open media - non-FTA channels

[qwertyballs]

hi,

what do I need to add to OM box to be able to pick up channels other than FTA channels?

please break it down for me like i'm a 5 year old as I have little technical knowledge

any help much appreciated!

[Devilfish]

Download this file...

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You will need to FTP to your box to be able to transfer files to it. For this you will need an FTP Program and a crossover ethernet cable. It's best if you can connect the box to your router as it's easier that way.

There's a guide here...
Dreambox Guides, Tutorials, Tips and Hints Blog Archive How to Connect your Dreambox to your PC

In the files that you downloaded, copy the contents of the keys folder to the /var/keys folder on your box. Copy the contents of the scce folder to the /var/scce folder on your box. Go to sky sports 1 and hold down the INFO button until the EMU manager comes up, press OK and it will restart the EMU. Wait and the channel should come on...that's it.

[qwertyballs]

Download this file...

RapidShare: Easy Filehosting

You will need to FTP to your box to be able to transfer files to it. For this you will need an FTP Program and a crossover ethernet cable. It's best if you can connect the box to your router as it's easier that way.

There's a guide here...
Dreambox Guides, Tutorials, Tips and Hints Blog Archive How to Connect your Dreambox to your PC

In the files that you downloaded, copy the contents of the keys folder to the /var/keys folder on your box. Copy the contents of the scce folder to the /var/scce folder on your box. Go to sky sports 1 and hold down the INFO button until the EMU manager comes up, press OK and it will restart the EMU. Wait and the channel should come on...that's it.

thanks devilfish

re crossover cables, is there a specific type needed?! best to order online or can they be bought in Currys or Dixons? hoping to buy one 2moro, sunday

[Curious123]

Currys and Dixon won't have a crossover cable but you might have more luck at your loacal Maplins store.

[qwertyballs]

Currys and Dixon won't have a crossover cable but you might have more luck at your loacal Maplins store.

Thanks. Got cable and files ftpd

Can't get channels through though. How long should I hold down info button? What should I see?

[Devilfish]

It only takes a few seconds. If you've transferred the keys and scce files to the respective folders then you can also go to sky sports 1 then reboot the box using the shutdown menu, this will also restart the emu when it reboots.