need help connecting to pc to flash

[hungryapple]

whats up im new here, dunno if im postin this in the right place.
just wanted to get a bit of help on my dreambox

i was flashing it using telnet but it froze up and nothin has worked since

i have tried to connect it to my pc using a serial-usb adapter= no connection to dreamup, i got a rs232 pci card for the pc. got a null cable = no connection to dreamup.

i dont know if im connecting it wrong or am i doing something wrong. the box doesnt show up on the tv. remote doesnt respond, just a green light for a couple minutes then that even knocks off

imstruggling here...im not going back over to maplin for the 6th time :/

[freck]

Youll need dreamup version 1.3.3.4 and connect your null mm cable first with the unit switched off.Once dreamup recognises the box it wil ask you to switch it on....then it will give you the option to flash.
If not try changing the com port number on top of the dreamup box.....also have network unticked and see how that goes.
If it connects just hot flash and browse to your image and choose it,select "no " to flash erase and it'll flash in about 7-8 mins.
Freck

[hungryapple]

thanks for the reply i have tried that but it just say "connection prepared,turn on dreambox, i turn it on but nothing. any other ideas on what could be the problem? i asked in maplin for a null cable but im starting to wonder if its a serial cable...could that be the problem?

[andy91]

Null modem is what you need,sometimes the box takes a while to respond so keep trying it should respond but start dreamup first before you turn the power on the Dreambox.
You could also try other versions of Dreamup but thats probably the most popular.
Another thing avoid them crappy usb laptop convertors and try it on old desktop pc with xp.

Andy.

[hungryapple]

yeah im using it on a pc with a rs232 pci card in it, the pc is running windows 7 64bit, is there anyway to check see if this cable is a null or a serial? also how long should i let dreamup run after i turn the box on..i have waited about 3,4 minutes by that time the green light on the box just goes off.

[andy91]

yeah im using it on a pc with a rs232 pci card in it, the pc is running windows 7 64bit, is there anyway to check see if this cable is a null or a serial? also how long should i let dreamup run after i turn the box on..i have waited about 3,4 minutes by that time the green light on the box just goes off.

Normally you start Dreamup and wait till it says something like Ping OK you then switch the Dreambox on.If you get nothing within a few seconds try again,and again,and again.
Several versions of Dreamup,also try it with ethernet in and use network ticked or unticked.
With a bit of luck you will get there.
If you have a spare box you can get the connection established and switch boxes.

Andy.

[hungryapple]

Normally you start Dreamup and wait till it says something like Ping OK you then switch the Dreambox on.If you get nothing within a few seconds try again,and again,and again.
Several versions of Dreamup,also try it with ethernet in and use network ticked or unticked.
With a bit of luck you will get there.
If you have a spare box you can get the connection established and switch boxes.

Andy.

i have turned dreamup on. nothing about ping or anything has came up, have plugged a ethernet cable into the box and the pc, along with the null cable, nothing, i have picked between the 2 com options nothing. nothing happens when i click connect, have tried it on a working dreambox and the same outcome. i have no idea where im going wrong i have followed everything to the tee. could i be using the wrong cable? i asked for a 9 pin female to female null modem cable. so it shouldnt be the problem? i checked the pci card everything is in order there too.

[andy91]

i have turned dreamup on. nothing about ping or anything has came up, have plugged a ethernet cable into the box and the pc, along with the null cable, nothing, i have picked between the 2 com options nothing. nothing happens when i click connect, have tried it on a working dreambox and the same outcome. i have no idea where im going wrong i have followed everything to the tee. could i be using the wrong cable? i asked for a 9 pin female to female null modem cable. so it shouldnt be the problem? i checked the pci card everything is in order there too.

If you have tried it on another box i would try it on another desktop pc if you can.
Sounds like its not the box its either the pc or cable,

Andy.

[The fat man]

when i flashed mine with dreamup and null cable/usb i had to download driver for the usb and change my comm setting but have you tried to flash it again via web browser

[hungryapple]

If you have tried it on another box i would try it on another desktop pc if you can.
Sounds like its not the box its either the pc or cable,

Andy.

ok il try find another desktop to try it on, will report back the outcome, cheers man been a big help

[hungryapple]

when i flashed mine with dreamup and null cable/usb i had to download driver for the usb and change my comm setting but have you tried to flash it again via web browser

no i dont know how to do it via browser i cant get a ip address for it cuz it cant show me anything. its just a empty box at this stage, is there a way to do it through web browser while its in this state?

[The fat man]

sorry just realised you cant do it on dm500 but if you google your prob you might find more help

[andy91]

Screw Maplins they too dear get another off Ebay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Serial-Nul...item1c1ee854c9

Worth trying another cable for the sake of a ?1,50

Andy.

[hungryapple]

Screw Maplins they too dear get another off Ebay.

Serial Null Modem Cable DB9F to DB9F RS232 1.5m 9-pin female to 9-pin female | eBay

Worth trying another cable for the sake of a ?1,50

Andy.

yeah il ask mammy dearest for her credit card to order one. yeah maplin jesus a pure rip off 18 quid that one cost me. 24k gold null cable ever hear the likes of it

[andy91]

yeah il ask mammy dearest for her credit card to order one. yeah maplin jesus a pure rip off 18 quid that one cost me. 24k gold null cable ever hear the likes of it

~~~~ that i would take it back,i bought a cheap one like the one ive posted and it does the trick.
I reckon if you can get your hands on an old pc with xp you will connect fine.
Stick pli jade 3 on it,best and user friendly image for the Dreambox 500s

Andy.