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harpss1ngh · 16-07-09, 02:56 AM

Hi, I have an Ambit 255 that I used to use few years ago until vm forced an update and disabled the p option and I gave up trying to get it working. Will this method restore the p option?

cockneysean · 17-07-09, 03:10 PM

Yes, the first steps of this method describe how to use console unlocker to regain the "p" option.

tommy2426 · 31-07-09, 01:35 PM

can i use this for the EPC2100 using the exact instructions, i have a max232 interface which i can connect to the pc via a RS232 usb cable

click123 · 25-08-09, 10:14 PM

Dos any one have a Schematic of the cable to max 232.
I am guessing that the cable is Cat 5 with a RG45 at one end the max232 at the other end and rs323 with cable to max232.
like the one at (sodoityourself.com ) or do i need the 5v regulator any help please

dem0nx · 26-08-09, 02:46 PM

Thanks, this should be useful for when I get haxorware up and running.

cockneysean · 07-09-09, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommy2426

can i use this for the EPC2100 using the exact instructions, i have a max232 interface which i can connect to the pc via a RS232 usb cable

If you have the 2100 I would highly recommend just using JTAG its a lot simpler than all the messing about with console unlocker etc etc.

cyberpunx · 08-09-09, 12:49 PM

can you advise which ones the best max232 from the auction which one would you buy.
or are you as well making it yourself ok it wont be as pretty.
but its basic soldering aint it??

RORYSON · 08-09-09, 09:59 PM

i have a spare Ambit 256 hanging around, would the same process for the 250 and 255 for the 256, cheers for the help, Rory

ant16151189 · 09-09-09, 12:10 AM

with the ambit 256 you would have to change the spi chip over to one that is already flashed with haxorware on it,

you can buy the spi chips on ebay

Ambit 256 Cable Modem Direct Replacement 16mb SPI Chip on eBay (end time 12-Sep-09 12:19:27 BST)

you would need to unsolder the old 1 and swap it with this one then resolder.

RORYSON · 13-09-09, 07:38 PM

I've bought the spi chip stated above so where do u go from here. ive ordered a MAX232 TTL Converter (two actually) 1 has 4 pins and another has 6 pins, (bought the 6 pin one first then noticed that my Ambit 256 has only 4 pins) found a TFTP server, Putty terminal, now need 2.1.6d noisy bootloader. got Soft JTAG and dependencies, (J# and .net 2.0) but still wont work!!, is the process the same as described at the beggining of this post? cheers peeps...

16-07-09, 02:56 AM	#21 (permalink)
harpss1ngh Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Layman's guide to flashing Ambit Cable Modems Hi, I have an Ambit 255 that I used to use few years ago until vm forced an update and disabled the p option and I gave up trying to get it working. Will this method restore the p option?

17-07-09, 03:10 PM	#22 (permalink)
cockneysean Technology Forums Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,331 Thanks: 78 Thanked 331 Times in 183 Posts	Re: The Layman's guide to flashing Ambit Cable Modems Yes, the first steps of this method describe how to use console unlocker to regain the "p" option.

31-07-09, 01:35 PM	#23 (permalink)
tommy2426 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 216 Thanks: 175 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts	Re: The Layman's guide to flashing Ambit Cable Modems can i use this for the EPC2100 using the exact instructions, i have a max232 interface which i can connect to the pc via a RS232 usb cable

25-08-09, 10:14 PM	#24 (permalink)
click123 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Layman's guide to flashing Ambit Cable Modems Dos any one have a Schematic of the cable to max 232. I am guessing that the cable is Cat 5 with a RG45 at one end the max232 at the other end and rs323 with cable to max232. like the one at (sodoityourself.com ) or do i need the 5v regulator any help please

26-08-09, 02:46 PM	#25 (permalink)
dem0nx Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Layman's guide to flashing Ambit Cable Modems Thanks, this should be useful for when I get haxorware up and running.

08-09-09, 12:49 PM	#27 (permalink)
cyberpunx Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Layman's guide to flashing Ambit Cable Modems can you advise which ones the best max232 from the auction which one would you buy. or are you as well making it yourself ok it wont be as pretty. but its basic soldering aint it??

08-09-09, 09:59 PM	#28 (permalink)
RORYSON Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 280 Thanks: 34 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: The Layman's guide to flashing Ambit Cable Modems i have a spare Ambit 256 hanging around, would the same process for the 250 and 255 for the 256, cheers for the help, Rory

09-09-09, 12:10 AM	#29 (permalink)
ant16151189 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: East London Posts: 1,208 Thanks: 751 Thanked 275 Times in 217 Posts	Re: The Layman's guide to flashing Ambit Cable Modems with the ambit 256 you would have to change the spi chip over to one that is already flashed with haxorware on it, you can buy the spi chips on ebay Ambit 256 Cable Modem Direct Replacement 16mb SPI Chip on eBay (end time 12-Sep-09 12:19:27 BST) you would need to unsolder the old 1 and swap it with this one then resolder. __________________ "They say the wisest person in the room is usually the one that has made the most mistakes"

13-09-09, 07:38 PM	#30 (permalink)
RORYSON Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 280 Thanks: 34 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: The Layman's guide to flashing Ambit Cable Modems I've bought the spi chip stated above so where do u go from here. ive ordered a MAX232 TTL Converter (two actually) 1 has 4 pins and another has 6 pins, (bought the 6 pin one first then noticed that my Ambit 256 has only 4 pins) found a TFTP server, Putty terminal, now need 2.1.6d noisy bootloader. got Soft JTAG and dependencies, (J# and .net 2.0) but still wont work!!, is the process the same as described at the beggining of this post? cheers peeps...

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