Just seen this thread after posted on earlier thread, done the s/w update on box downstairs where main feed is, factory default, tried to scan on all 4 networks chorus, ntl, telewest, ex c&w, but comes up 'already exist' and just reverts back to installation page, have in the past get 'Oxford' in list of network id, but nothing apart from already exist, signal strength is good but just goes back to 'installation' page. Dont want to touch the box upstairs that is working fine any info please anyone???
what firmware is on box,oxford is that ex c&w,are you scanning from main feed no splitters choose correct net id.
Hi, Firmware is Aprils 2012. When you say Scanning do you mean S/W Update or Auto Search OR is it the Net ID? I have chose them all over last few years not sure what was the last one i selected. It is the Direct Feed i am using. What i have done earlier was Data Transfer and box is working all ok at the mo, i have Power Search Mode OFF on both boxes now. Should i S/W Update still or leave it?
NOIDENAME you done scan via direct feed, no splitters or modem/router connected. Regards your quote above, SCAN do you mean S/W UPDATE? Or Auto search Scan, are you saying to take/turn off the router out when S/W UPDATE/Scan Auto Search or Do you mean Scanning for ID Network? As in other post i have done Transfer Data from good working box to the one that was playing up, and box is working ok now, have both POWER SEARCH MODE OFF? Please advise of what i should or could do now? Cheers
yes you have missed 2s/w online updates,try first a factory reset and when done power off at rear,remove coaxial cable and power on see if the box will do a s/w online update.when done rescan for channels and choose correct net id if you dont keep an eye on updates the box will have problems later.
You say i have missed 2 s/w updates? You say remove Coaxial Cable.....when do i put it back in after s/w update, or when? Shall i leave the Power Search Mode OFF?
do a software update first (which you said you have done) while everything connected router/modem. then do the factory reset. then connect your box direct to wall feed, no splitters or routers connected, then scan (auto search)for programmes, but as cactikid has said you need correct net id as vm have changed some, in mine i now have only one option so no hit and miss to find correct one.
You say after s/w update & factory reset, TO CONNECT WALL FEED (do you mean s/w update and factort rest WITHOUT this connected? Then CONNECT it AFTER? Then DISCONNECT router...turn OFF altogether? Then SCAN/AUTO SEARCH still without Router on when do i turn on router? How do i know what my correct NET ID is? Really getting confused honestly i do have only 2 brain cells!
have everything connected (router/modem)when doing software update, then the factory reset.then disconnect router from the box, then connect the box directly to wall feed, then do a scan for programmes, then connect router back to box (if you turned router off let it reboot and wait 1 minute)then try again, if it doesnt work then i presume its your net id, but i dont know what yours is.
NOIDEAME....Have quoted your piece below, but have inserted my q's which am unclear of have everything connected (router/modem)when doing software update, then the factory reset. then disconnect router from the box,(this is the ethernet plug at back of box or do i have to turn router off by the mains?) THIS IS CONFUSING YOU SAY then connect the box directly to wall feed,(WAS THIS NOT CONNECTED AS YOU STATED ABOVE 'HAVE EVERYTHING CONNECTED'? then do a scan for programmes, then connect router back to box (if you turned router off let it reboot and wait 1 minute)then try again, if it doesnt work then i presume its your net id, but i dont know what yours is.
1)yes the ethernet plug. 2)with mine i have vm modem connected as well so i need a splitter, so i need to disconnect splitter and connect direct from wall to box.
Originally posted by Lisboa67: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOIDEAME....Have quoted your piece below, but have inserted my q's which am unclear of have everything connected (router/modem)when doing software update, then the factory reset. then disconnect router from the box,(this is the ethernet plug at back of box or do i have to turn router off by the mains?) THIS IS CONFUSING YOU SAY then connect the box directly to wall feed,(WAS THIS NOT CONNECTED AS YOU STATED ABOVE 'HAVE EVERYTHING CONNECTED'? then do a scan for programmes, then connect router back to box (if you turned router off let it reboot and wait 1 minute)then try again, if it doesnt work then i presume its your net id, but i dont know what yours is. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1)yes the ethernet plug. 2)with mine i have vm modem connected as well so i need a splitter, so i need to disconnect splitter and connect direct from wall to box. So a Checklist before i do all this, can you check and amend before i give it a go? 1) So EVERYTHING PLUGGED IN (coaxial cable? ethernet plug?) and do a s/w update and then Factory Default Reset. 2) Then disconnect the Ethernet Plug out of back of box. 3) Keep Main Feed Coaxial Cable Connected to Box as in Q 1) 4) Scan for Channels Auto-Search. 5) Plug Ethernet Plug Back in to box. 6) Power Search Mode ON or OFF? No need to turn box on/off at the back anytime doing this? Also another problem i am getting a lot is 'no signal blah blah' coming up watching programs, so am having to pull plug out on router then plug back in? Could this be numerous people using PC's & Laptops in the house, or do i need a new router or ethernet plugs?
1) So EVERYTHING PLUGGED IN (coaxial cable? ethernet plug?) and do a s/w update and then Factory Default Reset. YES 2) Then disconnect the Ethernet Plug out of back of box.YES 3) Keep Main Feed Coaxial Cable Connected to Box as in Q 1)YES IF YOU HAVE NO SPLITTER 4) Scan for Channels Auto-Search.YES 5) Plug Ethernet Plug Back in to box.YES 6) Power Search Mode ON or OFF? MINE IS ON No need to turn box on/off at the back anytime doing this? TURN OFF AFTER FACTORY RESET THEN BACK ON BEFORE DOING AUTO SEARCH
i would have said remove coaxial cable to update box as the update is through the lan port the reason i mention this is any info can only be taken in by lan as the coaxial cable is unplugged. are your cables old or new and connection are good and tight.
