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Full Professional Installation
Fast Connect Self-Installation (Full Self-Install)

Full Professional Installation

The cable technician will install the cable modem and software on your PC (HSI Start Up disk). An adult (age 18 or over) must be present during this installation as there are license agreements, an Acceptable Use Policy, and Terms of Service information that must be explained.

Cox will:

  • HSI Start Up disk will determine if PC meets minimum requirements
  • Install coaxial cable to the computer's location
  • Connect the cable modem to the coaxial cable
  • Synchronize the cable modem
  • Install an Ethernet card (if needed) or configure the USB connection    
        (We recommend that customers have their own Ethernet card already
        installed before a technician arrives)
  • Install & configure computer network settings (Performed by HSI Start
        Up disk)
  • Install software (Performed by HSI Start Up disk)
  • Configure Software (Performed by HSI Start Up disk)
  • Answer questions about service (Internet browsing, email)
     
  • Provide Welcome Kit that includes:
  • Installation CD
  • Subscriber agreement
  • User Manual
  • Desktop Reference Card
  • Special Offers

    Please:
     
  • Be available when technician arrives
  • Have Ethernet card already installed
  • Have Operating System software available
  • Back up your critical data on PC that Cox High Speed Internet will be     installed on.
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    Fast Connect Self-Installation (Full Self-Install)

    Full Self Install allows you to conveniently and easily setup your Cox High Speed Internet Service completely on your own. You do not have to wait for an installation appointment and can perform the install at your convenience. It saves you time and money and you can do it yourself! You perform all cable and PC set up work. In addition, it reduces the risk of others opening your computer. Customers who qualify will save the cost of installation because it’s FREE! You perform all wiring needed and configuration of your computer.

    To Qualify for Full Self-Install, You Must:

  • You must be an active cable customer and must have an active cable
         outlet within 15 feet of your computer location
  • You must be willing to go to a Cox Retail Center location to sign
         the Work Order/Subscriber Agreement and pick up a Fast Connect
         Self Install Kit and modem (should you decide to rent a modem from
         Cox). If you choose this option and own your own modem, it is
         important for you to bring the MAC address and Serial number of
         your modem with you. We will not activate services until a modem
         MAC and Serial number are placed in our billing system. Services
         and billing will be activated immediately upon receipt of this
         information.
  • You must be able to install splitters and coaxial cable.
  • You must have a Network Interface Card (NIC) already installed in
         your PC or have an open USB port.
  • You must be able to connect the cable modem to the computer.
  • You must be able to install the Cox High Speed Internet software
         from the CD-ROM provided in the Fast Connect Self-Install Kit.
         Are you comfortable installing your software on your computer?
  • Your computer must meet minimum system requirements.

    Cox will Provide Fast Connect Kit that includes:
  • 2-way splitter
  • 25-foot coaxial cable
  • 8-foot coaxial cable
  • Cable nail clips (to attach length of cable to wall/baseboard)
  • Cox installation CD
  • EasyPay insert, Digital Cable insert
  • Cox High Speed Internet user manual
  • Desktop reference card
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