dm500 connected to laptop and usb dongle

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  • tonks
    Newbie
    • Dec 2009
    • 3

    #1

    dm500 connected to laptop and usb dongle

    hi is it possible to connect a dm500 to a laptop with a crossover cable and vodafone internet dongle or does it need the mobile usb router any help please
  • neo1
    Top Poster
    • Nov 2009
    • 174

    #2
    i would also like to know if or how this can be done thanks

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    • daithi
      V.I.P. Member
      • May 2009
      • 2586

      #3
      from what im reading it can but dont no how
      heres a cheap 3g router eBay.ie: TP-LINK MR3220 Cable & 3G/3.75G Wireless Lite N Router (item 220747488545 end time 30-Mar-11 22:57:10 BST)

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      • seanmckeown
        Top Poster +
        • Nov 2008
        • 206

        #4
        i use my dreambox in the caravan with no wi fi.

        so i got:

        1. a wireless router
        2. a usb dongle
        3. wifi bridge

        put the dongle in the wireless router, put wifi bridge in back of dreambox and it picks up the wireless router.

        you would need to set up the router and wifi bridge first though on ur computer

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        • super jumbe
          V.I.P. Member
          • Dec 2008
          • 11610

          #5
          Dream
          1. A laptop.
          2. USB High-Gain Wireless TP-Link for over 200Mbs.
          3. 1 Ethernet wire.

          Switch on your laptop and get connected with wireless TP-Link.
          Connect Ethernet wire from your laptop to Dream Ethernet connection.

          ENJOY.

          Tools owned: Hammer, Chisel, Crowbar, Punch, Chainsaw, Cutter and Brain!!!

          Did you know People will question all the good things they hear about you but believe all the bad without a second thought.

          Note:
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          • Fano
            DK Veteran
            • May 2008
            • 331

            #6
            Originally posted by daithi55
            What networks will that router work with in Ireland ?

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            • daithi
              V.I.P. Member
              • May 2009
              • 2586

              #7
              Originally posted by Fano
              What networks will that router work with in Ireland ?
              i presume any of the 3g ones but ask before ya buy
              its the dongles it might might not work with you should check first

              i use this router on o2 network
              will work with any dongle
              EnGenius 3G Router NET-3G-ESR-6650
              Last edited by daithi; 4 March, 2011, 23:00.

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              • eagles131
                Newbie
                • Dec 2011
                • 2

                #8
                Hi Guys,
                Caravan season starting !!!

                Any updated setup for this on openbox s10 please.

                Cheers

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                • bob114
                  Top Poster
                  • May 2008
                  • 192

                  #9
                  Originally posted by seanmckeown
                  i use my dreambox in the caravan with no wi fi.

                  so i got:

                  1. a wireless router
                  2. a usb dongle
                  3. wifi bridge

                  put the dongle in the wireless router, put wifi bridge in back of dreambox and it picks up the wireless router.

                  you would need to set up the router and wifi bridge first though on ur computer
                  hi
                  the above will work

                  If the dongle and router gets a good signal and is near the router just connect with an ethernet cable

                  I have had the 2 aboves working with a dm500s and a openbox s9
                  just to make things clear this was using a 3g dongle and 3g router (will also work connected from router to receivers with homeplugs)

                  hope this may help
                  Last edited by bob114; 13 March, 2012, 03:20.

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                  • bob114
                    Top Poster
                    • May 2008
                    • 192

                    #10
                    hi

                    this is not my work I followed and used with a laptop ( before getting a 3g router)

                    How to connect dream box using 3g,


                    1. Connect your USB dongle to computer and connect to the internet.

                    2. goto run menu and type cmd or
                    accessories Command Prompt / Programs / start

                    3. you will get dos command screen

                    4. type ipconfig

                    5. You will be given two ip settings, you might see on top 192.168.0.1 or some ip range.

                    7. Connect your dream box to tv and connect your computer also, if you connect using directly, you should use cross cable to connect your computer.

                    8. you should share your network connection, to do that
                    network connections / settings

                    9. start select your 3G or GPRS connection.

                    10. click right mouse button and select properties and select advance tab on the dialog box and on the internet connection sharing tab select allow user to share my internet connection


                    click ok button and close it


                    Then go to dreambox on the
                    communication settings / settings /menu is 192.168.0.1 then select your ip as 192.168.0.2 then Set gateway as your computer ip 192.168.0.1 and name server also same ip rest of the things same.

                    Save it and close

                    Wait till online comes and try to browse channels

                    hope this may help
                    Last edited by bob114; 13 March, 2012, 03:53.

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                    • eagles131
                      Newbie
                      • Dec 2011
                      • 2

                      #11
                      Thanks Bob

                      Will be trying this tonight, laptop route for me until i get router.

                      Cheers

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                      • omn1
                        Newbie
                        • Jan 2010
                        • 12

                        #12
                        Don't need anything extra to the laptop and dongle other than a crossover ethernet cable.

                        Connect the cable to dreambox and laptop if your using any windows OS after 98 you can use internet connection sharing to share the connection.

                        Reboot the windows box, turn on the connection then dreambox will pick up an IP address from the laptop and use the laptop as the gateway. Done this a few times now I'm always amazed that it works.

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                        • rexus
                          Newbie
                          • Oct 2013
                          • 4

                          #13
                          can we connect a 3g usb key to dm500s with a usbTOrj45 cable ?

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                          • super jumbe
                            V.I.P. Member
                            • Dec 2008
                            • 11610

                            #14
                            Why people bother when you already got internet working in the house just make a direct connection.
                            Tools owned: Hammer, Chisel, Crowbar, Punch, Chainsaw, Cutter and Brain!!!

                            Did you know People will question all the good things they hear about you but believe all the bad without a second thought.

                            Note:
                            All information given is to be used for educational purposes only and should not be taken seriously.

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                            • rexus
                              Newbie
                              • Oct 2013
                              • 4

                              #15
                              i need this for my study project
                              i know that i can connect directly for rj45 and set up DHCP but for dongle
                              pleassse any answer

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