On and Standby Loop

[ALIBE]

There are some references to this in earlier posts but just to be sure.

You do know that there are two types of Null Modem cable.
RS232
RS232c

The "c" refers to cross-over with one pair of wires crossed over inside the cable. This allows for two way communications

Having not tried this procedure on the Spider HD6000 I can't be sure but I suspect you need the RS232c type cable.

This would then mean that your computer can send a message saying, "I've got some data, are you ready to receive it."
Your box would then send a reply saying, "I'm ready, start sending."

If your computer does not receive this "start sending" instruction it will just sit there waiting.

[Weston Calling]

Yes, you need the crossover null modem cable and that seems to be by far the most common null modem cable on sale. I got the right cable the first time, but to be sure I got another one from a popular UK electrical retailer for £1.89 - Serial Null Modem (reverse) wired serial cable. Code: L71BT.

The trouble with the recovery procedure for the HD6000 is that there are a number of factors to take into account, so it's not easy to identify the source of a problem if it doesn't work. However I do at least now have first hand experience of cracking it.