Originally Posted by
Devilfish
Telnet Commands
To flash an image using Telnet
This method will only work with a .img image file.
- Rename the image file to backup.img
- FTP the image file to the /tmp folder on the dreambox
- Telnet to your box and paste the following command:
Code:
cd /tmp && eraseall /dev/mtd/3 && cp backup.img /dev/mtd/3 && reboot
To telnet, click START > RUN and type Telnet ip.address.of.dreambox
A command window will appear, enter username root and password dreambox.
To backup an image using Telnet
- Telnet to the box and paste the following command:
Code:
cat /dev/mtd/3 > /tmp/backup.img
- FTP to the box and navigate to the /tmp
- Here you will find the backup.img file.
I screwed up big time here. Went too quickly in my excitement to get the dm500c working I copied Devilfish instruction, actually thot i was do a backup !
Code:
cd /tmp && eraseall /dev/mtd/3 && cp backup.img /dev/mtd/3 && reboot
But I did not copy the backup.img to the tmp folder. The commnad prompt showed the erase complete. I am afraid I am left w a paperweight :< unless someone can help.
The box has green pilot on and that's about it. I see nothing on the tv and even when I run dreamup - the connect connect the dreambox.
Any inputs or suggestion to salvage my baby. Can i just copy the backup.img to the proper place?
thanks for your kind patience and understanding w a noobie like me. HELP HELP
ron
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