CableCARDs

Activating your CableCARD

Preliminary steps for installing your CableCARD.

  1. Set up your CableCARD capable device using the instructions
  2. Confirm that the Coax cable from the wall is plugged directly into the CABLE IN jack on the back of the CableCARD capable device
  3. Locate the CableCARD slot on the back of the CableCARD capable device
  4. Insert the CableCARD, and follow the on-screen instructions
  5. Write down the following numbers from the CableCARD diagnostics screen:

    CableCARD ID / POD ID: _ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

    Host ID: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

    Data ID: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Complete activation
After you’ve installed your CableCARD you’ll need to activate your equipment. You can activate online.

Detailed installation and activation information is available in the user guide.

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