500c flashing help needed

**stupow**

help! im trying to flash an image onto my dreambox using dreamup. the dreambox 500c is connected to pc using null modem cable. when i try to connect i get error message 'unable to open com port, aborting' can any1 give me some advice please

**Manic01**

Need to set com port in device manager by the sounds of it.

**ManofScience**

if it's a 'onboard' COM port on the PC, it's usually COM 1. If you're using a USB>Serial type device to give you a COM port - it's usually higher, Say COM3 or COM 4. Check in device manager.

either way, in Dreamup, the drop down box will tell you what COM ports are available

**stupow**

confused now, how do i set it up? sorry im no good!

**stupow**

sorted, hadnt selected a com port on dream up, as derek would say, what a plonker!

**stupow**

thanks for all ur help, much appreciated

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stupow Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 14 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	500c flashing help needed help! im trying to flash an image onto my dreambox using dreamup. the dreambox 500c is connected to pc using null modem cable. when i try to connect i get error message 'unable to open com port, aborting' can any1 give me some advice please

Manic01 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Here-there-everywhere Posts: 1,615 Thanks: 259 Thanked 815 Times in 418 Posts Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Need to set com port in device manager by the sounds of it.

ManofScience DK Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 380 Thanks: 5 Thanked 68 Times in 66 Posts Downloads: 20 Uploads: 1	if it's a 'onboard' COM port on the PC, it's usually COM 1. If you're using a USB>Serial type device to give you a COM port - it's usually higher, Say COM3 or COM 4. Check in device manager. either way, in Dreamup, the drop down box will tell you what COM ports are available