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    Telnet/Putty help please

    Hi can anyone tell me how to setup telnet/putty and use commands with the receiver?

    Also where receiver is hanging/crashing alot is using putty/telnet only safe option of restarting the receiver without physically doing it?

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    I have an old version Putty here and you just enter the IP, set port to 23, tick telnet and press open. Then you have to put in root/password.

    I find with enigma boxes it is easier to use DCC. You can do telnet and FTP commands in a single session.

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    Lots of guides, including Putty, here....

    http://www.world-of-satellite.com/fo...es-Guides-Here

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    How would you restart receiver with putty though?

    Is putty only way to safely restart receiver where it hangs/crashes?

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    Restart Enigma2/GUI
    Code:
    init 4 && sleep 10 &&  init 3
    Reboot receiver
    Code:
    init 4 && sleep 10 &&  init 6

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    The latest version of OpenViX has a terminal/command-line capability built in to OpenWebIF (although I think it doesn't install fully/properly, that can also be sorted out via OpenWebIF).
    So you'd just need a Web browser.
    MiracleBox Prem Twin HD - 2@DVB-T2 + Xtrend et8000 - 5(incl. 2 different USBs)@DVB-T2[terrestrial - UK Freeview HD, Sandy Heath] - LAN/USB-stick/HDD

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    So would it be best to use the commands in telnet or openwebif? Really confused

    What command would I use then where box hangs/crashes as I dont want to turn box off at the back anymore?

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    Also what are the main important commands?

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    Telnet/Putty help please

    Finish one topic before starting another.



    Are you able to issue "telnet" commands to your receiver?



    Are you now able to restart/reboot the receiver using "telnet" commands?

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    Quote Originally Posted by champs4life View Post
    Also what are the main important commands?
    If you've managed to login, and have done so because the enigma2 GUI is hanging, then:
    reboot
    is the simplest.

    If you want to, you could try
    init 4
    init 3
    (wait a few seconds between the two). This will be quicker (as the system doesn't need to reboot, just the GUI restarted).
    Last edited by birdman; 11-02-17 at 03:56.
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    I am having serious issues with my PC so can't check anything as of yet.

    When it's sorted will update here.

    Thank you for the input.

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    Quote Originally Posted by champs4life View Post
    So would it be best to use the commands in telnet or openwebif? Really confused

    What command would I use then where box hangs/crashes as I dont want to turn box off at the back anymore?
    I second that request. I can't find anywhere that helps me when the box just locks up and the only why to restart is the on/off switch!

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    Quote Originally Posted by malcolmp View Post
    I second that request. I can't find anywhere that helps me when the box just locks up and the only why to restart is the on/off switch!
    If the box has crashed and telnet doesn't get in (give it a minute or two), then the only option is to use the on/off switch.

    There is unlikely to be any disc activity to cause corruption.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ccs View Post
    If the box has crashed and telnet doesn't get in (give it a minute or two), then the only option is to use the on/off switch.

    There is unlikely to be any disc activity to cause corruption.
    Thanks for that, "(give it a minute or two)" does that mean that Telnet may connect after a short while? and I don't understand your last line, do you mean it is likely that disc activity caused corruption?

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    Quote Originally Posted by malcolmp View Post
    Thanks for that, "(give it a minute or two)" does that mean that Telnet may connect after a short while? and I don't understand your last line, do you mean it is likely that disc activity caused corruption?
    It's impossible to say, if the box is running really slow, it's possible telnet will eventually connect, it all depends what's going wrong.
    If enigma has crashed, then telnet should still work, allowing you a clean reboot.
    If Linux has crashed, then the box is probably totally dormant, like it is before going into deep standby.

    Switching off the power when there is disc activity could cause disc corruption - that's why using the on/off switch should be avoided if possible.

    Even a box without any discs could still need a reflash to repair potential corruption.
    Last edited by ccs; 02-05-17 at 14:19.

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