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bigchris2003 · 16-12-08, 10:21 PM

guys ive tried flashing boxes on my vista laptop using just crossover cable and ifa but having no luck, main pc running xp home and crossover and null modem no problems, just would be nice to use laptop, saves a lot of hassle, ive heard about media sensing does that apply to vista?? if so any links?? set up the ip address same as on windows xp, and connects to network, switch box on and ifa doesnt respond,
thanks again

davjac · 17-12-08, 08:08 PM

Hi mate,

Vista seems to cause alot of problems with IFA.
I've tried it before and it does not like it one bit.
When the start button is pressed and turn on the box Vista OS immediately shuts down.
Plus the fact you have a far better chance of success using IFA with a null modem cable and xover cable and as you probably already know, Newer laptops do not have a 9 pin serial port for a null modem cable.
I wouldn't bother using Vista and just stick with the tried and tested and reliable XP. Works everytime.
You can however FTP to the box using Vista.

Hope this helps answer your question.

plasterer · 17-12-08, 08:46 PM

Vista and IFA is cool mate
Runs like a Dream Here
https://www.ssl-id.de/hallenberg.com...&downloadid=6&

davjac · 17-12-08, 08:55 PM

Lucky you Plasterer....lol

I gave up with that months ago.

At least with XP I still have some hair left

azkhan · 17-12-08, 11:11 PM

I've been using my vista laptop with IFA have'nt had any problems

bigchris2003 · 18-12-08, 01:16 AM

thanks plasterer, have tried that link to ifa with no luck, do you leave Lan settings to auto search for ip or do you set up ip address as normal (end digit one lower than box)my xp pc works better if ip address is set up,
vista just doesnt see box when its turned on. does media sensing apply to vista??

plasterer · 18-12-08, 05:23 PM

Set a static ip
Disable wireless network
No Media Needed with Vista .Lets Know ............Paul

16-12-08, 10:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigchris2003 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 51 Thanks: 13 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	using ifa on vista laptop guys ive tried flashing boxes on my vista laptop using just crossover cable and ifa but having no luck, main pc running xp home and crossover and null modem no problems, just would be nice to use laptop, saves a lot of hassle, ive heard about media sensing does that apply to vista?? if so any links?? set up the ip address same as on windows xp, and connects to network, switch box on and ifa doesnt respond, thanks again

17-12-08, 08:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
davjac Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 109 Thanks: 26 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: using ifa on vista laptop Hi mate, Vista seems to cause alot of problems with IFA. I've tried it before and it does not like it one bit. When the start button is pressed and turn on the box Vista OS immediately shuts down. Plus the fact you have a far better chance of success using IFA with a null modem cable and xover cable and as you probably already know, Newer laptops do not have a 9 pin serial port for a null modem cable. I wouldn't bother using Vista and just stick with the tried and tested and reliable XP. Works everytime. You can however FTP to the box using Vista. Hope this helps answer your question. Last edited by davjac; 17-12-08 at 08:10 PM.

17-12-08, 08:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
plasterer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 622 Thanks: 87 Thanked 234 Times in 195 Posts	Re: using ifa on vista laptop Vista and IFA is cool mate Runs like a Dream Here https://www.ssl-id.de/hallenberg.com...&downloadid=6&

17-12-08, 08:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
davjac Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 109 Thanks: 26 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: using ifa on vista laptop Lucky you Plasterer....lol I gave up with that months ago. At least with XP I still have some hair left

17-12-08, 11:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
azkhan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 278 Thanks: 18 Thanked 50 Times in 50 Posts	Re: using ifa on vista laptop I've been using my vista laptop with IFA have'nt had any problems

18-12-08, 01:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
bigchris2003 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 51 Thanks: 13 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: using ifa on vista laptop thanks plasterer, have tried that link to ifa with no luck, do you leave Lan settings to auto search for ip or do you set up ip address as normal (end digit one lower than box)my xp pc works better if ip address is set up, vista just doesnt see box when its turned on. does media sensing apply to vista??

18-12-08, 05:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
plasterer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 622 Thanks: 87 Thanked 234 Times in 195 Posts	Re: using ifa on vista laptop Set a static ip Disable wireless network No Media Needed with Vista .Lets Know ............Paul

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