I am having problem flashing my new DM600 :(

[ziyu]

hi all,
just bought a DM600 to replace my TM5200d.
i cannot flash it.
dont know what i am doing wrong.
I have:
A laptop with Vista.
Rs232 or null cable? not sure which one.... i have been using this cable for eurovox and technomate and it works. i using a usb adaptor.
I also a have normal RJ45 lead as well as one cross over.
i have downloaded:
Gemini image 4.20
DCC
dreamup
flashwizard pro

i am trying failing miserably!

[Billet]

found this on the web, hope it helps. Flashing a DM-600 in 4 easy steps

As of yet most of the apps I have found for flashing a dreambox over LAN are not compatible with the DM-600 .NFI image format.

I discovered a way to easily erase the flash a few nights ago. I figured there most likely was a way to erase the flash without using a PC based application.

You can easily flash your DM-600 as follows.

Important, You must know what IP address your DB will have, post flash erase. My DB always gets the same IP address from the router when I use DHCP. The IP is assigned based on MAC address, so never changes from image to image.
If someone else can, please chip in with a way of figuring out your IP address otherwise.

1: Turn on DHCP in the communications page and note down the IP address your DB was assigned.

2: Remove the power supply lead from the back of the DB, hold in the power/standby button, plug in the power supply again (While keeping the button pressed). Give it about 15 secs and flash should be erased.

It only actually takes about 10 secs, You will notice that the flashing pattern on the LEDs will have changed.

3: Open up your favorite web browser and type in the IP address you noted earlier. You will see a green page load. Click the link labeled 'upgrade firmware' (or similar) on the bottom left of the page. Browse to and select your the NFI image file on your PC. Click the button to proceed.

4: Once the flash progress meter has reached 100%, turn the DB off then on again.

That's it, You have a new image in flash.

[ziyu]

thanks. i will report soon!

cheers

[ziyu]

hello all,
I have managed to flash it. I decided not to use the rs232 or null cable modem as i am not sure whether mine is null or not. My cross over RJ45 was crimped by a friend, so it may be dodgy.
I got success using straight RJ45 and connecting it to my router.
i used DCC and telnet to flash it.

my headache now is:
I have my motorised dish well aligned; it navigates well with my TM5200usb. I get good signal for 1w, hotbird, 28.2 etc....

my dm 600 is setup as '1 single satellite' as i cannot set it up for motor.
I used usals with my tm5200.

Anyone can help me to set this on the DM600? any guide?
Thanks in advance.