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elton · 19-09-07, 06:18 PM

Can anyone explain what use the serial port is on this receiver?

The manual makes little reference to it and I just wondered whether it was possible to update the beast via this port and would like to hear from anyone that has actually used it.

Thanks

Jimdefruit · 19-09-07, 06:49 PM

I used to have a 3000 but never used the serial port. All updating is available via satellite. Key etc are updated via cards/cams.

Analoguesat · 19-09-07, 07:00 PM

The OTA updates for the 3000 ceased about 3 years ago. The only way to update it now is via the serial port.

elton · 19-09-07, 07:35 PM

So how is that achieved then? eg, what is the source data to place on the PC and how does it 'connect' to the 3600?

Analoguesat · 19-09-07, 09:11 PM

You grab the loader software and firmware off the Echstar site, connect the receiver to the computer with a serial cable. Then run the loader and transfer the file over to the receiver.

Sounds complicated, but is actually dead easy.

elton · 19-09-07, 09:38 PM

Oh ta - I'll check that out.

Analoguesat · 19-09-07, 10:47 PM

Be aware if the flash goes wrong you will probably wreck the receiver beyond any reasonable chance of salvaging it.

Echostar stopped updating the software for their older receivers quite a while back so dont expect anything very recent. Version 800 is the most recent for the 3600

Mickha · 20-09-07, 04:14 AM

For the echostar 3600 the 1000 is the last stable software update, although they did do a beta 1100 software but this had a few bugs in it.
If your Echostar is already running the 1000 software I advise you stay with that.
You can find this out by going into the menu, click on the Hammer symbol, and then scroll to the second page where you will find a symbol representing About Echostar.
Look down to the EchoNAV listing and if it has 3.04-v1000 then it is running the best software.
If not you can download the software from echostareurope.com just click on the Support tab, on the left you will see Downloads, STB Software, here you will see a list of receivers, click on Receiver: AD-3600 IP Viaccess© and second from the bottom you will see the 1000 software.

Analoguesat · 20-09-07, 08:39 AM

Oh yes so it is - I missed the v1000 software as its right down at the bottom of the list between v100 and v200!

Mickha · 20-09-07, 09:52 AM

I have done that myself, on databases, forget to put leading 0's in the numbers to keep them in the correct order, it does cause a mess when you come to sort the numbers, to compile records !!!!!!!!!!!

19-09-07, 06:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
elton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Posts: 270 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Echostar AD-3600 IP Viaccess - Serial Port on rear panel Can anyone explain what use the serial port is on this receiver? The manual makes little reference to it and I just wondered whether it was possible to update the beast via this port and would like to hear from anyone that has actually used it. Thanks __________________ Smilies everywhere beware ....

19-09-07, 06:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,858 Thanks: 20 Thanked 221 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Echostar AD-3600 IP Viaccess - Serial Port on rear panel I used to have a 3000 but never used the serial port. All updating is available via satellite. Key etc are updated via cards/cams. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreamboxes If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

19-09-07, 07:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 Posts	Re: Echostar AD-3600 IP Viaccess - Serial Port on rear panel The OTA updates for the 3000 ceased about 3 years ago. The only way to update it now is via the serial port. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

19-09-07, 07:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
elton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Posts: 270 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Echostar AD-3600 IP Viaccess - Serial Port on rear panel So how is that achieved then? eg, what is the source data to place on the PC and how does it 'connect' to the 3600? __________________ Smilies everywhere beware ....

19-09-07, 09:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 Posts	Re: Echostar AD-3600 IP Viaccess - Serial Port on rear panel You grab the loader software and firmware off the Echstar site, connect the receiver to the computer with a serial cable. Then run the loader and transfer the file over to the receiver. Sounds complicated, but is actually dead easy. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

19-09-07, 09:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
elton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ammanford, Carmarthenshire Posts: 270 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Echostar AD-3600 IP Viaccess - Serial Port on rear panel Oh ta - I'll check that out. __________________ Smilies everywhere beware ....

19-09-07, 10:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 Posts	Re: Echostar AD-3600 IP Viaccess - Serial Port on rear panel Be aware if the flash goes wrong you will probably wreck the receiver beyond any reasonable chance of salvaging it. Echostar stopped updating the software for their older receivers quite a while back so dont expect anything very recent. Version 800 is the most recent for the 3600 __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

20-09-07, 04:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,801 Thanks: 42 Thanked 1,203 Times in 850 Posts	Re: Echostar AD-3600 IP Viaccess - Serial Port on rear panel For the echostar 3600 the 1000 is the last stable software update, although they did do a beta 1100 software but this had a few bugs in it. If your Echostar is already running the 1000 software I advise you stay with that. You can find this out by going into the menu, click on the Hammer symbol, and then scroll to the second page where you will find a symbol representing About Echostar. Look down to the EchoNAV listing and if it has 3.04-v1000 then it is running the best software. If not you can download the software from echostareurope.com just click on the Support tab, on the left you will see Downloads, STB Software, here you will see a list of receivers, click on Receiver: AD-3600 IP Viaccess© and second from the bottom you will see the 1000 software.

20-09-07, 08:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 Posts	Re: Echostar AD-3600 IP Viaccess - Serial Port on rear panel Oh yes so it is - I missed the v1000 software as its right down at the bottom of the list between v100 and v200! __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

20-09-07, 09:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,801 Thanks: 42 Thanked 1,203 Times in 850 Posts	Re: Echostar AD-3600 IP Viaccess - Serial Port on rear panel I have done that myself, on databases, forget to put leading 0's in the numbers to keep them in the correct order, it does cause a mess when you come to sort the numbers, to compile records !!!!!!!!!!!