To flash an image using Telnet
This method will only work with a .img image file.
• Rename the image file to backup.img
• Using your favourite FTP program. FTP the image file to the /tmp folder on the dreambox
• Telnet to your box and type, or copy and paste the following command:
cd /tmp && eraseall /dev/mtd/3 && cp backup.img /dev/mtd/3 && reboot
To telnet, click START > RUN >and type cmd. A command window will appear.
Type Telnet ip.address.of.dreambox and press enter> type root and press enter> type dreambox and press enter (if you have changed your password, enter your password instead of dreambox).
To backup an image using Telnet
• Telnet to the box and type, or copy and paste the following command:
cat /dev/mtd/3 > /tmp/backup.img
• Using your favourite FTP program. FTP to the box and navigate to the /tmp folder
Here you will find the backup.img file. FTP this to a safe place on your PC.
Dreambox Control Centre has an FTP and Telnet client built in
