4658x woes

[husky61]

I have a 4658x which is flashing 4 dashes, It originally had 105 firmware on it then 107 was transferred to it no probs then 137p was transferred to it, it did not work or was corrupted,107 was then put back on .....now it will not work at all...i have tried loader from strong website.... no luck....i have tried using hyperterminal,it will connect but not transfer firmware...i am using a null modem cable.... any way to get this unit going again ....thanks in advance

[oscillator_1]

Mi M8,

Use the fix below.



You need to load in the firmware you want, then load in the FIX file after.

You need to do it via computer with a cable.

CHEERS

[husky61]

thanks oscillator_1 for your reply and fix but 4658x will not accept any file i try to load into it ....as i say i am using a null modem cable in hyperterminal of pc it connects to unit but cannot transfer anything to it
when i use the strong loader, it does not seem to do anything .....am i missing a command or something.....thanks

[big mick000]

send it back if you can. get a new one. i had the same prob with one i bought from itec w0rld.

[MrElectricity]

Don't tell me that I just ordered one from those guys in WA

[andic]

So did I !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JIT]

Hi

I kill my 4658x every now and then testing firmware. It always comes back using the following

1. A full null modem cable. Not a 2-3 3-2 and a few links.
2. Connect the box to computer using cable.
3. Turn stong box off
4. Run SRTLoader.exe on PC
5. Browse and find firmware to load
6. press connect
7. Turn STU on
8. Make a coffee while it is updating. It takes about 2-3 mins

Box will reboot and etc if the firmware is correct.

I am currently running SRT4658X_137p_20080107 without any problems

It should work. Let me know if you need a working firmware.

If the above does not work let me know. I have done this on 4653x and 4658x boxes

Cheers

[SatGuRu]

If you go back in firmware, load the old firmware...you will get four flashing dots when it reboots. Then send the "fix" file. This will allow it to go back...should re-boot normally after this.

[seeu]

Hey Guys,
Is there a dick-head of the month award at Austech?
Please advise where I can pick up my prize!
Guess how I screwed up?
In my haste to update and 2 screaming kids buzzing around,
I didn't use the loader first. Doh!!!!!!

[MrElectricity]

You should still be able to recover it but you will have to use a null modem cable as the USB thumb drive method wont help if it's all stuffed up and just 4 green lights flashing.

[seeu]

Thanks for all the help guys. Mate of mine has cable (and a brain) , so will have a crack at it on Saturday and post how I go.
Regards,
seeu

[MrElectricity]

If you are going to use a lappy as that is easy, make sure you have the RS232 serial port on the lappy as one of those USB to serial converters can cause even more head aches.

[omega99]

Itech world - bought a couple of things from them, ok to deal with so far!! on the net & in person

West Oz does it better & longer

Don't tell me that I just ordered one from those guys in WA

[MrElectricity]

Yes they seem to be ok I have been back a few times since then.

[scoop]

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