CROSSOVER or NULL MODEM

[chucklor]

Cross over or null modem Guys both are fine but in your proffessional opinion which is the better system to transmit data, what are the pros and cons, which one is more dependale for flashing, all comments would be appreciated..... KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK ,, being a spark these forums are a god send to me,,,...roll on the good times

[Curious123]

When you have problems with your box than the null modem cable is the only option for flashing your box.

[chucklor]

So would it just be easier to stick to a null modem even though its slower

[Curious123]

So would it just be easier to stick to a null modem even though its slower

The ethernet is always quicker but if you ever find yourself having problems flashing your dreambox than you always use the null modem cable. The experienced dreambox users will always say that it is only matter of time before you will need a a null modem cable.

[plasterer]

Havent used a null for 5 years
Not for Flashing anyways
Havent coeme across a box yet that wouldent flash with a crossover alone.
But if you read the rules ,
It says use both .......................Good Luck ...........Paul

[tommy2426]

could someone please enlighten a noob like me, but whats a crossover cable, and would i ever need one for my digivox, considering i've just bought a null modem in anticipation of a roll, cheers

[krazylegz]

a crossover cable is a RJ45 (ethernet) cable with 2 wire crossed over in it, and is used to flash or ftp into linux based boxes like dreambox, dbox2 etc.

for your digivox you need a RS232 null modem cable which you have

[ManofScience]

cross over lead (for direct connecting from PC > Box)

OR

Normal network ethernet patch lead (for box > router)

If you're wanting to use FTP (which you will for dboxs, dreamboxs, etc) then NULL MODEM won't do.