AMPLIFIED INDOOR HDTV ANTENNA WITH WIFI EXTENDER QUICK START GUIDE Check out setup videos at www.TERK.
Setup is easy! Getting up and running with the Trinity Xtend has two parts. HD ANTENNA 2 WIFI EXTENDER 1 Find the best place for your antenna. 1 Download the TERK XTEND App on your phone. 2 Connect the antenna to your TV. 2 Connect to the Xtend. 3 Scan for channels. 1 2 HD NBC HD HD HD 3 Connect the Xtend to your network.
HD ANTENNA SETUP 1 Find the best location for your antenna. TV antennas perform best when facing the direction of the broadcaster’s tower. For help finding your local broadcast towers, go to www. TERK.com Antenna Placement Tips Avoid metal surfaces (like a metal stand). Move the antenna close to or in a window. Position the antenna as high as possible. 2 Place the antenna. Place the antenna on a flat surface next to your TV, facing the direction where most of your broadcast towers are located.
HD ANTENNA SETUP (continued) 3 Raise the antenna’s five elements. Raise the five elements to their upright position for best performance. Side view 5 For wall-mounting, raise the five antenna elements to their full 180-degree position. 6 4 Connect the antenna’s coaxial cable to your TV. Amplifier IMPORTANT: Make sure your TV is turned off.
HD ANTENNA SETUP (continued) n for 5 Plug in the antenna’s power cord to a power outlet. The Trinity Xtend’s POWER light illuminates to show that it’s on. Amplifier TIP: The AMP / BYPASS switch lets you turn the amplifier for TV signals on (AMP) or off (BYPASS). Most TV channels will perform better with this switch left in the AMP position. However, if a channel is not providing the performance you expect, try watching it with this switch in the BYPASS position to see if that makes a difference.
WIFI EXTENDER SETUP 1 Download the TERK XTEND App on your phone. 2 In the Google Play or Apple App Stores, search for “TERK XTEND” and look for the icon shown here. Then download and install the App. Bottom of the Xtend Wi-Fi Name (SSID): XTN-000000 Wi-Fi Password: 12345678 iOS Android Direct QR Code Links to the Apps On the bottom of the TERK XTEND antenna there are 2 QR codes that take you directly to the XTEND App for your smartphone’s operating system: one for Android phones and one for iPhones.
and WIFI EXTENDER SETUP (continued) 2 Connect your phone to the Terk Xtend. Go to the WiFi connections menu on your phone (in the Settings menu). Bottom of the Terk Xtend Wi-Fi Name (SSID): XTN-000000 Wi-Fi Password: 12345678 iOS Android menu Android iPhone menu Look at the Wi-Fi Name (SSID) listed on the bottom of the TERK XTEND. Find that network listed in the list of WiFi connection options on your phone. Choose that SSID to connect to it.
WIFI EXTENDER SETUP (continued) 3 Launch the TERK XTEND App on your phone. Press on the TERK XTEND App icon to launch the App. 4 Connect the Terk Xtend to your network. iPhone screen Android screen IMPORTANT: Screenshots are for illustration purposes only—your phone’s screens might look different. 8 In the first screen of the TERK XTEND App, press the Scan button to start scanning for available networks.
utton WIFI EXTENDER SETUP (continued) iPhone screen Android screen Find your WiFi network in the list and select it. TIP: If your network does not broadcast its SSID, it will show up in the list as [Hidden]. You can enter the SSID manually by choosing the HIDDEN option in the list and typing in the name on the following screen. iPhone screen Android screen Enter the password for your WiFi network when prompted. Then press the Next button.
WIFI EXTENDER SETUP (continued) iPhone screen Android screen The next screen lets you change the name and password of the Xtend from what’s listed on the bottom of the Xtend to a name and password of your choice (like “upstairs-xtend,” for example). This step is optional but recommended. Just tap on each area, delete the old name and password, and type new ones. Then press NEXT to continue.
WIFI EXTENDER SETUP (continued) name t’s a ke ep is name en 5 Connect your devices to the Terk Xtend. Once you’ve finished setup, wait for the Xtend to reboot with its new settings. When the LINK light on the Xtend’s front panel comes on, go into the WiFi connection menus of the devices you want to use with the Xtend’s boosted WiFi signal and choose the Xtend from the list of available devices to connect to.
TOUR OF THE TRINITY XTEND TOU Top Ampl Reception element POWER indicator illuminates when the Trinity Xtend is plugged in. LINK indicator illuminates when the Xtend is linked to your home network. ACTIVITY indicator flashes to show that there is WiFi activity. RESET button returns the Xtend to its factory default settings, clearing all of your network information. Reception elements pick up local television broadcast and WiFi signals.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TRO Antenna Reception Problems WiF I’m having trouble receiving certain channels. • There are lots of factors that can affect your reception. Tall buildings, mature trees, even hills between you and the broadcast towers can interfere and change the direction of the signals you receive. You might still need to make adjustments after you position the antenna to account for these factors.
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) WiFi Extender Problems n he enna u may rface the ding) f tion I don’t have an iPhone or Android phone. How can I set the Trinity Xtend up? • The Terk Xtend WiFi Extender can also be set up via web browser. See the Using BrowserBased Setup section on page 9 for more information. I can’t connect my smartphone to the Trinity Xtend • Make sure your smartphone has WiFi turned on. • The Trinity Xtend will appear by its SSID in the list of available networks.
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) My WiFi coverage and/or performance isn’t as good as I expected. • Make sure you’re connected to the Trinity Xtend, not directly to your WiFi router. Go to your WiFi connection settings and find your Xtend’s SSID in the list of available connections (see the label on the bottom of the Xtend for your unit’s SSID). • Use the TERK XTEND App to check the strength of the WiFi signal the Xtend is receiving from your WiFi router.
