Dreambox IP

[cbmaster]

I was following the newbie directions about setting up the 5oo. Everything went well up to the point of Ftping. I cannot get the IP address for my dreambox. Are they any other ways of getting this IP address so I can use FlashXP so I can import the keys and rom? I am not sure what I am doing wrong to get the IP address. Please help

Additionally, I can't navigate into Menu, setup etc on the dreambox in order to find the IP address using the guide, how do I do this?

I want to add that I am in Barbados so I hope that this will work for me.

[ManofScience]

what image? just go check the network settings in the menu.

[cbmaster]

I don't know how to navigate to Menu, how do I do this?

[ManofScience]

what image is installed on it currently?

when it's connected to the TV, press 'Menu'.

[cbmaster]

The dk_v1.1.img image that I downloaded through the guide.
When I connect it to the TV and press menu nothing happens.

[ManofScience]

are you connecting thru a router (normal patch lead) or directly using a cross-over patch lead?

[cbmaster]

I think this is where I might be messing up because I am not sure exactly how to answer your question because I am not sure.
I have the null modem cord connected to the box and PC, a video rca cable connected to the box and tv and the power is turned on. I have no other cables except the standard ethernet cable which is being used right now to connect me to the internet through the computer.

[ManofScience]

if you connect your box to the router - you will need another standard network cable.
if you connect your box directly to your PC - you will need a cross over network lead.

FTP only works via the network, null modem won't work.

[cbmaster]

So if I unplug the ethernet cable from the computer and plug it into the box would that work? If it would work what would be my steps from there. I know I would lose internet connectivity for the computer. I may be missing something so please bear with me.

[ManofScience]

IF the box is set up for DHCP, it should get an IP from the router after a reboot. However, you won't be able to access the network/dreambox.

when the box reboots - do u get anything on the screen? u should see a boot screen on the TV if connected properly.

[cbmaster]

Sorry but I am lost.
Do I have to hook up the box to the antenna cable? It is not presently connected but even when I tried it earlier I got nothing on the tv screen.
When I reboot I dont get anything coming up on the tv srceen either.
In order to connect to the box via ftp I need an IP address and that is where I am stuck.

[ManofScience]

you would still see the DK1.1 boot screen as it reboots AND the menu (when u press the menu button) if it was connected to the TV - this way you could check what the current IP was in the expert settings menu. No need for the antenna cable yet.

if you only have 1 network cable ( a standard network cable) you'll either need to buy 1 more standard network cable (to connect the box to the router) OR 1 cross over network cable ( to connect the box directly to the PC)

[cbmaster]

I am not getting any boot screen and I even went through the process again. Is there any other image files that I can use to see if they will work. I heard of pli or something like that?

[alliv]

I am not getting any boot screen and I even went through the process again. Is there any other image files that I can use to see if they will work. I heard of pli or something like that?

try here to start

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f34/guide-flashing-dreambox-dreamup-33/

and then here

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f34/how-ftp-fix-into-dreambox-noobs-14864/

hope this helps.

[jonnboy]

try here to start

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f34/guide-flashing-dreambox-dreamup-33/

and then here

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f34/how-ftp-fix-into-dreambox-noobs-14864/

hope this helps.

Sorry to be a pain,would i be in saying that you have to ftp from the router and pc .
my tele is miles away from the pc,ive tried to get my d500c on the pc,by putting a ethernet cable to my box and router ,nothing happens,i may be doing some thing wrong i dont really know.
help please .
thanks Jon