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JMC1703
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_ 		2. November 2007 @ 15:24 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hey,

Got my Dreambox DM 500C yesterday and set about getting it flashed for use with n*l in Dublin. Got my hands on a serial cable to connect it to my PC. Downloaded DreamUp and an image file, connected the cable between by PC and the DM 500C. Started up Dreamup, selected COM1 and "Connect", powered on the Dreambox and I got nothing! Huh It still just says "Connection prepared, now switch on the dreambox!"


Any ideas?
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mgb17
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_ 		2. November 2007 @ 15:59 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
You need a nullmodem cable with crossed wires and not a 1:1 wired serial cable.
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JMC1703
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_ 		2. November 2007 @ 16:33 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Useless shop assistants! :mad:
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mgb17
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_ 		2. November 2007 @ 16:43 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Do you got a cable with female connectors on both sides?
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JMC1703
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_ 		2. November 2007 @ 16:56 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yeah but it won't work so I can only assume it's a standard serial and not a crossover like I need
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mgb17
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_ 		2. November 2007 @ 17:12 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
If its a cable with exact the same plug on both sides its more likely a nullmodem cable.
Check if you selected the right comport and untick network.
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JMC1703
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_ 		2. November 2007 @ 17:24 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I'm given the option of 2 com ports, 1 & 3. I've tried both, with and without network ticked. Still nothing though. I'm going to go check for the packaging and see if it says anything about the cable.
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mgb17
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_ 		2. November 2007 @ 17:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
If there are 2 comports fitted to the pc it should be com1 and com2.
Enabling network makes no sense without a connected network cable.
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JMC1703
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_ 		2. November 2007 @ 17:43 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I had a network cable connected when I tried using that option too. There's only one COM port on my computer yet it gives me 2 options - strange, I know!
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mgb17
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_ 		2. November 2007 @ 17:45 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Check if the comport is enabled in the pc bios.
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JMC1703
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_ 		2. November 2007 @ 17:53 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
It is because it worked on my Philips Pronto remote earlier
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mgb17
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_ 		2. November 2007 @ 18:08 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
If therer is a other software for the comport installed maybe that programm occupy the comport.
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JMC1703
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_ 		3. November 2007 @ 16:24 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
The cable was the problem. Excahnged it today for a new Null Modem Cable and my Dreambox is flying now! Thanks for your help and suggestions!
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