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  • mario123
    DK Veteran
    • Nov 2009
    • 383

    #1

    need help choosing the right cable newbie

    hey i tryed to flash my box lst nite only to find out i shouldn use telnet to flash dm600 after i done it.
    now my dm600 has froze not responding.
    ok i need to get a null cable but have no input on laptop?
    can i just get a null to usb cable? or do i need a adapter as well?
    i really need help pls hope some1 can help me and point me to the right cable on ebay pls?
  • Bonesy
    DK Veteran
    • Mar 2008
    • 655

    #2
    it may work with serial to null converter..... soe report problems...so works fine.

    ebay cable...1.8m (6.5ft) Serial Null Modem Cable/Lead DB9F RS232 on eBay (end time 22-Dec-09 15:10:39 GMT)
    Setup: 2x Dreambox 800HD | 3x Dm500S on Motorised dish Setup

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    • Curious123
      V.I.P. Member
      • Apr 2008
      • 2591

      #3
      Originally posted by Bonesy
      it may work with serial to null converter..... soe report problems...so works fine.

      ebay cable...1.8m (6.5ft) Serial Null Modem Cable/Lead DB9F RS232 on eBay (end time 22-Dec-09 15:10:39 GMT)
      You need one of these if you don't have an RS232 port;

      Digital Kaos - Downloads - Maplin serial converter

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      • mario123
        DK Veteran
        • Nov 2009
        • 383

        #4
        USB to Serial 9-Pin Male Adaptor : USB Adaptors : Maplin is that the right cable for me? i knw this is a male one so do i need to get jus a female verson and i just need this cable and thats me?

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        • mario123
          DK Veteran
          • Nov 2009
          • 383

          #5
          i phoned my local Maplin and they said hey dont have a cable like that. can some1 help me find this cable on the net havent had anyluck with ebay

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          • caveman_nige
            V.I.P. Member
            • Feb 2008
            • 4920

            #6
            Originally posted by mario123
            i phoned my local Maplin and they said hey dont have a cable like that. can some1 help me find this cable on the net havent had anyluck with ebay
            just type 'null modem cable db9 f/f' into amazon.co.uk and you will get plenty of choice..
            Last edited by caveman_nige; 9 December, 2009, 15:57.

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            • mario123
              DK Veteran
              • Nov 2009
              • 383

              #7
              thanks for ur reply caveman thats my problem i dont have that port on my laptop i need to conect it to my usb mate

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              • Curious123
                V.I.P. Member
                • Apr 2008
                • 2591

                #8
                Originally posted by mario123
                i phoned my local Maplin and they said hey dont have a cable like that. can some1 help me find this cable on the net havent had anyluck with ebay
                Here you go m8;

                USB TO MALE RS232 DB9 SERIAL NULL MODEM CABLE ADAPTOR on eBay (end time 10-Dec-09 01:51:47 GMT)

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                • mario123
                  DK Veteran
                  • Nov 2009
                  • 383

                  #9
                  help pls my cable came 2day and i cant conect with magic up with it? i got USB to RS232 Serial Null Modem Cable COM DB 9 Pin Lead

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