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What You Need to Get Started:
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High-speed Internet connection – cable, DSL or other broadband Internet service will
work. NOTE: If you only have a Dial-Up Internet connection, Weather Direct® will
not work.
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Router or broadband modem with built-in router. (Contact your Internet service
provider ISP for information on compatibility with their service)
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If you have any questions about routers, or you would like a recommendation on a
great router for use with Weather Direct®, see -
www.weatherdirect.com/router
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Valid e-mail address – required so you can retrieve your password and receive other
information about your user profile.
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2 “AA”
Alkaline
batteries for the Wireless Outdoor Sensor
NOTE:
Rechargeable batteries are not recommended due to the wide variation in
performance between brands and types. Please use only fresh Alkaline batteries.
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3 “AA”
Alkaline
batteries for the Wireless Display
NOTE:
Rechargeable batteries are not recommended due to the wide variation in
performance between brands and types. Please use only fresh Alkaline batteries.
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Visit
www.weatherdirect.com
and click “Register” to Start
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After you have registered and selected a forecast location and Time Zone for your
Wireless Display, the forecast data will show up on the display within 60 seconds.
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A reasonably current Windows, Macintosh, or Linux PC with Internet browser
installed is required for initial set up and configuration changes.
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The browser must be configured with Java Script enabled. Most browsers allow
JavaScript as a standard feature. If you have turned off support for JavaScript in
your browser, please allow JavaScript to run again to register or configure your
Device.
Quick Setup Visual Guide:
Please DO NOT insert batteries into the Wireless Display or the Outdoor Sensor until instructed
to do so.
Connect the Gateway to an available LAN port on your network router with the LAN cable
(included) and then power up the Gateway with the AC Adapter (included).
