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musohead
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20. August 2007 @ 01:05 |
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There was definitely no firewall etc. in the way but it wouldn't work with just the LAN cable. So I also connected the crossover serial cable too and it worked fine. Some form of setup interaction must be taking place over the serial but the image definitely went over the LAN cable (could tell by how quick it was).
In case anyone else is trying this, this was a case of where I lost the Dbox's image. So the Dbox was just in debug mode. I needed BOTH cross-over (null modem) and cross-over LAN cables. IFA then flashed the new image perfectly.
Thanks to everyone who helped.
Regards,
Ed
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ruprect
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20. August 2007 @ 01:30 |
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Originally posted by musohead:
In case anyone else is trying this, this was a case of where I lost the Dbox's image. So the Dbox was just in debug mode. I needed BOTH cross-over (null modem) and cross-over LAN cables. IFA then flashed the new image perfectly.
I have fixed plenty of "kein system" sagems & nokias with ONLY the crossover LAN, the other is not essential at all. Follow the guides at www.techno-source.co.uk for how to use IFA correctly, without the need to restart each time flashing doesnt work right away.
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mgb17
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20. August 2007 @ 04:17 |
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It depends at the circumstances.
You get only one bootp request via lan cable only.
If you use a additional nullmodem cable IFA force the bootloader via nullmodem to try 10 times.
It the network card reacts a little bit slow the first bootp request could be lost.
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flynners
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20. August 2007 @ 11:25 |
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I have a problem!!
I have a sagem box that I flashed lastnight for the first time.
Just a few minutes ago I reflashed the box and now when I boot up the
box it freezes at loading kernel.
I also have a nokia box and when i try to boot up this box it gets past loading kernel but then goes into standby mode,Ive tried rebooting many times but the box keeps going into standby
Blade running on both boxes.
Can anyone please help it would be much appreciated
A.
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20. August 2007 @ 23:52 |
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Originally posted by flynners:
I have a problem!!
I have a sagem box that I flashed lastnight for the first time.
Just a few minutes ago I reflashed the box and now when I boot up the
box it freezes at loading kernel.
I also have a nokia box and when i try to boot up this box it gets past loading kernel but then goes into standby mode,Ive tried rebooting many times but the box keeps going into standby
Blade running on both boxes.
Can anyone please help it would be much appreciated
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Reflash the boxes with different images first, i think Commando is generally recommended for the Nokias, and Blade for Sagems.
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wcoakley
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21. August 2007 @ 08:24 |
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Hi Everyone.
No without getting on anyones nerves or repaeting yourself just a few Q'S please.
I have sourced the dbox from my bro in law and will be receiving it on saturday.
Now my friend is sticking a standard NTL connection in for me tonight,so is this is all i need then,as i cant wait to ring sky and shorten the package down completey.
Sorry for been a thick,but only getting on the band wagon now.
Also is there anything i need to know,when i plug this in it should work straight away?
Thanks in advance
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ruprect
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21. August 2007 @ 10:24 |
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Originally posted by wcoakley:
when i plug this in it should work straight away?
Depends on what the brother in law has loaded onto it, if he is in the same area as you I would expect he will have put a copy of his own image on it, might take 20mins to decode the channels first time, then work from then on in.
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michael80
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21. August 2007 @ 13:48 |
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hi, i just received the dbox 2today and im a bit of a novice. i live in sligo and i have read through different forums but i dont wanna go near it just incase i f**k it up!
it has been configured for uk tv
-debug mode
-sportstar 1.1 uk version image
-uk settings bruteforcescan, linux inside
i was told it was plug and play but i didnt receive any channels. do i need a different image. i dont have a clue! also iv read that i might need local settings for my area, how do i get these and how do i put them on the dbox. is bruteforcescan just the normal scan when u plug it in?
any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks
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mgb17
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21. August 2007 @ 14:06 |
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I you get chorus mmds you bought the wrong box.
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michael80
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21. August 2007 @ 14:09 |
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i have chorus thru cable, not mmd
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mgb17
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21. August 2007 @ 14:22 |
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If your feed is connected to the next chorus mmds mast you get also mmds.
Check your sagem box and look at the sticker at the underside what you get.
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michael80
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21. August 2007 @ 14:27 |
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i rang up chorus before i ordered the nokia dbox and they told me i didnt have mmds cable. is there anything i can try, cheers
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mgb17
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21. August 2007 @ 14:35 |
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michael80
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21. August 2007 @ 14:37 |
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thanx, ill give that a try!
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michael80
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21. August 2007 @ 15:52 |
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sorry i know im uselss! how do u ftp the cables.xml, i have the file and filezilla. tried to do it with a guide but cant...
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mgb17
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21. August 2007 @ 16:11 |
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Box and pc must be in the same subnet.
If box and pc are connected to a router with dhcp, enable dhcp in the network menue at the box, restart the network and do a network test. You can see the box ip in the test output. Use that IP.
If box and pc are connected directly via crossover network cable, the pc card need a fixed IP and the box ip in the network menue must have the same first 3 ranges than the pc. Only the last one must be different.
Userid is root and password is dbox2 for ftp.
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michael80
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21. August 2007 @ 16:47 |
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when i test network, dbox is reachable but default gateway, dns server etc.. is unreachable. (socket error).. i am using an ethernet cable
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mgb17
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21. August 2007 @ 17:13 |
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You need a crossover network cable with crossed wires for a direct connection between box and pc. A normal 1:1 wired patch cable is not working for a direct connection between end devices.
A patch cable is only working for a connection via router or network switch.
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michael80
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21. August 2007 @ 17:22 |
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ok ill have to get one of them cables tomorrow, thanks again
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tyrrelk2
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22. August 2007 @ 05:13 |
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Hi there - bought a Nokia Dbox2 from Germany, all the "cable providers" are german. Based on what I have read on the forums here, i think there is an image on dbox but it doesnt have the correct service files?
I'm not the best on computers / tech stuff.Is there anyone based in Dublin who could update this Dbox for me? Obviously willing to pay for service.
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ruprect
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22. August 2007 @ 05:21 |
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Originally posted by tyrrelk2:
I'm not the best on computers / tech stuff.Is there anyone based in Dublin who could update this Dbox for me? Obviously willing to pay for service.
Where abouts are you? I could probably come out, how much are you willing to pay? I have cables I can give you and teach you how to do it yourself in future if you want.
Lads in buy&sell and other sites seem to charge ~?30 to update starviews.
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mark397
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22. August 2007 @ 08:16 |
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have a dbox that was working perfectly for a few months. now i can't watch anything. its still picking up all the channels but coming up blank when i try watch them. can anyone tell me how to get it working again. i'm in the north dublin area.
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mgb17
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22. August 2007 @ 08:23 |
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Restart the emu and if you don't know how pull the plug, wait a little bit and replug.
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ruprect
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22. August 2007 @ 08:57 |
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Originally posted by mgb17:
Restart the emu and if you don't know how pull the plug, wait a little bit and replug.
yep, and then change to RTE1 and wait for 5-30mins, do not change channels, it might be blank, it can take this long to decode them again (I heard in the UK it can be overnight). If a dbox is plugged out for a long time it can need this.
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wcoakley
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23. August 2007 @ 01:35 |
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Well got dbox and all is well,got 143 channels and the picture is perfect no problems. Just that you have to set your panel to auto on screen aspect as some come in in smal letter box view.
Is there more channels that 143?
Also tried spilting it to another room lastnight,do you have to go into the menu to turn on the second RF out?
Thanks in advance!
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