How to install an ipk on any enigma2 receiver

Most plugins, skins and softcams come packed inside a .ipk file. There are several different ways to install this type of file — use whichever suits you.

1. USB Stick

Copy the ipk file to a USB stick, insert the stick into the receiver, then follow the on-screen prompts.

2. Install Through the Image Menu

With an FTP tool such as DCC or Filezilla, copy the ipk to any medium you want, then install it from the image menu. (This guide is for the OpenATV image — ask in the discussion thread if you need it for other images.)

Press the Blue button → Plugins → IPK Installer → /media/usb → (1) Install extensions, highlight the ipk by pressing OK, then press the Green button to install.

3. Telnet

With an FTP tool such as DCC or Filezilla, send the ipk to the /tmp folder, then run this command in Telnet/PuTTY to install it:

opkg install /tmp/*.ipk

4. IPK Installer Tools

With DCC - Dreambox Control Center, connect to the receiver, then go to Tools → Packages → Upload package and select the IPK.

Vu+ Control Centre Latest Version also has a built-in ipk installer.

5. Dream Explorer Plugin

Dream Explorer is a file browser. Add the ipk to any folder or medium (USB or HDD), open Dream Explorer, browse to the ipk you want to install, highlight it and install it.

Video Guides

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