Viewsat ultra (Rookie starting out)

Hi there,

So I just took my viewsat ultra from the attic and want to get it going again. Its been a loooonggg while since I have used it. Friends of mine have the Slimsat 5000 and it works great, however trying to get one its almost impossible. I want to use my viewsat since I know how to navigate with it etc. Last thing that I have used is the WF for this unit. Other than that I have no idea what I doing... Could someone please guide me in the right direction on how to get this started. I have no idea how to get into a server etc.

Thanks a million!!!

here is the latest file
http://www.satfix.net/showthread.php...ftausw-110802u
then all you need is this
http://www.satfix.net/showthread.php...etup-and-files

good luck...enjoy

Thread moved to VS Ultra discussion forum from the VS Max Discussion area.

Thank you so much! Will begin my journey soon.

Thank you for your help... Question: Do I need any special equipment? Or do I just use the WF (Weather forecaster) that I currently have.

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Originally Posted by Machorican24

Thank you for your help... Question: Do I need any special equipment? Or do I just use the WF (Weather forecaster) that I currently have.

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no WF need it..just PC

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Originally Posted by Angel Eyes

no WF need it..just PC

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Just PC? Meaning the receiver must be connected directly to computer to work? I tried the first bin and thebbox took it. I am stuck on the second part. I am not sure how to run the PC to the box.... Just wanted to clarify to see what I am doing wrong.

Thanks

Ok, I am starting to get the idea. What I need to know is: Do I need to be on a pvt server in order to get it working? Thanks

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Originally Posted by Machorican24

Ok, I am starting to get the idea. What I need to know is: Do I need to be on a pvt server in order to get it working? Thanks

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Yes, but sorry I can't help you with that part, you will have to look around for one yourself

Question: I have been looking on youtube on this is all done. Very confusing for a rookie. I have windows 7 downloaded the files, etc. But how do I enter the server into the box? Do I enter codes manually? Is there a specific way? I am getting the xfta if that helps in any way. It looks so easy on youtube but I cant figure it out. Any help would save me. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Angel Eyes

no WF need it..just PC

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I tried the codes. No TV. Have no idea what I am doing wrong. I have it set up to my PC- entered codes and nothing... Is there something that I am missing? I connected WF to PC- only way to get cables to connect. Is there a certain website that I need to be on in order for it to work? Do I use windows 7? Any programs that I need? Also my box is saying "autoroll"

Autoroll does not work anymore, so turn it off in menu. I don't know why you are still using WF--it does not work anymore either. Use serial cable from box to PC just as one would do to load box with bin file. As for
"is there a certain website"--well, any IKS server that does rq-sssp format requests. As far as I know any windows after NT is fine. Linux has an rq-sssp client file, too. You need rq-sssp client running on PC.

Thank you jvvh5897, apparently I was way off in getting this set up. I am pretty new at this stuff and really-really appreciate your help. I have seen the IKS sites, etc. and I will go there to get what I need. At the mean time I need to figure out how to do the rq-sssp. Also, I dont know what you mean by "windows after NT." Sorry if it sounds dumb but I am pretty new on getting this set up. Any other advise would save me.... Thanks a million!

How do I set up rq-sssp client file? Do I also need comOCom set up?

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Originally Posted by Machorican24

How do I set up rq-sssp client file? Do I also need comOCom set up?

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Hi Guys,

I am trying to make VS to work with SSSP client server on PC(Windows)

I followed following steps
1) Installed PFTAUSW-Cleaner-U
2) Installed PFTAUSW-080328U-SSSP-V1
3) Installed PFTAUSW-070421U
4) Installed PFTAUSW-110802U
5) Installed rq-sssp-client.exe from windows sssp setup for dummies folder (link above)
6) Setup COM#
7) Got server login information
8) Start rq-sssp-client
9) I get following msg Initializing Serial Communication: Done, Connecting to card server...... Connected, Client Ready! - Waiting for requests....

On VS no change, no video or sound. under series setup menu, Newwork S/W Upgrade, New sotware: DX-X00-N App 2.00.19. When click on network s/w version: press ok to upgrade, nothing happens.

Please advice on what I am doing wrong.