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red222 · 01-09-08, 10:35 PM

i am new to satellites and i am trying to patch my tm1500ci super. i have installed the driver for the logilink adapter and it is recognised on my laptop on comm 14. when i try to connect to my box i get the message to turn the reciever on, which it is. not sure where to go now and would appreciate any ideas.

Mickha · 01-09-08, 10:46 PM

Have you read through the sticky thread "Patching your Technomate 1000 series"?
Patching your Technomate 1000 series

red222 · 01-09-08, 11:11 PM

i have tried this. when i click on connect it says no available comm port and when i click on autodetect it says connect your reciever and turn it on, which it is. Cables and adaptor are brand new so should be ok.

Analoguesat · 01-09-08, 11:21 PM

You may have to change the comm port to a lower one - many programmes only recognise the first 4 or 6.

Robbo · 01-09-08, 11:26 PM

The USB-serial adapters are often a bit touch and go if they work or not unforunately. I have an old Laptop with a proper serial port I can use if necessary.

Analoguesat · 01-09-08, 11:27 PM

Right click on My Computer on the desktop then click on properties. Then click on the hardware tab, then on device manager.

Then on the Ports (COM & LPT) item on the menu. You should have an Item labelled something along the line of USB SERIAL PORT (COM14)

Right click and click on Properties, then on the PORT SETTINGS tab then on the Advanced button.

With a bit of luck one of the lower port numbers will be free - change it to 1 - 4 if possible and ok it. Close all the boxes and go through them again to see if the change stuck.

Then run the loader again and set it for COM 1 or whatever you have set it for.

Analoguesat · 01-09-08, 11:30 PM

I found all this out at the weekend trying to get my new weather station connected to the computer with a usb-serial adaptor so I know it works

btw - DONT change anything else in this menu structure!!!!

red222 · 01-09-08, 11:35 PM

sorted. many thanks indeed

Analoguesat · 01-09-08, 11:36 PM

As a matter of interest what sorted it?

01-09-08, 10:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
red222 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	usb serial adaptor problem i am new to satellites and i am trying to patch my tm1500ci super. i have installed the driver for the logilink adapter and it is recognised on my laptop on comm 14. when i try to connect to my box i get the message to turn the reciever on, which it is. not sure where to go now and would appreciate any ideas.

01-09-08, 10:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,800 Thanks: 42 Thanked 1,203 Times in 850 Posts	Re: usb serial adaptor problem Have you read through the sticky thread "Patching your Technomate 1000 series"? Patching your Technomate 1000 series

01-09-08, 11:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
red222 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: usb serial adaptor problem i have tried this. when i click on connect it says no available comm port and when i click on autodetect it says connect your reciever and turn it on, which it is. Cables and adaptor are brand new so should be ok.

01-09-08, 11:21 PM	#4 (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: usb serial adaptor problem You may have to change the comm port to a lower one - many programmes only recognise the first 4 or 6. __________________ 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!!

01-09-08, 11:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,230 Thanks: 93 Thanked 1,967 Times in 1,590 Posts	Re: usb serial adaptor problem The USB-serial adapters are often a bit touch and go if they work or not unforunately. I have an old Laptop with a proper serial port I can use if necessary. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

01-09-08, 11:27 PM	#6 (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: usb serial adaptor problem Right click on My Computer on the desktop then click on properties. Then click on the hardware tab, then on device manager. Then on the Ports (COM & LPT) item on the menu. You should have an Item labelled something along the line of USB SERIAL PORT (COM14) Right click and click on Properties, then on the PORT SETTINGS tab then on the Advanced button. With a bit of luck one of the lower port numbers will be free - change it to 1 - 4 if possible and ok it. Close all the boxes and go through them again to see if the change stuck. Then run the loader again and set it for COM 1 or whatever you have set it for. __________________ 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!!

01-09-08, 11:30 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: usb serial adaptor problem I found all this out at the weekend trying to get my new weather station connected to the computer with a usb-serial adaptor so I know it works btw - DONT change anything else in this menu structure!!!! __________________ 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!! Last edited by Analoguesat; 01-09-08 at 11:32 PM.

01-09-08, 11:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
red222 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: usb serial adaptor problem sorted. many thanks indeed

01-09-08, 11:36 PM	#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: usb serial adaptor problem As a matter of interest what sorted it? __________________ 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!!

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