How to configure IPTV yourself

Do you know what IPTV is? It is interactive digital television, which is a new generation of broadcasting. Many people wonder how to set up IPTV. First, let's clarify some points, not everyone is still clear. This is not about television broadcasting over the Internet. IP is "Internet Protocol", but it does not mean that the user can open a favorite web page for viewing the desired program or movie.

Features

IPTV is only a method of data transfer through a high-speed managed and secure network. This service is provided by providers - these are companies that conduct a network Ethernet cable or install an ADSL modem. They compete with satellite and digital television. IPTV resembles a simple cable broadcasting, it simply passes into the house not via a special coaxial cable, but through the same channel through which the Internet operates. There are providers that use stream encryption, so some channels can only be viewed through set-top boxes using a PIN or ID card. Let's figure out how to set up IPTV.

First you need to download the installation file of the player. If you downloaded it earlier, you should make sure that you have an active Internet connection, otherwise you will not be able to use the autotuning provided by the provider.

Installing the player

After downloading the file, open it. Before you will see the installation window, you can select the language. Read the greeting, click "Next". Then a list of different services will be opened. It is better to dwell on what is proposed by default. Select "Settings", uncheck the additional services. After that, a list of programs will open. It:

• IP TV Player;
• VideoLAN-modules;
• Shortcuts.

Select the folder in which you want to place the program, or agree again with the default settings. After that, click "Finish". An Important Moment

And now let's see how to set up IPTV. First, you need to start IP TV Player, then select the package (you can base it), click "OK". The player will open, if all is well, and the switches will work, there is no need for additional settings. If the channels do not appear, then this can be for a number of reasons:

• It is necessary to register the network card in the settings.
• Due to the running VPN connection, channels may not appear. It does not need to be disabled, you need to select an interface. Check the IP address of the network card.
• If nothing has helped, go to the advanced settings, check the channel addresses - the list should be updated automatically. Everyone can understand how to set up IPTV.

Let's see how to do it directly on the TV. It all depends on his model and brand. The main thing - there must be an Ethernet connection or a Wi-Fi router and software. If the software is not available, then the settings must be made via the media player.

So now you know what IP TV is. This technology is such that a person can see on the screen a bright and rich picture, which does not depend on weather conditions, TV settings and cable length. The player has an electronic TV guide - program schedule, which is very convenient.

If you have any difficulties with how to set up IPTV-Rostelecom, then contact the provider - and specialists will give you the necessary advice.