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rabby · 14-03-09, 10:01 AM

Hi all

I already own a sb5100i that has been flashed and updated the tftp address the other day with this forums help.

My query is, I have been given another sb5100i, and would like to flash this.

The firmware on the working modem is sigma-x2:version 1.0(Build 128)

I would like to know if I can flash this new modem with just an ethernet cable, null modem cable or will I have to purchase a more specialised cable and if so which one and where will I get one.

Also where will I get the sigma-x2:version 1.0(Build 128) firmware.

TIA

Rab.

G77 · 14-03-09, 10:06 AM

You need to use SB5100MOD

you can ftp the new firmware file to the modem using sigmas gui.....

set comp nick card to 192.168.100.10 with the subnet it automatically fills in for you.

then run solarwinds or whatever.

type the 192.168.100.10 into sigmas web gui under tftp update and then enter your filename, eg your5100MODbinfile.bin
enter and it should ftp to it and reboot to haxor.
.

rabby · 14-03-09, 10:17 AM

Thanks for the quick response.

but can you tell me-

is it the solarwinds free tftp server I need?
What is the Sigma gui?
and where can I get the firmware you suggest I use?

Sorry but am totally new to this.

Rab.

G77 · 14-03-09, 11:01 AM

yes solarwinds is the free ftp software

the sigma GUI is Graphical User Interface (go to 192.168.100.1, or maybe 192.168.100.1:1337)

you can get the firmware in the usual places. (Google SB5100MOD and sign up somewhere to download) if your struggling, pm me your addy and i'll email it.

666 · 14-03-09, 01:47 PM

the secon 1 you cant do that, you need blackcat cable and software, if you going to buy 1, i would pay the extra bucks and get a usb 1 do a 500i in seconds

rabby · 15-03-09, 04:22 AM

is the black cat cable the same as a jtag cable and where will I be able to get one?

Rab.

Migz · 15-03-09, 12:15 PM

try the bay mate but make sure you get one for the surfboards!

G77 · 15-03-09, 12:30 PM

are you sure he cant use the gui in sigma? i've just done a 5100 that way

666 · 15-03-09, 01:11 PM

yes he can but his second 1 is not flashed

rabby · 15-03-09, 01:16 PM

will I need to do any soldering using the jtag method??

14-03-09, 10:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
rabby Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bonnie Scotland Posts: 85 Thanks: 17 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Newbie would like to flash a surfboard 5100i Hi all I already own a sb5100i that has been flashed and updated the tftp address the other day with this forums help. My query is, I have been given another sb5100i, and would like to flash this. The firmware on the working modem is sigma-x2:version 1.0(Build 128) I would like to know if I can flash this new modem with just an ethernet cable, null modem cable or will I have to purchase a more specialised cable and if so which one and where will I get one. Also where will I get the sigma-x2:version 1.0(Build 128) firmware. TIA Rab.

14-03-09, 10:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
G77 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6,080 Thanks: 695 Thanked 1,248 Times in 1,042 Posts	Re: Newbie would like to flash a surfboard 5100i You need to use SB5100MOD you can ftp the new firmware file to the modem using sigmas gui..... set comp nick card to 192.168.100.10 with the subnet it automatically fills in for you. then run solarwinds or whatever. type the 192.168.100.10 into sigmas web gui under tftp update and then enter your filename, eg your5100MODbinfile.bin enter and it should ftp to it and reboot to haxor. . __________________ 1M Motorised Dish, 45W-36E, DM800HD. Quad LNB Mesh Mini Dish, 28.2E, DM500, TM500. Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 XXJVU & CF-Root. Last edited by G77; 14-03-09 at 10:10 AM.

14-03-09, 10:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
rabby Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bonnie Scotland Posts: 85 Thanks: 17 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Newbie would like to flash a surfboard 5100i Thanks for the quick response. but can you tell me- is it the solarwinds free tftp server I need? What is the Sigma gui? and where can I get the firmware you suggest I use? Sorry but am totally new to this. Rab.

14-03-09, 11:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
G77 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6,080 Thanks: 695 Thanked 1,248 Times in 1,042 Posts	Re: Newbie would like to flash a surfboard 5100i yes solarwinds is the free ftp software the sigma GUI is Graphical User Interface (go to 192.168.100.1, or maybe 192.168.100.1:1337) you can get the firmware in the usual places. (Google SB5100MOD and sign up somewhere to download) if your struggling, pm me your addy and i'll email it. __________________ 1M Motorised Dish, 45W-36E, DM800HD. Quad LNB Mesh Mini Dish, 28.2E, DM500, TM500. Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 XXJVU & CF-Root.

14-03-09, 01:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
666 SEARCH FFS Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,327 Thanks: 165 Thanked 241 Times in 192 Posts	Re: Newbie would like to flash a surfboard 5100i the secon 1 you cant do that, you need blackcat cable and software, if you going to buy 1, i would pay the extra bucks and get a usb 1 do a 500i in seconds __________________ All information is for educational purposes only, hacking is illegal

15-03-09, 04:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
rabby Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bonnie Scotland Posts: 85 Thanks: 17 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Newbie would like to flash a surfboard 5100i is the black cat cable the same as a jtag cable and where will I be able to get one? Rab.

15-03-09, 12:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Migz Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 247 Thanks: 9 Thanked 58 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Newbie would like to flash a surfboard 5100i try the bay mate but make sure you get one for the surfboards!

15-03-09, 12:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
G77 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6,080 Thanks: 695 Thanked 1,248 Times in 1,042 Posts	Re: Newbie would like to flash a surfboard 5100i are you sure he cant use the gui in sigma? i've just done a 5100 that way __________________ 1M Motorised Dish, 45W-36E, DM800HD. Quad LNB Mesh Mini Dish, 28.2E, DM500, TM500. Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 XXJVU & CF-Root.

15-03-09, 01:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
666 SEARCH FFS Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,327 Thanks: 165 Thanked 241 Times in 192 Posts	Re: Newbie would like to flash a surfboard 5100i yes he can but his second 1 is not flashed __________________ All information is for educational purposes only, hacking is illegal

15-03-09, 01:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
rabby Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bonnie Scotland Posts: 85 Thanks: 17 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Newbie would like to flash a surfboard 5100i will I need to do any soldering using the jtag method??

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