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May 12, 2023

How to Install an IPK File on Your Dreambox Receiver

If you have a Dreambox receiver that runs on Enigma2 software, you may want to install some plugins, skins, softcams or extensions that come packed as an IPK file. An IPK file is a compressed archive that contains the files and folders needed for the installation of a plugin or software on your receiver. In this article, we will show you how to install an IPK file on your Dreambox receiver using different methods.

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Method 1: USB Stick

This is the easiest method to install an IPK file on your Dreambox receiver. All you need is a USB stick and your remote control. Follow these steps:

Copy the IPK file to the root directory of your USB stick.

Insert the USB stick into your Dreambox receiver.

A pop-up message will appear on your TV screen asking you if you want to install the IPK file. Press OK.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Restart your receiver if prompted.

Method 2: Image Menu

This method requires you to use an FTP tool like DCC or Filezilla to copy the IPK file to your receiver's storage. Then you can install it from the image menu of your receiver. This guide is for OpenATV image. If you have a different image, ask in the discussion thread for other images. Follow these steps:

With an FTP tool like DCC or Filezilla, connect to your receiver's IP address and username and password.

Copy the IPK file to any medium you want, such as /media/usb or /media/hdd.

On your remote control, press the blue button to open the plugins menu.

Select IPK Installer and then choose the medium where you copied the IPK file.

Select (1) Install Extensions and then highlight the IPK file by pressing OK.

Press the green button to install the IPK file.

Restart your receiver if prompted.

Method 3: Telnet

This method requires you to use an FTP tool like DCC or Filezilla to send the IPK file to your receiver's /tmp folder. Then you can use a telnet tool like Putty or Terminal to install it using a command line. Follow these steps:

With an FTP tool like DCC or Filezilla, connect to your receiver's IP address and username and password.

Send the IPK file to your receiver's /tmp folder.

With a telnet tool like Putty or Terminal, connect to your receiver's IP address and username and password.

Type this command in the telnet window: opkg install /tmp/*.ipk

Wait for the installation to finish.

Restart your receiver if prompted.

Method 4: IPK Installer Tools

This method requires you to use a specific tool that can upload and install an IPK file on your receiver. Some examples of these tools are DCC - Dreambox Control Center and Vu+ Control Centre Latest Version. Follow these steps:

Download and install the IPK installer tool of your choice on your computer.

Connect to your receiver's IP address and username and password using the tool.

Select Tools > Packages > Upload Package > Select the IPK file.

Wait for the upload and installation to finish.

Restart your receiver if prompted.

Method 5: Dream Explorer Plugin

This method requires you to have the Dream Explorer plugin installed on your receiver. This plugin is a file browser that allows you to browse and install any IPK file on any medium. Follow these steps: