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Dreambox 500T 500C Fixes here
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leighibz
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14. May 2008 @ 17:27 |
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You may find that the 15 pin female port is VGA not Null Modem. Try FTP via Ethernet istead, supposed to be much easier and faster
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passat22
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15. May 2008 @ 07:02 |
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Hi
I tried the dreamup method as I dont have the dreambox 500c's ip address as the box seems to have died, however when I am connecting via the rs232, using the converter cable all I am getting is "the hardware detected a framing error" or "the hardware detected a break condition and nothing further is happening. Can anyone please advise me what I am doing wrong, I have read lots of post and have been trying to sort this box out for days and am not getting anywhere.
Any/all help is greatly appreciated.
thanks
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15. May 2008 @ 08:24 |
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Originally posted by passat22:
Hi
I tried the dreamup method as I dont have the dreambox 500c's ip address as the box seems to have died, however when I am connecting via the rs232, using the converter cable all I am getting is "the hardware detected a framing error" or "the hardware detected a break condition and nothing further is happening. Can anyone please advise me what I am doing wrong, I have read lots of post and have been trying to sort this box out for days and am not getting anywhere.
Any/all help is greatly appreciated.
thanks
have you read all the posts from cgscott - he is they guy that has managed to sort out this particular box
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passat22
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15. May 2008 @ 12:55 |
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Originally posted by linny40:
Originally posted by passat22:
Hi
I tried the dreamup method as I dont have the dreambox 500c's ip address as the box seems to have died, however when I am connecting via the rs232, using the converter cable all I am getting is "the hardware detected a framing error" or "the hardware detected a break condition and nothing further is happening. Can anyone please advise me what I am doing wrong, I have read lots of post and have been trying to sort this box out for days and am not getting anywhere.
Any/all help is greatly appreciated.
thanks
have you read all the posts from cgscott - he is they guy that has managed to sort out this particular box
hi yes I have read back quite a few pages, however when I try to get the box ready to reflash, using dreamup, the box just doesnt seem to respond, I just dont know what to do, is there anyone who can help me. thanks
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Phase123
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15. May 2008 @ 15:27 |
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wizkid9
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16. May 2008 @ 00:59 |
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Hi lads, i had the same problem.
Power off the box then connect it to the pc.
Once you have it all connected, turn on the power to the box, if cable is the right null modem it connects straight away.
Hope this helps
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passat22
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16. May 2008 @ 12:23 |
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Originally posted by Phase123:
Searching the web I suspect that your rs232 cable is not the right one for the box.
Unfortunately the null modem cable (rs232) can be wired different ways for differing applications http://www.lammertbies.nl/comm/info/RS-232_null_modem.html
Here`s how I believe it should be wired ...
Pin 1 - Not Connected
Pin 2 - Goes to Pin 3 on the other end
Pin 3 - Goes to Pin 2
Pin 4 - Goes to Pin 6
Pin 5 - Goes to Pin 5
Pin 6 - Goes to Pin 4
Pin 7 - Goes to Pin 8
Pin 8 - Goes to Pin 7
Pin 9 - Not Connected
Ebay £3...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Null-Modem-Cable-R...1QQcmdZViewItem
Good luck
Hi thanks for that, the cable I have is
DB9 Female DB9F 9 pin RS232 Serial Null Modem 2m Cable, I ordered this from ebay from cablestar, so is this the wrong one?
I have just ordered the one you suggested and once its arrived I can try again.
many thanks
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xtelboyx
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16. May 2008 @ 16:42 |
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Many Many thanks got to "cgscott"you are an absolute star mate....
Cant thank you enough, In fact come to Derby you'll get a night out mate.... the beers on me...
For any guys and gals wanting to fix their DM500c's follow this guys threads back the info is all there. I even learned what a NULL modem cable is! wouldn't be without it now. Lets hope it holds out for the next wrath of n*l on Wednesday.
cgscott - again ... thanks a million - top dog..
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passat22
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19. May 2008 @ 08:49 |
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Originally posted by passat22:
Originally posted by Phase123:
Searching the web I suspect that your rs232 cable is not the right one for the box.
Unfortunately the null modem cable (rs232) can be wired different ways for differing applications http://www.lammertbies.nl/comm/info/RS-232_null_modem.html
Here`s how I believe it should be wired ...
Pin 1 - Not Connected
Pin 2 - Goes to Pin 3 on the other end
Pin 3 - Goes to Pin 2
Pin 4 - Goes to Pin 6
Pin 5 - Goes to Pin 5
Pin 6 - Goes to Pin 4
Pin 7 - Goes to Pin 8
Pin 8 - Goes to Pin 7
Pin 9 - Not Connected
Ebay £3...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Null-Modem-Cable-R...1QQcmdZViewItem
Good luck
Hi thanks for that, the cable I have is
DB9 Female DB9F 9 pin RS232 Serial Null Modem 2m Cable, I ordered this from ebay from cablestar, so is this the wrong one?
I have just ordered the one you suggested and once its arrived I can try again.
many thanks
Hi
I have received the null modem cable and am trying to fix my dreambox, however when I switch on the box it just doesnt seem to connect using dreamup and unticking use network. please can someone help me I dont know what to do, its as though my box has died. the power comes on and thats all it does.
thanks
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Phase123
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19. May 2008 @ 12:37 |
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Hi, Make sure the ports are available in device manager on your pc.
Or try changing the comms number on DreamUp. Wait a short while, it can take time to connect.
Have you ever had it working?
Let us know passat22
Good luck
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Dub13
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20. May 2008 @ 04:48 |
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What is the latest Key for NTL Ireland please.
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lucas2007
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20. May 2008 @ 07:53 |
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sorry man not aloud to post keys here anymore :(.
my advice is to download *removed* it has lots of new sections on it including an area with the latest keys for ireland and england.
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lucas2007
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20. May 2008 @ 07:56 |
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sorry it changed its name aparently here is the link if ya want it!
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passat22
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21. May 2008 @ 04:23 |
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Originally posted by Phase123:
Hi, Make sure the ports are available in device manager on your pc.
Or try changing the comms number on DreamUp. Wait a short while, it can take time to connect.
Have you ever had it working?
Let us know passat22
Good luck
Hi
The comm port is working properly and the box did work when I first got it, however it only worked for 2 days and then just died. When using dreamup, when prompted to switch on the dreambox, its as though dreamup does not acknowledge that the box has been switched on and it just does not connect. Ive left it for about an hour and nothing. do you think my box is unrepairable? because if it is I might as well give up wasting your time.
thanks for all your help
passat22
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robwright
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21. May 2008 @ 11:49 |
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I will reitterate what xtelboyx has said in an earlier post on this page.
cgscott has provided step by step destructions that are clear and easy to follow. and they actually work fantastically. Have fixed a three of my dreamboxes in less than an hour.
Many thanks. Your a star.
xtelboyx i also live in derby, so ill be up for that drink.
If the grass is greener, its often more expensive.
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Phase123
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21. May 2008 @ 13:09 |
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Hi passat22,
Anything on the tv screen?
Did you ever have it connected via a crossover cable or router?
Here`s a link to a program that will look for your box connected via a cable. If it finds it it`ll give you it`s ip address http://www.download.com/Advanced-IP-Scan...cdlPid=10558701
Let us know... good luck.
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passat22
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22. May 2008 @ 04:33 |
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Originally posted by Phase123:
Hi passat22,
Anything on the tv screen?
Did you ever have it connected via a crossover cable or router?
Here`s a link to a program that will look for your box connected via a cable. If it finds it it`ll give you it`s ip address http://www.download.com/Advanced-IP-Scan...cdlPid=10558701
Let us know... good luck.
Hi
no there isnt anything on the tv screen, it doesnt seem to connect. And no I have never connected via crossover cable or router, I only have one socket to connect the cable on my modem so unable to connect. Any suggestions as to what I should do next? I dont know what to do now, I think im at the end of the road with this box.
thanks for all your help
Passat22
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boxyboy
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22. May 2008 @ 09:57 |
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can anybody help me I am trying to reflash a dreambox dm500. I have downloaded dreamup and connected to box. in dreamup log it appears to see my dm500 but keeps asking to switch on box, now box is on (green light)I have left it for about 45 min and still nothing happens. What am I doing wrong
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22. May 2008 @ 10:12 |
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Originally posted by boxyboy:
can anybody help me I am trying to reflash a dreambox dm500. I have downloaded dreamup and connected to box. in dreamup log it appears to see my dm500 but keeps asking to switch on box, now box is on (green light)I have left it for about 45 min and still nothing happens. What am I doing wrong
try going back a few pages and looking up posts from cgscott he has done a complete tutorial for people and helped loads with their dreambox's
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Phase123
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22. May 2008 @ 12:41 |
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Don`t give up passat22
Bit puzzled by "I only have one socket to connect the cable on my modem"
Network cable connects from the pc to the box... no modem needed.
Then communicate with it via DCC.
It`s worth trying a crossover cable or connecting with a normal cable to a network and running the suggested program to search for it.
Keep at it.
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boxyboy
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22. May 2008 @ 13:40 |
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Originally posted by linny40:
Originally posted by boxyboy:
can anybody help me I am trying to reflash a dreambox dm500. I have downloaded dreamup and connected to box. in dreamup log it appears to see my dm500 but keeps asking to switch on box, now box is on (green light)I have left it for about 45 min and still nothing happens. What am I doing wrong
try going back a few pages and looking up posts from cgscott he has done a complete tutorial for people and helped loads with their dreambox's
I have gone back through forum but nothing tells me what I have to do if
it keeps asking me to switch on box and box is already on. I have reflashed Eurovox & Starview before with no trouble but this one is giving me grief, any help would be great thanks
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lizpat
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22. May 2008 @ 14:38 |
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Hi messed up 500-t by mistake. Re flashed box succesfully with dw v2.0 as before. Successfully ftp nagrarom 7 to var dir. 2 keylines present when i checked. Re booted box but no clear channells. What can I do.?
Desperate for some guidance.
Many thanks
Lizpat
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22. May 2008 @ 14:54 |
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lizpat
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22. May 2008 @ 15:34 |
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my apologies
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22. May 2008 @ 17:17 |
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Originally posted by boxyboy:
Originally posted by linny40:
Originally posted by boxyboy:
can anybody help me I am trying to reflash a dreambox dm500. I have downloaded dreamup and connected to box. in dreamup log it appears to see my dm500 but keeps asking to switch on box, now box is on (green light)I have left it for about 45 min and still nothing happens. What am I doing wrong
try going back a few pages and looking up posts from cgscott he has done a complete tutorial for people and helped loads with their dreambox's
I have gone back through forum but nothing tells me what I have to do if
it keeps asking me to switch on box and box is already on. I have reflashed Eurovox & Starview before with no trouble but this one is giving me grief, any help would be great thanks
to be honest i completed mucked mine up but gave it to a friend who contacted CGSCOTT and he sorted out both mine and my friends box. I know mine works but have not checked it coz i lost the plug lol! try contacting him and asking him to explain to you what youhave done wrong. yes the EV was simple to do lol
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