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freyster · 13-05-08, 03:17 PM

Hi

I think the last post makes me think on what cable do I need

Ive checked ebay and the one which I purchased was a 15m Null modem cable Db9 female - Db9 female cable.

Do I need a Null Cable Modem or should I purchase a rs232 cable. I thought both were there same until I read the link above.

If I have the wrong lead, can some please please send me a link to which one I shdould buy.

Please advise if I have the right cable

freyster · 13-05-08, 03:19 PM

I have a new PC with Vista running and I do have the DB9 port on my motherboard. So I can connect the Null cable modem directly to the DB9 port and then the other port to the box with out the USB.

I have purchased the USB to serial, just incase and that didnt work either.

freyster · 13-05-08, 03:58 PM

Hi

Just noticed something which might be the problem

I purchased a Null Cable modem. Upon further homework I discovered the cable to be a straight which means its a RS232 cable

A Null cable is usualy reverse.

Am I correct??

If so will I need to buy a null cable which is reverse.

kpatrickm · 13-05-08, 05:31 PM

Im sure its just a 9pin to 9pin Null Cable wire you need

Are you not getting confused with a Ethernet CrossOver cable,these need to be reversed.

djmjoe · 13-05-08, 06:29 PM

can any 1 help i updated my eurovox red with 10/ 04/ 08 fix.
all i get now is 0000 and my box is froze help plese.

Bandit1.3 · 13-05-08, 09:51 PM

hi try reflashing it with the latest red update 21 . 04 .08 this is the latest update see if it fixes it make sure you do a full power scan i think it's named fast install now .

darrell · 13-05-08, 10:04 PM

try going into menu clear data then re scan for channels

lucky13 · 13-05-08, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freyster

Hi

Just noticed something which might be the problem

I purchased a Null Cable modem. Upon further homework I discovered the cable to be a straight which means its a RS232 cable

A Null cable is usualy reverse.

Am I correct??

If so will I need to buy a null cable which is reverse.

Yes, you definitely need to buy an rs232 NULL MODEM cable and not an rs232 standard serial cable

lincsat · 14-05-08, 12:19 AM

The Null-Modem cable usually has a Female connector on both ends

f17khn · 15-05-08, 10:37 AM

I cant believe you've gone through all this.
When you bought the USB to rs232 converter, did you make sure it was compatible with null modem cables?
Are you using a null modem cable?
Is everything wired up correctly?
IS the box powered on whilst connected?
If the answer to all these is yes, then you need to install some drivers.
You should have got a CD with your USB to rs232 converter, insert that in.
It will ask you to install drivers, install them.
Restart your pc, and then it should work now.
If you didnt get a cd with your USB to rs232, go back to the shop you bought it from and tell them

13-05-08, 03:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
freyster Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Null Cable Eurovox 2006. Urgent help Please Hi I think the last post makes me think on what cable do I need Ive checked ebay and the one which I purchased was a 15m Null modem cable Db9 female - Db9 female cable. Do I need a Null Cable Modem or should I purchase a rs232 cable. I thought both were there same until I read the link above. If I have the wrong lead, can some please please send me a link to which one I shdould buy. Please advise if I have the right cable

13-05-08, 03:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
freyster Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Null Cable Eurovox 2006. Urgent help Please I have a new PC with Vista running and I do have the DB9 port on my motherboard. So I can connect the Null cable modem directly to the DB9 port and then the other port to the box with out the USB. I have purchased the USB to serial, just incase and that didnt work either.

13-05-08, 03:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
freyster Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Null Cable Eurovox 2006. Urgent help Please Hi Just noticed something which might be the problem I purchased a Null Cable modem. Upon further homework I discovered the cable to be a straight which means its a RS232 cable A Null cable is usualy reverse. Am I correct?? If so will I need to buy a null cable which is reverse.

13-05-08, 05:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
kpatrickm Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 83 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Null Cable Eurovox 2006. Urgent help Please Im sure its just a 9pin to 9pin Null Cable wire you need Are you not getting confused with a Ethernet CrossOver cable,these need to be reversed.

13-05-08, 06:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
djmjoe Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 56 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Null Cable Eurovox 2006. Urgent help Please can any 1 help i updated my eurovox red with 10/ 04/ 08 fix. all i get now is 0000 and my box is froze help plese.

13-05-08, 09:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
Bandit1.3 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 636 Thanks: 54 Thanked 80 Times in 70 Posts	Re: Null Cable Eurovox 2006. Urgent help Please hi try reflashing it with the latest red update 21 . 04 .08 this is the latest update see if it fixes it make sure you do a full power scan i think it's named fast install now .

13-05-08, 10:04 PM	#17 (permalink)
darrell Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Null Cable Eurovox 2006. Urgent help Please try going into menu clear data then re scan for channels

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lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 5,914 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,575 Times in 663 Posts	Re: Null Cable Eurovox 2006. Urgent help Please The Null-Modem cable usually has a Female connector on both ends __________________ Blade7000 & Vu+ Duo in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25. Kryptview £123.50 & SV7 under £93 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

15-05-08, 10:37 AM	#20 (permalink)
f17khn Technology Forums Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Null Cable Eurovox 2006. Urgent help Please I cant believe you've gone through all this. When you bought the USB to rs232 converter, did you make sure it was compatible with null modem cables? Are you using a null modem cable? Is everything wired up correctly? IS the box powered on whilst connected? If the answer to all these is yes, then you need to install some drivers. You should have got a CD with your USB to rs232 converter, insert that in. It will ask you to install drivers, install them. Restart your pc, and then it should work now. If you didnt get a cd with your USB to rs232, go back to the shop you bought it from and tell them

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