DM 7020HD firmware update via browserWhat you need to update the firmware:
You need a current image. Such an image for the DM 7020 HD has the extension *. NFI.
It is not possible, another image type like *. TXT to be ingested!
Please do not try, it does not work.
You still need a DHCP server on your network, or an intact boot loader:
a null modem serial cable and a terminal program like Hyper Terminal.
You need a browser and a network cable. Connect your Dreambox directly to a PC you need a "crossover" (twisted) network cable to connect your box via a switch / hub / router you need a "Non-Cross" (not twisted) cable network.
To import a new image to the Dreambox, you must have the "2nd stage" loader to be present and undamaged.
The next steps are for a network with a DHCP server running.
- Turn the Dreambox, please use this menu item "Down Now" from the Shutdown / Standby menu (Deep-Standby mode) or by turning off the switch box at the back of the box. The standby mode is not enough!
![](http://www.dream-multimedia-tv.de/sites/default/files/products/7020HD/an_aus.jpg)
(1) Press the Power button (1) on the front panel and hold it.
(2) Turn the Dreambox via the switch on the rear chassis.
(3) It should be the text "*** STOP ***" (3) appear in the display. Appears something like "/ flash" ..
the display, you do not hold the right button.
Now you can leave the Power button (1) get rid of.
The bootloader is now in "wait mode".
(4) Above the "*** STOP ***" (3) in the text should now display an IP address (2) appear.
(four decimal places, separated by a dot). Is still "DHCP" instead of a
IP address is displayed, the box is still looking for a DHCP server. Please wait shortly.
Should be displayed for a short time an IP address, check
Please indicate your DHCP server settings and the wiring of your network.
![](http://www.dream-multimedia-tv.de/sites/default/files/products/7020HD/front_pfeil.jpg)
- Now open a browser on your PC.
(1) Enter the IP address into the browser address field, "
http://ip/" one.
(enter the IP address displayed in the display of the box).
- (2) Press to select "firmware upgrade" of the displayed page in the browser.
![](http://www.dream-multimedia-tv.de/sites/default/files/products/7020HD/WebInterface.jpg)
- On the next page you can select the desired image you want to play in the box. Click here on "Browse"
![](http://www.dream-multimedia-tv.de/sites/default/files/products/7020HD/WebInterface2.jpg)
Please note the file extension *. nfi, play on other images is not possible (NO *. img)!
![](http://www.dream-multimedia-tv.de/sites/default/files/products/7020HD/firmware.jpg)
- Click on the selection of images to select "FLASH!" and please wait until the image has been completely transferred and flashed.
![](http://www.dream-multimedia-tv.de/sites/default/files/products/7020HD/WebInterface3.jpg)
- Switch the box off and then use it on again.
The new operating software should now be recorded and boot up.
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