Newbie 500S - Where do I get?

[Asanee]

Hi,

Where can I download the latest Gemini image and Flashwizard Pro?

I think I had bad image, all black now
Thanks in advance.

[opsmonkey]

if you have a new d500s then it will be a clone so dont use any other gemini image than 4.2.. Gemini 4.2 for D500 is in the download area of our site

[dank76]

what programs do u need to get your dreambox 500s up and running for the start ?

[opsmonkey]

My personal choice is..

DreamUp (for flashing images, need to use a null modem cable to connect D500 to PC)
Gemini 4.2 for D500
Dreambox Control Centre (for FTPing files over)

Then you can download your EMU's from the Gemini server via your remote

[dank76]

My personal choice is..

DreamUp (for flashing images, need to use a null modem cable to connect D500 to PC)
Gemini 4.2 for D500
Dreambox Control Centre (for FTPing files over)

Then you can download your EMU's from the Gemini server via your remote

does it need to be linked to the internet to watch ?

[Asanee]

.FW2 File

But if someone sent me .FW2 file, then I will need Flashwizard Pro? Will I still need the Gemini 4.2?

[opsmonkey]

a .FW2 is a Framework II file

Your dreambox 500 needs a .img file like Gemini

You need to use a program called DreamUp to flash the image file

[dank76]

does it need to be linked to the internet to watch ?

do i connect dreambox 500s to my white vm box on the wall like my eurovox or do i need a modem and a ethernet cable ?

[opsmonkey]

you need to connect the Dreambox to your router via ethernet cable

[Curious123]

do i connect dreambox 500s to my white vm box on the wall like my eurovox or do i need a modem and a ethernet cable ?

I can't understand why you would even ask about connecting your dm500s to the VM white box when you know full well that VM have nothing to do with satellite.

[dank76]

I can't understand why you would even ask about connecting your dm500s to the VM white box when you know full well that VM have nothing to do with satellite.

sorry but i have vm tv and vm internet but downstairs there is a white box on the wall which vm tv comes from . my modem is upstairs for internet so do i have to get a new modem for downstairs when i get a dreambox

[opsmonkey]

you need a router..

it sounds like you just have the modem.. to use a dreambox you need to have a router attached to your VM modem.. the Dreambox connects to the router via an ethernet cable..

A Dreambox requires a lot more knowledge than the cable boxes like the starview / eurovox

To get the best out of it you will need to be able to do the following:

Make your VM IP address stactic via aDynDNS address
Configure and port forward your router to your DynDNS address
Be happy setting up a LAN for your Dreambox to run off
Be able to input linux code into configuration files then use a FTP program to transfer them to your box

Dreamboxes aren't plug and play machines like the cable boxes

[whyohwai]

should i go for the gemini 4.2 or 4.6 then?

[Superman]

Go for naiblosat mate, trust me.

Super

[.: JaCkPoT :.]

Yip. Nabilosat all day long.

You dont need a router, just spend a few quid to get a network switch. alot cheaper alternative.