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Satellite: How to copy Channel list from one Triax SR100 to another
5 February 2010 - 10:07pm
So, you have lots of Triax SR100's that need tuned up.
The easy way is to acquire a null-modem cable for data transfers between STB's.
Set one Triax SR100 up the way you want it (tuning/channel arrangement/deletion of garbage). This box is now your "Master" box.
With box switched off, interconnect this box with another SR100 using the null-modem cable.
Switch on the Master STB and wait til it's booted.
Next, simply switch on the "slave" box - you'll see progress indicator on the slave STB as it copies from the Master.
It goes without saying, that you should never unplug any box while data transfer is in progress.
5 February 2010 - 11:27pm
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Null modem cable swaps pin 2 & 3 (if both ends are 9 pin). If in doubt you can check with a meter. Typically both ends are female.
An "actual" modem cable will be straight through (if both ends are 9 pin). Though if one end is 25way and the other 9 way, then the pin 2& 3 are swapped, because pin2 & 3 have opposite meaning on a 9 pin and 25 pin connector.
There are actually FOUR ways to wire the handshake wires on a Null Modem cable, but if Triax have any wit, the SW will work with any of the Four handshake wiring options.
If a cable SAME size plug AND is male one end and female the other end, then it's almost certianly NOT a "null" modem cable and won't work even with a "gender" changer.
