Which method to flash dm500?

[burim2010]

Which method is more secure and preferable for flashing the dm500s: with DreamUp, using Telnet (copy .img file to /tmp), or with FlashWizard?

[Bulld0g]

I've never used flashwizard but used telnet and dreamup and i think telnet is better and faster unless you hit a problem then dreamup will sort it out.

[deffc0n]

DreamUp try by RS232 :)

[dave-h]

I always use flashwizard and have never had a problem using it.

[burim2010]

Thank you,

I have tried three methods.
DreamUp make mi some problems, maybe my pc com port dont work! Flashwizard is easy and fast. Telnet was also fast.

[redout]

From my newly acquired experience I would use Flash wizard for speed and convenience with Dreamup via null modem should anything go wrong. I was always use to just using an ethernet cable and browser for the DM800.

[ultrakiasu]

I wonder if dreamup is hardcoded to run at 9600bps? It takes 12mins to flash a dm500. And only 12secs for FTP/telnet methods.

[redout]

I wonder if dreamup is hardcoded to run at 9600bps? It takes 12mins to flash a dm500. And only 12secs for FTP/telnet methods.

Thats because the null modem technology is quite old and thus extremely slow.

[digitaly]

Flashwizard alway the best option for me or an older version of dreamup will do...
but being a lazy butt like me flashwizard let me do it wirelessly from my sofa and I use the dcc in telnet mode to send the command "reboot" enter) to restart the machine without unplugging it :-). That's my little tip :-)

[maaubry]

tried and tested! Dreamup with the DM connected via the router. Make sure your PC is also on the same router and subnet. Use a network cable.