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    here a little how to
    this is to install a firmware in flash i would advise you to flash your box with latest nabilo blackhole.
    give us a shout if you get stuck

    Flashing a new firmware (image) by Browser

    What you need to flash

    You need the image file you want to flash. Image files have the extension *.nfi. You can't flash other
    images like *.img files from the DM7000. Don't try it - it won't work.

    You need either a DHCP server, a configured bootloader or a serial cable and a terminal program
    like HyperTerm.[/COLOR]

    You need a browser, and a network cable. If you connect the Dreambox directly to the PC,
    you need a cross cable, if you connect trough a switch/hub/router you need a normal
    (non-cross) cable.[/COLOR]

    To flash a new image, you can use the second stage loader. It must be present and not broken.[/COLOR]
    The following steps assume you have a DHCP server. If you don't have one, you have to setup
    an IP address in the bootloader's [/COLOR]
    serial setup[/COLOR]. Oh, and it assumes you have a second-stage
    loader newer than Version 37. The Second-stage version is displayed when you poweron the box,
    in the LCD. look for "BOOT #37" (which is version 37). If it says "CF FOUND" instead, remove the
    compact flash card to see the version message. If it doesn't say anything, it's probably an even
    older version.

    • - Power down the Dreambox, either using "shutdown" (to enter the deep-standby mode) or by
      using the power-switch. Standby is not enough!

      [/COLOR]

      [/COLOR]
      - (1.) Press and hold the lower frontpanel button.
      - (2.) Switch on the dreambox, either by using the powerswitch or, in deep-standby mode,
      press the power button. Still, hold the lower button.
      - (3.) A text "*** STOP ***" should appear. If something like "/flash".. appears, you didn't
      hold the right button. Now you can release the button.
      The bootloader entered the "waiting" mode.
      - (4.) Above the "*** STOP ***" text, there should appear an IP-address
      (four decimal values with a dot in between). If there appears the string "dhcp" instead,
      the box still searches for a DHCP server. Wait a bit. If it doesn't change, something doesn't
      work with the DHCP server. Check wether network cable is plugged in etc. If it just doesn't
      work, set an IP using the
      serial terminal[/COLOR])
      [/COLOR]

      [/COLOR]
    • - Now, open a browser on your PC.
      (1.) enter in the address line "http://ip/" (where ip must be replaced with the value in the LCD).
      - (2.) on the bottom of the page, there's a link called "firmware upgrade". Click it.
      [/COLOR]

      [/COLOR]
    On the next page, you can select the flash image you want to flash. be sure that it has the ".nfi" extension.
    You can't flash other images (like .img)!
    - Click on "FLASH!" and wait. It might take some time to upload and flash the image.
    - Switch the box off again, and on again. The new image should be flashed and working.
    ::::>>Nabilosat<<::::
    BlackHole project

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    excellent guide maximo m8 made it a stickie
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    Hi,

    this is my first move into the world of digital sat. Have just purchased a dreambox 7020 for receiving satelite channels.

    I would like to thanks 'Maximo' for the very helpful instructions.

    Kind regards,
    Giannis.

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    It is very clear ,I shall try it

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    Thanks a lot. Your explanation was very usefull. It is very simple and fast.

    Zorgadream

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    Really sorry.............guess this may well be a stupid question, but not getting my DB 7025 until tomorrow and taking a risk really because I only started trying to do networking when I got Vista and found it a bit of nightmare.....but will this guide work with a 7025 as it seems to be for a 7020 but one of the pics shows 7025???

    Can you recommend any really good websites to learn about networking and is XP easier to network as I have a laptop running XP.

    And final question (sorry!) what the hell is telnet??

    Diode

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    Yes XP may be easier but you can use vista too, its just Mr Gates thinks most people wont so has tucked a lot of things away, bless his cotton socks. Telnet is not on vista as it is in XP, but you can activate it easy enough. Its an old style communications package. Wikipedia has more info than you are ever likely to want to read on the subjet if you suffer from insomnia.

    To activate on Vista:
    Start -> Control Panel
    Programs and Features
    Select Telnet Client and OK

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    Has anyone tried the openvpn on ither 7020 or 800?

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    Default Dm 500s does not work

    Hi,

    Just got a new dreambos 500s. I was advised to flash it to make it work but I think I have killed it. I can flash it with dreamup but what file do I flash it with ?

    I cant search for satalites or anything.

    Please help

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    Hi garx70, I am in a dilema about choosing a satellite dreambox box but I am not sure. What is your set up like could you advise me on any good or bad bits please?
    Regards
    Jon

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    Default Worked a treat!!

    Did what it said... and I flashed Gemini 4.60 on my 7020 in 5 mins and that included cabling up and entering the ip address manually!!

    great stuff thanks Andy

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    very helpfull! Thanks mate!

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    Thanks a lot. Your explanation was very usefull.

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    Unhappy 7020 says stop

    How do i get a new image in my dreambox i cannot connect wiht dcc the display says stop help please
    thanx Mokum

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    I am new to setting up dreambox. Can someone please send me guides and any files

 

 
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