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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 to get the nighthawk to do this..
Running firmware 1.0.4.30. under the advanced settings there is an option for enabling VLAN/Bridge which I have had some success using - the iptv works for a bit but no internet traffic apart from iptv gets passed to the youview box - so cannot watch netflix etc. It also stops working after i change channels so it doesn't seem like the right fix anyway
Plusnet cant supply me with any details for the vlan tags, so not sure where to go from there.. whenever i enable that the internet just doesn't connect - tried vlans 10, 101, 301 and anything else i could think of..
I have read that on some firmwares there is an option to enable VLAN/IPTV, but i can only see 'Enable VLAN/Bridge' on mine.
Is this feature even supported on the R7000? or would running DD-WRT instead work?
Hope someone can help :)
Thanks
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.
Spoiler:smileyhappy: :smileyhappy: :smileyhappy: :smileyhappy: :smileyhappy: :smileyhappy: :smileyhappy: :smileyhappy: :smileyhappy:
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- 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.
--bill
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.
Spoiler:smileyhappy: :smileyhappy: :smileyhappy: :smileyhappy: :smileyhappy: :smileyhappy: :smileyhappy: :smileyhappy: :smileyhappy:
- Thanks for that. I will try that firmware. Apparently the stock firmware should be able to do it but have run out of options with it,
Thanks for replying :)Hey SnowMatt,
Just a quick enquiry, did you manage to get this issue sorted with the R7000 Router? I am in the exact same dilemma and Netgear appear to do there utmost best to avoid you at all costs - if it's beyond that 90 days (without linking you to the American Directory to pay a bomb). Just wondering how your luck panned out?
Thanks,
A
Most IPTV providers use IP Multicast but most firmware for consumer routers have little to no support for IP Multicast. The R7000, however, has an option to enable IGMP Proxy under Advanced > Setup > WAN. Uncheck the Disable IGMP Proxying box to enable it. See if this fixes your IPTV problems.
If it doesn't work, then you will need connect your TV settop boxes directly to the ISP's router. You can either use your R7000 as a router behind the ISP router, or use it as an AP. There are pro and cons for each setup. You can look at the FAQs on http://dslreports.com for various setup configurations. The FAQ for Verizon FIOS is very detailed. Not all of the options listed may necessarily apply to Plusnet.
- Let's hope for it!!!
Hi All,
This will be added but no ETA yet when it will be released.
Regards,JamesGL
Community Team
- Hi folks. Looks like I'm in the same boat with Talktalk. I'm running the Netgear R7000 on firmware v1.0.5, rather than stock TT router. Broadband fine and most Youview channels, but having just signed up for Sky Sports boost, I can't access those channels.
So, question is, did the green fix here work for the Netgear R7000, or another sort? Thanks in advance.SORTED IT !!!
This is extremely simple (well...for my particular situation....Talktalk broadband / Netgear R7000 router / Sky Sports channels not working / error IPC6023).
Using firmware - V1.0.5.48_1.1.79.
Click on "Advanced"->"Setup"->"WAN Setup"
Deselect "Disable IGMP Proxying"Tick "Support British Telecom[BT} IGMP Proxying"
Click "Apply"
Router saved settings. Youview box didn't even have to be reset! Sky sports channels streaming through loud and clear!Phew!!!
