Question on Null Modem Cable - ABA DSS

Rashi · January 5th, 2008

Can someone tell me whether I need DB9 F/F Null Modem Cable for flashing my viewsat extreme receiver?

And where I can purchase it within Canada, cuz I know Radioshack carries it but they have no locations within Canada.
Thanks.

**tomcat01** · January 5th, 2008

any computer store will have a null modem cable for you about 5 bucks ..

sorry as you can see a null cable

basscat02 · January 5th, 2008

I don't know your receiver but if your pc is new you will not be able to use a db9 to db9. You will probably need a db9(receiver) to USB port(pc) or a USB Serial cable

JBaptista68 · January 5th, 2008

Radio Shack in Canada changed to "The Source" if that helps. Same locations that used to be Radio Shacks.

Rashi · January 5th, 2008

I had to buy a USB cable since Iam using a laptop, so if I connec the USB cable to the DB9 null modem will I be able to download the file?
I had purchased a RS32 cable previously and I kept getting an error that the file is resending zquirnt. So someone told me that I have the wrong cable wire and that I needed a null modem cable.

Rashi · January 5th, 2008

Thanks I called source and they dunt carry it, however Staples has it, so I think Iam gona get it from them, its just that I wana be sure this time what wire I get since I already have one at home that didnt work. Do you have an extreme receiver as well?

basscat02 · January 5th, 2008

Yup, the db9 to USB would do it. It is still a form a null but called a USB Serial cable

basscat02 · January 5th, 2008

You do not want a "straight" cable which is USB on both ends

Rashi · January 5th, 2008

Thanks Basscat, I found this wire: Belkin IBM AT/Hayes Modem Cable, 10', DB9F/DB25M[IMG]http://www.staples****/ENG/images/0.gif[/IMG] from Staples? Would this solve the issue?
Below is the link for it?
http://www.staples****/ENG/Catalog/c...affixedcode=WW
The reason Iam asking is since it isnt a female to femala wire.

basscat02 · January 5th, 2008

the 25 pin on your pc is used for games and stuff and probably won't work, but if you have it and have the drivers , give it a try

basscat02 · January 5th, 2008

the 25 pin is actually called an expansion port. You really need to use the USB port from the db9 on the receiver