aaarrrrrrrrggggghhhhhhhhh

[nhodge77]

trying to install update to my box,, but nothing happens,, all connected properly,, gives me the downloading box but it doesnt move

any ideas from you great bunch of guys

cheers in advance

[bugaloo41]

not sure what you mean by doesnt move. if you are saying it is not downloading try this.

1. connect everything up;
2. turn box off at the wall;
3. press download;
4. now quickly turn box on (may take a few attempts but it will work).

[nhodge77]

trying allsorts ,, the downloading percentage just doesnt move

[oldie]

trying allsorts ,, the downloading percentage just doesnt move

Have you used the null modem cable before to flash this or any other boxes ?

[nhodge77]

no just bought the cable today,,brand new in the box

[markpearson16]

fed up

Im having problems using filezilla and connecting to my dbox, its says connection established, waiting for reply then says times out no responce from server.
Im using a crossover cable from argos, is it possible its abit dodgy and sending a signal but not receiving.

Im fed up now, plz plz help....

Mark

[bugaloo41]

not being cheeky but is it definitely a null modem not a straight thru?

[oldie]

not being cheeky but is it definitely a null modem not a straight thru?

That seems like the logical answer bugaloo, they look exactly the same as each other.

[nhodge77]

the cable i have which the guy assured me is what i need is a RS 232 usb to serial adapter,,,,

[bugaloo41]

hodge sorry beat a bit now. sounds like there is a problem between the box and pc connection.

[oldie]

Is this the sort of thing you mean ? This the adapter which allows you to connect a null modem cable to one end, and a laptop or pc USB port on the other.
Then the other end of the null modem connects to the reciever.

[nhodge77]

yes thats the cable,, im now getting "flash update failed"

[bugaloo41]

hodge see now - usb connection seems to quite problematic for a few peeps. can you not get access to a desktop?

[slapdap]

I have found that USB to Serial cables don't work very well with the dowload software. I use my laptop with a PCMCIA (cardbus) serial port or my desktop PC with it's built in RS232 port.

[oldie]

yes thats the cable,, im now getting "flash update failed"

I,m no expert but it looks like 1 of 2 things, either
1 - you have to install the drivers for the adapter, or
2 - its a straight thru cable and not a null modem (crossover) cable.
Sorry if I,m proven wrong, maybe someone with more knowledge of the subject can advise you.
Good luck.