After you plug in the modem, wait for it to connect to the network about 2 to 5 minutes before proceeding to the next step.
Disconnect the Spectrum receiver's coax cable from the wall outlet. Connect one end of the short coax cable to the outlet in the wall, and the other end to the side of the splitter with the single connection IN. Connect one end of the Spectrum receiver's coax cable to one of the OUT connectors on the splitter. Make sure the other end is connected to your Spectrum receiver. Connect one end of the long coax cable to the other OUT connector on the splitter and the other end to the modem.
Continue setup at step 2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the modem and the other end to the yellow internet port on the WiFi router. Plug the power cord into the WiFi router, and then plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
Wait for the WiFi light on the front panel of the WiFi router to turn on. To begin your Spectrum installation, find a working coax outlet in your home. The coax outlet—sometimes called a cable outlet—has a small cylinder that extends from the wall. You have a couple of coax cables in your kit. Your Spectrum TV service will look superb. You may have a component cable in the wire drawer, or you can pick one up on Amazon. For last physical step to installing your Spectrum TV service , remove the battery cover on the back of the remote and put in the two batteries that came with your kit.
If you connected to the component port, choose that one instead. It means your receiver is upgrading so it can do its best for you. After upgrading, your Spectrum receiver should turn off. Turn it back on, and wait for your TV to display a new message. It could take about six minutes, but once it shows up, you can activate your Spectrum TV service.
Once you click through the welcome screen, the Spectrum TV guide will show you all the ins and outs of how it works. Some channels might not work right away since full Spectrum activation can take up to 20 minutes. With your TV on, complete the following steps:.
Turn the TV back on, and get to watching your favorite shows. Otherwise, just thread the coax cable straight from the wall outlet to the modem. Wait for the Online light on the front to go from flashing to solid. Go ahead and grab the Ethernet cable from your Spectrum installation kit.
Plug one end into the Ethernet port on your modem and the other into the Internet port on your router. Then, plug the router power cord into the router and an electrical outlet. The front of your router has an unlabeled Wi-Fi status light on the lower right. Wait for the light to change from blinking to a solid blue.
This can take anywhere from 2 to 10 minutes, based on if your router needs a firmware update. Use a wireless device like your phone or laptop to select a network and put in the password to connect to your Spectrum Wi-Fi. Modern Wi-Fi routers usually use both 2. The 2. Go for the 2. Choose the 5 GHz frequency for devices that are closer to your router.
At close range, 5 GHz provides a much stronger signal that helps support the heavy internet usage of computers, gaming consoles, and smart TVs. Answer the questions on the page to verify your account and activate your service. Get to chatting with your friends on social media and streaming your favorite shows. Then grab the black phone cable from your kit. View Spectrum Plans.
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