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twd69 · 04-12-08, 08:23 PM

I've got all the relevant files, guides etc.. here is my first problem.

I have got my Max232 cable connected, got the ethernet plugged in, connected to hyperterminal got comms with the modem, when it boots up i'm supposed to press "p" or "1" or "2"?

I do this but nothing happens, i get no menu or anything, hyperterminal keeps scrolling down then eventually says "DISABLE CONSOLE OUTPUT"

Why are the key pressses having no effect?

Any ideas?

G77 · 04-12-08, 09:46 PM

yeah, your modem has a new bootloader that was sent down the line on 'V day'

modems like this where bricks at one point but you can now unlock the telnet console. read the 'console unlocker' thread and get the tut and files from downloads.

benyboybob · 04-12-08, 09:47 PM

You need the console unlocker and you need to flash a new bootloader in order to get the P option.

This is because VM locked out the console on a firmware update, all the information and files are available in this thread HERE

Once you have unlocked the console and flashed the new bootloader you will then have the P option, however make sure you press P right away because if you miss it you will have to repeat the process again.

Once you have flashed the firmware follow what ever guide you were using as normal, hope this helps.

twd69 · 04-12-08, 10:17 PM

i can't seem to get the OCX files!! could you PM me a direct link please?

benyboybob · 04-12-08, 10:31 PM

Tell me what OCX files you need?

twd69 · 05-12-08, 09:43 AM

Ive found them thank you. However i'm running the console unlocker v1.1b now, in fact its been going since half 9 last night an still going now, its 08:36am now?

using the instructions in the rar i downloaded it says it takes 10 - 15 minutes?

Using the serial port as instructed, set to 115baud 8,n,1. I am using a laptop so the Max323 cable is connected to a USB - Serial converter rather than a "true" serial port, would you expect this to make any difference?

It's still doing something as it's counting bytes down every so often i'm upto 17152 bytes so far. I don't want to stop it manually incase i bust the modem!

Any thoughts, thanks for all the help so far.

G77 · 05-12-08, 09:53 AM

i would have used a true serial port methinks.

benyboybob · 05-12-08, 01:32 PM

Its flashing the new bootloader, shouldnt take that long however I wouldnt stop it. Once finished it will allow the P option on boot...

twd69 · 05-12-08, 02:02 PM

I've stopped it! i decided 14hrs was long enough!

i needed the laptop back for work anyhow as i was doing this at home.

I'll give it another try later with my desktop PC rather than the portable.

Thansk for your help so far G77 & benyboybob

much appreciated

benyboybob · 05-12-08, 02:24 PM

Just hit the thanks button and were even

04-12-08, 08:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
twd69 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Flashing first Ambit 250 I've got all the relevant files, guides etc.. here is my first problem. I have got my Max232 cable connected, got the ethernet plugged in, connected to hyperterminal got comms with the modem, when it boots up i'm supposed to press "p" or "1" or "2"? I do this but nothing happens, i get no menu or anything, hyperterminal keeps scrolling down then eventually says "DISABLE CONSOLE OUTPUT" Why are the key pressses having no effect? Any ideas?

04-12-08, 09:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
G77 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 636 Thanks: 16 Thanked 63 Times in 63 Posts	Re: Flashing first Ambit 250 yeah, your modem has a new bootloader that was sent down the line on 'V day' modems like this where bricks at one point but you can now unlock the telnet console. read the 'console unlocker' thread and get the tut and files from downloads. __________________ Doorstop count = 5 x 2110's, 2 x 8300's.

04-12-08, 09:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
benyboybob Tech Geek Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 134 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Flashing first Ambit 250 You need the console unlocker and you need to flash a new bootloader in order to get the P option. This is because VM locked out the console on a firmware update, all the information and files are available in this thread HERE Once you have unlocked the console and flashed the new bootloader you will then have the P option, however make sure you press P right away because if you miss it you will have to repeat the process again. Once you have flashed the firmware follow what ever guide you were using as normal, hope this helps. __________________ If my advice has helped please click the thank you button

04-12-08, 10:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
twd69 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Flashing first Ambit 250 i can't seem to get the OCX files!! could you PM me a direct link please?

04-12-08, 10:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
benyboybob Tech Geek Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 134 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Flashing first Ambit 250 Tell me what OCX files you need? __________________ If my advice has helped please click the thank you button


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05-12-08, 09:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
twd69 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Flashing first Ambit 250 Ive found them thank you. However i'm running the console unlocker v1.1b now, in fact its been going since half 9 last night an still going now, its 08:36am now? using the instructions in the rar i downloaded it says it takes 10 - 15 minutes? Using the serial port as instructed, set to 115baud 8,n,1. I am using a laptop so the Max323 cable is connected to a USB - Serial converter rather than a "true" serial port, would you expect this to make any difference? It's still doing something as it's counting bytes down every so often i'm upto 17152 bytes so far. I don't want to stop it manually incase i bust the modem! Any thoughts, thanks for all the help so far. Last edited by twd69; 05-12-08 at 09:45 AM.

05-12-08, 09:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
G77 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 636 Thanks: 16 Thanked 63 Times in 63 Posts	Re: Flashing first Ambit 250 i would have used a true serial port methinks. __________________ Doorstop count = 5 x 2110's, 2 x 8300's.

05-12-08, 01:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
benyboybob Tech Geek Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 134 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Flashing first Ambit 250 Its flashing the new bootloader, shouldnt take that long however I wouldnt stop it. Once finished it will allow the P option on boot... __________________ If my advice has helped please click the thank you button

05-12-08, 02:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
twd69 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Flashing first Ambit 250 I've stopped it! i decided 14hrs was long enough! i needed the laptop back for work anyhow as i was doing this at home. I'll give it another try later with my desktop PC rather than the portable. Thansk for your help so far G77 & benyboybob much appreciated

05-12-08, 02:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
benyboybob Tech Geek Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 134 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Flashing first Ambit 250 Just hit the thanks button and were even __________________ If my advice has helped please click the thank you button

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