
used during installation or mounting, follow all equipment
manufacturer’s instructions in proper use to ensure injury
is avoided.
Warning! For your safety, do not connect or disconnect
the RF coaxial cable from the Network Access Unit or
Coverage Unit while the power is connected to the
Coverage Unit. Power to the Network Access Unit is
supplied from the Coverage Unit through the coaxial
cable. Connecting or disconnecting the coaxial cable
while the system is powered may result in electric shock or
damage to the equipment.
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest personal wireless coverage systems available on
the market. The content of this manual complements the Z1900 Quick Install Guide and provides specific
details that may be referred to if necessary during installation of a Z1900 coverage system.
Z1900 System at a Glance
The purpose of the Z1900 system is to enable personal wireless communications in specific locations
within a wireless service area where cell phones do not work, or work poorly, for example inside a
basement, or at the edge of a service area.
The Z1900 system receives signals from one or more wireless cel towers and relays the signal to areas
where cell phones do not work or work poorly due to obstructions or the remoteness of the location.
The basic Z1900 intelligent coverage system is comprised of a Network Access Unit, a Coverage Unit
and a power supply. The Network Access Unit is the outward facing part of the system that
communicates with the base station or cell tower. The Network Access Unit is connected (via coaxial
cable) to the Coverage Unit which provides wireless coverage to indoor areas.
Network
Access
Unit
Coverage
Unit
INTRODUCTION
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Network Access Unit
The Network Access
Unit has a coaxial
connector and a
status indicator on
the bottom.
The Network Access
Unit’s built-in antenna
is located on the back
of the unit where the
mounting keyholes
are located. This
antenna side (or back
of the unit) should
face outside, away from the general area where the Coverage Unit will be located.
Coverage Unit
The Coverage Unit
has a coaxial
connector, a power
adapter port and a
power ON indicator.
Z1900 Configuration
The basic Z1900 system configuration is one Network Access Unit connected with a coaxial cable to a
Coverage Unit which is connected to an AC adapter that supplies power to both units.
status
indicator
coaxial
connector
Mount with this
side facing outside Mount with arrows on
top label facing outside
power
indicator
cover
power
connector
coaxial
connector
Coverage Unit
Network Access Unit
coaxial cable power cable
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Z1900 SETUP - COMPONENTS OF THE SYSTEM
Z1900 Setup
Z1900 is a simple-to-install system that includes everything you need. The basic steps for setting up your
system are:
a. Locate the best signal within 35 feet of the area requiring coverage.
b. Connect the Network Access Unit to the Coverage Unit and power the system.
c. Position and mount the Network Access Unit.
d. Position and mount the Coverage Unit.
Components of the system
The Z1900 system ships with the following components:
zNetwork Access Unit and mounting brackets - this is the outward facing part of the system.
zCoverage Unit - this is the indoor part of the system.
zPower Adapter - to be plugged into an electrical outlet and connected to the Coverage Unit.
zDesktop stand for Coverage Unit.
zQuick Installation Guide and User’s Guide.
The mounting kit for the Network Access Unit and Coverage Unit also includes:
Coverage Unit
Power
Supply
Guides
Cover for
Coverage Unit
Cable
Desktop Stand
Network
Access
Unit
Mounting Brackets
for Network
Access Unit
for Coverage Unit
1¼" screws
½" screws
drywall anchors 1¼" concrete screws
cable wrench
90º cable elbow
Z1900 SETUP - BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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Before you begin
The following are general considerations and preparations that should be looked at before installing the
Z1900 coverage system.
Signal Strength
The Z1900 system brings signals from an area of
adequate coverage to an area with poor or non-
existent coverage. It is the Network Access Unit which
captures a good signal, and the Coverage Unit that
provides the signal to the area with poor cell phone
coverage. The Network Access Unit can be mounted
inside or outside, as long as it is in an area where your
cell phone works.
Generally, the better your cell phone works at the
location the Network Access Unit is to be mounted,
the better the system will perform.
Network Access Unit Location and Height
Locating the Network
Access Unit in a window
or on an exterior wall,
away from metal siding
and as high as possible
will usually provide better
performance.
Locate the Network
Access Unit where
your mobile phone
works best (the
strongest signal)
Z1900 SETUP - BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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Avoid obstructions
General placement of the
Network Access Unit and
Coverage Unit must be in
unobstructed areas.
For example, the Coverage
Unit should not be placed
on a wall behind any type of
furniture (behind items such
as metal filing cabinets
would be a particularly poor
location).
Similarly, the back of the Network
Access Unit should not be
directly facing any type of metal
structures such as sheds or
aluminum siding.
Proximity to power outlet
The length of the AC adapter cable requires the Coverage Unit to be located within 6 feet of a power
outlet.
Distance between Network Access Unit and Coverage Unit
Although you should separate the Network Access Unit and Coverage Unit as much as possible to
optimize performance (the minimum recommended separation is 10 feet), you are limited by the length of
the included 35 ft coaxial cable.
Coverage Unit Placement
The back of the Network
metal
siding Access Unit should not
face any metal structure
Z1900 SETUP - CHOOSING ALOCATION FOR THE NETWORK ACCESS UNIT
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Choosing a location for the Network Access Unit
The Network Access Unit is the outward facing unit. It is the unit that picks up the signal from and
communicates with the service provider’s cel tower.
Positioning the Network Access Unit Indoors
The following outlines the procedure for locating a Network Access Unit indoors.
1. Use your mobile phone to identify the inside
location with the strongest received signal
(usually near an exterior wall). If no adequate
signal is available indoors then it may be
necessary to try an outside location (such as
an outside roof or external wall) where a
stronger signal is received (see Positioning the
Network Access Unit Outdoors on page 8).
2. Temporarily position the Network Access Unit
(but do not physically mount it) in the location
that showed the strongest signal.
3. Position the Coverage Unit (but do not physically mount it) in the area that requires coverage. The
Coverage Unit must also be located as far away as possible from the Network Access Unit.
4. Use your mobile phone to note the signal level (number of bars) at the Coverage Unit.
5. Connect the Coverage Unit to the Network Access Unit with the provided coaxial cable.
Use the wrench provided to tighten the coaxial connectors, but be careful not to overtighten.
Note: To avoid potential signal loss, ensure there are no sharp bends or kinks in the cable.
Identify the
location with the
strongest signal
coaxial cable
Z1900 SETUP - CHOOSING ALOCATION FOR THE NETWORK ACCESS UNIT
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6. Connect the power supply to the Coverage Unit, and then plug the adapter into an power outlet.
7. Verify that the Z1900 system is working by noting the signal level (number of bars on your mobile
phone) near the Coverage Unit and comparing it to that measured before the system was turned on
in step 4.
IMPORTANT: The direction that the Network Access Unit is facing is a factor in the quality of the
coverage you will receive from your Z1900 system. You may have to try aiming the Network Access
Unit in different directions or facing different surfaces (wall or windows) to achieve optimal coverage.
8. Proceed to Mounting the Network Access Unit in the location and direction that showed the best
coverage.
Note: Use only the power
supply provided with the
Z1900 system.
Connecting any other power
supply may damage the unit
and cause it to fail.
Z1900 SETUP - MOUNTING THE NETWORK ACCESS UNIT
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Positioning the Network Access Unit Outdoors
The Network Access Unit can also be mounted outside when no indoor location with an adequate signal
level can be found. If you are installing the Network Access Unit outdoors (especially in a remote area),
then an effort should be made to mount the unit as high as possible.
Warning! An outdoor mounted Network Access Unit must be properly grounded in accordance with local
building and electrical code requirements and must comply with both local and national regulations.
Mounting the Network Access Unit
Mount the Network Access Unit only after the optimal location for the unit has been determined (see
“Choosing a location for the Network Access Unit”). The Z1900 system ships with basic hardware for
mounting the Network Access Unit to an inside or outside wall.
Flush mounting the Network Access Unit to an inside wall
To mount the Network Access Unit flush to an inside wall
NOTE: To enhance performance, avoid mounting the Network Access Unit directly over a wall stud.
1. Fasten two 1¼" screws to the wall, 5½ inches vertically apart.
Leave approximately a ¼ inch gap between the head of the
screws and the wall.
2. Align the Network Access Unit’s two keyholes over the screws
and slide the unit down until it snaps into place.
For easy drywall installation, you can locate where the drywall anchors
need to be placed by pressing the Network Access Unit against the
drywall. Tiny marks will be left in the wall and the screws or drywall
anchors should be installed between these marks.
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