easiest way to connect box to computer

[rob6007]

hi guys whats the easiest way to try and connect my dream box to my computer .

i have been told to get a cross over ethernet cable . not too sure on what do after that .

im not too sure on how to do it and everyone was a great help with the keys and things so thought i should be at least trying to have a go at trying to put in the new fix to my box . thanks

[Jaffa]

Yes m8 a crossover cable and a program called flashfxp, you can get it below and theres a guide in it aswell to help you set it up. The guide is for a dbox but just change the password to dreambox.

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums...do=file&id=176

[rob6007]

Yes m8 a crossover cable and a program called flashfxp, you can get it below and theres a guide in it aswell to help you set it up. The guide is for a dbox but just change the password to dreambox.

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums...do=file&id=176

thanks mate . where do i get the crossover cable from . will argos have it or best going to maplin .is there any certain one i should get or are they all the same

[Jaffa]

You will get one on ebay for about £1 plus postage or maplin will have one for about £5. Any CAT 5e crossover cable will do m8.

[rob6007]

You will get one on ebay for about £1 plus postage or maplin will have one for about £5. Any CAT 5e crossover cable will do m8.

think theres one in argos will give that a try thanks

[Jaffa]

think theres one in argos will give that a try thanks

There is one in Argos but £9.99, if there is any local computer shops about they will have them for at least half that price.

[rob6007]

There is one in Argos but £9.99, if there is any local computer shops about they will have them for at least half that price.

no mate no computers shop around . checked maplins website they are a fiver i think so £10 aint too bad . thanks

[Jaffa]

Needs must m8 I suppose, it is 5m so gives plenty of space and you dont have to sit on the tv to use it...

[Devilfish]

I was in B&Q this morning and noticed they had loads. Didn't clock the price though

Edit:

Or was it PC World...shit I can't remember

[slotamuse]

hi ive been on few different forum sites and keep getting told to use null modem cable??never heard of it is it another name for crossover cable?? if i use a router can i not use ordinary ethernet cable from dreambox to router as router already has cable to pc?

[Jaffa]

hi ive been on few different forum sites and keep getting told to use null modem cable??never heard of it is it another name for crossover cable?? if i use a router can i not use ordinary ethernet cable from dreambox to router as router already has cable to pc?

A null modem cable is a serial cable which connects to the serial port on your pc.

Yes you can use a straight ethernet cable if connecting dreambox to a router.

[maniac2]

Good info for noobs .

[TravelHead]

Also try any large nearby supermarket or diy store, probably around the same price as maplins. Thing with just ordering a crossover cable online is the delivery cost, either have a look on ebay or play.com has a 5m one for 2.99 including free delivery