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TERK Technologies Trinity XTEND Quick Start Manual

TERK Technologies Trinity XTEND Quick Start Manual

Amplified indoor hdtv antenna with wifi extender
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AMPLIFIED INDOOR HDTV ANTENNA
WIFI EXTENDER
WITH
QUICK START GUIDE
Check out setup videos at
www.TERK.com/Setup
TRINITYXTN QSG 01

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Summary of Contents for TERK Technologies Trinity XTEND

  • Page 1 AMPLIFIED INDOOR HDTV ANTENNA WIFI EXTENDER WITH QUICK START GUIDE Check out setup videos at www.TERK.com/Setup TRINITYXTN QSG 01...
  • Page 2 Setup is easy! Getting up and running with the Trinity Xtend has two parts. HD ANTENNA WIFI EXTENDER Download the TERK Find the best place XTEND App on your for your antenna. phone. Connect the Connect to the antenna to your Xtend.
  • Page 3 HD ANTENNA SETUP 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.
  • Page 4 HD ANTENNA SETUP (continued) Raise the antenna’s five elements. Raise the five elements to their upright position for best performance. Side view For wall-mounting, raise the five antenna elements to their full 180-degree position. Connect the antenna’s coaxial cable to your TV. Amplifier IMPORTANT: Make sure your TV is turned off.
  • Page 5 TV. off. IMPORTANT: For some channels you might get better performance with the Trinity Xtend antenna in a different position or facing a different direction. Sometimes just a little bit of adjustment can make a...
  • Page 6 WIFI EXTENDER SETUP Download the TERK XTEND App on your phone. 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. Direct QR Code Links to the Apps Bottom of the Xtend On the bottom of the TERK XTEND antenna there are 2 QR Wi-Fi Name (SSID): XTN-000000...
  • Page 7 WIFI EXTENDER SETUP (continued) Connect your phone to the Terk Xtend. Go to the WiFi connections menu on Bottom of the your phone (in the Settings menu). Terk Xtend Look at the Wi-Fi Name (SSID) listed Wi-Fi Name (SSID): XTN-000000 on the bottom of the TERK XTEND.
  • Page 8 WIFI EXTENDER SETUP (continued) Launch the TERK XTEND App on your phone. Press on the TERK XTEND App icon to launch the App. Connect the Terk Xtend to your network. iPhone screen Android screen In the first screen of the TERK XTEND App, press the Scan button to start scanning for available networks.
  • Page 9 WIFI EXTENDER SETUP (continued) iPhone screen Find your WiFi network in the list and Android screen 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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 WIFI EXTENDER SETUP (continued) Connect your devices to the Terk Xtend. name t’s 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 ep is 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.
  • Page 12 TOUR OF THE TRINITY XTEND POWER indicator illuminates when the Trinity Xtend is Ampl Reception element plugged in. LINK indicator illuminates when the Xtend is linked to your home network. ACTIVITY indicator flashes to show that there is WiFi activity.
  • Page 13 TOUR OF THE TRINITY XTEND (continued) d is Amplifier 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...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Antenna Reception Problems I’m having trouble receiving certain channels. I don • There are lots of factors that can affect your reception. Tall buildings, mature trees, even • The hills between you and the broadcast towers can interfere and change the direction of the signals you receive.
  • Page 15 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. Your Xtend’s SSID is listed on the label on the bottom of the Xtend.
  • Page 16 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).