Dream Property DM800 HD PVR - Manual (Page 94)

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12.3.2 Installing new software using your web browser
Prerequisites:
¾ PC with an internet browser such as Firefox or den Internet Explorer
¾ Current software for your Dreambox available at www.dream-multimedia-tv.de
¾ 1 Netzwork cable
¾ DHCP-Server
¾ 1 serial null modem cable (only if no DHCP-Server available)
You need a current software image. Such an image has the ending *.NFI for your DM800. It
is not possible to install a different image type such as *.IMG files! Please do not try, it will
not work.
You either need a DHCP-Server in your Network and a working boot loader or a serial null
modem cable and a terminal program such as Hyperterminal.
Additionally you need a internet browser and a network cable. If you plan on connecting your
Dreambox directly to your PC you will need a crossover network cable. If you plan on
connection your Dreambox to your Hub/Switch/Router you will need a regular patch cable.
To be able to install a new software image on your Dreambox your Dreambox will need an
undamaged 2
nd Stage Loader, which is usually the case.
The next steps refer to a network with a running DHCP-Server. If this is not the case you will
need to use the serial null modem cable to manually set the IP address of your Dreambox.
Turn your Dreambox. Use the Shutdown/Standby Menu and select ”Deep Standby”. Pull the
power plug afterwards. The Standby mode is not enough!
1. Press the Power-Button on the front cover of your Dreambox and keep it pushed down.
Plug the power cord back in now.
2. You should now see the *** STOP *** text in the display. You can now let go of the
Power-Button. Your Dreambox is in “Waiting-Mode”.
3. You should now see an IP address being displayed above the *** STOP *** text. If you still
see “DHCP” your Dreambox is still looking for the DHCP-Server. Please wait a little bit
longer.