Flashing with Null modem cable HELP PLEASE

[druid]

Hi
I am trying to flash my dbox with a serial cable (null modem) 9pin d plug using hyperterminal I can connect to the box and get to the prompt dbox2:root > but then if I type in DL 800000 as the guides say and press enter I get a bad command prompt any ideas guys where I am going wrong?
Anyone got a differant guide to the 1 in the download section thats a bit easier?
Just spent the last 6 hours messing with it.
Many Thanks

[ikonos]

i would invest in a crossover cable, i usually find if you connect the crossover cable and the the serial cable, dbox in standby, start ifa and then bring your dbox off standby by using your remote everything should work fine

[druid]

Hi
Thanks for the reply I have got a cross over cable and have tried to use IFA but that is not working also tried to use FlashFTP and cant get to box with that.
Does anyone know if the setting DCHP needs to be on or off?
Cheers

[gizmo.1484]

Hi
I am trying to flash my dbox with a serial cable (null modem) 9pin d plug using hyperterminal I can connect to the box and get to the prompt dbox2:root > but then if I type in DL 800000 as the guides say and press enter I get a bad command prompt any ideas guys where I am going wrong?
Anyone got a differant guide to the 1 in the download section thats a bit easier?
Just spent the last 6 hours messing with it.
Many Thanks

Try this link m8 http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1531

[da14u]

Hi, I have the same problem flashing with null modem cable, though I have connected both crossover and null modem but something seems to be wrong, here's the log probably someone can guess whats wrong.

debug: DDF: Calibrating delay loop... debug: DDF: 66.76 BogoMIPS
debug: BMon V1.2 mID 03
debug: feID 00 enxID 03
debug: fpID 52 dsID http://Hallenberg.com
debug: HWrev 61 FPrev 0.23
debug: B/Ex/Fl(MB) 32/00/08
WATCHDOG reset enabled
debug: autoboot aborted from terminal
dbox2:root> boot net net net net net net net net net net
debug:
BOOTP/TFTP bootstrap loader (v0.3)
debug:
debug: Transmitting BOOTP request via broadcast
debug: Given up BOOTP/TFTP boot
boot net failed
debug:
BOOTP/TFTP bootstrap loader (v0.3)
debug:
debug: Transmitting BOOTP request via broadcast
debug: Given up BOOTP/TFTP boot
boot net failed
debug:
BOOTP/TFTP bootstrap loader (v0.3)
debug:
debug: Transmitting BOOTP request via broadcast
debug: Given up BOOTP/TFTP boot
boot net failed
debug:
BOOTP/TFTP bootstrap loader (v0.3)
debug:
debug: Transmitting BOOTP request via broadcast
debug: Given up BOOTP/TFTP boot
boot net failed
debug:
BOOTP/TFTP bootstrap loader (v0.3)
debug:
debug: Transmitting BOOTP request via broadcast
debug: Given up BOOTP/TFTP boot
boot net failed
debug:
BOOTP/TFTP bootstrap loader (v0.3)
debug:
debug: Transmitting BOOTP request via broadcast
debug: Given up BOOTP/TFTP boot
boot net failed
debug:
BOOTP/TFTP bootstrap loader (v0.3)
debug:
debug: Transmitting BOOTP request via broadcast
debug: Given up BOOTP/TFTP boot
boot net failed
debug:
BOOTP/TFTP bootstrap loader (v0.3)
debug:
debug: Transmitting BOOTP request via broadcast
debug: Given up BOOTP/TFTP boot
boot net failed
debug:
BOOTP/TFTP bootstrap loader (v0.3)
debug:
debug: Transmitting BOOTP request via broadcast
debug: Given up BOOTP/TFTP boot
boot net failed
boot: elfcopy failed: 16
dbox2:root>
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BootP: Got request from 00509C3B110E
Error DeleteIpNetEntry: The parameter is incorrect.

BootP: Created ARP-entry with IP: 192.168.0.202 and Mac: 00509C3B110E
BootP: Answer to 00509C3B110E sent
BootP: Got request from 00509C3B110E
BootP: Created ARP-entry with IP: 192.168.0.202 and Mac: 00509C3B110E
BootP: Answer to 00509C3B110E sent
BootP: Got request from 00509C3B110E
BootP: Created ARP-entry with IP: 192.168.0.202 and Mac: 00509C3B110E
BootP: Answer to 00509C3B110E sent
BootP: Got request from 00509C3B110E
BootP: Created ARP-entry with IP: 192.168.0.202 and Mac: 00509C3B110E
BootP: Answer to 00509C3B110E sent
BootP: Got request from 00509C3B110E
BootP: Created ARP-entry with IP: 192.168.0.202 and Mac: 00509C3B110E
BootP: Answer to 00509C3B110E sent
BootP: Got request from 00509C3B110E
BootP: Created ARP-entry with IP: 192.168.0.202 and Mac: 00509C3B110E
BootP: Answer to 00509C3B110E sent
BootP: Got request from 00509C3B110E
BootP: Created ARP-entry with IP: 192.168.0.202 and Mac: 00509C3B110E
BootP: Answer to 00509C3B110E sent
BootP: Got request from 00509C3B110E
BootP: Created ARP-entry with IP: 192.168.0.202 and Mac: 00509C3B110E
BootP: Answer to 00509C3B110E sent
BootP: Got request from 00509C3B110E
BootP: Created ARP-entry with IP: 192.168.0.202 and Mac: 00509C3B110E
BootP: Answer to 00509C3B110E sent
BootP: Got request from 00130290CD39
BootP: Got request from 00130290CD39

------ Extra Informations ------
Selected Network adapter: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection - Packet Scheduler Miniport (1)
IP-Adress of the Network Adapter: 192.168.0.3
IP-Adress of the Dbox: 192.168.0.202
Operatingsystem: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
CPU 1: Genuine Intel(R) CPU T2050 @ 1.60GHz @ 1595 MHz
CPU 2: Genuine Intel(R) CPU T2050 @ 1.60GHz @ 1595 MHz
Filename of the Images: CableFerret_Official_Image_1xI.img
Imagetype: One Flash
DBOX-IFA Version: 3.1
------ Powered by http://www.dboxservice-hallenberg.de ------

[wolverine100]

IFA use when you want without nullmodemkabel flash.

dbox connect to the PC
IFA start.
search on your pc for the image dbox (full image with bootloader)
click on: without zeromodemcable
now to start.

powercable now in the socket.
should not happen again then plug into the socket. it may be that you have to make 2-5 times.
in the display should be flashing success.

if the flash should be finished in the display are done

<--wolverine100 added 1 Minutes and 1 Seconds later...-->

IFA use when you want without nullmodemkabel flash.

dbox connect to the PC
IFA start.
search on your pc for the image dbox (full image with bootloader)
click on: without zeromodemcable
now to start.

powercable now in the socket.
should not happen again then plug into the socket. it may be that you have to make 2-5 times.
in the display should be flashing success.

if the flash should be finished in the display are done

<--wolverine100 added 11 Minutes and 11 Seconds later...-->

Flashing without zero-modem
You need:
The Dbox2-Bootmanager , this ppcboot , a Dbox in the Debug-mode, as well as a functioning network.


Considere please that with this method the image is not examined.
You need 8,257,536 bytes a large image, thus 8MB - 128kb (more bootloader).
All official images have exactly this size. If an Linux image selected it and it is 8,388,608 bytes, you remove the bootloader with the Tuxbox Flashtools. Simply open it and store it again.

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Copy the ppcboot to any directory (no blanks). Use this ppcboot as "Bootfile f?r Dbox" and activate "Bootp/Tftp-Server starten".
Name your desired image to 13.imgr and put it into the same directory as ppcboot.



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Attitudes for the boat manager:
BootP/TFTP server: Enabled
NFS server: Disabled
In addition, a serial zero-modem is not necessary with this method, it harms not.

Now press Start and start the Dbox.

After short time Flashing in the LCD of the box appears.
The Flashig lasts somewhat longer than with zero-modem. (up to 20 minutes, is different from box to box)
Wait a little. If the Flashing is final, Flashing Done in the LCD appears and you can plug off the box.
Remember the boat manager to terminate, before you start the box again, otherwise the Flashing is again introduced.

[bali99]

hi
this is the best way if you can't flash with IFA, as i had the same problem and i now flash this way if i can't with IFA. it is a long process over 1 1/2hrs work but it surely works
you need to type dl 800000 note the lower case and the space after dl
hope this helps