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R7000 -cant get to work with iptv
Hi, I am having problems getting my r7000 working with plusnets iptv.. Recently signed up for it and they sent me their crappy router which supplies their iptv perfectly but i cannot figure out how t...
bill1228 wrote:
Cannot speak to DD-WRT and IPTV but the latest XVortex firmware supports IPTV and is reported to work. Of course there is the question of will this work with your supplier?
Link to that info:
http://www.linksysinfo.org/index.php?threads/asuswrt-merlin-on-netgear-r7000.71108/page-11#post-263689
Link to the firmware info:
http://www.linksysinfo.org/index.php?threads/asuswrt-merlin-on-netgear-r7000.71108/
Runs very well on my r7000.
--billAnd we have a fix!!!! Flashed the CFW, quick reboot of the router and a bit of higgery jiggery - working YouView with IPTV enabled.
Here is a note in case others stumble accross this forums and fall into the same hurdle. These are the settings you need once you have flashed the CFW:
You must configure 'Enable VPN + DHCP Connection' to 'No' under the WAN option.
Settings used were:
- Have router on the latest firmware: 3.0.0.4.374.130
- Use the following settings in LAN > IPTV:
- 'Select ISP Profile' = None
- 'Choose IPTV STB Port' = None
- 'Use DHCP routes' = Microsoft
- 'Enable multicast routing (IGMP Proxy) = Enable
- 'Enable efficient multicast forwarding (IGMP Snooping) = Enable
- 'UDB Proxy (Udpxy) = 0
I hope this proves use for others in future and thanks for your assistance all.
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Hi Pcfarrar.. I managed to get the R7000 working by installthe the xvortex firmware which now works a treat. Quite a painless upgrade. The firmware is based on the Asus firmware, so i guess the Asus would work as well.
pcfarrar Do not attempt to load basic ASUS firmware on your R7000. The Xvortex firmware for the R7000 is a special build.
I'm well aware of that fact, I've been running DD-WRT on my R7000 occasionally. My main issue is that Xvortex firmware isn't 100% stable and given the relatively low cost of routers it's easier just to buy an Asus RT-AC68U than mess around flashing my R7000.
It would be good if Netgear made this feature available on the R7000. Am sure many customers would want this - a lot of major ISPs are now offering IPTV using multicast so its a bit surprising that it is not working on these routers
EDIT: So sorry pcfarrar My comment was intended for @snowmatt That was the objective anyway.. I run it on two r7000's. But you're right, whatever works for you. Asus. Netegear. Your call.. That was the objective anyway.. I run it on two r7000's. But you're right, whatever works for you. Asus. Netegear. Your call..
Snowmatt wrote:It would be good if Netgear made this feature available on the R7000. Am sure many customers would want this - a lot of major ISPs are now offering IPTV using multicast so its a bit surprising that it is not working on these routers
Snowmatt, I know you got things working with Xvortex. I do wonder if the VLAN bridging feature on stock firmware would have worked, too? Specifically, enable the Bridge Group option under Advanced > Advanced Setup > VLAN/Bridge Settings, then check the port that is connected to the IPTV box. This should provide the IPTV box direct access to the ISP router without NAT translation by the R7000.
Anyway, if you ever go back to stock, maybe you could try it.
Well, i thought it would work either that way or using vlans. Using the bridge setup did partially work, and enabled iptv to be broadcast (although intermittant), the youview box could not access the internet, just the IPTV part. So things like netflix, iplayer etc did not work.
Snowmatt wrote:Well, i thought it would work either that way or using vlans. Using the bridge setup did partially work, and enabled iptv to be broadcast (although intermittant), the youview box could not access the internet, just the IPTV part. So things like netflix, iplayer etc did not work.
If IPTV worked, then the box was able to obtain an IP address, so Internet should have worked, too. Strange that it did not. Oh well. Thanks for trying.
Hi there!
I am trying to follow up with the threads and would like to say that I am also looking forward to have the IPTV feature in the R7000. Like some you mentioned I am also getting the IPTV from my internet provider but can´t use my R7000 anymore. It is a nice router and I would hate to have to buy another expensive one. Netgear should please its customers to keep them loyal.... in my opinion!
I have heard that netgear will be addressing this in an upcoming firmware for their routers. I dont know if this is true but i read that someone form netgear confirmed it..
