How to change COM port settings using USB-to-Serial Adapter

[La Manita]

So i must use Null modem Cable and DreamUp to install another image, right ??

And can you maybe help me with this network problem:

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f34/guide-connecting-your-dreambox-internet-175/index7.html#post1889039

[La Manita]

Your box is loaded with gemini image.

I **** it all up, i'm so stupid.
I connect my dreambox to router and I opende a classic FTP and choose Quick connect and it finds my dreambox files.
Then I added a dk v1.1 to temp folder and choose manual update on my dreambox.
It asked me if i want to install new image, i said yes.
And now after dreambox reboot i can only see DK start picture and it disappear every 5 seconds leaving black screen.
It looks like it can't stop rebooting.

I disconnect and connect all cables but nothing changes.
I can't either use remotecontrol.

I messed this up.

[ypvs125]

I **** it all up, i'm so stupid.
I connect my dreambox to router and I opende a classic FTP and choose Quick connect and it finds my dreambox files.
Then I added a dk v1.1 to temp folder and choose manual update on my dreambox.
It asked me if i want to install new image, i said yes.
And now after dreambox reboot i can only see DK start picture and it disappear every 5 seconds leaving black screen.
It looks like it can't stop rebooting.

I disconnect and connect all cables but nothing changes.
I can't either use remotecontrol.

I messed this up.

This is the part when u need to use dreamup. Previously, yr box is able to boot up, u just need to transfer the necessary files to make it up and running.

[La Manita]

This is the part when u need to use dreamup. Previously, yr box is able to boot up, u just need to transfer the necessary files to make it up and running.

I hope so.
I'm so impatient, i couldn't wait 'till tomorrow to get a Null Modem Cable so i do it normal way.
I just wanted to remove Gemini and install new image 'cause everybody saying that Gemini is ssshit.
But now i know that flashing over internet is not good.
I also read about that before i did it.

[ypvs125]

I hope so.
I'm so impatient, i couldn't wait 'till tomorrow to get a Null Modem Cable so i do it normal way.
I just wanted to remove Gemini and install new image 'cause everybody saying that Gemini is ssshit.
But now i know that flashing over internet is not good.
I also read about that before i did it.

I am wondering if u flash a new image what channels will u be getting since u did not have yr backup.

[La Manita]

I am wondering if u flash a new image what channels will u be getting since u did not have yr backup.

Yes i have a full backup on my computer.
I used Flashwizard and backup successfully.
I also write about that on page 7

I'll talk to you tomorrow and thank you so much for taking your time to discuss this with me.

Just to inform you that i read many guides and trying to learn and search for the answers but there is so many threads on DK that driving me crazy. It's not easy but i'll take my time.

goodnight.

[ypvs125]

Yes i have a full backup on my computer.
I used Flashwizard and backup successfully.
I also write about that on page 7

I'll talk to you tomorrow and thank you so much for taking your time to discuss this with me.

Just to inform you that i read many guides and trying to learn and search for the answers but there is so many threads on DK that driving me crazy. It's not easy but i'll take my time.

goodnight.

Did u backup the image while it was ok or after u have done the factory reset? If u back up while u still able to view the channels, then u r fine to flash any image of yr preference.

[La Manita]

Did u backup the image while it was ok or after u have done the factory reset? If u back up while u still able to view the channels, then u r fine to flash any image of yr preference.

Cable guy did som installation in my home and i loose all channels.
After that i backup image on dreambox and i have that file on my computer.
I guess he changed a network settings or something.

[La Manita]

I also talks to Bomchacha in this thread so you can follow if you want.

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f34/setting-up-new-dreambox-firsttimer-12502/index2.html#post1891865

ps: i hope i'm not driving you crazy...

[lemonlemon]

Hi,need some help here please. My dm500c could not boot up, so i need to flash it with Dreamup. I went to buy an Aten adaptor and a null modem cable. Thing is, i followed the instructions here and changed port settings several times but Dreamup just keep saying that unable to open com port, aborting. Tried it with the version1.3.3.4 and 1.3.3.1 but still cant connect. What should i do now?..

[lagerland]

Look in the device manager m8 to verify which port its using first............

[lemonlemon]

Edit: Now its ok, managed to get to connection prepared part. Now i'm lost with "bootloader shld be copied to box" part. What does this mean??? Edit: Dreamup detected my box, but the flash button remains blocked..

[promalta]

having same issue like la manita using prolific usb to serial adapter has anyone found anything that works please i tried 3 different laptops but no luck im stuck on connection prepared tried all usb ports changed port numbers etc etc please help.

[NT-Social]

having same issue like la manita using prolific usb to serial adapter has anyone found anything that works please i tried 3 different laptops but no luck im stuck on connection prepared tried all usb ports changed port numbers etc etc please help.

i faced the same issue with prolific usb to serial adapter... had the exact same problem.. i gave up and dug out an old pc in office to directly flash with null cable.. not sure but maybe the prolific usb -> serial adapter is not creating the com port correctly?

[chrisl106]

Hi all, just today i tried to flash Commando 15 onto 2 black clone DM500s, I used DCC2.96 and both ended up with the same problem, stuck on the commando 15 loading screen! I tried to connect it through null modem with USB to Serial Prolific cable on COM port 1 but DreamUp is not picking it up when I turn on the box. Use network is unticked!

I tried reconnecting to it with DCC but it's not picking up an IP address for the box now.

Any ideas?