Configuring an IPTV connection using the IGMP proxy in the LANCOM router

Description:

This document describes a number of ways of configuring an IPTV connection using the IGMP proxy in the LANCOM router.

Requirements:

• LCOS as of version 10.40 (download latest version)
• LANtools as of version 10.40 (download latest version)

Procedure:

1. Automatic configuration with the Setup Wizard:

Automatic configuration with the Setup Wizard configures a standard scenario where the provider delivers multicast IPTV over the same connection as the Internet access.

Image displaying an IPTV server configuration interface highlighting a multicast source and client IPTV connections.

1.1 Open the Setup Wizard in LANconfig and select the option Set up Internet access.

Image of a technical setup interface displaying options such as VPN configuration, Dynamic DNS setup, VoIP provider access, and security settings evaluation.

1.2 Select the option Create a new connection for IPv4.

Image displays a configuration menu for setting up internet access on a router, with options to select between IPv4 and a new IPVS protocol, allowing for a larger address space.

1.3 Use the internal VDSL modem of the LANCOM router for the connection.

Screenshot of a Setup Wizard interface for configuring LANCOM VAI Internet access showing options to determine the interface for established connections, with a hint about using external modems or routers.

1.4 Set your country to Germany.

A screenshot of the Setup Wizard for LANCOM VA interface showing options to configure internet access by selecting a country.

1.5 Select Telekom, Entertain, Magenta TV.

Screenshot of a Setup Wizard interface for the LANCOM virtual appliance, showing options to select an internet service provider.

1.6 Enter the account data.

Screenshot of a complex configuration menu for LANCOM virtual access interface, showing options for setting up internet access and other indistinct technical settings.

1.7 No backup connection is required.

Screenshot of the Setup Wizard interface for configuring internet access and a UMTS/LTE mobile radio backup connection on a LANCOM device.

1.8 Click on Finish to write the configuration back to the LANCOM router.

The Internet connection and the IPTV are now ready for use.

A screenshot of the Setup Wizard interface for LANCOM VA Icf, displaying a prompt confirming data entry completion and an option to proceed with settings.

2. Manual configuration (variant 1):

In this variant, the provider delivers multicast IPTV over the same connection as the Internet access.

Image showing a diagram of an IPTV server configuration with elements labeled as 'Multicast source,' 'Multicast Internet,' and 'Client IPTV connection.'

2.1 Use the Setup Wizard to set up the Internet connection and choose as an Internet provider (e.g. Telekom, DeutschlandLAN, CompanyFlex).

Screenshot of the Setup Wizard interface for LANCOM devices, displaying options for configuring internet access with a focus on selecting an internet service provider.

2.2 Open the configuration dialog for the LANCOM router and switch to the menu item Multicast → IGMP/MLD → IGMP-Proxy.

2.3 Add a new entry:

• Downstream interface: Select the interface where clients should receive IPTV, e.g. INTRANET.
• Upstream interface: Remote site of the Internet connection, e.g. INTERNET.
• Group filter: Select ANY to allow all multicast groups

Further settings, for example in the routing table or firewall, are no longer required as of LCOS 10.40.

2.4 Write the configuration back to the LANCOM router.

Image depicts a complex configuration interface for managing network protocols, including IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol), with various settings and options for group management, interfaces, and communication streams visible.

3. Manual configuration (variant 2):

In this variant, the provider delivers multicast IPTV access via a second, separate (DHCPoE) connection that uses the VLAN tag X. The provider uses this DHCP connection to transmit the routes by means of the DHCP option "classless static route”. Thus there is no need for an additional entry in the routing table.

Image displays a technical configuration interface for managing IPTV connections, DHCP settings, multicast sources, and VLANs.

3.1 Use the Setup Wizard to set up the Internet connection and choose as an Internet provider (e.g. Telekom, DeutschlandLAN, CompanyFlex).

Screenshot of a Setup Wizard interface for LANCOM VAI, showing options to configure internet access with providers like Telkom Deutschland and LAN Company.

3.2 Open the configuration for the LANCOM router and switch to the menu item Communication → Remote sites → Remote sites (DSL).

3.3 Create a new DSL remote site for the IPTV.

• Set the short hold time as 9999.
• DHCPOE is used as the layer.
• In this example, the IPTV connection uses the VLAN ID 2.

Screenshot of a configuration menu for internet network settings, featuring options for remote site testing, logging, monitoring, call management, routing protocols, multicast settings, and firewall configurations.

3.4 In the menu Communication → Remote sites, activate the option Establish remote site even without route.

Image showing a technical configuration interface for setting up remote sites on a router, including sections for Interfaces, Logging & Monitoring, Communication, Call Management, and Firewall Quality of Service.

3.5 Navigate to the menu Multicast → IGMP/MLD → IGMP proxy.

3.6 Add a new entry:

• Downstream interface: Select the interface where clients should receive IPTV, e.g. INTRANET.
• Upstream interface: For the IPTV, select the Internet remote site created in step 3.3.
• Group filter: Select ANY to allow all multicast groups

3.7 Write the configuration back to the LANCOM router.

Screenshot of a technical user interface featuring options for IGMP proxy configuration, multicast routing settings, and various network interface controls.