[aftermath]

Originally Posted by ozshea how do i open a command prompt....? i'm connected to the internet via nthell subscription modem on cable, i think i only have 1 network card i havent modified the pc apart from additional ram, going on what aftermath said i change the ip address on my box and save, when i return to communication set up its changed back to the original address...

if its changing back to original address, its just a setting thats wrong.

Try unticking DHCP , i cant remember dbox settings off the top of my head, but is it set on Static IP.

[colmos42]

took me a long time, had always flashed before, found a program called dreambox control center took 2 mins after that. i google it found file called DCC26A.

Col

[ozshea]

windows IP configuration
host name.................your-
primary dns suffix......
node type................hybrid
IP routing enabled......no
WINS proxy enabled....no
DNS suffix search list...chello.ie

ethernet adapter local area connection
connection specific DNS suffix....chello.ie
description..........................sis 900 pci fast ethernet connection
physical address.................
dhcp enabled........................yes
ip address...........................89 101 118 207
subnet mask.........................
default gateway....................89 101 118 1
dhcp server..........................10 53 112 1
dns servers.......................... 89 101 160 5
89 101 160 4

thats all i'm gettin when i do a command prompt......ipconfig/all

[aftermath]

Originally Posted by ozshea windows IP configuration host name.................your- primary dns suffix...... node type................hybrid IP routing enabled......no WINS proxy enabled....no DNS suffix search list...chello.ie ethernet adapter local area connection connection specific DNS suffix....chello.ie description..........................sis 900 pci fast ethernet connection physical address................. dhcp enabled........................yes ip address...........................89 101 118 207 subnet mask......................... default gateway....................89 101 118 1 dhcp server..........................10 53 112 1 dns servers.......................... 89 101 160 5 89 101 160 4 thats all i'm gettin when i do a command prompt......ipconfig/all

try changing IP on dbox now to 1 above that IP address you just posted 89.101.118.208

[ozshea]

connection failed ( no route to host ).....

[aftermath]

what programme you using, and you deffo got a crossover cable connected between PC and dreambox.

username = root
password = dreambox ?

[ozshea]

im using flashfxp, i got the crossover cable made yesterday in my local pc clinic, the guy there said he checked it and it was fine, when i got home i got a full colour diagram of a crossover and checked it for continuity with a multimeter making sure it was crossed in the right place, 1 to 3 and 2 to 6 and vice versa and it was fine,

im using, username root and password dreambox, im going to try a ping again with DCC........

[ozshea]

i tried a ping with dreambox control centre, it shot from zero to 100% in 2 secs and found nothing, its beginning to feel like its the crossover but how when all seems fine when tested with a meter,

it has me baffled, im after doin a heap of starviews and eurovox for my mates yesterday and this mornin, and heres me with my dreambox with nothing.....

[Dazmeister]

I personally would hook up the dreambox to tv, go to comms setup and set a fixed IP there in the 192.168.x.x range, then set your computer to a fixed IP in the same range (one below). Shouldn't have any problems with that.
Check firewall is not causing a issue too, disable it temporarily if you have to.

[ozshea]

how do i change my computers ip....?

i have the box permanently connected to tv reception,

i have to disconnect my modem from the pc to connect my crossover would this be correct...? probably a stupid question realy......

[Dazmeister]

Originally Posted by ozshea how do i change my computers ip....? i have the box permanently connected to tv reception, i have to disconnect my modem from the pc to connect my crossover would this be correct...? probably a stupid question realy......

PC IP - Go to Network Settings, Lan, Right-click (properties). Stay on General tab and scroll in window to TCP/IP, select properties and set a IP there. Do not worry about DNS setting (leave blank)

Yes, direct connection between dbox and pc, nothing else. I use DCC (Dreambox Control Centre) as the config side (radio buttons) is all covered and makes it so easy for people. Covers config for crossover, router (and i forget the other). You then type your IP into the box for the dream and hit reconnect, couldn't be simpler.

[aftermath]

on vista

right click network icon bottom left

network and sharing centre

network or access thats being used

view status

properties

TCP/Pv4 maybe 6

properties

tick use the following IP address and enter 192.168.1.5

then on box

IP settings

change to 192.168.1.6 , save settings and reboot, and try that.

[aftermath]

you could splash out and get a wireless kit for about £50

router and wireless usb or PCi Card.


then you will have continuous connectivity so easier to keep box up to date and you then can use the advantage of all the Plugins addons.

and no wire trailing across the floor.

[paulwv9]

Originally Posted by ozshea i'm having a bit of bother i hope somebody can help...? i've tried to ftp the new rom fix's to my 500c, when i try to connect to the box it's tellin me connection failed, i'm using a crossover cable and i've read mubz guide for noobs, but i'm using flashfxp and it seem's to be a different set up, i'm going to site manager, creating a new site, calling it dreambox entering the ip address of the box, the username is root im entering a password, im leaving remote path and the local path blank, i then press connect and connection fail's, any pointers appreciated......

How to Connect your Dreambox to your PC

[ozshea]

what can i say paul worked a treat, how easy was that im thrilled....

while i'm here i must say thank's to everybody who helped out with this problem, ye know who ye are all the top men on this excellent sitewere straight in with suggestions,

which is why i dont even bother goin anywhere else.....

thank's again everybody.