Nameserver settings in Xtrend ET8500

[Delboy181251]

I don't think the USB upgrade worked. I had my internal HDD with a few saved images and used one of those and flashed it back. Seemed to work but still no internet.
The lead I am on about is a USB male to male which I have used in the past to link box to my computer and open up Filezilla. That is what I thought was meant by "Can you FTP the box". Correct me if I am wrong.
Cheers.

 

[cactikid]

Filezilla is used to network link box and pc to send files to box.
Box needs a network ip to input details into filezilla to get a connection.
Not heard of a cable hookup to filezilla from pc to box.

Very old boxes i did use a null modem cable for flashing images and not used those hit and miss usb ones.

No mention of what usb.

 

[birdman]

Are you trying to use a Wireless or connexion or an Ethernet cable?

 

[Delboy181251]

Hi Guys,
Sorry to have messed you about but really appreciate the responses and help. It is now resolved. Turned out to be that my TP Link Powerline adapters needed resetting. I was convinced that would not be the case as the adapter in my TV room was still flashing furiously. It turns out that other kit in the room was still functioning via WiFi so that confused me too. I think I am right in saying that the ET8500 is not WiFi enabled?
Anyhow I have now successfully downloaded and flashed the latest VIX. Now down to the task of resorting my motorised dish Satellite system. So I may be back for more assistance sooner rather than later.
Many thanks again for all your help.

 

[cactikid]

Think you not done post 11 as mentioned homeplugs but glad you rechecked/reread posts and now got it working,same time next week is good.We all have missed things on the odd times.The result was you got there in the end,so enjoy.

 

[Delboy181251]

@cactikid. i have been reading up on homeplugs and their ability to drop connections sometimes, although I think in my case that is the first time it has happened. Apparently, if there is no activity they can drop out and not always trip back in. I will watch the situation closely for now.