Configuring IPTV

This article will introduce the configuration of IPTV function and will guide you to configure this function correctly.

 

Note:

-If you have already have access to the Internet and IPTV functions normally by default, then you do not need to perform these steps, just keep the default settings of IPTV page.

 

-In this article, we will take Archer C9 as an example.

 

Part A: Introduce of IPTV setting page.

 

We can see the configuration webpage of the IPTV as below.

 

Please keep the IGMP Proxy and IGMP version as their default settings unless your internet service provider (ISP) told you to modify it.

 

This section will guide you in configuring the IPTV mode and LAN ports settings

 

Part B: What’s the difference between different IPTV modes?

 

There are many IPTV modes to choose from, such as Bridge, Singapore-ExStream, Malaysia-Unifi, Malaysia-Maxis, and Custom.

These modes are designed for different ISPs. In other words, the mode which you need to choose is up to your ISP.

 

 

1. Obviously, Singapore-ExStream, Malaysia-Unifi, and Malaysia-Maxis are designed for specific ISPs in Singapore and Malaysia.
2. Bridge mode doesn’t need you to type in VLAN information, we just use this mode when ISP doesn’t require VLAN settings.
3. Custom mode is used for some of the ISPs which require 802.1Q VLAN settings for IPTV service.

 

Part C: How to configure IPTV function correctly in different mode?

 

1. If your ISP is ExStream, Unifi, or Maxis. Just select Singapore-ExStream, Malaysia-Unifi, or Malaysia-Maxis mode. You will not need to type in any information if you choose these modes, just click “Save” to complete the configuration.

 

2. Bridge mode is designed for other situations. If your ISP doesn’t require VLAN ID, or you can’t figure out the VLAN ID, you could try to use this mode.

 

        Please refer to the steps below to configure this mode:

 

a. Select the mode as Bridge. Then select one LAN port for IPTV service and save. Here I select LAN3 for IPTV service as an example.

 

b. Connect the set top box (STB) to LAN3 and try the IPTV service

 

3. If your ISP is not on the list and needs VLAN settings. Select Custom mode and type in the detailed parameters manually. You will need to check the information required by your ISP first.

       

Please follow the steps below to configure:

 

• Select mode as Custom, you will now need to type in the VLAN ID for different services, the VLAN ID should be provided by your ISP. For example, if your ISP has told you that they use VLAN 40 for Internet service, VLAN 45 for VOIP service and VLAN 50 for IPTV service, you will type in the parameters as above.

 

• The 802.1Q Tag and IPTV Multicast VLAN ID are up to your ISP, too. Normally the 802.1Q Tag should be checked and the priority does not need to be configured.

 

• Set the LAN ports for different services. For example, here we select LAN1 and LAN4 for Internet service, LAN2 for VOIP service, and LAN3 for IPTV service. Remember to click “Save” after making changes.

 

• Finally, connect computers to LAN 1 and LAN4 for internet access, connect IP Phone to LAN2 for VOIP service, and connect STB to LAN3 to watch IPTV.