DM500 CANT CONNECT DREAM BOX TO FLASH FXP OR SIMPLE FTP APP FOR DREAMBOX

[staggers]

hi all firstly tx to all the help ive had so far on this site its been 1st class,
heres where i am
iv got what is (tx to this forum) , a cloned dreambox,,i have managed to flash box with dk.v1.1 image and when wired up pick up all ftv channels so i presume theres nothing faulty about the box. i have run into problems when i try to connect to dreambox with flash fxp.i have tried connecting with ethernet to router and get connection failed, i have also tried other tut using crossover cable unchecking dchp on box putting in ip addresses, root, dreambox etc and get same message when trying to connect with flash fxp(connection failed(connection lost) .i have a working copy of flash fxp so that cant be the problem,also tried simple ftp for dreambox and fillezilla client but get same outcome connection failed (connection lost) is there a tut for the latter 2 to make sure i doing everything right?using wireless laptop with vista ,is there anything else i can try, if possible keep it simple as this is my first atempt ,feel like ive hit a brick wall,cheers and tx to everyone who has got me this far cheers stags

[cgscott]

Download this and use dreambox control centre.

This never fails with me and is a lot more simple to use than any other FTP Program.

Digital Kaos - Downloads - Dreambox Forever

[aftermath]

first of all , check the IP address of your router.

now go into advaced settings on your box and change the IP address to within 10 off you router.

example

router 192.168.100.1
box 192.168.100.10, or 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 and so on.

in flash fxp

create a new connection.

server or URL = your box IP , in this case as above 192.168.100.10
username = root
password = dreambox.

if you dont have a router you can try a direct cable connection between your PC and box. This time your IP address will be differend, and change your box IP to 1 above that of your PC.

If that fails then try a different cable, you could have a faulty cable or not a crossover cable.

[staggers]

CHEERS CJ SCOTT IS THERE A TUT FOR THIS PROGRAMME JUST TO MAKE SURE I DONT MAKE ANY MISTAKES

[cgscott]

Its pretty simple to use mate.

If you get stuck just gimme a shout.

[boothuk]

You could just use the TuxBox Commander, it's not the hardest thing in the world. I assume your trying to edit keys,

TuxBox >> Vars >> Keys >> Keylist.txt

Simple!

[staggers]

hi all still no further have tried 4 different progs to ftp the channels on ,after looking into other forums i am thinking the ethernet plug on dreambox may be the problem,when i pluh cable into box should there be an orange light like the light in laptop when connected? there is no light or is there any otherway i can check ethernet connection on box is working ? many tx stags

[boothuk]

hi all still no further have tried 4 different progs to ftp the channels on ,after looking into other forums i am thinking the ethernet plug on dreambox may be the problem,when i pluh cable into box should there be an orange light like the light in laptop when connected? there is no light or is there any otherway i can check ethernet connection on box is working ? many tx stags

Staggers,

I had this problem last night. Firstly, ensure your cable is infact a crossover patch cable (RJ45 to RJ45).

If you plug the cable in your DM500C and your computer, there is a light inside the box. Look through the grills and you should notice it. I don't know why they didn't think to put the LED on the case but thats clones for you.

Secondly, if you want to make sure you've got a connection between the workstation and your DM500C, you need to ping your box.

To do this, first obtain the IP on your box. I assume your in Windows XP or similar? Go to Start >> Run >> Type 'cmd'

DOS will load with command prompt.

Type this... 'ping 198.xxx.x.xx' replacing the x's with your boxes ip. Hit enter and hopefully you will get your 4 packets returned no problem.

Let me know how you get on. If the pings successful, I can help you with the rest....

Booth.

[staggers]

tx booth for your help m8,looked through grill has 2 lights on lime green ,i am definately using correct crossover cable followed your instructions tried to ping the box got message 192.xxx.x.xx is not recognized as an internal or external command,operable program or batch file , cheers again for your help

[boothuk]

tx booth for your help m8,looked through grill has 2 lights on lime green ,i am definately using correct crossover cable followed your instructions tried to ping the box got message 192.xxx.x.xx is not recognized as an internal or external command,operable program or batch file , cheers again for your help

Staggers, make sure you type "ping 192.xx.xx.x"

[staggers]

just tried that, got diff message,request timed out 4 times packets sent =4 recieved =0 lost=4 100% loss .any ideas M8?

[MetalKettle]

Can you post what network setting you have set on your box.

[staggers]

as in ip ,netmask,nameserver,etc?

[MetalKettle]

as in ip ,netmask,nameserver,etc?

Yep everything on that page.

[boothuk]

just tried that, got diff message,request timed out 4 times packets sent =4 recieved =0 lost=4 100% loss .any ideas M8?

Go to expert settings on your Dreambox and connection settings.

You need to change to the following settings:

IP: 10.0.0.2
DHCP: Tick
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Type: LAN
Nameserver: 10.0.0.1
Gateway: 10.0.0.1

Save settings, re-start box to be sure.

On your puter, you need to go to Network Connections (Start >> Control Panel >> Network Connections)

You will see a LAN icon, right click on this an click properties.

Look at centre box “This connection uses the following items:”

You may have to scroll down but your looking for ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’

Highlight that, then click properties on the right hand side.

A new box will appear, click on ‘Use the following IP address:’ check box.

Now type 10.0.0.2 for the IP, 255.255.255.0 for the subnet mask and 10.0.0.1 for the default gateway.