How To Install Dreambox/Enigma2 and Vu+Player4K
NOTE: You'll need network access to your receiver and a Windows PC for this setup.
About Enigma2 Devices
Dreambox and Vu+ receivers running Enigma2 firmware offer advanced IPTV capabilities. This guide covers initial setup using Telnet connections.
1
Find Your Receiver's IP Address
On your Dreambox/Vu+ device:
- Press MENU on your remote
- Navigate to Settings > Setup > System
- Select Network > Device Setup
- Choose Adapter Settings
- Copy the displayed IP address (e.g., 192.168.x.x)
2
Download and Open PuTTY
On your Windows PC:
- Download PuTTY (putty.org)
- After installation, launch PuTTY
3
Configure PuTTY Connection
In PuTTY:
- Enter your receiver's IP address
- Set Port to 23
- Select Connection type: Telnet
- Click Open
Telnet Configuration:
Host: your.receiver.ip
Port: 23
Connection type: Telnet
4
Login to Your Receiver
When prompted:
Username: root (default)
Password: root (default)
Change default passwords after setup for security.
5
Enter Installation Commands
Paste your installation URL line (provided by your service):
wget -O /tmp/install.sh "http://your.install.url" && chmod 755 /tmp/install.sh && /tmp/install.sh
Right-click to paste in PuTTY, then press Enter.
6
Reboot Your Receiver
After installation completes:
reboot
Press Enter to restart your device.
Troubleshooting
Issue |
Solution |
Connection failed? |
Verify IP address and network connection |
Login not working? |
Try default credentials: root/root |
Command not executing? |
Ensure you're using Telnet (not SSH) |
Need help? |
Contact your IPTV provider for specific URLs |