Connection problem.

[The Soulman]

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Ok guys, hoping you can help me here, I have successfully flashed the DK 1.1 (Cable) image onto the box using Dreamup / null modem cable. (Very straight forward, no problem whatsoever)

I have scanned for channels and have a full compliment of channels listed / stored.
I can receive all the FTA channels.

Now the problem, when I try to connect to the unit to install the keys etc, I cannot make a connection,
I have tried Flash fxp and Dreambox control centre.
(Using ethernet and patch cable)

I have downloaded the relevant keys and AU fix and simply want to connect the computer directly to the box and transfer them into the relevant folders from the computer to the box.

I have read the various "How to's" / Guides and am pretty sure I have followed them to the letter, yet I have not managed to establish a connection, what am I doing wrong, am I missing something simple ?
any help would be much appreciated as I have been messing with this all afternoon (4 Hrs) without success,

Thank you and regards,
The Soulman.

[Swiftie]

Menu > Setup > Expert Setup > Communication Setup

Check your IP settings. As you will need static ip for crossover cable straight into PC/Laptop.

Or for DHCP using a patch lead via router. Obviously you can still use a static address as long as it's in the same range with a gateway the same as your local network settings.

Whats your network address setup at the mo? If you don't know, then just click on Start -> Run (or use WinKEY+R on keyboard) type CMD in the run box. Then type IPCONFIG /ALL and record the IP ADD, GATEWAY and NET MASK.

If you use DHCP then the most crucial thing is to have the gateway address setup. Reboot the box and it should get an IP address from the router.

You can also use this topic for a deeper explanation without me repeating it.

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f34/connect-pc-dreambox-run-flashfxp-26339/

[The Soulman]

Ok, just for clarity, I have Flashed the unit with the DK 1.1 cable image, no problem.
I have scanned and can receive a full compliment of channels. (FTA working fine)
I have downloaded the relevant AU fix / Keys and put them into a folder on the HDD.
I have connected the laptop and box together by means of a ethernet crossover cable.
The laptop is normally connected to the internet wirelessly via router.
(After downloading the AU fix / Keys, I have disabled this connection to avoid any possible conflictics / complications)

So the laptop is isolated from the internet and I have connected it to the box with a crossover cable and powered it up, however the local area connection starts off "Searching for network address" then goes to "Limited or no connectivity", as a result, when I attempt to connect to the box using Flashfxp, Filezilla or Dreambox control centre, I cannot make a connection / communicate with it and therefore am unable to install the AU fix / Keys,

PLEASE, PLEASE, could someone help me with this, I have been messing about with this now, for probably a full day and I'm just about at the point of doing it some damage / giving it a seriously good thrashing,

Thanks in advance,
The Soulman.

[The Soulman]

Ok guys, I've made some progress, I've changed the IP address of the box to within the my routers ip range and can now log onto / view the box / its contents via the web browser.

The next question is, can I install the AU fix / keys into the relevant folders via the web browser, and if so how ?.
Also if I can perform the install, do I need to install both the AU fix and keys, or just One of the Two,

Thank you and regards,
The Soulman.

[The Soulman]

All sorted, cable side now up and running.

[Bonesy]

All sorted, cable side now up and running.

yay another one who did it all by himself, nice to see

[The Soulman]

yay another one who did it all by himself, nice to see

Not quite all by myself, bigy gave me the idea of changing the ip address of the set top box, through suggesting I could change the ip address of my computer, I reasoned that if I could manually change the ip address of the box to within my routers ip address range maybe that would work.
(I love a challenge / trying to work a problem out)

I found that I could indeed change the box ip address manually, once I had done that, I first tried the web browser by connecting the box and the router via means of an ethernet cable, then typing the new ip address in and BINGO, got the log in screen straight away, happy days, from there I thought ok, maybe I can now connect to / access the box through Filezilla, so opened up Filezilla / site manager / new site, I typed in the new ip address of the unit and BINGO, HAPPY DAYS !!!!!!, it connected straight away, from there I just followed the relevant tutorials and am now fully up and running on the cable side.


I must confess that I am not a total newbie to the cable / sat scene having installed / set up a fully motorised (1.2 mt) dish and Technomate receiver only a couple of years ago.
(Enjoyed messing about patching etc)

So you could say I had a considerable advantage over a newbie,
although the connection issue still had me swearing at times,
so its thanks anyway to all who replied / tried to help, I got there in the end,

Regards,
The Soulman.