How to Activate Cable Boxes

Cable boxes can be activated by calling the service provider.

When you purchase cable television service from a cable company, you receive a cable box that is automatically activated when your service is turned on. Usually, the cable company sends out a technician to activate the cable outlet, but it's up to you to set up the cable box and ensure everything is working properly. This can be done by simplying connecting the cable outlet, cable box and television using coax cables.

Instructions

1. Call your cable company and have them activate your service, if you haven't done so already. Some popular cable companies are Comcast: 1-800-COMCAST (1-800-266-2278), Time Warner Cable: 1-888-TW-CABLE (1-888-892-2253) and Verizon: (1-800-567-6789),

2. Plug the cable box into an electrical outlet.

3. Connect the cable box to the cable outlet by running a coax cable from the outlet in the wall to the "cable in" port of the cable box. The coax cable is a basic electric cable that will come with the cable box. Each end has the ability to be screwed tight to secure the connection.

4. Connect the cable box to the television by running a coax cable from the "to TV" port on the cable box to the "cable in" port on the telvision.

5. Turn on your television and cable box. Wait a few minutes for the cable service to come through. If you don't receive service, call back the cable company to ensure your service has been connected properly.

References

• Time Warner Cable: Connecting Your Cable Box