Extends cellular coverage for single or multiple users in homes or offices--provides up to 2500 square feet of coverage
Dual-band device works with 800/1900 MHz frequencies from all major carriers--AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, Alltel, Cricket, and more (not compatible with Nextel)
Omni-directional signal antenna receives signals from multiple cell towers
Antenna can be installed outdoors above the roofline or indoors in the attic or near a window
Extends phone battery life--uses less power when signal is stronger
Rating: - Works exactly as advertised!
I moved into a house almost a year ago that appeared to be in a "black hole" for cellular coverage, despite the coverage maps provided by cellular company indicating otherwise. No matter what I did, I couldn't get a signal inside the house, so all of my cellular calls were restricted to being placed outside in my front yard. Calls to my provider were unhelpful at best.
In response to this, I purchased the YX510. I had read nearly every review on this site beforehand and it sounded simple to set up, provided you could comply with the somewhat restrictive installation parameters.
I planned on mounting my antenna on the peak of my roof, but to be sure, I placed numerous cellular calls from on top of the roof to ensure I had a reliable signal and good line-of-sight to a cellular tower. Once confirmed, the antenna was mounted to the roof using the provided bracket. I then routed the cable through a nearby vent into the attic, and then across the attic to an area above my centrally-located kitchen. Using a cable TV switchplate (identical to what you would connect your cable TV coax to at the wall), I drilled a small hole in the ceiling, then connected the free end of the 50-foot cable to the switchplate. After screwing the switchplate into the ceiling, I added a short length of additional RG6 cable to reach the base unit. It's a clean install, and when I move out, I can easily take the antenna and base unit with me, and leave the cabling installed. Total vertical separation between the base unit and the exterior antenna is approximately 20 feet. Total installation time was about 4 hours, done by myself, including about 30 minutes wasted searching around the attic for the hole I drilled.
The unit works exactly as advertised. Throughout my 1800 sq.-ft. house I have between 3-5 bars. The closer I am to the base unit, the stronger the signal. I no longer have dropped calls, no matter where I am in the house. Even the EDGE network is working now.
I'd buy this again without question.
Rating: - Does exactly what I needed...
I purchased the YX510 with some hesitancy due to some reviews of users that hadn't the greatest results. Turns out that if this product is installed `correctly' it works like a charm. In our basement we get little to no cell signal. The antenna is mounted in our attic and the ample 50 foot cable runs through the 2nd and main floors down through the walls into our basement where the unit is installed. Now were receive a steady 5 signal bars on our cell phones, and we opted for the dual band to accommodate any cell provider changes we might make in the future. Great product even though it is a bit pricey (I saved near $150 by buying this from amazon.com)... Very Happy with the YX510.
Rating: - Works Great!
The YX510 dual band repeater works well. I bought it mainly for a Verizon broadband USB modem that was only getting at best 2 bars and sometimes none. As soon as I hooked up the zboost (with the signal antenna at the roof peak), I went to 5 bars. I was getting RSSI of -100 and up and that went to -65 so I am getting a good signal to the USB modem now. I went from download/upload speeds of 100/75 to 650/250. I have the zboost sitting right beside the laptop so I cannot speak for range. I haven't tried it with my cell phone but its bars went up, too. It is a tad pricey, but it makes broadband possible for me whereas my only other choice would have been Hughes Net satellite which isn't getting such great reviews from users and is not portable at all.
Rating: - Hopes dashed
I finally bought the extender to hopefully improve my one/two bar reception. I followed the instructions, looked at the FAQ's and there was no improvement. My installation was inside the attic near a window where I was getting 3-full bars. The signal in the room with the extender unit was no better than the two bars I get on a good day. I watched the lights flicker as they should for my "band" and I saw a minimal improvement when right next to the box. When not next to the box, there was no improvement at all. I think they need to make the base unit more powerful? Also, the base and the antenna were separated by the entire lenght of supplied cable and was not in the same room.
I tested my wife's iPhone and it was even worse. It did not register any improvement at all.
Maybe the exterior installation is only way the extender works, but note carefully that routing a coax cable down to the location of desired service is quite a process you must be willing to undertake.
The unit is on its way back to Amazon, and I really wish this unit could have improved my reception. I would not recommend this product based upon my experience.
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