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BlupeBlupe · 09-04-09, 10:49 AM

whats up people having real problems over here with the modems. cant get them to stay on, they keep knocking off. so i've ordered the blackcat cable and gonna try new firmware. im on fibercoax atm anyone recommend a better firmware and the tuts and files to do it with,

thanks

lincsat · 09-04-09, 01:23 PM

I would use Hackware, you can update them without a Blackcat but you may need a RS232 cable - have a look in the Private FTA links, there may be some files and tut's in there.

m r mawdsley · 09-04-09, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lincsat

I would use Hackware, you can update them without a Blackcat but you may need a RS232 cable - have a look in the Private FTA links, there may be some files and tut's in there.

hi lincast thought if u av a sb4100 or sb4200 u need 2 get a blackcat lead and jtag them dont u av 2 get pinheaders solded on board 2 do them i dont think u can use a rs232 cable on them i might b wrong

lincsat · 09-04-09, 04:29 PM

You can do most SB4100 and SB4200 by netboot (over Ethernet), the others you use RS232 - have a look at the SB4100.Bad flash recovery.rar file, that shows you the connections for the RS232 adapter.

I've always had problems getting Fibreware off a modem and had to use the cable method, in theory you should be able to use netboot without even opening the modem.

I believe you need a Blackcat to do the SB5xxx series.

toolzkit · 09-04-09, 06:02 PM

any info with a sb3100 as netboot & bitfile hacks dont work thanks

lincsat · 09-04-09, 10:51 PM

Netboot does work with the SB3100, but you have to hit the reset button a couple of times at exactly the right time. Have a look around for a copy of the Haynes guide or other older tutorials and you should find the right timing

BTW, as the SB3100 only has a 10BaseT connection, you will not get more than around 7Mbit download.

toolzkit · 10-04-09, 12:03 AM

did the reset hack but the hack page still dont load, I cannot click the hack page to load the hackware firmware to make the tab permanent.

other programs like chapter21 tells me it dont support my firmware so I,m at a lose end at the min.

lincsat · 10-04-09, 12:13 AM

It's been a hell of a long time since I did one of those. If you don't get the timing right, the modem just re-boots without updating to the temporary firmware. You will see from the Netboot screen when it's connected to the modem and sending the firmware.

You will not get the hack tab until/unless the temporary firmware has been sent.

toolzkit · 10-04-09, 12:51 AM

this is what I get:

Sending reset request...ok
Waiting for CM to boot...ok
Retrieving CM MAC address...ok (00D059######) mac hidden
Sending NetBoot request...ok
Adding 192.168.100.10 IP to adapter...ok (already assigned)
Starting FTP server...ok (already started)
New FTP client.
New FTP user (jmcqueen, rickey7)...accepted
FTP file request (/opt/vwMIPS_1_0_1_fcs/target/config/sb3100t/vxWorks.st)...ok
FTP client disconnected. dont know if this is the problem

toolzkit · 10-04-09, 03:09 AM

SORTED I was using the wrong vxWorks.st file

09-04-09, 10:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
BlupeBlupe Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 16 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Best Firmware For SB4100 - SB4200 whats up people having real problems over here with the modems. cant get them to stay on, they keep knocking off. so i've ordered the blackcat cable and gonna try new firmware. im on fibercoax atm anyone recommend a better firmware and the tuts and files to do it with, thanks

09-04-09, 01:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,003 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,580 Times in 667 Posts	Re: Best Firmware For SB4100 - SB4200 I would use Hackware, you can update them without a Blackcat but you may need a RS232 cable - have a look in the Private FTA links, there may be some files and tut's in there. __________________ Blade7000 & DM800Pro/SE in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25, SkyboxF3 under £60. Kryptview £123.50 & SV6 under £72 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

09-04-09, 04:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,003 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,580 Times in 667 Posts	Re: Best Firmware For SB4100 - SB4200 You can do most SB4100 and SB4200 by netboot (over Ethernet), the others you use RS232 - have a look at the SB4100.Bad flash recovery.rar file, that shows you the connections for the RS232 adapter. I've always had problems getting Fibreware off a modem and had to use the cable method, in theory you should be able to use netboot without even opening the modem. I believe you need a Blackcat to do the SB5xxx series. __________________ Blade7000 & DM800Pro/SE in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25, SkyboxF3 under £60. Kryptview £123.50 & SV6 under £72 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

09-04-09, 06:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
toolzkit Night owl twit twoo :P Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 570 Thanks: 90 Thanked 65 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Best Firmware For SB4100 - SB4200 any info with a sb3100 as netboot & bitfile hacks dont work thanks __________________ TM6800 HD Super, 1m Gibertini, TM2600 Motor & Megasat twin LNB 0.1dB 39.0E- 45.0W

09-04-09, 10:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,003 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,580 Times in 667 Posts	Re: Best Firmware For SB4100 - SB4200 Netboot does work with the SB3100, but you have to hit the reset button a couple of times at exactly the right time. Have a look around for a copy of the Haynes guide or other older tutorials and you should find the right timing BTW, as the SB3100 only has a 10BaseT connection, you will not get more than around 7Mbit download. __________________ Blade7000 & DM800Pro/SE in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25, SkyboxF3 under £60. Kryptview £123.50 & SV6 under £72 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

10-04-09, 12:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
toolzkit Night owl twit twoo :P Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 570 Thanks: 90 Thanked 65 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Best Firmware For SB4100 - SB4200 did the reset hack but the hack page still dont load, I cannot click the hack page to load the hackware firmware to make the tab permanent. other programs like chapter21 tells me it dont support my firmware so I,m at a lose end at the min. __________________ TM6800 HD Super, 1m Gibertini, TM2600 Motor & Megasat twin LNB 0.1dB 39.0E- 45.0W

10-04-09, 12:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,003 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,580 Times in 667 Posts	Re: Best Firmware For SB4100 - SB4200 It's been a hell of a long time since I did one of those. If you don't get the timing right, the modem just re-boots without updating to the temporary firmware. You will see from the Netboot screen when it's connected to the modem and sending the firmware. You will not get the hack tab until/unless the temporary firmware has been sent. __________________ Blade7000 & DM800Pro/SE in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25, SkyboxF3 under £60. Kryptview £123.50 & SV6 under £72 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

10-04-09, 12:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
toolzkit Night owl twit twoo :P Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 570 Thanks: 90 Thanked 65 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Best Firmware For SB4100 - SB4200 this is what I get: Sending reset request...ok Waiting for CM to boot...ok Retrieving CM MAC address...ok (00D059######) mac hidden Sending NetBoot request...ok Adding 192.168.100.10 IP to adapter...ok (already assigned) Starting FTP server...ok (already started) New FTP client. New FTP user (jmcqueen, rickey7)...accepted FTP file request (/opt/vwMIPS_1_0_1_fcs/target/config/sb3100t/vxWorks.st)...ok FTP client disconnected. dont know if this is the problem __________________ TM6800 HD Super, 1m Gibertini, TM2600 Motor & Megasat twin LNB 0.1dB 39.0E- 45.0W

10-04-09, 03:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
toolzkit Night owl twit twoo :P Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 570 Thanks: 90 Thanked 65 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Best Firmware For SB4100 - SB4200 SORTED I was using the wrong vxWorks.st file __________________ TM6800 HD Super, 1m Gibertini, TM2600 Motor & Megasat twin LNB 0.1dB 39.0E- 45.0W

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