null modem cable converter

[dennis21]

hi i have just taken delivery of my null modem and converter cables
i have followed instructions for dream up,
but cant get my box to connect?
i am running windows vista and had no problems flashing my d2 box,
is the box dead? the green light is on the front but no picture.
can anyone help please.

[caveman_nige]

did you say you have used this same cable, converter and PC/laptop to flash your dbox2?

[dennis21]

no used crossover cable for d2 box

[caveman_nige]

did you not have any luck using the crossover cable on the dreambox?

Where did you get the usb to RS232 converter from, is it a maplins jobby? It seems to generally be a case of drivers not working for these adapaters, I do not use one myself though..

[Ballistic]

Like Caveman i didnt use the covertor either. You have to find the drivers for it which is a pain to do. Fortunately i had on old lappy that had the null modem connections.


Sorry not much help

B

[tomhick024]

Make sure it is def a 'Null mobem' cable, might have got a straight through RS232 by mistake!
Check with multimeter or continuity checker that pins 2 and 3 are crossed, ie: pin 2 at one end goes to pin 3 at other end and vice-versa!