Sagem Dbox2

[slydumber]

Hi, Can anyone pls tell me how to reflash an image on Sagem Dbox2 with Windows Vista???

[ss0000]

Try standalone IFA software, this should work, check in dloads section. If you can access the box via an image try ftp method. Dload flashfxp, there are guides in dloads section too, hope this helps.

[slydumber]

I tried the IFA programme but it did not work. The problem is that when u power the box on, it loads for about a minute and then reads "waiting for controid", 5 seconds after, it tells you press reset or turn off power, and then it goes back to stand by.
Due to this, i cant even link it up with my pc because of the standby mode.
Pls help me out.

[ss0000]

Do you get 'lade' on the lcd screen of the box when 1st booting up?
Try IFA a few times, sometimes it takes 5-6 reboots or even more before it works and the box starts flashing. Do you have a null modem connected too?

[slydumber]

Could you pls tell me what 'lade' is, all I see is the sportster image loading information as usual and these things run across the screen so fast.
After a while, it shuts down

[slydumber]

I only have the ethernet cable at as now.

[ss0000]

Could you pls tell me what 'lade' is, all I see is the sportster image loading information as usual and these things run across the screen so fast.
After a while, it shuts down

When you boot up the dbox, on the LCD screen of the box (not on the telly) you get a message with a load of numbers and letters and near the bottom 'lade' (loading).
It seems like you have a bad flash.
IFA is the best way and possbily only way to sort this out. Make sure your box is plugged off, open IFA, open the image you want to flash, start and it should ask you to turn the box on and start flashing. The LCD screen should say 'flashing' while it does. Hope this helps

[MetalKettle]

When you boot up the dbox, on the LCD screen of the box (not on the telly) you get a message with a load of numbers and letters and near the bottom 'lade' (loading).
It seems like you have a bad flash.
IFA is the best way and possbily only way to sort this out. Make sure your box is plugged off, open IFA, open the image you want to flash, start and it should ask you to turn the box on and start flashing. The LCD screen should say 'flashing' while it does. Hope this helps

Are you using a normal ethenet network cable or a crossover cable. if going from PC to box then it has to be a crossover cable. if your going via a router either cable will work.

[Salami]

Hi, Can anyone pls tell me how to reflash an image on Sagem Dbox2 with Windows Vista???

OK M8 I forget to add this in the diagram => make sure that your Dbox is not connected to the power cable once you click on OK as shown on Fig 4 (Picture 4) then connect the power cable to Dbox you will need Null Modem cable to see what is happening during flashing proccess
take your time and good luck: Salami

[slydumber]

Many thanks, but my problem now is the cable. I cant really tell if it is ethernet or crossover cable.
And also about the null modem cable, I went to maplin for one but what they have comes with usb at the other end. Will that work fine for me?
The socket on my pc has got 15 pins whereas the null modem cable comes with 10 pins. What can I do about that please?

[plasterer]

All you need lad is a cross over cable
If its not it wont work
As for the null
Havent used one for years
So get the right cable and your away .....................paul

[ss0000]

Many thanks, but my problem now is the cable. I cant really tell if it is ethernet or crossover cable.
And also about the null modem cable, I went to maplin for one but what they have comes with usb at the other end. Will that work fine for me?
The socket on my pc has got 15 pins whereas the null modem cable comes with 10 pins. What can I do about that please?

You should check on ebay for crossover cables or null modem, much cheaper than maplin although you will have to wait for delivery so patience is a virtue!

[slydumber]

Hello mates,
I bought the crossover cable and tried the IFA programme, followed all the instructions, selected Ok and after fired the Dbox for the flashing process to start.
Surprisingly, the Dbox went on standby as usual, the flashing process never got completed and this is what I saw at the technical information section of the IFA programme:
"
BootP: Created ARP-entry with IP: 0.0.0.202 and Mac: 00509C3E9203
BootP: Answer to 00509C3E9203 sent
BootP: Got request from 001DBA84993F
BootP: Created ARP-entry with IP: 0.0.0.202 and Mac: 00509C3E9203
BootP: Answer to 00509C3E9203 sent
BootP: Got request from 00509C3E9203
Error DeleteIpNetEntry: The parameter is incorrect.
What might be the problem with the box?
How can I stop it from going to standby so tha IFA can flash the image?
Do I need to set the IP address and all the networking details before the IFA could run?
I wonder how I can get the IP address of the box since it does not even boot up.
Please help me out mates. Please..

[Random73]

I would suggest getting a null modem cable as I had a similar problem before and IFA wouldn`t work with just a crossover plugged in the null modem and not a problem

hope you get it sorted soon

[slydumber]

my pc has only got USB slots and 15 pins video output. Is it possible to use the USB for the null modem cable? thanks for the previous response.