Version 1.0 - 9/26/2008
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What You Need to Get Started:
• High-speed Internet connection – cable, DSL or other broadband
Internet service will work.
• Router or broadband modem with built-in router. (contact your Internet
service provider ISP for information on compatibility with their service)
• 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
• Valid e-mail address – required to make sure you can retrieve your
password and receive other information about your user profile.
• 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.
• 2 “C” 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.
• Visit www.weatherdirect.com and click “Register” to Start
• 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.
• A reasonably current Windows, Macintosh, or Linux PC with internet
browser installed is required for initial set up and configuration
changes.
• 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.