Dbox In Ireland

Finally got my sagem dbox running over the weekend.
Many thanks to benifa, mgb17 & Dsleeper.
I was using the wrong cable first.
Got the image across using IFA, it was sporster 1.7 1x. did a scan and it picked up 140 channels but most were jumpy. Then I put on the cabels and service file and all seemed fine.
Then on sunday morning I lost all the channels, I unplugged it at the mains and they came back, rebooting did nothing. All was fine again, this morning TV3 went funny. Could have been the weather and my mates are having problems with the standard pace box nearby too.

Getting the files across was a pain too, I then copped my IP needed to be different than the actual box. then I was asked for passwords to log on. I used the info/guide I have pasted.

I am currently rearranging my channels since they came in all over the place, I am grouping movies and sport etc together. I am getting another dbox for a friend. Can I simply cut and paste all of the folders from mine across to his? or do I need to flash it still and then put cabels & service on again? can I also put across my channel arrangement (bouqet)

Also are there any useful settings/options on the box that I might have missed? The box has tons of options, I would have been pleased with only the channels but the user interface is class, way better than the pace one.



Originally posted by Timoweb:
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THE BEGINNERS GUIDE - HOW TO FTP AN IMAGE v1.0 (Sept 2005)


What’s required - HARDWARE:

1. DBox2 in DEBUG MODE with Linux Neutrino already installed
2. RJ45 Network Crossover cable.
3. PC (this was done using windows XP) with a network card.


What’s Required – SOFTWARE:

FTP program eg. “Flash FXP” (30-day trial version works fine).
’Image’ file (eg. boxcracker, sportster, zorge, etc) (make sure to use the correct 1x or 2x Image) (see notes 2)
’Bouquets’ and ‘Services’ files for your area


Let’s Get Started:

To make this easier, place your tv/box close to your PC
(so that you have easy access to the back of both, to change cables around.)


1. PC Setup: Now would be a good time to create a ‘System Restore Point’ on your PC,
(as you will have probably have to change the IP settings, to something different from your internet settings).

Unplug your internet connection NOW to avoid any conflicts.

Switch OFF all firewalls and antivirus on your PC
(and make sure windows XP built in firewall is OFF)


2. Power on the TV and DBox, but don’t hook it up to your PC yet.

Using the remote control, press DBOX > SETTINGS > NETWORK
Take a note of the DBox network settings
(this is an example only)

IP-Address 192.168.0.3
Net Mask 255.255.255.0
Broadcast 192.168.0.255
Def Gateway 192.168.0.2
Name Server 192.168.0.2


3. On the PC go to START BUTTON > SETTINGS > CONTROL PANEL and open the NETWORK CONNECTIONS

Right-click the network card (it may say Local Area Connection),
and select PROPERTIES > CONFIGURE > ADVANCED tab

Highlight the ‘Connection Type’ (in the left window),
and in the right ‘Value window there is a drop down menu (it will probably currently say automode)
Change the Value to 10 full mode then OK

Again, right-click the same connection, and go back into the PROPERTIES of the network card
There is a List of items in the first window (you may need to scroll down further)
Left-click on internet protocol, when it is highlighted, click the PROPERTIES button.

Select the ‘Use the following IP address’
Enter the settings, as you seen it on your DBox, except the IP address will be one digit less of the last number
(eg. 192.168.0.3 on DBox, so use 192.168.0.2 on your PC)

OK these settings.


4. Connect the RJ45 cable between PC and DBox (linking them together)

Run the Flash FXP program
On one side should be the files on the PC
On the other side make sure you select ‘ftp browser’ (the tab is a monitor and folder picture)
(It may already be selected)

Click CONNECT (the icon which looks like a lightening bolt)

Select QUICK CONNECT the three boxes require some information
SERVER OR URL = (enter the IP address of the DBox)
USERNAME = root
PASSWORD = dbox2

Then click CONNECT

You should now see the DBox files in the window (if not, check the IP settings).


5. In the PC file window, browse to the folder containing the Image file you are going to use (eg. “2x-cryo-sportster.img”)

In the DBox window browse to the TMP folder (NOTE: you may already be in this folder).

Transfer the image file across into the TMP folder

When done close down the Flash FXP program.

(Now go over to the DBox)


6. Using the DBox remote control, press (in this order)

DBOX > SERVICE > SOFTWARE UPDATE > EXPERT FUNCTIONS > WRITE ONE PARTITION >
FLASH WITHOUT BOOTLOADER

Select the Image available (the one you just transferred over from PC) and select YES to flash

The DBox will start to erase existing flash, and write the new one (this will only take a few minutes)
The DBox will reset itself when done, and start up the new image

*** CONGRATULATIONS YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY FLASHED YOUR DBOX ***

IF YOUR DBOX DOESN’T START BACK UP CORRECTLY …
Use the ‘System Restore’ program on your PC
Select ‘Restore To An Earlier Time’ and choose the correct point
Turn back ON your firewall, and virus checker
Connect back onto the internet, and online to the forum
Search for the answer to your problem, or post for some help !!!


7. Now To Add Some Channels:

Go back to stage 2, and check, as your DBox IP Address may have changed

Take a note of the settings (if different) (if so, change the settings on your PC as shown in stage 3)


8. Go back to the PC, and run the Flash FXP program

Reconnect the PC to DBox (remember the IP Address of the DBox may have changed)

In the PC file window, browse to the folder containing the “service” and “bouquets” files

In the DBox window browse to /VAR/TUXBOX/CONFIG/ZAPIT/

Transfer the “service” and “bouquet” files across into there

When done close down the Flash FXP program.

9. Pull out the power cable to the DBox, wait a few seconds, and then power back on
(this is the best way to prevent any channel problems)


10. You may want to use the ‘System Restore’ program now, on your PC,

Select ‘Restore To An Earlier Time’ and choose the correct point
Turn back ON your firewall, and virus checker
Connect back onto the internet, and online to the forum
Let us know how you got on.



NOTES 1:

Try and find the “service” and “bouquets” files for your particular area (most areas are different from each other)

Some Image files (which you may download from the net) may already contain pre-installed “service” files etc.
but, you may find it difficult to transfer (overwrite) with other newer “service” files (which you may want to try)

jbhoy1 recommends a clean Image (eg a clean version using Cryo-Sportster-17 2X uk02 (or newer)
“NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS”.

Big thanks to everybody at www.world-of-digital.com This tut is all their work.
I only tried to make it a bit easier for newbies like myself to understand … jbhoy1




NOTES 2:

Everyone should pay particular attention to the reference 1x or 2x Image file

Nokia DBox is always a 2 chips box, so the correct Image to flash will only ever be the 2x Image file

A Sagem DBox is different …

You have to physically open up a Sagem DBox to see how many Intel (or AMD) chips
(which are located on the main board close to the tuner section) it will either be 1 or 2

You must flash the matching Image to this corresponding number of chips

There are pictures of the Sagem motherboards, found on the forum
Just do a search to find them, or ask if you’re really stuck
NEVER flash any old Image, if you’re not sure if 1x or 2x (IF YOU DO, THEN THE DBOX MAY NOT RESTART).




Finale

… And a big thanks to jbhoy1 from the Woolif, for allowing me to upload this revised version of the guide 

This guide is based on the dbox2 guide for dummies like myself (NOKIA) by jbhoy1 (which is based on other previous guides by members)
Your original guide, as it was presented on the forum, is great.
Now I’ve made it available as an easily readable download file. I hope this version, of the guide, meets your approval

Although originally written for a Nokia DBox, almost exactly the same applies for Sagem DBox (except notes 2)

THIS GUIDE IS FREE AND ONLY AVAILABLE FROM THE FORUM MENTIONED ABOVE.

IF YOU FOUND THIS INFORMATION USEFUL THEN PLEASE CONSIDER A DONATION
TO THE FORUM (we all want the place to be around for a good while) 

 

Hi Guys, is anyone in Dublin geting Setanta 2?
Thats the only one I am missing.
Cheers,

 

Sorry to be a burden but i followed Ruprects steps. When I openedn FlashFXP, it would not connect to the dbox.
Any ideas were I'm going wrong?

 

Has anybody got the D box woring in Dundalk on Chorus?????????????

 

Chorus mmds or Chorus cable?

 

setanta xtra 2 is quite on and off really its on duirng te weekneds mostly

 

seems like it works on sky but not ntl...maybe it will turn into the golf channel...

 

Is it possible to renumber channels in Sportster? I want to match the NTL digital service I already have. Thanks, Ed

 

The first channel in the first bouquet get number 1 and so on.
You have to rearange the channels in the bouquets and create one or more if you don't have one.

 

Are you sure you have the right IP for the box? when I flashed sportster onto mine it changed my IP on the box. This can be found by going to setting-network on the TV.
Then your network/lan setting has to have a different IP setting. Then you need to enter the username
root
and password
Dbox2
(I think it needed the capital)

 

I have done all mine, grouping music, films, sport etc together. I did not like NTLs arrangement. If I upload my bouquet.xml will it be of any use to anybody?

To change you go to press dbox, got to service menu, pin is 1111, then edit bouquet. If you press the yellow button it highlights a channel, now you can move it up & down and press OK to place it somewhere. Also I found if you press volume + or - is skips through the screen to allow you move channels faster.

 

The web interface http;//ip-of-your-box/ is maybe easier for channel arranging.

 

Chorus cable. Its driving me mad any help would be appreciated??????

 

Use the irish cables.xml and select chorus cable in the scan menue.
If you get chorus mmds a dbox is not functional.
If you are connected to a old analogue only cable network there are no digital channels.

 

keine karte eingesteckt Error message!!

Lads, whilst trying to copy some files across to my dbox tonight I've managed to screw up!!!

Now all my channels are coming up with no picture and the following error message

keine karte eingesteckt.

i have rescanned but to no avail..

Any help would be appreciated.
Thnks

 

the error means no map in it or sumtin in english just reflash u obviously dleeted or overwrited a certain file just reflash and dat should solve ur porblem

 

thanks sadam34, at the risk of sounding totally stupid, whats the easiest way to perform a re-flash??

 

Does anyone have setting for Chorus cable in Thurles.

I have done a bruteforce scan, but still nothing .

 

Are you using true cable or mmds? If the latter, you won't get anything. For true cable, download and transfer the following cables.xml
http://www.ifawilson.com/downloads/Dbox/cables.xml
turn the dbox off and back on, then scan selecting "CableIE Chorus BruteF"

padshea - sent you an email mate..

 

Its easier to use the irish cables.xml and do a network scan via chorus cable.