Hacking your Series 2 DTivo just got a WHOLE lot easier...

[airjrdn]

Any thoughts on my CallerID question?

[JWThiers]

Any thoughts on my CallerID question?
must have got lost in the shuffle, The last question I saw from you was about FakeCall? can't help with that.

[rbautch]

I have sucessfully Zippered my single drive HDVR2, works great. Thanks Gunnyman and Rbautch!

I have a two drive HDVR2 I created with the Hinsdale years ago. I want to Zipper it and keep my shows. I know it can be done. Do I just need to put the primary drive in the PC to zipper it? Or do I need to put both drives in the PC?

Thanks again.Just the primary drive.

[rbautch]

I got the extraction stuff figured out.

I'd like to hook the phone line up, but it shows that it's attempted to make a call (no phone line is hooked up). Is there any way I can see if the fake call stuff isn't working correctly, or force it to make a fake one?At bash run fakecall.tcl. Look for post very early in this thread about confirming fakcecall is working.

[airjrdn]

Response was:

Running fakecall version 6
Fakecall ran successfully!

But it still shows that it's going to attempt a call tomorrow.

I'd seen post #8 (although I think the zipper guide says to check out post #9), and I'm pretty sure those are the options I chose. Is there any way to confirm that though?

[BBQ-AllStar]

Hey all...need some help or suggestions...I zippered 4 tivos about two weeks ago (1-HDVR2, 2-DSR7000, 1-HR10-250). I also added the bufferhack to all four...made the bufferhack 2 hours on the non-HD and 1 hour on the HDTivo.

One of the DSR7000s began to freeze about 4 days ago...I thought at first that maybe it was the 2 hour bufferhack...so I changed it to 1.5 hours...however, the other tivos with 2 hours work fine.

The DSR7000 that is freezing is my "original" tivo that I've had for about 2 years and has original 40GB + 160GB harddrives. I had NO previous problems what-so-ever with this TiVo until after the Zipper. The other 2 tivos (DSR7000 and HDVR2) were upgraded via InstantCake image that I put on the Zipper CD. The DSR7000 and HR10-250 have their original image on them because I had recordings I wanted to keep...so I just zippered them...the HR10-250 is running fine...

Any ideas why the DSR7000 that has it's original image (6.2) + Zipper is beginning to freeze. When I say freeze I mean frozen and stuck. I turned on the TV this morning and there was a picture of a Volcano on the National Geographic channel...frozen...no buttons on the remote worked, no buttons on the TiVo worked...I even tried to telnet into the tivo - but it wouldn't connect.

After reboot...I checked and noticed that the Volcano show was on at about 8:00AM PST...I turned on the TV at 10:30AM...so it was frozen for about 2.5 hours. I also think that the tivo is freezing and rebooting at other times because I notice that I lose my "quick pause bar" setting that I usually set by remote (Select-Play-Select-Pause-Select). This only happens after a reboot.

I read earlier in this thread that someone else was having problems with freezing and posted their kernel log and tvlog...so I will do the same. None of my other tivos are having problems, so it is not a multiswitch or weather related problem...and I don't think it is the hard drives because this was not happening before...

I edited the tvlog because it was too big...but I kept the info before and after freezing...

Thanks for any help/suggestions...

[adamofevil]

hmmmm... thats funny... i had no problems with getting another download.... i contacted them 10 days after i originally downloaded it and was able to get them to allow me one more because i was able to show them there was a problem with the image and i was not trying to scam them.... mine had a problem that occured when you would load the ptvinstacake image cd by itself, the text became all garbled and you couldnt tell what you were supposed to enter.... it took a couple emails to get it done... but when they were assured that i was not trying to screw them over, they allowed the download... they are just cautious and i dont blame them...

Q: How do you know the new image is not corrupted in some other way?

A: You won't know until you need to use the corrupted part of the image. That could be months from now, at which point you wont get another chance to download it.

Conclusion: Charging for a raw ISO file without a checksum is far from cautious.

Please don't start spamming this thread. You've created one specifically for that purpose, please leave that there.

My post is relevant to the subject matter. Not spam at all.

Thanks for spamming my thread, welcome to my ignore list.

Thank god for that! I was getting tired of having to debate your ever changing opinions.

Troll!

That's funny, coming from someone who actually looks like one. (examines profile picture and laughs). I'm starting to get the hang of how you guys treat people who's opinions you disagree with. It's actually quite fun! Now, go eat some more donuts.

[swizzlest]

This guy has resorted to personally slandering members of the board and starting multiple topics about his one bad experience.

Can we please ban him?

[BBQ-AllStar]

No help yet on my freezing issue that I posted above????

[willardcpa]

No help yet on my freezing issue that I posted above????My GUESS is that your hard drive is failing, probably the original 40 gig that you left in. That's why many of the "experts" here advocate not doubling up on your drives (and your chances for HD failure). Let's face it the question isn't "will my HD fail", it's "when will my HD fail". :( Now as to why it may coincide with the zipper installation - well actually it doesn't, you put the zipper on two weeks ago, and trouble showed up four days ago. If it had anything at all to do with the zipper it would have happened right away. I had a similar problem happen to me several months ago, I just re-imaged the large drive (guessing that the small one was probably the culprit) and its been working fine ever since.

[BBQ-AllStar]

Thanks for the reply...but I still find it hard to believe that it is the hard drive...I noticed the reboots about 4 days ago, however, I mainly use my HD-TiVo, and therefore could've missed a few reboots...also, the new cron that comes with zipper reboots your tivo twice a week anyways, so who knows...

What's weird is that the freezing seems to occur in the early mornings...I record a lot of hockey games on the DSR7000 that freezes and watch them later...it hasn't froze during these times...only when I'm not watching/recording anything...

I should probably replace the original 40GB that came with it...a funny thing is that I also have an old DSR6000 that has the original 40 and a 120GB...it hasn't had a problem in over 4 years...go figure.

[airjrdn]

I can understand why you'd be skeptical, but then again, not all drives are created equally. I've had some last 8+ years and still running, and others die out after a year or two. Part of it is use, part of it is lack of use (believe it or not), and part of it's just the luck of the draw.

[MATT1981M]

This guy has resorted to personally slandering members of the board and starting multiple topics about his one bad experience.

Can we please ban him?
i agree.... just ban the idiot from the forum

[joebread]

OK! YOU guys rock! The zipper seems to be the most amazing program for tivo hacking. I have a few quick questions before i go ahead and hack my tivo.

1) I am running a direct tv tivo unit (samsung sir-4120r) If I do this hack and it does not work for some reason. and I kept my original drive. can i just put the original drive back in the tivo and have my tivo work perfect like it does now?


2)Do I have to use the instant cake image made for my model tivo to have this work properly...its 20 bucks and i don't know if i feel like spending it.... or can i just use any image that i can find...I have a 7.x image downloaded... could I use that? I heard from somwhere that you can use the 7.x image on a dtv unit.

3) I bought a 160 gig hdd. I have done nothing to it yet. it still unopened in the box. do I have to do any preformatting w/ that drive before i run the zipper boot disk on that drive?

4) I downloaded the 7.x image as stated above but it is in .mfs format (to be used w/ mfs tools 2 boot cd) can i still use the zipper w/ this image? or do I have to do somthing different with it? I noticed that your image file didn't have the file extensions on it so I can' tell from the screen shot.

Thanks you guys you are a huge help.

I will buy the instant cake cd if i have to and i will buy the 5 dollar boot disk if i absoulty must but i don't like giving my credit card number out on the internet. Thanks

[cashoe]

I have the samwe unit so i can give you solid answers on 1 & 3:

1) yes.
But if the drive is out of the unit for more than a week or 2 you might have to wait overnight for some of the channels to come back (especially the locals)

3) no

Hope i helped some, and im sure others will be along to tackle #2 and 4.

[TomK]

2)Do I have to use the instant cake image made for my model tivo to have this work properly...its 20 bucks and i don't know if i feel like spending it.... or can i just use any image that i can find...I have a 7.x image downloaded... could I use that? I heard from somwhere that you can use the 7.x image on a dtv unit.


4) I downloaded the 7.x image as stated above but it is in .mfs format (to be used w/ mfs tools 2 boot cd) can i still use the zipper w/ this image? or do I have to do somthing different with it? I noticed that your image file didn't have the file extensions on it so I can' tell from the screen shot.

Thanks you guys you are a huge help.

I will buy the instant cake cd if i have to and i will buy the 5 dollar boot disk if i absoulty must but i don't like giving my credit card number out on the internet. Thanks

The 7.x image is NOT for DirecTiVo units, sorry.

[joebread]

Thank you for your quick reply, I still am not sure about using the 7.x image as some people say it will work and other say it will not so just to be safe i will probly download the 6.2 image. but that poses another question. If I download the 6.2 image does it have to be the one from ptv upgrade for my tivo box? or can it be any 6.2 image from anyone?. Also I need the VMLINUX_.GZ unhacked version. if anyone knows where to get it then pm me. Thanks
I will probly end up hacking this box tonight when i get home from work. Thanks for all the help

[JaserLet]

I used The Zipper to hack my TiVo and am loving it! Tivowebplus is awesome!

But I now have a really annoying problem... every now and then, my Now Playing list will show up empty! No message, nothing but empty space where my programs and logos once were! One time I was able to see the list of my recorded programs by pressing channel up a few times, but that hasn't worked since. The only way I can get my Now Playing list to show up again is to reboot.

Three reboots per evening is really nasty.

Help!

[Gunnyman]

look in the troubleshooting section of the wiki for a solution to that

[JaserLet]

You guys rock!

[rbautch]

Thank you for your quick reply, I still am not sure about using the 7.x image as some people say it will work and other say it will not so just to be safe i will probly download the 6.2 image. but that poses another question. If I download the 6.2 image does it have to be the one from ptv upgrade for my tivo box? or can it be any 6.2 image from anyone?. Also I need the VMLINUX_.GZ unhacked version. if anyone knows where to get it then pm me. Thanks
I will probly end up hacking this box tonight when i get home from work. Thanks for all the help
Here's a novel idea...follow the Zipper instructions to the letter. You don't have a good handle on exactly what your doing, and deviating every which way you can to save $25 is going to bite you.

[Gunnyman]

Here's a novel idea...follow the Zipper instructions to the letter. You don't have a good handle on exactly what your doing, and deviating every which way you can to save $25 is going to bite you.
hmmm sig fodder?

[joebread]

Yeah well i'm almost to the point where if i run into one more problem i will just buy the cd's. But Now I have one more question before i go ahead and do this hack. If I download a 6.2 image that is not for my specific tivo. will it work correctly? Somone had done that with his tivo and it did work. but I am just double checking. Thanks

[Gunnyman]

I think it's time for a new "zipper support policy"
you want help? Don't deviate from the published instructions.
Who's with me?

[pendragn]

Yeah well i'm almost to the point where if i run into one more problem i will just buy the cd's. But Now I have one more question before i go ahead and do this hack. If I download a 6.2 image that is not for my specific tivo. will it work correctly? Somone had done that with his tivo and it did work. but I am just double checking. Thanks
All 6.2 images are created equal, for the most part. There are some subtle differences, but you should be fine. You may have to run 51killer.tcl (or do a 'Clear and Delete Everything') depending on how you get the 6.2 image.

Also, you'll get a lot of street cred if you just try it, instead of asking before you do. You stand to lose nothing if you try it and it doesn't work, but you'll learn a lot if you try it and it does work. Noodling around is the best way to learn. :)

tk

[Yog-Sothoth]

If I download a 6.2 image that is not for my specific tivo. will it work correctly?

Compare this with "This says I need a 5-amp fuse. I have a 50-amp one that fits. Can I use that one?"

It *may* work, but there are risks.

[rbautch]

I think it's time for a new "zipper support policy"
you want help? Don't deviate from the published instructions.
Who's with me?
Amen, brother.

[willardcpa]

Amen, brother.OMG :eek: Russ got religion. :D

[airjrdn]

I think it's time for a new "zipper support policy"
you want help? Don't deviate from the published instructions.
Who's with me?

That's WHY I didn't deviate from the published instructions.

[JWThiers]

I think it's time for a new "zipper support policy"
you want help? Don't deviate from the published instructions.
Who's with me?
I think every common question regarding zipper installs has been answered at least 3 or 4 times in this thread. NPL doesn't show up, Problems with wireless, problems with Serial connection, Is this Wireless USB adapter OK...

Unfortunately 5000+ posts are difficult to sift thru. Might be time to compile it all into a comprehensive FAQ. Some answers are in this thread, some are on the Tips & Tricks page of the wiki, some are on the troubleshooting page of the wiki, some are in the zipper instructions. At least you guys are getting help from some of the others in this forum when they can help.

(stands up on soapbox)
I think a lot of problems are either by real novices who are bound to make mistakes no matter what, and by people that continue to tweak even after Zipper is in (I fall into that category). After a lot of reading, a lot of pounding my head against a wall, I am coming to the conclusion that IF you want to do more than what Zipper does, (and all of this is available to stock unhacked SA Tivo's) MRV, HMO, scheduling from you computer on your home network, the best option is probably to do things the hard way. That will force you to learn what is required to install this tweak that, chmod this, find this config file to tweak. get new hacks and start all over again. If you want more you have to learn more. I just wish that there was a more friendly place than the other place to ask the questions that aren't allowed here. Even in the newbie forum over there it seems people get slammed for asking a newbie question and are told search this whole site for the anwser.
(gets down from soapbox/)

Anyway you guys do rock thanks for all your time and help. On the bright side I can now pull a drive from a tivo, zipper it with a new image reinstall it, run the tweaks script and make the correct changes to various file to fix the easy problems and be up and running on a network in less than an hour.

[MATT1981M]

Compare this with "This says I need a 5-amp fuse. I have a 50-amp one that fits. Can I use that one?"

It *may* work, but there are risks.
...and then you hear.... what is that burning smell......lol.....

my honest opinion is just BUY THE DISK...trust me it is worth it... i didnt want to do it at first because i was just going to restore my original drive image to a new tivo, but i have to admit it was easier to use the instacake image.... look at it this way.... yes you will loose your recordings, but just put your orig drive in a antistatic bag and put it on a shelf in your closet. use the instacake.... it will restore a valid image to your drive and will expand the image to the full size of the drive.... it makes things soo much easier... i did try to do this manually using mfs tools and i ended up fubaring one of my orig tivo drives, so i was left with out one of my backup drives....

the 20.00 is well worth the freedom of headaches.....

[uscpsycho]

First time TiVo modder here (HR10-250) with some Zipper questions before I take the leap.

1) Can you do any damage by running the Zipper more than once? If you shouldn't re-run Zipper, how do you change SSID, change IP address, etc.?

2) Can the enhancement script be run multiple times, with different answers, to add or remove different options each time? If you run it again and answer NO to an installed hack, will it be removed? If not, how do you get rid of an unwanted hack? Can you do any damage by answering YES to a hack that's already installed?

3) I initially plan to use a wired ethernet adapter with my TiVo, then switch to wireless when everything is stable. Any harm in entering my SSID the first time I run Zipper even though I'll be connecting directly to the TiVo?

3a) This forum is peppered with info about WEP. Turn it on, turn it off, do this, do that. But there is no mention of WEP in the installation instructions. How do you turn WEP on and enter the key? (I read something here that sounded like the TiVo will give you a key???) Can someone explain how to enable & disable WEP on a Zippered TiVo?

Thank you for your help!

[joebread]

Hey guys. Thanks for the help. I just purchased the 5 dollar boot disk and I am going to run the hacks tonight :):) I will see how it works. Also Does this hack enable HMO? if sho how does it enable hmo for free? or is it free? Thanks

[tall1]

I just wish that there was a more friendly place than the other place to ask the questions that aren't allowed here. Even in the newbie forum over there it seems people get slammed for asking a newbie question and are told search this whole site for the anwser. I do too. Because there isn't a friendly place to discuss, I gave up. I am hopeful someone can come up with a script or detailed instructions to do "those things we don't speak of" for the HDTivos. Or maybe a miracle will occur and 6.2 is released for the HR10.

[ttodd1]

I think it's time for a new "zipper support policy"
you want help? Don't deviate from the published instructions.
Who's with me?

Instructions?? There are instructions? :eek:

noob: "I don't need any stinkin' instructions. How hard can this really be anyways?"


:D

Hey Gunny, have you added a last line in those instructions that they need to look at the Wiki afterwards? And if they don't and ask a question that is covered in it then it does not get answered???? Hmmm

[ttodd1]

Hey guys. Thanks for the help. I just purchased the 5 dollar boot disk and I am going to run the hacks tonight :):) I will see how it works. Also Does this hack enable HMO? if sho how does it enable hmo for free? or is it free? Thanks

http://www.thewallens.net/Zipperwiki/index.php?title=FAQ#What.27s_this_HMO_and_MRV.3F_What_is_tha t_stuff.3F

[Luv2DrvFst]

I do too. Because there isn't a friendly place to discuss, I gave up. I am hopeful someone can come up with a script or detailed instructions to do "those things we don't speak of" for the HDTivos. Or maybe a miracle will occur and 6.2 is released for the HR10.
Check the Zipper wiki for a quick primer on the other stuff...

[JWThiers]

First time TiVo modder here (HR10-250) with some Zipper questions before I take the leap.

1) Can you do any damage by running the Zipper more than once? If you shouldn't re-run Zipper, how do you change SSID, change IP address, etc.?

2) Can the enhancement script be run multiple times, with different answers, to add or remove different options each time? If you run it again and answer NO to an installed hack, will it be removed? If not, how do you get rid of an unwanted hack? Can you do any damage by answering YES to a hack that's already installed?

3) I initially plan to use a wired ethernet adapter with my TiVo, then switch to wireless when everything is stable. Any harm in entering my SSID the first time I run Zipper even though I'll be connecting directly to the TiVo?

3a) This forum is peppered with info about WEP. Turn it on, turn it off, do this, do that. But there is no mention of WEP in the installation instructions. How do you turn WEP on and enter the key? (I read something here that sounded like the TiVo will give you a key???) Can someone explain how to enable & disable WEP on a Zippered TiVo?

Thank you for your help!
I'll answer what I know for sure and then what I think I know.
1st What I know:
You can change your IP SSID and WEP by running setSSIDwep.tcl. This will give you access to 5 predefined WEP keys. If you want to enter your own random WEP key, go to the other site and search for "setSSIDwep2" and also "WEP pad" you need both on you tivo and you can then set your own WEP.

You can uninstall the tweaks by running oddly enough tweak_uninstall. I have never tried to just run tweak without uninstalling first. If you do uninstall either have the correct DNS server IP in your system (can't remember which file search around) or have a copy of the compressed teaks on your tivo, this will save the hassle of coping the file over serial or removing the drive and starting from scratch.

It shouldn't matter about the SSID if you are wired but setSSIDwep works.

I guess I knew more than I thought.

[JWThiers]

Check the Zipper wiki for a quick primer on the other stuff...
Thanks, Last I checked they weren't up.

[solsurfer]

ok for the sake of setting UP the phone for the dtv call do this:
edit the auhor file using Joe or your favorite linux friendly text editor
comment out the "route commands" reboot tivo
make your changes to the phone settings
dial out to test them
re-edit author file re-enabling the route commands
reboot tivo

Thanks for all the help, guys! I was able to change the phone settings, and confirm they are working. Now it's just a waiting game to see if the box makes a call and clears the access card sometime in the next 30 days?

Also, any reason to or not to force a call to the DVR service?

Thanks,

Rod

[tall1]

Thanks, Last I checked they weren't up.When they were available, I reviewed them and it appeared I had done eveything correct (this was after hours of reading at the other place). Still only half worked. ;)

[MATT1981M]

Instructions?? There are instructions? :eek:

noob: "I don't need any stinkin' instructions. How hard can this really be anyways?"


:D

Hey Gunny, have you added a last line in those instructions that they need to look at the Wiki afterwards? And if they don't and ask a question that is covered in it then it does not get answered???? Hmmm

lol.... ttodd1 your impression of many noob's is uncanny.... not that i am knocking noobs.. i am a linux noob myself... us noobs get to excited and dont READ things before we start posting... and yes 5k+ posts is alot to read through.... but between the first 2 pages of posts and the zipper wiki (http://www.thewallens.net/Zipperwiki/index.php?title=Main_Page) you should be able to answer all of your questions... the rest google.... i hate to say it... the search engine on php forums and i dont get along... i search for one specific thing and i swear i get everything in the forum aside from what i was looking for....

[MATT1981M]

i need some assistance... I as you can see by my signature have 2 series 2 dtivos.... i am having this problem.... i have one of the original 40GB Maxtor QuickView Fireball 7200 ATA133 drives that is only reporting 10.24 mb.... i know the first thing everyone will say... QUNLOCK.exe or DiskUtil.....

here in lies my dilemma.... i have tried both....

Qunlock states it sent the unlock command and to pwrcycl the computer.... of course i shutdown completely per instructions i have seen in the past. then i reboot.... same issue....

with DiskUtil i have tried the /PermUnlock, /TempUnlock and both state that it was unable to unlock drive because the request timed out.... i know the next thing everyone will say... what location was it on..... IDE0 Master... so location 0....then tried each subsequent location and corrected the drive letter accordingly.... same thing.... whenever i did the DiskUtil/Info it shows 10.24MB...

in data displayed using the Info command i show that it has listed:
Total user access. LBA sectors Lo. 20000
Total user access. LBA sectors Hi. 0
Total sectors and MB..................... 20000 10.24

that doesnt seem right does it?!?!?!?! shouldnt the LBA sectors Hi have some other number.....

[airjrdn]

I think every common question regarding zipper installs has been answered at least 3 or 4 times in this thread. NPL doesn't show up, Problems with wireless, problems with Serial connection, Is this Wireless USB adapter OK...

Unfortunately 5000+ posts are difficult to sift thru. Might be time to compile it all into a comprehensive FAQ. Some answers are in this thread, some are on the Tips & Tricks page of the wiki, some are on the troubleshooting page of the wiki, some are in the zipper instructions. At least you guys are getting help from some of the others in this forum when they can help.

Something I'd say most new people here miss is the fact that you can search within a thread. That's how I found answers to some of my questions.

[ttodd1]

i need some assistance... I as you can see by my signature have 2 series 2 dtivos.... i am having this problem.... i have one of the original 40GB Maxtor QuickView Fireball 7200 ATA133 drives that is only reporting 10.24 mb.... i know the first thing everyone will say... QUNLOCK.exe or DiskUtil.....

here in lies my dilemma.... i have tried both....

Qunlock states it sent the unlock command and to pwrcycl the computer.... of course i shutdown completely per instructions i have seen in the past. then i reboot.... same issue....

with DiskUtil i have tried the /PermUnlock, /TempUnlock and both state that it was unable to unlock drive because the request timed out.... i know the next thing everyone will say... what location was it on..... IDE0 Master... so location 0....then tried each subsequent location and corrected the drive letter accordingly.... same thing.... whenever i did the DiskUtil/Info it shows 10.24MB...

in data displayed using the Info command i show that it has listed:


that doesnt seem right does it?!?!?!?! shouldnt the LBA sectors Hi have some other number.....

Don't have an answer, but shouldn't this be in its own thread.????

[joebread]

Ok! I finaly bought the 5 dollar boot cd and my 20 dollar image file. I ran the zipper exactly like i was suposed to 100%......and it worked like it was suposed to....but, now i'm stuck at an annoying error 51 screen... I know you have to telnet into the tivo with the ip address and run the 51killer and the other hacks....... but when i run the "telnet -t vt100 10.0.0.51" command in the command prompt window..it won't go. it can't connect. I am running a hardwire firewall which makes every ip address in my house a 10.0.0.whatever. So I put the tivo on 10.0.0.51 and my computer is 10.0.0.3 and the actual ip address of the router is 10.0.0.2 and I put all of this in the setup like i was suposed to. took the hdd out of the computer and placed it in my tivo. now i get error 51 and I CAN"T TELNET!!!!! can somone help :( my dad is having the same problem. Thanks....I heard you are suposed to do a clear and delete everything but want to make sure. even if a clear and delete fixes the error 51 screen i still need telnet to run the other hacks. Thanks

here are the settings i used

Tivo static Ip address (10.0.0.51)
router ip address (10.0.0.2)
SSID (linksys)

I am using a linksys WUSB54AG wireless b/g to connect my tivo to the network. Maybe it is the network addapter i am using to connect the tivo to the network.

If it is the adapter and I have a usb to cat5 adapter. Do I have to rezpipper my tivo again just to plug the cat5 in with the correct setting? or if i unplug the wireless and plug in a cable will it work that way?
Thank you so much :)

[Gunnyman]

51killer does the same as a clear and delete without the nasty side effect of deleting shows. IT will do the job, but no bash prompt is a big issue that needs to be addressed.
1st of all have you rebooted the tivo after guided setup was run?
You mentioned wireless
do you have power and link lights on your adapter? is WEP turned off? Are you running a software firewall (like the one on XP) as well?

[joebread]

No. But I have a second tivo I am hacking and I did reboot that one after guided setup was completed still no telnet with the second tivo. As for the first tivo I will have to reboot it when I get home from work.

Also I noticed that when i booted the tivo for the first time it did not reboot its self to set network paramaters like the_zipper guide said it would. But the light is on on my addapter which is connceted to the second tivo.

[Gunnyman]

which wireless adapters are you using?

[joebread]

I am using a linksys WUSB54AG wireless b/g to connect my tivo to the network. could it be network addapter i am using to connect the tivo to the network?
the light is on on the wireless adapter, and there is no wep encryption on at the house. I am not using a software firewall at all and no antivirus at all.

[Gunnyman]

yes
that one isn't going to work.
There are very few that do.
There's a list at tivo.com/support just avoid the ones that say 7.xx required.

[joebread]

ok. cool. Thanks you are a big help. I will post again if the new adapter works

[joebread]

One more question. I spent so much time using the linux zipper on my tivo. if i go out and buy a netgear wireless for my tivo do I have to rezipper my tivo :( or just do a reboot? Thanks

[Gunnyman]

just a reboot
I put the list of workable adapters on the wiki in the tips and tricks section.

[joebread]

Ok. Thanks so much you are a big help

[joebread]

Hey, I need a usb to cat5 cable. does anyone know where to buy one. if so could you link me please. I would like to get one from best buy or radio shack if possible. But i would also consider making one my self so any links would be a help..... thanks.

[MATT1981M]

Hey, I need a usb to cat5 cable. does anyone know where to buy one. if so could you link me please. I would like to get one from best buy or radio shack if possible. But i would also consider making one my self so any links would be a help..... thanks.
dont try to make one... more trouble than anything.... what dtivo model do you have?.....
if is one of the series 2 other than HR10-250 you can go to ebay and search for the entire text in this quote box.... including the ()

(3C460B,F5D5050,DUB-E100,DSB-650TX,UF100,UF200,100TX,USB100M,MN-110,FA101,FA120,SS1001,SMC2208,USB200M)

pesonally i like the Netgear FA120...it is USB2.0

EDIT... i left off the USB200M by Linksys because only version 1 works if i remember correctly......

EDIT..AGAIN....added the USB200M per ttodd1 pointed out the fact that Rbautch already added support for the V2 USB200M's.... I also edited the search string to remove any manufacturer names per it will yield more hits on ebay....

[Finnstang]

Get the Netgear FA120.

[ttodd1]

EDIT... i left off the USB200M by Linksys because only version 1 works if i remember correctly.......

Not true...

I updated the script to append the /etc/hotplug/usb.map with the code for the Linksys USB200 v.2 adapter, as described here (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=3896637&&#post3896637). I also modified the TWP archive to use the new version of Hackman. These changes have also been incorporated into the Zipper (except Hackman).

[MATT1981M]

Not true...
hmmm... when was the USB200M v2 support added.... i didnt know that... thanks for letting me know.... i added it to the search string included in my prev post....

[joebread]

Hey I just went to best buy and bought a linksys usb200m network adapter for usb to cat 5. I had to rezpipper my drive cause i had it set to use wireless as i was going to use wireless. I set it not to use wireless and the zipper completed sucessfully. Now i reinstall my drive in my tivo...pluged the new adapter in with my network cable pluged in. and waited. now i'm at the error 51 screen again and i can't telnet. same problem as before. i used the ip address 10.0.0.51 as all of my ips in the house are 10.address's. What is going on? Why can't I telnet into the tivo? Thanks

[Gunnyman]

because the usb200M probably version 2 is NOT supported until AFTER you telnet in to run the tweak script.

[joebread]

WHAT???? you have to be joking...is there anyway to tell for sure? the lights are blinking on the adapter in the tivo

[Gunnyman]

no see I make these things up for fun.
If your USB 200M is a V2 and it probably is, that is the problem.

[joebread]

Well, I don't know where it says that it is version 2. But if it is version 2 are there drivers out ther for it that i can add to the toold cd and then re zipper my tivo again?

[uscpsycho]

dont try to make one... more trouble than anything.... what dtivo model do you have?.....
if is one of the series 2 other than HR10-250 you can go to ebay and search for the entire text in this quote box.... including the ()

What are our options if we have the HR10-250?

[Gunnyman]

Well, I don't know where it says that it is version 2. But if it is version 2 are there drivers out ther for it that i can add to the toold cd and then re zipper my tivo again?

no
we would have done that if we could have.

[joebread]

Oh. ok. well. now I have to take these back then lol. which one is the one that works perfect and can you give me a link to it. Thanks

[Gunnyman]

I think I've mentioned the NetGear FA120 in just about every page in this thread. (and there is THIS page's mention)

[joebread]

dont try to make one... more trouble than anything.... what dtivo model do you have?.....
if is one of the series 2 other than HR10-250 you can go to ebay and search for the entire text in this quote box.... including the ()



pesonally i like the Netgear FA120...it is USB2.0

EDIT... i left off the USB200M by Linksys because only version 1 works if i remember correctly......

EDIT..AGAIN....added the USB200M per ttodd1 pointed out the fact that Rbautch already added support for the V2 USB200M's.... I also edited the search string to remove any manufacturer names per it will yield more hits on ebay....
I can't get my 200m v2 to work...how did you? Is there any other way to get into that tivo to run those hacks other than telnet? usb to usb? anything?

[Gunnyman]

like I said it works AFTER you zipper and run tweak.sh

[joebread]

Can I run those without telnet? can i put the hdd in a windows machine as slave and run it like that? can i use usb to usb? there has to be another way.

[Luv2DrvFst]

like I said it works AFTER you zipper and run tweak.sh
Gunny needs a vacation... :D

[pendragn]

Can I run those without telnet? can i put the hdd in a windows machine as slave and run it like that? can i use usb to usb? there has to be another way.
You have to use a USB NIC that is supported by the original TiVo software in order to telnet in and run tweak.sh. There is no way around that that I know of. After you run tweak.sh additional USB drivers are installed that support more devices and better performance. Those drivers support your V2 USB200M.

There is no other option, you must use a TiVo supported USB NIC in order to run tweak.sh.

tk

[rjdalton]

I'm a reporter with Newsday on Long Island. I'm seeking TiVo hackers in the area. Please contact me.
Richard J. Dalton Jr.
Staff Writer
Newsday
(631) 843-4257
or send me an e-mail to me: rdalton at newsday d o t c o m.

[bnm81002]

I'm a reporter with Newsday on Long Island. I'm seeking TiVo hackers in the area. Please contact me.
Richard J. Dalton Jr.
Staff Writer
Newsday
(631) 843-4257
or send me an e-mail to me: rdalton at newsday d o t c o m.




what is the purpose of this? I would like more information about your purpose in seeking tivo hackers, please? :confused:

[BBQ-AllStar]

I'm a reporter with Newsday on Long Island. I'm seeking TiVo hackers in the area. Please contact me.
Richard J. Dalton Jr.
Staff Writer
Newsday
(631) 843-4257
or send me an e-mail to me: rdalton at newsday d o t c o m.

I would suggest starting a NEW thread stating what you want and how to contact you...that way you will know who replies to YOUR thread...it also wont clutter up this thread that deals with Zipper.

just my .02

[qdoggg]

I got my Netgear FA120 USB 2.0 Fast Ethernet Adapter (http://shop3.outpost.com/product/3518764) new for the price of the ones on ebay.

[MATT1981M]

What are our options if we have the HR10-250?
usb adapters listed in this post (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=3687099#post3687099) are compatible with the HR10-250....

[MATT1981M]

I got my Netgear FA120 USB 2.0 Fast Ethernet Adapter (http://shop3.outpost.com/product/3518764) new for the price of the ones on ebay.
you paid 23.99+shipping..... i have a FA120 i bought on ebay for 3.82+5.00 shipping and a UF100 (i wish i would have realized the FA120 was USB2.0 or i would have got another one of that model instead of the 1.1 Hawking unit) for 9.00+5.00 shipping... they are out there for that price... you just have to be patient and not bid till the last 15 seconds of the auction.... :D

[MATT1981M]

You have to use a USB NIC that is supported by the original TiVo software in order to telnet in and run tweak.sh. There is no way around that that I know of. After you run tweak.sh additional USB drivers are installed that support more devices and better performance. Those drivers support your V2 USB200M.

There is no other option, you must use a TiVo supported USB NIC in order to run tweak.sh.

tk
or if you really want to make something.... make a serial null modem cable to get a bash prompt via telnet (very easy)..... instead of telnet via cmd prompt i used hyperterminal.... i wish i could get a ummm copy of procomm plus... i use it all day at work.... i love that program... it would be awesome for this sort of thing... ftp telnet an much more all in one... just dont want to spend 90+ on a telnet program....lol

the benefit of the cable is you can get a bash prompt regardless of what you use for an nic... and it is great for troubleshooting.... if you accidently mess something up you can still usually get a boot log out via the cable.... and it only costs about 10.00 or less to make...

here is an image that will serve as a wiring diagram for the serial null modem cable...

EDIT...forgot to attach the image so i just attached it....

[joebread]

Ok. I am planning on making this serial null cable. So All I have to do is connect it to the serial port on my tivo and then to the serial port on my laptop and run cmd and type in the telnet command? Then this will work? Thanks

[MATT1981M]

Ok. I am planning on making this serial null cable. So All I have to do is connect it to the serial port on my tivo and then to the serial port on my laptop and run cmd and type in the telnet command? Then this will work? Thanks
instead of using cmd use hyperterminal.... it is easier... just select the com port the serial cable is connected to and then select 115200 for the rate and none for flow control... save the connection to your computer.... that way you dont have to worry about remembering to disable carriage returns when using a cmd prompt... (done by entering unset crlf).....but to answer your question.... yes... i thought when i did it that something was wrong because it really is THAT easy....

when you go to make the cable use a small gauge wire and do your self a favor, for the female db9 get a crimp one, and get the stereo mini that has the screw terminals... it is 4.00 by itself but makes everything go together that much easier.... nothing like trying to solder something that small and end up having the solder joints break when you try to put the casing on.... it made it as easy as cake.....

[joebread]

Actualy I found a cable which was in a box from a store. I am just going to use that. Thanks

[MATT1981M]

Actualy I found a cable which was in a box from a store. I am just going to use that. Thanks
sweet... just make sure it is a serial null modem cable and not just the serial cable.... they are different....

[joebread]

The machine with which I am using the serial cable does not have terminal services...what is the command prompt command?

[MATT1981M]

The machine with which I am using the serial cable does not have terminal services...what is the command prompt command?
do you have winxp.... if so you open up a run dialog box (Start>Run) or windows key+R....then type in cmd [enter] make sure you then type:
telnet [enter]
unset crlf [enter]
open TIVO.IP.ADDR [enter]

as i recommended earlier, use hyperterminal.... it is MUCH easier.....

[joebread]

Right but i do not have hyperterminal on this machine... and using the command prompt commands you gave me did not work...

[MATT1981M]

Right but i do not have hyperterminal on this machine... and using the command prompt commands you gave me did not work...
do you have winxp????

[joebread]

yes

[msommer]

If you have WinXP, go to start, programs, accessories, communications, then click on hyperterminal. Follow the setup wizard to configure the connection type.

Hyperterminal is included in all versions of Win XP.

[MATT1981M]

then you should have hyperterminal in start>all programs>accessories>communication>and then click on hyperterminal.... it comes with XP...

Edit....ditto... i guess they typed faster than i did...lol

[joebread]

Its not there. there is no hyperterminal. I have it on my desktop but not the laptop. the laptop is the only machine in the house w/ a serial port


is there a freeware program that will do that? Thanks

[msommer]

That's odd that Hyperterminal is not listed. Before you try any freeware, try searching for hyperterminal. It is located in c:\program files\windows NT\. It may just be that the shortcut is missing. If in fact hyperterminal is missing, then you should be able to get telnet working from a command prompt. I used telnet initially and it worked fine. Just be sure to type "unset crlf" after you are in telnet mode from a command prompt.

[joebread]

That's odd that Hyperterminal is not listed. Before you try any freeware, try searching for hyperterminal. It is located in c:\program files\windows NT\. It may just be that the shortcut is missing. If in fact hyperterminal is missing, then you should be able to get telnet working from a command prompt. I used telnet initially and it worked fine. Just be sure to type "unset crlf" after you are in telnet mode from a command prompt.

I stole my sisters computer and got hypertermanal to work. i entered all the information to connect. it connected right! but now what do i do to telnet into the tivo? all i have is a hyperterminal window open.

[MATT1981M]

if you dont find it there, just use a free telnet program such as putty (http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html)

[MATT1981M]

I stole my sisters computer and got hypertermanal to work. i entered all the information to connect. it connected right! but now what do i do to telnet into the tivo? all i have is a hyperterminal window open.
follow the zipper instructions (http://www.mastersav.com/tivo_zipper.html) starting at letter N.....

[joebread]

i got hypertermanal to work. it connected. now what do i do? I am sitting here at a connected hypertermanal window. What next?

[msommer]

If you are connected to the TIVO, you should have a bash prompt#. If you do, type the command cd /hacks, then hit return. Then type "sh tweaks.sh" and hit return. Then just follow the directions. When it asks if you want to run express mode, I would say no. Express mode does not echo all of the commands to the screen.

[joebread]

But I don't have a bash prompt# I just opened hypertermanal and entered the instructions like I was suposed to. Then I connected. It said it connected. Now I am sitting at the hyperterminal window. I take it i have to go to command prompt and enter the telnet command right?

[MATT1981M]

I stole my sisters computer and got hypertermanal to work. i entered all the information to connect. it connected right! but now what do i do to telnet into the tivo? all i have is a hyperterminal window open.
your sisters computer..... no offense but how old are you....

[joebread]

I'm 16...

[msommer]

No. The command prompt is another way to connect, like hyperterminal. If you do not have a bash prompt#, then you are not connected. Try hitting return a few times and see if it comes up.

[MATT1981M]

I'm 16...
do your parents know you may have just fubar'd their tivo if this doesnt work out correctly....

[joebread]

Uh...dude. its my tivo. i paid for it. along w/ the hd tv it is on :) I love my job :)

[joebread]

No. The command prompt is another way to connect, like hyperterminal. If you do not have a bash prompt#, then you are not connected. Try hitting return a few times and see if it comes up.

When I press any key they are different. like they are encoded. If I press enter it pops up with a funny character. it does the same thing on any other key i press. like the S key is a {......do you know what I mean? how do i fix that?

[MATT1981M]

Uh...dude. its my tivo. i paid for it. along w/ the hd tv it is on :) I love my job :)

if hitting rtn a couple times doesnt work try a different com port...if that doesnt work, go take the bus to radio shack and buy the wire and the 2 ends for the cable and make one because the serial cable you have is not a null modem cable....

then take that money you have been spending on your AV system, get a girlfriend and go take her out on a nice date.... because trust me... you dont want to be sitting alone infront of that tivo all of the time by yourself.....

and you are almost set now... you have the HD tv, you just need a nice car and you will have what the "fun" girls look for.... :D

my gf just slapped me for that one.... but really... they are the fun girls....lol... im gonna be in the dog house for a while over that one...

[MATT1981M]

When I press any key they are different. like they are encoded. If I press enter it pops up with a funny character. it does the same thing on any other key i press. like the S key is a {......do you know what I mean? how do i fix that?
you must not have a serial null modem cable... it must be a serial null modem cable....

[msommer]

you must not have a serial null modem cable... it must be a serial null modem cable....

This is probably the case. Just because the hyperterminal window says connected, that doesn't mean you are really connected.

Before you go crazy trying to troubleshoot your connection and configuration, you should verify you are using a null modem cable.

Be patient, you'll get it eventually!! Believe me, the zipper is worth the effort.

[joebread]

What is the difference between a null cable and a regular cable? if it is a wire that i can cut in my current cable I will go for it. I can also make one if i must.

[joebread]

if hitting rtn a couple times doesnt work try a different com port...if that doesnt work, go take the bus to radio shack and buy the wire and the 2 ends for the cable and make one because the serial cable you have is not a null modem cable....

then take that money you have been spending on your AV system, get a girlfriend and go take her out on a nice date.... because trust me... you dont want to be sitting alone infront of that tivo all of the time by yourself.....

and you are almost set now... you have the HD tv, you just need a nice car and you will have what the "fun" girls look for.... :D

my gf just slapped me for that one.... but really... they are the fun girls....lol... im gonna be in the dog house for a while over that one...
lol. Yeah. I am buying my freind josh's car lol. Thanks for the help.

[MATT1981M]

What is the difference between a null cable and a regular cable? if it is a wire that i can cut in my current cable I will go for it. I can also make one if i must.
just make a new one.... it is not worth the headache trying to re-wire it... for the wire you can use their 4wire intercomm wire.... just only use 3 of the wires... they are a small gague and color coded so it is easier to remember when putting it together...and remember with the pic i attached earlier, the db9 end of the diagram is as you are looking at it from the side that plugs into you computer....

[joebread]

Ok. But how can I tell which part of the stero mini plug is td, rd or gnd...and on the other end how can i tell which place is rd td and gnd?

[MATT1981M]

This is probably the case. Just because the hyperterminal window says connected, that doesn't mean you are really connected.

Before you go crazy trying to troubleshoot your connection and configuration, you should verify you are using a null modem cable.

Be patient, you'll get it eventually!! Believe me, the zipper is worth the effort.
well put.... just look at what i had to do to get mine to work.... (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showpost.php?p=3892755#post3892755)

[MATT1981M]

Ok. But how can I tell which part of the stero mini plug is td, rd or gnd...and on the other end how can i tell which place is rd td and gnd?
if you get the stereo mini plug i was talking about earlier (gold contacts w/screw terminals) it will be obvious... the lengths of the terminals that you connect the wire to is staggered.....the shortest is the the TD (head of the connector) the middle is the RD, and the longest is the Ground....

[joebread]

well put.... just look at what i had to do to get mine to work.... (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showpost.php?p=3892755#post3892755)
man

thats crazy

[MATT1981M]

man

thats crazy
tell me about it... well i am shutting down my laptop now.... i better try to make peace w/ my gf... i am not sleeping on the couch... after all, i am 24. i own this condo, i pay the bills... she doesnt live her.... i just...umm... let her stay here....yeah that is it....

now i am really gonna have to sleep on the couch...

[joebread]

if you get the stereo mini plug i was talking about earlier (gold contacts w/screw terminals) it will be obvious... the lengths of the terminals that you connect the wire to is staggered.....the shortest is the the TD (head of the connector) the middle is the RD, and the longest is the Ground....


Ok. I will go to radio shack today and buy that cable. Does raido shack have any prebuilt cables?

[JWThiers]

Ok. I will go to radio shack today and buy that cable. Does raido shack have any prebuilt cables?
I'm not sure if radio shack does or not but Tivo.com does allyou need is a gender changer or if you have a philips pronto remote that uses serial connection that will work as well.

[joebread]

I found a cable at radio shack. Would this work????

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2255146&cp=&pg=7&origkw=Serial+cable&kw=serial+cable&parentPage=search

Also...if that cable does not work. Can I use a usb to serial cable? And If you could give me the exact name of the parts I need, if the above cable won't work, I would be very thankful. I just want to be able to watch my shows again. I MISSED LOST LAST NIGHT :(:(:( I need my tivo back

[rbautch]

There's about 20 threads on TCF with explicit instuctions on building a serial cable. The thread is for help with the Zipper ONLY.

[JWThiers]

I found a cable at radio shack. Would this work????

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2255146&cp=&pg=7&origkw=Serial+cable&kw=serial+cable&parentPage=search

Also...if that cable does not work. Can I use a usb to serial cable? And If you could give me the exact name of the parts I need, if the above cable won't work, I would be very thankful. I just want to be able to watch my shows again. I MISSED LOST LAST NIGHT :(:(:( I need my tivo back
Not enough info about the radio shack cable is given. Cant tell if its a stereo mini jack or if its wired correctly, so the answer is mayby. you have 3 options
1. buy the radio shack cable and try it, I think the shack does returns.
2. search this forum for instructions on how to make a serial cable and make it yourself
3. buy a serial cable from tivo here (http://www.tivo.com/2.7.1.asp) and a gender changer here (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062206&cp=&origkw=db9+gender+changer&kw=db9+gender+changer&parentPage=search)

edit:
4. or from weakness here (http://www.weaknees.com/tivo_cables.php)

[kbt229]

I have a DirecTV TiVo....Series 2, model R52180 with software version 6.1....will The Zipper work for this unit? I have Mac and PC too. thanks!

[tall1]

I have a DirecTV TiVo....Series 2, model R52180 with software version 6.1....will The Zipper work for this unit? I have Mac and PC too. thanks!You have an R10. The zipper will work but not easily. You need to reprogram or replace the eprom first.

[texster]

G-man:

The three year contract extension between D*tv and Tivo increases the chances of a software upgrade of series 2 D*tivos from none to next none. But what if they did? Our zippered dtivo's are set to upgradesoftware=false. Which is fine, because I can't think of a new rollout that would include anything that can't be done now, with a little effort. But let's say there was a new killer app, and a multitude of zippered dtivoers want to upgrade from 6.2 to this new software. This thread would be flooded with support questions. Have you thought of a plan for that?

I see three options:
1) New script for an in place upgrade
2) Change bootpage to allow upgrades, screws off, new zipper for the new software
3) Gman and Russ run away, far, far, away :eek:

[Gunnyman]

Frankly
slice upgrading is always going to be an option and it's easy enough that a script isn't needed.
:D

[rbautch]

I run from no upgrade. If the new version is not hackable, then we'd all refuse it. If it is, it would just be a matter of pulling the drive and rerunning the Zipper. I'd love a 6.2 upgrade on my HR10-250.

edit: Of course, a slice upgrade script would be a fun thing to try.

[joebread]

Hey guys. ok. i'm stull stuck on the stupid bash prompt thing. here is where i'm at. I went to radioshack bought the right connecters to make a serial null modem cable. I made the serial cable. Now I from what I am reading Scnce I am using a serial cable instead of telnetting into the tivo with a usb drive I have to put the tivo drive back in my pc and run some extra commands...but I don't know what those commands are to get the bashprompt to work. Can you help me...Thanks.

[joebread]

Hey, I am having too hard of a time getting to my tivo. Can't I just mount my tivo drive in the computer and run the tweak.tcl? Won't that add all the stuff i need?...then I can get support for the wired adapter I have and telnet into the tivo and run the error 51 killer.

[Gunnyman]

as we've said (2-3 times already)
things are done the way they are done because that's the only way they will work.

[pip55]

Hello
Anyone in the know if you can hack a Zippered Directv Series 2 -- 6.2 so as to view cable tv signal?

[Gunnyman]

nope
not even remotely possible

[pip55]

nope
not even remotely possible

Is that possible with Stand alones because of Hardware/software setups?

[Gunnyman]

yes
a standalone has a hardware encoder and a decoder
a dtivo only has the decoder since the stream is encoded at the source.

[pip55]

Ignorant question...Can a dtivo read the signal from a standalone?

[bengalfreak]

3. buy a serial cable from tivo here (http://www.tivo.com/2.7.1.asp) and a gender changer here (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062206&cp=&origkw=db9+gender+changer&kw=db9+gender+changer&parentPage=search)


I'd buy it from weaknees. That way you don't need the gender changer.

[rbautch]

Hey, I am having too hard of a time getting to my tivo. Can't I just mount my tivo drive in the computer and run the tweak.tcl? Won't that add all the stuff i need?...then I can get support for the wired adapter I have and telnet into the tivo and run the error 51 killer.My goodness. I have never seen anyone so dead set on not following the directions. :D

[Gunnyman]

Ignorant question...Can a dtivo read the signal from a standalone?

No

[ttodd1]

My goodness. I have never seen anyone so dead set on not following the directions. :D


He's 16 what do you want???? :eek: :D ;)

[tall1]

I run from no upgrade. If the new version is not hackable, then we'd all refuse it. If it is, it would just be a matter of pulling the drive and rerunning the Zipper. I'd love a 6.2 upgrade on my HR10-250.

edit: Of course, a slice upgrade script would be a fun thing to try.oooooo, "The Slicer" ;)

[Gunnyman]

I prefer the Dicer
or better
"Rbautch-o-matic"
:p

[rbautch]

How about the Gunnilator.

[Gunnyman]

nah I'll continue in my non development role thank you very much.
:D

[MATT1981M]

I found a cable at radio shack. Would this work????

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2255146&cp=&pg=7&origkw=Serial+cable&kw=serial+cable&parentPage=search

Also...if that cable does not work. Can I use a usb to serial cable? And If you could give me the exact name of the parts I need, if the above cable won't work, I would be very thankful. I just want to be able to watch my shows again. I MISSED LOST LAST NIGHT :(:(:( I need my tivo back
dude i gave you specific instructions on HOW TO MAKE THE CABLE!!!!!

[MATT1981M]

My goodness. I have never seen anyone so dead set on not following the directions. :D

you havent been around many 16 yr olds have ya.... none of them listen.... omg... i am starting to sound like my parents....

[joebread]

you havent been around many 16 yr olds have ya.... none of them listen.... omg... i am starting to sound like my parents....


Hey I got it to work. I figured out how to force a bashprompt and now I have a hacked series 2 direct tv tvio :):):) My samsung now has hmo :). But I also have a hr10-250 and I didn't know that hacking an hr10-250 wouldn't enable hmo...and its kinda sad.

Is there any possible way to get this. We even tried putting my 6.x image on the hr10-250...there has to be a way :( if its not possible to get hmo on the hdtivo then is it possible to at least get folders? Thanks. you guys are a big help to all tivo hackers :)

[Gunnyman]

/broken record
if there was a way we would have done it by now
/broken record.
This hack has been around for 6 MONTHS.
As soon as HD Tivo's get 6.2 (yeah right) you can hack it for HMO (assuming DTV doesn't REALLY remove the code)

[joebread]

hmm. Well, Me and a couple of guys are going to find a way to hack the hr10-250 to get hmo...I know there is a way to do it...I'm just not thinking about all the options. Thanks for all the help. Gunnyman your the best. Without you I would be sitting on my floor doing nothing because my tivo would be a brick...Thanks for alll the help! :):) I'm realy happy that this worked w/ my samsung :):)

[Gunnyman]

go right ahead
make sure you have a backup image.
Here's a hint:
The ONLY reason it works on 6.2 and Dtivos is that DTV didn't REMOVE the HMO code from the software, just disabled it.

There is NO HMO code in 3.xx

[JWThiers]

go right ahead
make sure you have a backup image.
Here's a hint:
The ONLY reason it works on 6.2 and Dtivos is that DTV didn't REMOVE the HMO code from the software, just disabled it.

There is NO HMO code in 3.xx
I wonder what part of it can't be done didn't he understand?

[phat_bastard]

I just wanted to drop in a belated thanks to Gunnyman and rbautch for their excellent work on the zipper. It was so easy that my 8 yr old handled the setup of his own SD-DVR40 box with very minimal prompting from his old man. While I'm a fairly experienced veteran behind a bash prompt and almost always profess to others that 'easier is not always better', I rarely miss the opportunity to use quality tools that save time and hassle. That's exactly what you've done, and I tip my hat to you fine gents.

[rbautch]

You're welcome!

[dnemec123]

Is there a "change log" somewhere of the various versions of The Zipper?

I zippered my two D* TiVo's back in November 2005, and now I'm seeing current messages that indicate functions that I don't have (i.e. hacks not stored in /var, and such)

Thanks!
Dale

[Gunnyman]

it seems to be down at the moment :(
but it's in the enhancement file readme on the wiki.


Edit
It's back up
here's the link http://www.thewallens.net/Zipperwiki/index.php?title=Zipper_readme_file

[adamofevil]

I take back my offer to use the Zipper for free. It will now cost you $100...payable to PTVupgrade.

I dont have a DTivo, so I don't really care

[SteelersFan]

I dont have a DTivo, so I don't really care
Speaking for a lot of people here: THANK GOD!!!

[Gunnyman]

I dont have a DTivo, so I don't really care
Yet you cared enough to come to this thread to spam your issue with PTV.

[JWThiers]

And I thought it would be safe over here!!!! <sigh>

[TivoJudy]

I would like to hook up my DirecTV Tivo units to my wireless network. If I use the zipper and the enhancement script, will that connect my USB ports so that they are operational?

[JWThiers]

I would like to hook up my DirecTV Tivo units to my wireless network. If I use the zipper and the enhancement script, will that connect my USB ports so that they are operational?
If its a supported model, yes.

WORKS ON THE FOLLOWING TIVOS
Hughes HDVR2, SD-DVR40/80/120
Phillips DSR7000, DSR704, DSR708
RCA DVR39, DVR40, DVR80, DVR120
Samsung SIR-S4040R, SIR-S4080R,
SIR-S4120R
Phillips HR10-250

Edit:
If I am not mistaken there is limited support for the HR10-250

[solsurfer]

Thanks for all the help, guys! I was able to change the phone settings, and confirm they are working. Now it's just a waiting game to see if the box makes a call and clears the access card sometime in the next 30 days?

Also, any reason to or not to force a call to the DVR service?

Thanks,

Rod

I just wanted to let any future readers know that this fix worked great. DTV made the call a few days later and cleared my card. Now I have a hefty bill (all my old PPV's hitting at once) but I can purchase PPV with my remote again. Thanks to Gunny & all for the help!

[Gunnyman]

If its a supported model, yes.

WORKS ON THE FOLLOWING TIVOS
Hughes HDVR2, SD-DVR40/80/120
Phillips DSR7000, DSR704, DSR708
RCA DVR39, DVR40, DVR80, DVR120
Samsung SIR-S4040R, SIR-S4080R,
SIR-S4120R
Phillips HR10-250

Edit:
If I am not mistaken there is limited support for the HR10-250
and NO wireless on the 10-250 either.

[TigerDave]

I finally got both of my HDVR2's hacked and am now using MVR successfully! Here are the steps I took to hack my two HDVR2 Tivos:

1. Reviewed documents:
a. Hinsdale How-To document (http://http://www.newreleasesvideo.com/hinsdale-how-to/index9.html)
b. TiVo Zipper hack script (http://www.mastersav.com/tivo_zipper.html)
c. Zipper Wiki/FAQ site (http://www.thewallens.net/Zipperwiki/index.php)
d. Gunnyman’s “Hacking your Series 2 DTivo...” thread (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=265929)
e. Rbautch’s Enhancement Script (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=250680)

2. Purchased/downloaded software:
a. Downloaded and burned an LBA48 Boot CD (http://downloads.ptvupgrade.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=LBA48DD&Category_Code=) from PTVupgrade for $5.
b. Downloaded and burned a “Tools CD” according to the Tivo Zipper hack script.
c. Downloaded and burned an “MFS Tools 2.0 Boot CD” according to the Hinsdale How-To.

3. Prepped my network:
a. Disabled WEP on my D-Link DI-614+ wireless router.

4. Hacked first HDVR2 Tivo (2 drives):
a. Disconnected power and removed cover. Blasted out dust using canned air.
b. Removed both drives from Tivo.
c. Installed both drives into my old Pentium II, Win 98 PC with the Tivo “B” drive connected to the Primary Slave (hdb) and the Tivo "A" drive connected to the Secondary Master (hdc). My Windows 98 hard drive was connected to my Primary Master (hda) and my CD-ROM was connected to the Secondary Slave (hdd).
d. Booted with the MFS Tools 2.0 CD and backed up my 2 Tivo drives to the Win 98 hard drive by typing at the “#” prompt:
mfsbackup -f 9999 -6so /mnt/dos/tivo.bak /dev/hdc /dev/hdb
e. With the backup done, I rebooted using the LBA48 Boot CD and then switched over to the Zipper Tools CD as described in the Zipper hack script.
f. Replaced drives back into the Tivo and powered it up.
g. I got stuck at the point where I needed to telnet into the Tivo. My USB wireless network adapter (D-Link DWL-120+) would not work, so I bought two other USB wireless adapters from CompUSA (Netgear WG111T, and Linksys WUSB54G) and a Linksys USB to 10/100 adapter (USB100M). Only the USB100M worked (the LINK LEDs never lit up with the wireless adapters). I successfully connected to the Tivo from my PC using the USB100M and a CAT5 crossover cable. I could finally ping the Tivo and telnet into it. So I ran the script (sh tweak.sh) and answered the questions in the Enhancement Script. One completed, I removed my phone line.
h. At this point, I asked a few fellow forum members what wireless adapter they recommended for use with my HDVR2’s. “WillowTheDog” replied and said that he was using a Linksys WUSB11 v.2.8 adapter. I ordered two off eBay for around $50 and then patiently waited. Once I received them, they plugged right in and the LINK LED lit right up. Success! I could finally ping and telnet into the unit wirelessly. Life was good.

5. Hacked second HDVR2 Tivo (1 drive):
a. Disconnected power and removed cover. Blasted out dust using canned air.
b. Removed hard drive from Tivo.
c. Installed drive into my old Pentium II, Win 98 PC with the Tivo drive connected to the Secondary Master (hdc). My Windows 98 hard drive was connected to my Primary Master (hda) and my CD-ROM was connected to the Secondary Slave (hdd).
d. Booted with the MFS Tools 2.0 CD and backed up my Tivo drive to the Win 98 hard drive by typing at the “#” prompt:
mfsbackup -f 9999 -6so /mnt/dos/tivo.bak /dev/hdc
e. With the backup done, I rebooted using the LBA48 Boot CD and then switched over to the Zipper Tools CD as described in the Zipper hack script.
f. Replaced drives back into the Tivo and powered it up.
g. Connected the other new Linksys WUSB11 v.2.8 adapter and was able to telnet in wirelessly and run the Enhancement Script.
h. Removed the phone line.

6. Transferred recordings (MVR, or Multi-Room Viewing):
a. Now that MVR was enabled, to transfer a recording I simply brought up the Now Playing List and scrolled to the bottom where the other Tivo DVR appeared. I selected it and then saw the list of recording on that unit.
b. I select the show I want to transfer and it starts transferring. I can try watching it while it transfers, but it’s best to wait 5-10 minutes so you don’t run into any lags (in other words, allow the buffer to fill).

7. Secure wireless network:
a. Rather than re-enable WEP, I chose to use MAC filters. With this option, I can set my router to only permit devices with certain MAC addresses to connect wirelessly (for the newbie, every network device has a unique MAC ID.)

THE END

Thanks to everyone for their help!

[JWThiers]

7. Secure wireless network:
a. Rather than re-enable WEP, I chose to use MAC filters. With this option, I can set my router to only permit devices with certain MAC addresses to connect wirelessly (for the newbie, every network device has a unique MAC ID.)

THE END

Thanks to everyone for their help!
Congrats on the hacks. Be aware that MAC addresses can be forged very easily (every router has MAC Cloning, and a packet sniffer can find the MAC addresses that are being accepted), so if you want to be SECURE you should also turn off SSID broadcast, and turn wep on. While WEP has some gapping holes its better than nothing.

[TigerDave]

Thanks. Yeah, that's my next plan. To re-enable WEP and turn of SSID broadcasting (I'm assuming the Tivo's don't need it broadcast like some wi-fi devices do).

[tca32123]

Suppose I purchased a new DSR7000 shell and zipped a new drive to install into it. Can I switch my current card over to the new shell or do I have to purchase a new access card?

Thanks ! Andy

[Gunnyman]

you can usually decativate a receiver and put that card in a new one.

[tca32123]

you can usually decativate a receiver and put that card in a new one.


Dang! I only had to wait a whole minute to get a response :) Thanks, Gunny

[JWThiers]

Thanks. Yeah, that's my next plan. To re-enable WEP and turn of SSID broadcasting (I'm assuming the Tivo's don't need it broadcast like some wi-fi devices do).
Its the routers that broadcast the SSID, once a wireless device has the SSID you don't need to bradcast it. Technically if you know what the SSID is you never need to broadcast it even for setup. Oh and if you go to the other site and search for setSSIDwep2.tcl and also weppad, you don't have to use the predefined keys in the zippers routine.

[sparks]

sorry posted in wrong section

sparks

[HTGuy]

I purchased a DSR7000 (with no HD) from Weaknees, a new 200GB hard drive, the Instant Cake image, and the PTV Boot CD. I have successfully gotten through step 5L on the zipper, but currently cannot go any further because I am waiting for my Netgear FA120 Ethernet adapter to ship. I have already called DirecTV and got the access card switched over from my old S1 DTivo and it is working.

My problem is this... my tivo has an inherited a password for shows PG13 and higher, but I don't know what it is. I tried 0000 and a few other numbers with no luck. I would like to do a clear and delete everything like the Instant Cake instructions want to fix this, but I am afraid doing that will screw up the zipper as the instructions mention to specifically NOT do a clear and delete.

Would a clear and delete mess up the hacks?

I would appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks!

[Yog-Sothoth]

my tivo has an inherited a password for shows PG13 and higher, but I don't know what it is

This (http://customersupport.tivo.com/knowbase/root/public/tv1041.htm?) is from tivo.com's support. Since yours is a DirecTiVo, I'm not sure what their reply would be to your password question.

[MATT1981M]

/broken record
if there was a way we would have done it by now
/broken record.
This hack has been around for 6 MONTHS.
As soon as HD Tivo's get 6.2 (yeah right) you can hack it for HMO (assuming DTV doesn't REALLY remove the code)
now that is just plain funny.... all i have to say joebread is when you fry the EEPROM or your HDMI card on the HR10-250 dont come crying.... you have been warned MULTIPLE times that it is NOT possible....

myself, i would wait for someone who is an expert with linux to crack this. some may look at this as scamming... but it is not. the act itself is not scamming, what you do after you get afterward would determine if you are scamming or not.

if you are determined to do it yourself, then start by getting some books on linux and read up on programming... then start small by creating some programs and work you way up to editing the tivo image.... i would try to get ahold of a 4.01 image since it is much closer to the original image for your HR10-250, and compare the sections of code that would pertain to mrv/hmo and see if you can merge that code into your current image....

[MATT1981M]

I purchased a DSR7000 (with no HD) from Weaknees, a new 200GB hard drive, the Instant Cake image, and the PTV Boot CD. I have successfully gotten through step 5L on the zipper, but currently cannot go any further because I am waiting for my Netgear FA120 Ethernet adapter to ship. I have already called DirecTV and got the access card switched over from my old S1 DTivo and it is working.

i would try to make the serial null modem cable

My problem is this... my tivo has an inherited a password for shows PG13 and higher, but I don't know what it is. I tried 0000 and a few other numbers with no luck. I would like to do a clear and delete everything like the Instant Cake instructions want to fix this, but I am afraid doing that will screw up the zipper as the instructions mention to specifically NOT do a clear and delete.

Would a clear and delete mess up the hacks?

I would appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks!

try the post about the tivo support site....if that doesnt work contact DTV and ask if there is a way to reset the pw from their side or if there is a master code... i dont think there is, but i have seen stranger things...

i dont know for sure, but i think the reason they say not to do the CND is because doing a CND will erase any recordings you may have had.... but since you did use the instacake image, this shouldnt be a problem....

i myself used an instacake image and ran the zipper via serial null modem cable but still had problems playing recordings and had to do a CND then after it was zipped to be able to play any recordings...

i would try the CND and if it fubar's anything just re-zip it, and if that doesnt work try re-imaging the drive...

[JWThiers]

now that is just plain funny.... you have been warned MULTIPLE times that it is NOT possible....

would try to get ahold of a 4.01 image since it is much closer to the original image for your HR10-250, and compare the sections of code that would pertain to mrv/hmo and see if you can merge that code into your current image....
And there in lies the problem, the version 3.whatever that is on the HR10 does NOT have ANY section of code for networking. THATS why it won't work.

The 4.01 code was released on the SA not the D*tivo's. It just happened that it would also work on D*tivo. 6.2 is based on 4.x, and just has the networking disabled. It is there just turned off. The hack just turns it on. While doing this is well beyond my skills, for a programmer it was really almost a trivial thing to (enable a section of code), probably something as simple as uncommenting a few lines of code.

To enable networking on an HR10 they have to write the entire netwoking section from scratch, then figure out how to intgrate it into the existing os without causing it to crash. It would be easier to write the entire tivoapp from scratch.

[BeanCounter1]

I'm in the middle of an upgrade from the original 40GB to a 160GB. Followed Hinsdale and everything went fine. Rebooted and ran Zipper and it gave me the following message:

cp: cdrom/VMLINUX_.GZ: no such file or directory
vmlinux.px.gz: 40.4% -- replaced with vmlinux.px


I've done some reading and found this is a "VMLINUX_.GZ" vs. "vmlinux.px.gz" filename issue. I noticed the different name when I built the tools CD, but just assumed it was OK since I was using the PTV LBA48Boot CD as prescribed. I searched through this thread and read where I should have renamed the file (post #278). My question is what should I do now?

The Zipper did not quit, it's still ready to go and waiting on me to answer the next prompt (static IP address). Do I need to burn a new CD and start over or did the Zipper already take care of this (based on Gunny's post in #4162)?

Please help. My wife wants the kitchen table back, but I don't want to do anything before I know. Thanks.

[Gunnyman]

if it uncompressed and it looks like it did based on the 2nd line you posted there, you should be fine. Just keep going. :)
zipper checks for everything to be on the tools disk and won't let you proceded it it isn't there correctly.

[BeanCounter1]

if it uncompressed and it looks like it did based on the 2nd line you posted there, you should be fine. Just keep going. :)
zipper checks for everything to be on the tools disk and won't let you proceded it it isn't there correctly.

Thanks for the quick reply. I went on as you suggested and got the "Success! Your drive is now hacked message". Looks like everything went well indeed.

I am not able to unmount the CD however. I entered the following as per the instructions:

cd /
unmount /cdrom


It did go back to the root "PTVupgrade /#" prompt, but I get a "sh: umount: command not found" error message. Should I go ahead and shut down the PC or will this goof something up? The PTV bood CD is still in the CDROM.

[Gunnyman]

just type halt

[BeanCounter1]

just type halt

That did it. Thanks for the quick help this morning and for a great tool Gunny.

I'm on to the next step as soon as I run my ethernet cable into the den. This is fun! :up:

[Jeff_in_Bklyn]

Please help. My wife wants the kitchen table back, but I don't want to do anything before I know. Thanks.

Don't you just hate when them wifes get in the way of TiVo hack'in!! :)

[BeanCounter1]

Don't you just hate when them wifes get in the way of TiVo hack'in!! :)

Yeah. She should know better than to interrupt. That's why we got a Tivo in the first place.

[willardcpa]

Yeah. She should no better than to interrupt...... :eek: Ohhh, you mean when you are "hacking"! :cool: :D
Somehow it takes on a whole new meaning if you mentally add a "w" to it. :o :D

[SteelersFan]

Thanks for the quick reply. I went on as you suggested and got the "Success! Your drive is now hacked message". Looks like everything went well indeed.

I am not able to unmount the CD however. I entered the following as per the instructions:

cd /
unmount /cdrom


It did go back to the root "PTVupgrade /#" prompt, but I get a "sh: umount: command not found" error message. Should I go ahead and shut down the PC or will this goof something up? The PTV bood CD is still in the CDROM.
I believe the command is "umount" (without the "n"). Thats probably what gave you the error.

[BeanCounter1]

I believe the command is "umount" (without the "n"). Thats probably what gave you the error.

Duh. So much for reading carefully after a late night of Tivo hacking. Looks like I'll have a chance to try it again as I'm going to pull the drive and put it back in the PC. I can't telnet into the Tivo.

[Gunnyman]

can't telnet,
don't pull the drive just yet
answer a few questions 1st
1) what kind of network adapter on the tivo?
2) does it have power and link lights?
3) are you running any firewall on your computer (like the one built in to XP)?

[BeanCounter1]

can't telnet,
don't pull the drive just yet
answer a few questions 1st
1) what kind of network adapter on the tivo?
2) does it have power and link lights?
3) are you running any firewall on your computer (like the one built in to XP)?


1. Netgear FA120.
2. Power & link light on steady (not blinking/flashing).
3. Using a Mac. Firewall is on, with Personal File Sharing, Windows Sharing, iChat Bonjour, and Network Time enabled. Do I need to add a port?

[Gunnyman]

try openning port 23
also the command to telnet to tivo from a mac is telnet -K ip address.

[BeanCounter1]

try openning port 23
also the command to telnet to tivo from a mac is telnet -K ip address.

I added a new "tivo" entry adding TCP port 23 and UPD port 23 (didn' t know which one so I entered both). Still no luck. I've always used the following telnet command:

telnet -K 10.0.1.203

Any other ideas? :confused:

[Gunnyman]

what happens when you try? connection refused, or does it just time out?
and can you PING that Ip address?

[BeanCounter1]

what happens when you try? connection refused, or does it just time out?
and can you PING that Ip address?

Telnet Results

telnet -K 10.0.1.203
Trying 10.0.1.203...
telnet: connect to address 10.0.1.203: Operation timed out
telnet: Unable to connect to remote host


Ping Results

Ping has started ...

ping: sendto: No route to host
ping: sendto: Host is down
ping: sendto: Host is down
ping: sendto: Host is down
ping: sendto: Host is down
PING 10.0.1.203 (10.0.1.203): 56 data bytes

--- 10.0.1.203 ping statistics ---
10 packets transmitted, 0 packets received, 100% packet loss

[Gunnyman]

you sure of the Ip address?

[BeanCounter1]

What should I do next?

Never mind. I went to the Tivo and switched to the top USB port and now it's working. Bad port #2? Anyway, thanks for the help.

[airjrdn]

I think it's umount, not unmount. But either way, it shouldn't mess anything up.

[TivoJudy]

Thanks JWThiers.

[JWThiers]

Thanks JWThiers.
Don't thank me , Thank Gunny and Rbautch, they did the hardwork of making zipper, I just try to help out as best I can to help keep them from spending even more time than they already do answering the basic questions (save them for the tough ones, heh, heh, heh :D ).

[Smudga]

Ok, I feel wicked dumb BUT, WTF do I do now? I have downloaded all the stuff. Extracted files etc but, cannot manage to set up a Boot disc and get the right files. PLEASE HELP!!! I am tech savvie but, not in regards to files types etc!!!

Thanks,

C
:(

[ttodd1]

If it is the ISO file then try doing a burn from image, not a bootable

[JWThiers]

Ok, I feel wicked dumb BUT, WTF do I do now? I have downloaded all the stuff. Extracted files etc but, cannot manage to set up a Boot disc and get the right files. PLEASE HELP!!! I am tech savvie but, not in regards to files types etc!!!

Thanks,

C
:(
In you burning software help, look up "iso" or "burn from image file" for complete directions

[MurrayW]

I am trying to zipper a Series 2 SD DirecTiVo. I have version 6.2 on my original TiVo drive and set it up like I want. I have 3 units total that I want to zip, so I want to put my image from my original drive on the tools CD.

I followed the weaknees guide to backup my original TiVo drive (I used the default name of backup.bak) and saved it to a Fat32 partition on my computer. Just to make sure that the image was good, I "restored" it to a 250 G drive, put it back into my TiVo and everything looks good. Since I have multiple drives to zipper, I don't want to have to restore the image to each new drive independently of running the zipper.

The instructions state to name my image 000001 and add it to the tools CD. What extension do I use? Is it .bak and is it just a simple as renaming backup.bak to 000001.bak?

thanks,
Murray

[MATT1981M]

I am trying to zipper a Series 2 SD DirecTiVo. I have version 6.2 on my original TiVo drive and set it up like I want. I have 3 units total that I want to zip, so I want to put my image from my original drive on the tools CD.

I followed the weaknees guide to backup my original TiVo drive (I used the default name of backup.bak) and saved it to a Fat32 partition on my computer. Just to make sure that the image was good, I "restored" it to a 250 G drive, put it back into my TiVo and everything looks good. Since I have multiple drives to zipper, I don't want to have to restore the image to each new drive independently of running the zipper.

The instructions state to name my image 000001 and add it to the tools CD. What extension do I use? Is it .bak and is it just a simple as renaming backup.bak to 000001.bak?

thanks,
Murray
i dont know.... i dont remember seeing an extension on the instacake image... put the image on twice...once as 000001.bak and 000001 without an extension.... that way you are covered both ways....

[msommer]

There is no extension on the filename for the image. It's name is just "000001".

[MurrayW]

There is no extension on the filename for the image. It's name is just "000001".So in windows, I can just rename backup.bak to 000001? I'll give it a try.
thanks,
Murray

[JWThiers]

So in windows, I can just rename backup.bak to 000001? I'll give it a try.
thanks,
Murray
Be sure to report back I am interested in doing this as well.

[uscpsycho]

I have an HR10-250 on which I successfully ran zipper. No errors at all. Then I connected a Netgear FA120, both power and link lights come on.

However, I can't ping (request times out) the TiVo and so obviously I can't telnet in (can't open connection to host).

Here are some things that I think may be the cause of my problem:

1) I have MAC filtering turned on in my router. The bridge's MAC is in the router but nothing for the TiVo. Do I need a MAC entry for the TiVo? If so, what would I use?

2) In following the installation directions I skipped step 5K - after zippering I booted the TiVo without the USB adapter connected. I know step 5L is where the TiVo "sets network parameters," so perhaps the absence of the adapter caused a problem.

FYI - I did not select wireless networking during installation. I entered the router's IP address during setup, not the bridge's IP address. I know the bridge is working fine and it is connecting to my router. I tried both USB ports on my TiVo. USB adapter is connected to the wireless bridge with a regular (not crossover) cat5 cable. I tried setting DMZ for the TiVo's IP and that didn't help. I am sure I'm using the right IP address for the TiVo. I've power-cycled the bridge and the TiVo.

Thoughts???

If I need to reinstall zipper can I just reinstall it without uninstalling? If I need to uninstall first, please explain how to do that.

Thank you!

[MurrayW]

Be sure to report back I am interested in doing this as well.Don't know if I will get to this tonight, but most likely tomorrow night. I'll post my findings.

[JWThiers]

I have an HR10-250 on which I successfully ran zipper. No errors at all. Then I connected a Netgear FA120, both power and link lights come on.

However, I can't ping (request times out) the TiVo and so obviously I can't telnet in (can't open connection to host).

Here are some things that I think may be the cause of my problem:

1) I have MAC filtering turned on in my router. The bridge's MAC is in the router but nothing for the TiVo. Do I need a MAC entry for the TiVo? If so, what would I use?

2) In following the installation directions I skipped step 5K - after zippering I booted the TiVo without the USB adapter connected. I know step 5L is where the TiVo "sets network parameters," so perhaps the absence of the adapter caused a problem.

FYI - I did not select wireless networking during installation. I entered the router's IP address during setup, not the bridge's IP address. I know the bridge is working fine and it is connecting to my router. I tried both USB ports on my TiVo. USB adapter is connected to the wireless bridge with a regular (not crossover) cat5 cable. I tried setting DMZ for the TiVo's IP and that didn't help. I am sure I'm using the right IP address for the TiVo. I've power-cycled the bridge and the TiVo.

Thoughts???

If I need to reinstall zipper can I just reinstall it without uninstalling? If I need to uninstall first, please explain how to do that.

Thank you!
If you have (or buy/make) a serial cable that should allow you to get a bash prompt via serial port. from there you should be able to to adjust your network settings on your Tivo. But I think this sounds more like a problem with the bridge setup since you have the power and link lights on. Unfortunately I have never setup a bridged system. I would first try turning off all security features to see if that allows a connection. If it does enable security settings 1 at a time and see where you start having problems. If turning off the security doesn't help then try a long ethernet cable and go directly to your gateway router. that should at least help isolate the problem.

[JWThiers]

Don't know if I will get to this tonight, but most likely tomorrow night. I'll post my findings.
thanks :up:

[rbautch]

i dont know.... i dont remember seeing an extension on the instacake image... put the image on twice...once as 000001.bak and 000001 without an extension.... that way you are covered both ways....The Zipper expects the name to be 000001 with no extension. Renaming an image in Windows will work fine.

[uscpsycho]

If you have (or buy/make) a serial cable that should allow you to get a bash prompt via serial port. from there you should be able to to adjust your network settings on your Tivo. But I think this sounds more like a problem with the bridge setup since you have the power and link lights on. Unfortunately I have never setup a bridged system. I would first try turning off all security features to see if that allows a connection. If it does enable security settings 1 at a time and see where you start having problems. If turning off the security doesn't help then try a long ethernet cable and go directly to your gateway router. that should at least help isolate the problem.

That is not what I wanted to hear. My laptop doesn't have a serial port so this is going to be a real pain. And what the heck kind of serial "port" is that on the back of this box???

Once I connect via serial cable, assuming I can get one with a phono plug on the end (?!?!?!), how do I get to the bash prompt? Just telnet in from a command prompt on the PC? Do I have to direct the computer to use the serial connection rather than the network connection? Then how do I adjust the TiVo's network settings?

This is really frustrating. Seems like I've hit major obstacles every step of the way. I've spent so much time and energy on this project that I'm starting to wish I never started. And I have a MS in computer science so I know a thing or two about computers and networks. I tip my hat to the trailblazers on this site that are the real hackers.

[Smudga]

If it is the ISO file then try doing a burn from image, not a bootable

Thanks, I'll check it out tonight. I'm using NERO 6 so, it's not an obscure software or anything like that!

[Smudga]

In you burning software help, look up "iso" or "burn from image file" for complete directions

Thanks JW, I'll check it out tonight :)

[MATT1981M]

That is not what I wanted to hear. My laptop doesn't have a serial port so this is going to be a real pain. And what the heck kind of serial "port" is that on the back of this box???

Once I connect via serial cable, assuming I can get one with a phono plug on the end (?!?!?!), how do I get to the bash prompt? Just telnet in from a command prompt on the PC? Do I have to direct the computer to use the serial connection rather than the network connection? Then how do I adjust the TiVo's network settings?

This is really frustrating. Seems like I've hit major obstacles every step of the way. I've spent so much time and energy on this project that I'm starting to wish I never started. And I have a MS in computer science so I know a thing or two about computers and networks. I tip my hat to the trailblazers on this site that are the real hackers.
just use hyperterminal.... set it to the com port, set flow control to none and the rate to 115200.... that is all...once it says connected in the bottom right hand corner, hit enter on you keyboard...you should see something pop up and you are ready to go.... just enter...
cd /hacks
sh tweak.sh

[JWThiers]

That is not what I wanted to hear. My laptop doesn't have a serial port so this is going to be a real pain. And what the heck kind of serial "port" is that on the back of this box???

Once I connect via serial cable, assuming I can get one with a phono plug on the end (?!?!?!), how do I get to the bash prompt? Just telnet in from a command prompt on the PC? Do I have to direct the computer to use the serial connection rather than the network connection? Then how do I adjust the TiVo's network settings?

This is really frustrating. Seems like I've hit major obstacles every step of the way. I've spent so much time and energy on this project that I'm starting to wish I never started. And I have a MS in computer science so I know a thing or two about computers and networks. I tip my hat to the trailblazers on this site that are the real hackers.
You always have the option of just reimaging and zippering again (or not).

Like I said earlier I would try either moving the Tivo or using a long ethernet cable first. Start simple and then add in the things that complicate the issue. If you can connect directly with an ethernet cable you know the problem is with the bridge setup.

If that does not work, then you can try a serial connection. This is achieved by using a serial cable (db9 - 1/8 stereo mini jack) either build your own or buy from weakknees or Tivo (If you buy from Tivo you probably also need to buy a db9 gender changer it comes with a male connector). Once you get the cable connected use hyperterminal in windows (sorry no mac experience) connect from the com port you connected to (probably com1) set the speed to 115k other setting are as follows:


Use Hyperterminal

COM1

9600, 8, None, 1, None

But then a thread here says to use 115k for speed instead of 9600. It also says to wait 10 seconds after booting the TiVo before connecting the serial cable or it goes into some type of diagnostic mode and asks for a password.

after you click connect or finish whatever its called hit enter a few times and you will have a bash prompt enter the commands from zipper to complete the install.

[swizzlest]

9thtee also sells the appropriate serial cable with no gender changer needed, I believe, FYI

[uscpsycho]

You always have the option of just reimaging and zippering again (or not).
You mean start from scratch? I'd rather not lose all my recordings (again).

Like I said earlier I would try either moving the Tivo or using a long ethernet cable first. Start simple and then add in the things that complicate the issue. If you can connect directly with an ethernet cable you know the problem is with the bridge setup.
No can do. Router way too far away.

What about using a crossover cable to go straight from the USB adapter to my laptop?

If that does not work, then you can try a serial connection. This is achieved by using a serial cable (db9 - 1/8 stereo mini jack) either build your own or buy from weakknees or Tivo (If you buy from Tivo you probably also need to buy a db9 gender changer it comes with a male connector). Once you get the cable connected use hyperterminal in windows (sorry no mac experience) connect from the com port you connected to (probably com1) set the speed to 115k other setting are as follows:
I've been using an old Win98 box for swapping drives out and stuff. Is there anything comperable to Hyperterminal in Win98? Or any freeware I can download that will do the trick?

You said once I got a bash prompt over serial I could adjust my network settings. If I manage to establish a telnet connection via serial or crossover, how to I adjust the network settings? That is key, I need to complete the install, but I also need to get the TiVo onto my network.

[6stringbass]

You mean start from scratch? I'd rather not lose all my recordings (again).


No can do. Router way too far away.

What about using a crossover cable to go straight from the USB adapter to my laptop?


I've been using an old Win98 box for swapping drives out and stuff. Is there anything comperable to Hyperterminal in Win98? Or any freeware I can download that will do the trick?

You can reinstall the zipper without reimaging. Just answer NO when asked if you want to install the image. But before you do that try the various ways suggested by folks to get to a BASH prompt to see what's going on first.

For the sake of simplicity you might move the Tivo near the router. Simple is really the best way to start. Just a thougt.

A crossover cable should work but you'd need to set a static IP for the laptop. If you have a firewall (ZoneAlarm for example) make sure you either turn it off or list an IP range that includes both laptop and Tivo in the local network permissions. Then PING the IP you set for the Tivo when Zippering the drive.

HyperTerminal is available for 98 and 98SE though it may not be installed by default. In your program list it would be under Start-Progams-Accessories-Communications-HyperTerminal. If not it can be added. If you have your Win disk you can go to Control Panel/Add/Remove Programs then choose the Windows Components tab and under Communications check Hyperterminal (I hope I remember my 98 commands here). Hit OK and you will get HyperTerminal installed. Your sytem may ask for the Win disk to complete the install. Hope this helps.

[JWThiers]

For the sake of simplicity you might move the Tivo near the router. Simple is really the best way to start. Just a thougt.
You really don't need a tv either (although if you have one you can use it makes it easier). All you really need is the power cord, fa120 and ethernet cable. Plug everything in and wait for it to boot (a tv of some type comes in handy for that it doesn't matter if you have a sat signal at all, you just want the bash prompt). If you dont have a monitor unplug and replug to restart tivo and wait 5 minutes for everything to bootup then try telnet.

[uscpsycho]

What about using a crossover cable to go straight from the USB adapter to my laptop?

OK - So I'm making progress, but now I'm even more frustrated. I found a better thread for it, but it's been dormant since early Februaruy, so I posted there and will give you the quick rundown.

Laptop connected to USB adapter with crossover cable - Everything looks good and I CAN PING THE TIVO FROM THE CONNECTED LAPTOP. Haven't tried to telnet in or run enhancement yet, but I don't expect to have any problems with that now that I can ping the TiVo.

Wireless bridge connected to my laptop by regular cat5 - Everything works fine. Laptop can access full Internet and I CAN PING THE LAPTOP FROM OTHER COMPUTERS ON THE NETWORK.

Wireless bridge connected to TiVo connected by regular cat5 - Without changing anything I connect FA120 to the bridge and I CANNOT PING THE TIVO FROM OTHER COMPUTERS ON THE NETWORK.

The problem seems to be with the network settings in the TiVo. My only guess is that the default subnet mask is causing a problem (my subnet is 255.255.255.0).

I posted more details here http//www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=3955119&posted=1#post3955119 here. Please help if you can.

[ForrestB]

Did you add the Netgear FA120's MAC address to your router? The MAC address is on a sticker on the FA120 called Node ID#

[rbautch]

The Zipper uses 255.255.255.0 subnet mask by default, so that's not your problem. Try entering the mac address of the FA120 into your router's mac filter table. Or turn off mac filtering. If you can telnet it with your crossover cable, then go to /enhancements, and run the net-status.tcl script. It's also possible your telnetting to the wrong IP address. Don't give up!

[uscpsycho]

Did you add the Netgear FA120's MAC address to your router? The MAC address is on a sticker on the FA120 called Node ID#

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I first tried an Airlink USB adapter, before I realized it would only work AFTER running the enhancement script (reading too many threads all at once scrambles your brain).

I wanted to use the Airlink because I got it for $3.99 at Fry's. First thing I did is check the box and the bottom of the adapter for a mac address. NOWHERE to be found. So in my head I rationalized that a MAC address isn't needed since the adapter connects straight into my bridge and the bridge's MAC address is in my accepted list. But I knew I was one MAC address short (I asked about this previously - maybe in another thread - and nobody answered).

Well, the Airlink obviously didn't work because it isn't supported by zipper. So I start using the FA120 and this time I don't bother to check for a MAC address because I figure USB adapters just don't have them. WRONG!

Now I wonder what the heck people who buy Airlinks do? How am I going to figure out what the Airlink's MAC address is after I install the enhancement script (so I can return the $30 Netgear adapter)???? :confused:

Sooooooooo... I just added the FA120's MAC address to my router and I was able to wirelessly ping the TiVo! FINALLY!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

Now I'm hoping for a new TiVo noob to hit the scene and ask all these same questions, so I can answer them and give everyone else a little break :D

I am crossing my figers that the ehnahcement script goes smoothly. I'll see you on the other side...

[JWThiers]

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I first tried an Airlink USB adapter, before I realized it would only work AFTER running the enhancement script (reading too many threads all at once scrambles your brain).

I wanted to use the Airlink because I got it for $3.99 at Fry's. First thing I did is check the box and the bottom of the adapter for a mac address. NOWHERE to be found. So in my head I rationalized that a MAC address isn't needed since the adapter connects straight into my bridge and the bridge's MAC address is in my accepted list. But I knew I was one MAC address short (I asked about this previously - maybe in another thread - and nobody answered).

Well, the Airlink obviously didn't work because it isn't supported by zipper. So I start using the FA120 and this time I don't bother to check for a MAC address because I figure USB adapters just don't have them. WRONG!

Now I wonder what the heck people who buy Airlinks do? How am I going to figure out what the Airlink's MAC address is after I install the enhancement script (so I can return the $30 Netgear adapter)???? :confused:

Sooooooooo... I just added the FA120's MAC address to my router and I was able to wirelessly ping the TiVo! FINALLY!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

Now I'm hoping for a new TiVo noob to hit the scene and ask all these same questions, so I can answer them and give everyone else a little break :D

I am crossing my figers that the ehnahcement script goes smoothly. I'll see you on the other side...
I'll hold you to that, I am planning on setting up a bridge in a week or so afetr I collect hardware.

[Smudga]

Well, I have been ay my PC for 3.5 hours tonight just to try and get the darn LBA48 boot disc to work and, NOTHING, NADA!!! I am using NEro 6, I already have the Nero image and have burned the disc from the image. It simply does not work! I'm sure one of you incedible folks will be able to enlighten me in a matter of seconds (probably something really simple I know).

Someone please put me out of my misery.

Thanks,

C

[rbautch]

Well, I have been ay my PC for 3.5 hours tonight just to try and get the darn LBA48 boot disc to work and, NOTHING, NADA!!! I am using NEro 6, I already have the Nero image and have burned the disc from the image. It simply does not work! I'm sure one of you incedible folks will be able to enlighten me in a matter of seconds (probably something really simple I know).

Someone please put me out of my misery.

Thanks,

C
Are you burning in iso mode?

[MATT1981M]

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I first tried an Airlink USB adapter, before I realized it would only work AFTER running the enhancement script (reading too many threads all at once scrambles your brain).

I wanted to use the Airlink because I got it for $3.99 at Fry's. First thing I did is check the box and the bottom of the adapter for a mac address. NOWHERE to be found. So in my head I rationalized that a MAC address isn't needed since the adapter connects straight into my bridge and the bridge's MAC address is in my accepted list. But I knew I was one MAC address short (I asked about this previously - maybe in another thread - and nobody answered).

Well, the Airlink obviously didn't work because it isn't supported by zipper. So I start using the FA120 and this time I don't bother to check for a MAC address because I figure USB adapters just don't have them. WRONG!

Now I wonder what the heck people who buy Airlinks do? How am I going to figure out what the Airlink's MAC address is after I install the enhancement script (so I can return the $30 Netgear adapter)???? :confused:

Sooooooooo... I just added the FA120's MAC address to my router and I was able to wirelessly ping the TiVo! FINALLY!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

Now I'm hoping for a new TiVo noob to hit the scene and ask all these same questions, so I can answer them and give everyone else a little break :D

I am crossing my figers that the ehnahcement script goes smoothly. I'll see you on the other side...
that is what i have been trying to do... so from one noob to another.... im glad ur getting urs to work, and, we need all the slightly seasoned noobs we can get to keep answering questions so gunnyman and rbautch can keep working on other improvements. i am working on some stuff myself that may come in handy... i am not going to discuss it quite yet... but i am working on it and am about 1/2 way done.... i think...lol....

and by the way if any wants to get a dtivo rid unit such as the DSR704, there is a guy selling them on ebay for 9.99 buy it now price with 15.00 shipping.... just got one and it works great....no HD though...

you can use your old access card.... just image a drive...get it zipped, and when they ask, you got it from a friend...lol... if they give you any slack about activating it, just tell them you want to speak to their retention department.... you CAN activate it under the following conditions.... it is not active elsewhere and you are a current dtv customer.... you have to have the persons name if you are a new customer only!!!!

i got told otherwise by 5 reps then talked to their retention dept and had it activated 2 min after i got trns to them.......

[BigBearf]

Gunny et al,
I would like to update my progress so as to help anyone else. I have successfully expanded and zippered 4 SD-DVRs and 4 HR10-250's. I have HMO, MRV and am now attempting to tackle TivoTools. I have been able to use wireless using MN-510 and linksys WUSB11 version 2.6 adapters. I have been able using a WRT54GS version 4 with Thibor's HyperWRT and an Airport Express as a bridge. My goal is to have a fully G speed ultimate network using 2 or more WRT54GS and 2 Airport Expresses. The instructions that I used are as follows:

Airport Express can supposedly only extend the range of an Aiport/Extreme. There is hacked firmware out there for the linksys that allows the Airport Express to be used this way and I have successfully used Thibor's HyperWRT. Others have used to Sveasoft firmware upgrade but they have recently started charging $20/yr for files and support.

Just got it to work for me. Linksys WRT54G and Airport Express, linked via WDS. I had to update the Linksys firmware using this site. That worked quite well - and I can boost the signal strength as well (I jacked it up slightly, not all the way, and saw better reception). I then set up the AE and, after some tweaking, all was well.

Key sites:

http://www.thibor.co.uk/
http://troyandgay.com/index.php?p=2888 (esp. comments below)
http://weblogs.java.net/blog/inder/a...rport_e_1.html

A couple of caveats:

(1) Be sure to use the correct Linksys MAC address when configuring WDS on the AE - you need to use the wireless MAC, not the router MAC. (On the Linksys, go to Status->Wireless to get the correct MAC address).

(2) Be sure to use the correct AE MAC address - or, if in doubt, use both the addresses on the AE.

Basics:
On the Linksys...
• Fetch the Sveasoft or HyperWRT firmware upgrade and, using the WRT54G's Administration->Firmware Upgrade panel, upload it to the Linksys. Fear not - it looks just like the original firmware with a few more options.
• Under Wireless->WDS, add two LAN entries (one for each listed AE MAC address, so you don't need to bother deciding which one is the right one), disable Lazy WDS, and disable "WDS subnet"for Sveasoft version. I just added both AE MAC addresses under the Wireless>Access Point + WDS
• Make note of the channel used under Wireless->Basic Settings
• Make note of the wireless MAC listed in Status->Wireless

On the AE (or more precisely, using Airport Admin Utility)...
• On Airport tab:
_ Set Base station name, contact, and location to anything you want.
_ set wireless mode to "Create a Wireless Network (Home Router)"
_ Name the network whatever you want - same or different as WRT54G's SSID
_ Set the channel to the one used by the WRT54G
• On the Internet tab:
_ Connect using AirPort (WDS)
_ Set the MAC address to the WRT54G's wireless MAC
_ Configure using DHCP
• On the Network tab:disable everything
• On the WDS tab:
_ Enable as a WDS remote base station
_ Select "allow wireless clients on this base station"
_ Enter (or verify - it should be there by now) the Linksys wireless MAC

You can now use the AE as a wireless extender and plug an ethernet cable into it (not crossover/patch, just a standard cable) and plug non-wireless devices (like, say, an Xbox) directly into it. If you have any trouble try rebooting your router and AE.

Best of luck!

BTW, to completely reset the AE, should you muck it up, unplug it, use a paperclip, etc., to press the small reset button prior to plugging it in, keep it pressed as you plug in and for a dozen seconds or so until it blinks gree 4 times - this let up on the reset button and wait a minute or two. Then it's completely reset to factory specs. And, when initially setting it up, skip the internet connection portion of the setup (don't specify Cable/DSL modem, etc.).
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Sorry for the long post however maybe this will save others some of the learning curve
BigBearf

[JWThiers]

Great Info.

[MATT1981M]

wow BigBearf that is awesome info.... good post!!!!!

[qwertypo]

I have a zippered tivo, and I just had a weird situation, a failed recording.....
It was recording 24, and it recorded 4 minutes, of which I can only play 2, minutes, and then it made a new recording after that starts just after...
Are there any logs that might point me to the problem? Has anyone else had this problem?

Thanks for the help, and if I am in the wrong forum, if you would please direct me to a better place, or maybe where this has been addressed previously.

[Arcady]

A split recording like that happens when there is a power outage or other reason for a reboot.

[MATT1981M]

A split recording like that happens when there is a power outage or other reason for a reboot.
that would be my guess... how long was the second recording...

[qwertypo]

that would be my guess... how long was the second recording...
The second recording was complete, but I was here, and there was no power outage, is there any log that might point to a reboot in the case of a power failure, that would make me feel better...... I am afraid it was a write error on the drive.

[JWThiers]

The second recording was complete, but I was here, and there was no power outage, is there any log that might point to a reboot in the case of a power failure, that would make me feel better...... I am afraid it was a write error on the drive.
This really isn't a zipper question so it really belongs in its own thread, but ... Not missing even the first 4 (2) minutes? Thats a new one. Could be nothing, since this has never happened before I would just let it go for now, it could be just a glitch. If its an older drive it could be a sign that your drive is starting to go. IF it is going, it could go in 10 years or in 10 minutes, I lean toward something in between, months or years unless this starts happening frequently. Maybe its time for a larger drive, or at least saving for one. or it could be a loose power cord check both ends.

[MurrayW]

Be sure to report back I am interested in doing this as well.As several others stated, it worked fine with renaming backup.bak to 000001 with no extension.

Gunny and rbautch especially and all the others who contribute to this, I really appreciate you spending the time to do this and sharing your expertise so others of us can benefit! :)

Everything worked fine following the zipper instructions until I got to part C of Step 5:
C. Once you see the Linux command prompt, pull out the CD.
I could not PULL out the PTVUpgrade boot disc. I tried pushing the eject button numerous times and even stuck a paperclip into the reset hole to try to get the CD to eject. I rebooted the computer and was then able to eject the CD. I put a new CD drive into the computer and tried again -- same results, I couldn't eject the boot CD to put in the tools CD. I was finally able to get around this by unmounting the CDRom. From memory, I think this is the command I used ( If I had only read down to step H, I could have saved myself a lot of time!) :o
cd /umount /cdrom
Everything after that worked perfectly. Now my others should be much easier to do!

thanks again,

Murray

[MATT1981M]

As several others stated, it worked fine with renaming backup.bak to 000001 with no extension.

Gunny and rbautch especially and all the others who contribute to this, I really appreciate you spending the time to do this and sharing your expertise so others of us can benefit! :)

Everything worked fine following the zipper instructions until I got to part C of Step 5:

I could not PULL out the PTVUpgrade boot disc. I tried pushing the eject button numerous times and even stuck a paperclip into the reset hole to try to get the CD to eject. I rebooted the computer and was then able to eject the CD. I put a new CD drive into the computer and tried again -- same results, I couldn't eject the boot CD to put in the tools CD. I was finally able to get around this by unmounting the CDRom. From memory, I think this is the command I used ( If I had only read down to step H, I could have saved myself a lot of time!) :o

Everything after that worked perfectly. Now my others should be much easier to do!

thanks again,

Murray

i am glad that you got it to work.... the only thing i could think of is that you mounted the cdrom before putting the tools cd in.... (used the mount /dev/hdX /cdrom command while the boot cd was in the drive....

[MurrayW]

i am glad that you got it to work.... the only thing i could think of is that you mounted the cdrom before putting the tools cd in.... (used the mount /dev/hdX /cdrom command while the boot cd was in the drive....I didn't manually mount the CD...maybe the PTV boot disc (I purchased it from them ~ 6 months ago -- that's how long it has taken me to get around to hacking!) mounted the CD. I'll take a close look at it as I hack my other TiVo's.

[JWThiers]

I didn't manually mount the CD...maybe the PTV boot disc (I purchased it from them ~ 6 months ago -- that's how long it has taken me to get around to hacking!) mounted the CD. I'll take a close look at it as I hack my other TiVo's.
I've had my boot cd for a while too , but bdidn't get this behavior. Since you got it to work I suppose that alls good, I might have just pressed enter once or twice to be sure that I was at an actual bash prompt mayby there is some kind of pause in the boot cd that doesn't umount the drive until then??? Oh well, We will have to remember that for future reference.

[6stringbass]

that is what i have been trying to do... so from one noob to another.... im glad ur getting urs to work, and, we need all the slightly seasoned noobs we can get to keep answering questions so gunnyman and rbautch can keep working on other improvements. i am working on some stuff myself that may come in handy... i am not going to discuss it quite yet... but i am working on it and am about 1/2 way done.... i think...lol....

and by the way if any wants to get a dtivo rid unit such as the DSR704, there is a guy selling them on ebay for 9.99 buy it now price with 15.00 shipping.... just got one and it works great....no HD though...

you can use your old access card.... just image a drive...get it zipped, and when they ask, you got it from a friend...lol... if they give you any slack about activating it, just tell them you want to speak to their retention department.... you CAN activate it under the following conditions.... it is not active elsewhere and you are a current dtv customer.... you have to have the persons name if you are a new customer only!!!!

i got told otherwise by 5 reps then talked to their retention dept and had it activated 2 min after i got trns to them.......


A friend and I bought three driveless HDVR2's off of Ebay. We both imaged drives (and in my case Zippered them) and then called Tivo. In separate calls we explained we were deactivating dumb boxes and activating DTivo's with the dumb boxes' access cards. We were asked where they came from and we both said from Ebay. Read all the relevant numbers to the CSR (dumb box serial, DTivo serial, access card number) and (after getting past the fact that HDVR2s have only a serial number..some DTivo's have a unit number too) had them up and running in minutes. I have also installed a new imaged and Zippered drive in my SD-DVR40 and all it took was a 711 call. So far the new unit doesn't show as a lease (a new wrinkle some have been having) and I have two networked Tivo's. Gotta love it!

[JWThiers]

A friend and I bought three driveless HDVR2's off of Ebay. We both imaged drives (and in my case Zippered them) and then called Tivo. In separate calls we explained we were deactivating dumb boxes and activating DTivo's with the dumb boxes' access cards. We were asked where they came from and we both said from Ebay. Read all the relevant numbers to the CSR (dumb box serial, DTivo serial, access card number) and (after getting past the fact that HDVR2s have only a serial number..some DTivo's have a unit number too) had them up and running in minutes. I have also installed a new imaged and Zippered drive in my SD-DVR40 and all it took was a 711 call. So far the new unit doesn't show as a lease (a new wrinkle some have been having) and I have two networked Tivo's. Gotta love it!
Glad to hear you got you problem fixed.

[MATT1981M]

I'm up to 19 dtivo's zipped... And all working beautifully thanks to gunny and rbautch....

[MurrayW]

I'm up to 19 dtivo's zipped... And all working beautifully thanks to gunny and rbautch....19! I thought I was going overboard with the 6 I plan to do.

[Gunnyman]

Matt
you aren't SELLING em are ya? :p

[MATT1981M]

Matt
you aren't SELLING em are ya? :p
nope... I have alot of friends that got dtivo's after i got my 2... I show them how to do it on their dtivo's so they can show over people... I do charge a nominal fee of a long islands at the bar after we are done... :-)

[JWThiers]

I'm up to 19 dtivo's zipped... And all working beautifully thanks to gunny and rbautch....
Thats gotta be some kind of record. And you didn't start until a few weeks ago right?

[MATT1981M]

Thats gotta be some kind of record. And you didn't start until a few weeks ago right?
a little over a month ago.... The only real problems i had were created because i tried to do "other" modifications after i would have those 2 long islands.. And a few more...

[rbautch]

How about most networked Zippered Tivos within a single household. Can anyone beat 5? Add on 2 tivoservers and bottom of my Now Showing list is pretty busy.

[Smudga]

Are you burning in iso mode?

I am indeed burning in ISO mode. I downloaded the file, burned to an image file, burned from the image to a cd then tried to boot but, nothing. My CD is the primary boot so, I am kinda lost. All I can do is buy the actual disc from PTV I guess :o

[Smudga]

Now I managed to get the disck to boot but, it came up with a checksum error boot failed!

[SteelersFan]

How about most networked Zippered Tivos within a single household. Can anyone beat 5? Add on 2 tivoservers and bottom of my Now Showing list is pretty busy.
I've tied you at 5 DTivos Zippered but no tivoservers yet. BTW, my family and friends all think I'm a geek and a bit crazy. :D Maybe I am, but I'm having a great time - thanks to RB and the G-Man. :up: