TOTAL NOOBS GUIDE TO SETTING UP DM500C

[monty11]

i have a modem can i use that to connect to dreambox if so how cheers

[MILLWALLFC]

do you have the right type of program to open the rar file, like winrar or IZArc?

It opens just fine for me

Running WinRar just says file is corrupt.

Could you reupload and i try and downlaod again please.

thanks.

[Curious123]

i have a modem can i use that to connect to dreambox if so how cheers

What sort of modem? Are you talking about broadband modem, dial up mdoem and what are you trying to do with your modem. If you are not sure about what you are doing with your dreambox than read the stickies in the cable dreambox section.

[MILLWALLFC]

Hi Thanks for the guide i managed to opne it now it was in a word 2007 format so i had to download a convertor.

However i do have some questions i have only done a 600pvr box before and reading the instructiosn they seem different, it does not tell you to go into downloads to install the CAM and activate, nor does it tell you where to put the cables.xml file.

Has the image already got this stuff inbuilt ?

Also i dont have a Null Modem i do mine through a router can i still upload the image this way.

Open telnet
Open 192.168.1.103

Type in the following

mount /boot -o remount,rw
rm /boot/*
reboot

4. You should now get a message saying that the Dreambox is rebooting.

5. Wait a few seconds and then run Explorer (Firefox or whatever) and enter the ip address of the Dreambox in the address bar.

6. On the screen that appears, choose the 'Upgrade firmware' option, find the .nfi file and click the 'Flash' button.

7. Once the progress bar reaches 100%, reboot the box

[Curious123]

Hi Thanks for the guide i managed to opne it now it was in a word 2007 format so i had to download a convertor.

However i do have some questions i have only done a 600pvr box before and reading the instructiosn they seem different, it does not tell you to go into downloads to install the CAM and activate, nor does it tell you where to put the cables.xml file.

Has the image already got this stuff inbuilt ?

Also i dont have a Null Modem i do mine through a router can i still upload the image this way.

Open telnet
Open 192.168.1.103

Type in the following

mount /boot -o remount,rw
rm /boot/*
reboot

4. You should now get a message saying that the Dreambox is rebooting.

5. Wait a few seconds and then run Explorer (Firefox or whatever) and enter the ip address of the Dreambox in the address bar.

6. On the screen that appears, choose the 'Upgrade firmware' option, find the .nfi file and click the 'Flash' button.

7. Once the progress bar reaches 100%, reboot the box

The instruction outlined in this thread by shady are for a dm500 if you try and do this on different box than you will brick the box. The instructions you have outlined in your post are for a dm600 and if you try and execute those on dm500 you will brick the box. The dk1.1 image is for a dm500 and has all the required files except for the keys. The cables.xml file goes in the var/etc folder.

[MILLWALLFC]

Thanks if you dont have a null modem can you not flash through network ? Or does it not come with a network port, sorry someone i know just has one on order so trying to see what to do when it comes.

[SIRIPALA]

CANT OPEN THE FILE

HI
WHEN I DOWNLOAD AND TRY TO OPEN IT IT SAYS FILE TRANSFER ERROR.
Y IS THAT?

[Dreamer]

Also unable to open the attached file

I have just checked the file and it downloads and opens just fine.

it is a microsoft word 2007 document which will not open if you have an earlier version of word.

you can download a convertor from the microsoft website. details are here

Download details: Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats

[shady77]

im going to do a video tutorial in the next few days, so hopefuly we will have no more probs with people being unable to see!

[shady77]

im going to do a video tutorial in the next few days, so hopefuly we will have no more probs with people being unable to see!

unless we then get a load of complaints along the lines of
"i cant see vid. computer telling me i need eyes to watch it with"
"i cant watch tutorial. i have no pc"

[g50536004]

Thanks for the guide but I can't get skysports etc, it's just black. I'm using dk1.1 and I'm in belfast. Does anyone have anymore ideas?

[Sutbox]

DREAMBOX NEWBIE

Many thamks for info....... as i am new here it is good to get info so readely .........(if thats spelt right)
Many thanks once again

[Sutbox]

HATS OFF TO SHADDEY

Thanks shaddey nice to get a email and updates smooth an freeflowing thanks once again

[rojam_designs]

Will this guide work for all cable feeds?

[edwinbs]

Hi,
I'm in Singapore and currently have a DM500c hope your guide help me
Thanks.