NULL MODEM CABLE

[dazmaul]

Where can I get a "NULL MODEM CABLE" from?

I need one to reflash my box which won't boot.

What type will I need?

[solestorm]

USB to Serial Null Modem Cable EuroVox Upgrade Lead on eBay (end time 10-Jul-09 16:16:12 BST)



ebay seems to be a good place ive ordered one from above link

[terriers]

Or go to your local maplins store..they always have em in stock..

[opsmonkey]

if you have a serial port on your PC then get a direct connection one like this..

Null Modem 1

If your PC only has USB then use this in conjunction with the above lead..

Null Modem USB Adapter

[dazmaul]

OK I now have my NULL MODEM CABLE and I will try and flash my box tonight.

When I re-flash the box will I need to re-scan all the satellites I have already scanned. If so, is there a way round it, i.e by copying the satellites.xml file from the box - if so, how can I access the file when connected via NULL MODEM CABLE.

Also, I was using a version of Gemini image and I am thinking of switching to Nabilosat BlackHole instead - will CCCam work on this image?

Does anyone have any thoughts on using BlackHole instead of Gemini?

[caveman_nige]

if you connect your box via ethernet cable then you will be able to backup your bouquets and xml files etc but not with a null modem cable..

[dazmaul]

Is that just a case of plugging the ethernet cable into box and into the laptop then using DCC?

Or is there something else I need to do?

[westkill]

Is that just a case of plugging the ethernet cable into box and into the laptop then using DCC?

Or is there something else I need to do?

you need a crossover ethernet cable to do direct from box to lappy
or
normal ethernet if out of a router to lappy

[dazmaul]

Can I do that even though the box won't boot?

i.e Ping into 192.168.0.2 on my LAN (which is the static IP address)

[dazmaul]

I have just pinged into my box. I held the power button as it loaded.

The Web interface has come up and the titlebar says: Dreambox DM600PVR Web Interface... my box is supposed to be a DM800 is this just the web interface version on the box or does it sound like I've been fiddled?