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  • steddie2.5
    Member
    • Feb 2011
    • 49

    which software to flash my dm 500 over LAN

    Can you recommend the most reliable software to use to flash my clone dm 500 over LAN. I do not have serial cable. also can you tell me how to do it please it will be my first attempt
  • peremacedonia
    Experienced Board Member
    • Jun 2010
    • 872

    #2
    Re: which software to flash my dm 500 over LAN

    dcc (dreambox control center )
    open dcc connect with dm(ip pc and ip dreambox,username and password)
    Tools,Update flash image,(open image file),execute.
    Rule n.33 kid..... Concentrate

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    • uttnls

      #3
      Re: which software to flash my dm 500 over LAN

      LAN flashing is very easy using Flash Wizard 6.3 or later. There are more flash utilities but this ones work ok. Also if you crash your firmware you have to use a serial cable RS232 null modem and a RS232 utility in order to recover.

      Here is a simple tutorial :

      Dreambox Image Install With FlashWizard Pro

      1. Extract Flashwizard Pro to a folder of your Choice.

      2. Start Flashwizard with the FlashwizardPro.exe.

      3. Click the configuration tab and select you language.



      4. On the same page you'll need to fill in the Connection Parameters at the top of the page.



      5. If you have not changed you password Login= root password = dreambox.

      6. To obtain your dreambox IP do the following on your dreambox remote.

      Menu-Setup-Expert Setup-Communication Setup.

      You'll see your IP at the top of the page make a note of this and enter this IP into Flashwizard.



      Also untick the DHCP box so your Dreambox IP will never change and remain static.

      7. Now click the install a firmware tab top left.



      8. Now click on the yellow folder, this will open a browser window.



      9. Now navigate to the Dreambox image you would like to install.



      10. At the prompt select YES.



      11. You'll now see the image been transfered.



      12. And then image transfer completed.



      13. Exit Flashwizard and pull the power from you dreambox and wait for 30 seconds before reapplying power.

      14. Time to get sat in front of the TV! As your box boots you’ll see the Boot Logo Screen come up maybe a couple of times.

      15. At the Pal Screen Select Pal or the system your TV uses and then press the green button on your remote to save.

      16. Select your language and press the ok button.

      17. Select your time zone and press the green button to save.

      18. You’ll now see the Diseqc Setup menu and have 3 options to choose from

      No Diseqc for a single LNB Setup.

      Simple For a the setup of 2 Lnb’s

      Complex for Diseqc 1.2 or Usuals/Goto X

      19. If you want to use usuals keeps the goto x box ticked and enter your Longitude and latitude and press the green button to save.

      20. Now select Auto Transponder Scan. This will scan all available transponders till a valid one is found. When found press green to scan. When the scan is complete press ok.At this point you can now scan another satellite with a press of the green button or red not to. Later on in this tutorial ill be explaining how to transfer channel setting so you don’t really need to.

      21. Click exit and select a channel free to air to view.Now press the menu button-option5-reboot now, this will save your settings.

      That’s the flash and initial setup complete.

      (credits to ferete)

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      • steddie2.5
        Member
        • Feb 2011
        • 49

        #4
        Re: which software to flash my dm 500 over LAN

        WOW!!! i wasn't expecting that. Is that all your own work? Brilliant if i cant follow that then i may as well put the box in the bin.

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        • uttnls

          #5
          Re: which software to flash my dm 500 over LAN

          Originally posted by steddie2.5
          WOW!!! i wasn't expecting that. Is that all your own work? Brilliant if i cant follow that then i may as well put the box in the bin.
          Glad it helped you, did you recived your box ?

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          • steddie2.5
            Member
            • Feb 2011
            • 49

            #6
            Re: which software to flash my dm 500 over LAN

            Yes my box is working fine with the satlover premium line Great stuff!!

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            • uttnls

              #7
              Re: which software to flash my dm 500 over LAN

              Do you mind if i ask you how much you payed for it including shippment ?

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              • steddie2.5
                Member
                • Feb 2011
                • 49

                #8
                Re: which software to flash my dm 500 over LAN

                No problem it was £55 but i thought it was going to be brand new but someone had used it before me.

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                • uttnls

                  #9
                  Re: which software to flash my dm 500 over LAN

                  If it works it dosen't matter so much

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                  • steddie2.5
                    Member
                    • Feb 2011
                    • 49

                    #10
                    Re: which software to flash my dm 500 over LAN

                    my fault i didn't plug it in as soon as i received it and when i did the psu was dead!

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                    • uttnls

                      #11
                      Re: which software to flash my dm 500 over LAN

                      Originally posted by steddie2.5
                      my fault i didn't plug it in as soon as i received it and when i did the psu was dead!
                      I guess you have warranty. If not it is probably another internet scamming !

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                      • rasanansa
                        Board Senior Member
                        • Mar 2011
                        • 326

                        #12
                        Re: Dreambox 500S Images

                        I am able to flash my DM500plus with DreamUp which takes only Nfi files.
                        Cam someone please explain how to flash image files (img extension) for this box?
                        Procedure, cables........and software.
                        I have tried FLASHWIZARD_6_3 a couple of times but my box goes black.
                        Any detailed help before i brick my box?
                        Thanks.
                        If you think my post was helpful, please click the "thanks" button

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                        • vimmers
                          Experienced Board Member
                          • Jun 2010
                          • 1188

                          #13
                          Re: which software to flash my dm 500 over LAN

                          try to use dreamuplan
                          search it on ******
                          i know it takes img files
                          just tried it but couldent use it on my dm 800 cos of nfi files

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                          • piotje
                            Newbie
                            • Nov 2010
                            • 4

                            #14
                            Re: which software to flash my dm 500 over LAN

                            i used flashwizard or dcc
                            both are very good

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                            • rasanansa
                              Board Senior Member
                              • Mar 2011
                              • 326

                              #15
                              Re: which software to flash my dm 500 over LAN

                              First of all I have a DM500 PLUS.
                              Dreamup works fine but only allows Nfi flashing on dm500 plus.
                              I have tried DreamEnum_0.90 or box IP in explorer.....this also only allows Nfi flashing on dm500 plus.
                              Tried FLASHWIZARD_6_3.......Box goes black.
                              I need someone with dm500 plus who has been able to flash an img file.
                              thanks
                              If you think my post was helpful, please click the "thanks" button

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