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KaKoRoT · 17-05-09, 04:40 PM

Hi,

I have been successful in changing the MACS to these modems using an application called FactoryMode (5100 and 5101E) but unable to change the firmware or configs.

I own a Jtag cable but just noticed that my mobo does not have a parallel port. (LOL!!)

I have done bitfiles, netboot, CMFirm3 with tftpd32 on 4100 and 4200 before, but not sure if I can use that method with 5100 and 5101E's.

going though what seems dated guides and tutorials, I am wondering is there any simple options in flashing these modems?

Thanks.

cockneysean · 17-05-09, 08:19 PM

The modem does not have a parallel port, it has a JTAG port.

You need to look inside the modem for this connection, it will be in the form of a pin header.

You may or may not need to solder your own pin header into the modem.

KaKoRoT · 18-05-09, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cockneysean

The modem does not have a parallel port, it has a JTAG port.

You need to look inside the modem for this connection, it will be in the form of a pin header.

You may or may not need to solder your own pin header into the modem.

Dude, read my post I said my "mobo" (short for PC motherboard) does not have a parallel port.

cockneysean · 18-05-09, 02:27 AM

Then you need a USB Jtag.

SG1FAN · 18-05-09, 11:35 AM

The reason being is that you will probaly find it is not a parrallel connector on your jtag it is a serial connector, and more than likely you will not find the same size connector on your mobo as the connector on your jtag will be a 25 pin serial and your mobo will be a 9 pin serial. But dont worry you can buy a 25 way to 9 way serial convertor which should help

uwfred · 18-05-09, 11:46 AM

i bought my parts at maplin to make my jtag and it was under a fiver or they are 9.99 on fleabay

G77 · 18-05-09, 11:50 AM

jtag/backcat = parrallel

SG1FAN · 18-05-09, 12:41 PM

yep sorry for that the coffee hasn't kicked in yet it is parrallel not serial

cockneysean · 18-05-09, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SG1FAN

The reason being is that you will probaly find it is not a parrallel connector on your jtag it is a serial connector, and more than likely you will not find the same size connector on your mobo as the connector on your jtag will be a 25 pin serial and your mobo will be a 9 pin serial. But dont worry you can buy a 25 way to 9 way serial convertor which should help

wtf????

MorriSoft · 18-05-09, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaKoRoT

Hi,

I have been successful in changing the MACS to these modems using an application called FactoryMode (5100 and 5101E) but unable to change the firmware or configs.

I own a Jtag cable but just noticed that my mobo does not have a parallel port. (LOL!!)

I have done bitfiles, netboot, CMFirm3 with tftpd32 on 4100 and 4200 before, but not sure if I can use that method with 5100 and 5101E's.

going though what seems dated guides and tutorials, I am wondering is there any simple options in flashing these modems?

Thanks.

You can buy an expansion card (PCI or PCI-E) from your local PC store for parallel or serial connections.

This is what I did for my PC, since as you said, I too, didn't have a parallel or serial port, in need of both, I googled about, and baught a twin serial card for £6!

There were a few serial/parallel combo cards for £15, but I didn't need the parallel interface in the end, modem never got bricked!

17-05-09, 04:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
KaKoRoT Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Need Help With 5100 and 5101E Hi, I have been successful in changing the MACS to these modems using an application called FactoryMode (5100 and 5101E) but unable to change the firmware or configs. I own a Jtag cable but just noticed that my mobo does not have a parallel port. (LOL!!) I have done bitfiles, netboot, CMFirm3 with tftpd32 on 4100 and 4200 before, but not sure if I can use that method with 5100 and 5101E's. going though what seems dated guides and tutorials, I am wondering is there any simple options in flashing these modems? Thanks.

17-05-09, 08:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
cockneysean Technology Forums Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,331 Thanks: 78 Thanked 332 Times in 183 Posts	Re: Need Help With 5100 and 5101E The modem does not have a parallel port, it has a JTAG port. You need to look inside the modem for this connection, it will be in the form of a pin header. You may or may not need to solder your own pin header into the modem.

18-05-09, 02:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
cockneysean Technology Forums Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,331 Thanks: 78 Thanked 332 Times in 183 Posts	Re: Need Help With 5100 and 5101E Then you need a USB Jtag.

18-05-09, 11:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
SG1FAN Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Need Help With 5100 and 5101E The reason being is that you will probaly find it is not a parrallel connector on your jtag it is a serial connector, and more than likely you will not find the same size connector on your mobo as the connector on your jtag will be a 25 pin serial and your mobo will be a 9 pin serial. But dont worry you can buy a 25 way to 9 way serial convertor which should help

18-05-09, 11:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
uwfred Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 304 Thanks: 22 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Need Help With 5100 and 5101E i bought my parts at maplin to make my jtag and it was under a fiver or they are 9.99 on fleabay

18-05-09, 11:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
G77 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6,118 Thanks: 695 Thanked 1,250 Times in 1,044 Posts	Re: Need Help With 5100 and 5101E jtag/backcat = parrallel __________________ 1M Motorised Dish, 45W-36E, DM800HD. Quad LNB Mesh Mini Dish, 28.2E, DM500, TM500. Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 XXJVU & CF-Root.

18-05-09, 12:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
SG1FAN Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Need Help With 5100 and 5101E yep sorry for that the coffee hasn't kicked in yet it is parrallel not serial

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