HDTV Dreambox DM 8000 in the network

[Miquel]

The HDTV Receiver Dreambox DM 8000 is bursting with features and is the undisputed top model in the satellite and TV functions. But how do propose to the PVR with the open Linux operating system, a central server in a multimedia network? I have searched regarding this on web but didn't find anything appropriate. So thought that you members will help me. Please tell me more information about the same.

[Pratyush]

The DM 8000 placed Multimedia Dream clearly in the high-end segment of satellite receivers and set-top boxes. It is equipped as standard with two satellite HD tuners. Two other DVB-S2, DVB-T or DVB-C tuner can be upgraded further. As a PVR (Personal Video Recorder) Dreambox DM 8000 is thus able to record in parallel to four broadcasts on the hard drive. Who still does not find a suitable program can also watch DVDs on the optional built-in DVD drive. But actually the Dreambox DM 8000 is a shame to see her only TV shows or videos. The real trick is in its open Linux operating system and its network interface. Thus it can be to the central file, audio and video server in the network to expand. A dedicated community continues to develop new extensions for the receivers of the Dreambox series, so that one is not dependent on the goodwill of hardware manufacturers.

[LasitMalinga]

Files can be on NFS or Samba network distribute music for wireless player offers UPnP server at the, video, and the current program can Dreambox as a stream in the network send. In the case of interfaces, leaving the DM 8000 not only on the integrated 100-Mbps port. A wireless module also allows a living room suitable for networking. An extensive list of features is only one thing. Whether these can then actually use sense, is often another story. Of course, the Dreambox will be shipped from their manufacturer Dream Multimedia with a running operating system. Who but the potential of DM 8000 will really take advantage of changes, better yet, on a system developed by the community image. In an open competition to try the different development teams, features and operation of the Dreambox models improve.

[Benito]

Although there are at IHAD various emulators for pay-TV encryption systems. These can also install the Gemini image simply by pressing a key. Since you do but do not offer files with current keys, called SoftCam serve only to decrypt a legitimate smart card. This must be located to receive one of the two smart card readers of DM 8000. After registering the IhaD forum gives access to the "Database" section in which there is always the latest Gemini image. In the test, the Gemini2 image was used in version 4.1.

[Akaashath]

After downloading to a PC you have to unpack the 44 MByte ZIP file. Dream Multimedia manifests itself describes a complicated path through the serial interface, how to apply those obtained nfi file as a new firmware. This is the firmware update over the network a snap, if a DHCP server running, new network devices with IP addresses matching the supplied. In home networks, this task is almost always the DSL router. It's enough to hold during a cold start on the front page of DM 8000, the lower of the two control buttons. Then takes a bootstrap loader control, requested by the DHCP server to an IP address and displays them in the display of the DM 8000th Is it then that address in a browser on the PC, open a simple web interface through which you can install the new firmware with a few mouse clicks.

[Galbraith]

After the restart, the Gemini image through a basic installation. In addition to the traditional settings, such as satellite and audio / video settings you can also change the network parameters of the Dreambox DM 8000th Either one relies on the DHCP server, or you are - and that's better for some applications - Dreambox DM 8000 is a fixed IP address. Thus, there are fewer sources of error in the subsequent interaction of Linux servers on the Dreambox Windows PC and stand-alone multimedia clients to expect the network. After a single configuration provides DCC in different windows access via FTP and Telnet. Also can be backed up the important configuration data, films invite the comfort of your Dreambox to the PC and run useful scripts.