TERK Technologies Trinity Xtend Setup Manual
SETUP GUIDE
Check out setup videos at
www.TERK.com/Setup
AMPLIFIED INDOOR HDTV ANTENNA
WITH
WIFI EXTENDER
Instrucciones en español ...............21
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Setup is easy!
Getting up and running with the Trinity Xtend has two parts.
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Download the TERK
XTEND App on your
phone or tablet.
HDTV ANTENNA SETUP
(for free local HDTV)
WIFI EXTENDER SETUP
(for better Wi-Fi coverage around the Xtend)
Find the best place
for the Xtend.
Connect the Xtend to
your TV.
Scan for channels...
and enjoy free HDTV!
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HD
HD
NBC
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Use the XTEND App to
connect the Xtend to
your WiFi network.
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HD
HD
NBC
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Switch your streaming
devices to the Xtend’s
network...and enjoy
better Wi-Fi coverage
for your streaming
devices.
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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.
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.
Alternate Mounting Option
This antenna can be mounted to a wall as well. To mount this antenna to a wall: Install the included wallmount screws (and anchors, if needed) where desired. Align the keyholes on the bottom of the antenna with
wall-mounted screws, then lock the antenna into place.
Find the best location for your antenna.
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HD ANTENNA SETUP
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IMPORTANT: Make sure your TV is turned off.
Raise the five elements to their upright position for
best performance.
For wall-mounting, raise the five antenna elements to their
full 180-degree position.
Raise the antenna’s five elements.
Connect the antenna’s coaxial cable to your TV.
HD ANTENNA SETUP
(continued)
Amplifier
TV or
convert
er
box
(back)
ANTENNA
IN
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Side view
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Plug in the antenna’s power cord to a power outlet.
Most TVs have a channel scan option in their menu system, many times in a SETUP or
CHANNEL menu under ANTENNA. For detailed instructions on performing a channel
scan, see the owner’s manual that came with your TV.
Scan for channels on your TV.
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
difference!
HD ANTENNA SETUP (continued)
The Trinity Xtend’s POWER light
illuminates to show that the Xtend is 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.
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Download the TERK XTEND App on your phone or tablet.
WIFI EXTENDER SETUP with the APP
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IMPORTANT: The Terk Xtend WiFi Extender can also be set up via
web browser. See the WIFI EXTENDER SETUP with Computer section
on page 14 for more information.
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.
Note: If you have a QR code reader on your phone or tablet, you can also go directly
to the App using the QR codes on the bottom of the Xtend.
IMPORTANT: Screenshots are for illustration purposes only—
your phone/tablet’s screens might look different.
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ANDROI D
Wi-Fi Name (SSID): XTN-000000
Web browser link: http://192.168.168.1/
User Name: admin Password: admin
Wi-Fi Password: 12345678
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Connect your phone or tablet to the Terk Xtend.
Go to the WiFi connections menu on
your phone or tablet (in the Settings
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
or tablet. Choose that SSID to connect
to it.
Enter the password listed on the
bottom of the Xtend when prompted.
Please note that the password is case-
sensitive.
WIFI EXTENDER SETUP with the APP (continued)
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Bottom of the
Terk Xtend
iPhone menuAndroid menu
IMPORTANT: Screenshots are for illustration purposes only—
your phone/tablet’s screens might look different.
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WIFI EXTENDER SETUP with the APP (continued)
Connect the Terk Xtend to your network.
In the first screen of the TERK
XTEND App, press the SCAN
button to start scanning for
available networks.
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Launch the TERK XTEND App on your phone or tablet.
Press on the TERK XTEND App icon to launch the App.
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iPhone screen
Android screen
IMPORTANT: Screenshots are for illustration purposes
only—your phone/tablet’s screens might look different.
IMPORTANT: Screenshots are for illustration purposes
only—your phone/tablet’s screens might look different.
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Find your WiFi network in the list and
select it.
WHAT IF I DON’T SEE MY WIFI NETWORK?
• 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.
• The Terk Xtend supports all password protection
schemes except WEP, which is a older and less
secure. Check how your Wi-Fi network appears
on your computer—if it uses WEP security, it
probably won’t appear in the XTEND App’s list.
Consider changing to a different security option.
• The Terk Xtend supports 2.4GHz 802.11 B/G/N
only. Check your wireless router to see if it is
supported.
WIFI EXTENDER SETUP with the APP (continued)
iPhone screen
Android screen
IMPORTANT: Screenshots are for illustration purposes
only—your phone/tablet’s screens might look different.
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Enter the password for your WiFi
network when prompted. Then press the
Next button.
IMPORTANT: If you chose [Hidden] from the list
of available networks, enter the name of your
WiFi network in the SSID field on this screen
before you enter your password.
iPhone screen
Android screen
WIFI EXTENDER SETUP with the APP (continued)
IMPORTANT: Screenshots are for illustration purposes
only—your phone/tablet’s screens might look different.
DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR WIFI
NETWORK’S PASSWORD!!!
The router for your existing WiFi network won’t
tell the Xtend if the password in this step is
incorrect—it will simply not connect after the
Xtend reboots at the end of setup. So, it pays
to be extra careful entering the password in this
step!
IMPORTANT: Screenshots are for illustration purposes
only—your phone/tablet’s screens might look different.
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WIFI EXTENDER SETUP with the APP (continued)
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.
Note: If you want to customize the Xtend’s name
and password later, simply go through the App
setup again later.
iPhone screen
Android screen
MAKE A NOTE
If you change your Xtend’s name and password,
make sure to make a note of it so that you don’t
forget. You’ll need this name and password to
connect your streaming devices to it!
IMPORTANT: Screenshots are for illustration purposes
only—your phone/tablet’s screens might look different.
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iPhone screen
Android screen
The final screen of the Xtend setup shows
you the name and password of your
existing Wi-Fi network and the name and
password of the Xtend. You might want to
take a screenshot of this screen for your
records.
Press FINISH when you’re ready to
continue.
The final screen confirms that you’ve
finished setup and reboots the Xtend to
apply the network settings.
WIFI EXTENDER SETUP with the APP (continued)
WAIT FOR THE XTEND TO REBOOT!
Allow a minute or so for the Trinity Xtend to restart
before you start connecting devices to it. The LINK
light on the front of the Xtend will turn solid blue
when it’s ready to accept connections from your
devices.
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