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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.
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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 to make sure 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 “D”
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.
Note: The Gateway is registered
first, then the wireless display.
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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.
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Any internet use involves computer security maintenance. It is your responsibility to maintain current
operating system and internet security patches to protect your PC resources. Contact your operating system
vendor or ISP for maintenance details. The following reference may also be helpful:
http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/home_networks.html
