IPTV Set-Top Box - MAG250, a short look at the hardware.

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Don’t be surprised by the fact that the device mentioned in this article is no longer new, but for some reason deserves special respect.

So, today, this is one of the most popular models of IPTV set-top boxes in the entire world, and not only that.

As you already understood, there is something about an IPTV set-top box - the Ukrainian company Infomir, which is being released.

In this regard, we are familiar with its hardware, external appearance and delivery set.

I would like to express my gratitude to the ASP24 company for providing the test instructions.

Contents of delivery

Let’s take a closer look at how it’s already started, from the packaging to the complete set.
MAG250 arrives, in a bright and beautiful box, with color printing. On the opposite sides, both the console itself and various logos of supported services and standards are depicted.
There is also a factory sticker with barcodes, serial number and MAC address of the Ethernet interface.
In the middle of the package, in special containers, there is the device itself, as well as everything that comes with it.
Everything is neatly packed in such a way that the transportation process minimizes the risk of damage.
The MAG250 delivery kit includes:

- STB MAG250

- Remote controller

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- Life block

On the front panel of the device there is one USB connector and it is located under transparent plastic. LED indicator and IR receiver of the remote control.

On the upper side of the body, against a matte background, there is a glossy inscription MAG250. And on the lower part, in addition to the standard legs and openings for mounting on a vertical surface, you can add ventilation slots and a label for which model is indicated, serial number same MAC address specific outbuilding

. There you can also mark a small, but still large, Made in Ukraine inscription and a holographic warranty sticker that covers one of the screws. Well, as usual, everything can be found on the back panel of the MAG250.

Here, left-handed right-handed mi bachimo: another one USB port, connector for external IR receiver, RJ-45 Ethernet port, HDMI connector, optical S/PDIF connector, A/V output (Jack) and power connector.

In general,

external look

attachments MAG250, add more.

And their miniature dimensions allow you to simply grab them from the TV without displaying them. I want to show that it is not disgraceful. Remote control

If we talk about the remote control of the TV set-top box, IPTV set-top box MAG-250, then it can be safely called manual and thoughtful. And regardless of the weight, any ergonomic shape and the overall square shape, it should lie hand-on-hand. In addition, the arrangement of buttons on the remote control is important for most set-top boxes, media players and receivers.

So, call the remote control and don’t make the same crap.

All buttons are pressed clearly, with a characteristic “click”, when the green color indicators (for MAG250) or red color indicators (for Chervan TV) light up at the top of the remote control.

The remote control contains two AA type housing elements that come with the kit.

Technical characteristics

Well, and most importantly, the most important thing in any case electronic device, that's it technical characteristics. And for the IPTV set-top box MAG250 specification hardware security

, offensive:	Processor
STi7105	RAM
256 MB	RAM
Flash memory	1.3
HDMI	USB
x2 (on the back and front panels)	A/V output
composite + stereo A/V output	Ethernet RJ-45 10/100Mbit/s Fast Ethernet
port	WiFi
Optional via USB adapter	Dodatkovo

Optical audio output S/PDIF, connector for connecting a 5V power supply unit, connector for an external IR receiver And don’t be surprised by yourself Types of characteristics

, this configuration is completely sufficient to ensure the normal operation of all the current web and online services and to allow the creation of any video formats. — Video modes
1080i, 1080p, 720p, 576p, 480p, PAL, NTSC Video codecs- MPEG1/2 MP@HL, H.264 HP@level 4.1, MPEG4 part 2 (ASP),WMV-9 (optional), VC1 video, XviD;
support for high-bitrate video — (Up to 40 Mbit/s and higher),WMV-9 Video format — MKV, MPEG-TS, MPEG-PS, M2TS, VOB, AVI, MOV, MP4, ASF, QT, WMV Audio codecs MPEG-1 layer I/II, MPEG-2 layer II, MPEG-2 layer III(mp3) , MPEG-2 AAC(optional), MPEG-4 AAC LC 2-ch/5.1ch(mp3) (optional
), MPEG-4 AAC+SBR 2-h/5.1ch Dolby Digital(mp3) Audio format
-MP3,MPA,M4A,WMA — Ogg, WAV, AC3, AAC
Image format — JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, RAW Subtitle DVB,SRT
(update coming soon), — inspired texts

Playlist formats

M3U

In a word, MAG250 completely corresponds to all the current benefits that are available before devices of this kind. Software and features The basis for software security MAG250 є linux 2.6.23.

The official MAG250 security software (firmware) is available for downloading or updating the set-top box itself via the Internet.

Retailers often release new versions with changes, modifications and corrections. You can install practically any official or non-official software using several methods - from a USB drive (flash drive) through the menu or through the BIOS. For additional help, Multicast, through a network, and in many other ways.

Also availableautomatic updates, so I will update it manually.

And the main peculiarity of all IPTV set-top boxes MAG250, these are those where almost all the functionality lies not only in the set-top box itself or the firmware, but also in the content provider.

The more “tricks” the operator has and the more different they are, the wider the options for choosing a set-top box. For these very reasons, we brought a review of the features of the software and operation of the MAG250 into focus. Let us know you from them, on

specific butts

various IPTV operators and commercial portals.

In general, the MAG250 can capture content from the following devices: USB storage devices (USB HDD, USB Flash drive, USB Card-Reader, etc.), PC and NAS in

local measures

for SMB, NFS, UPnP or HTTP protocols, as well as for local Internet connections via HTTP, UDP / RTP Unicast/Multicast protocols. It fully supports the following Stream media protocols – RTSP, RTP, UDP and IGMP. In addition, the set-top box is compatible with the latest Middleware systems: Stalker, OFT-Media, Netup, SmartLabs, Netris, ZTE.

This provides great opportunities for operators and providers.

Pervinne nalashtuvannya

Whether the IPTV set-top box MAG 250, or the operator’s “clean” one, can offer a wide menu of options. This is pressed with the SET button on the remote control. Here you can adjust the video output, adjust the sound, view information about the device, including the hardware and software version, update the software, and much more.. The set-top box can be connected to the connection for an additional device or dartless interfaces . Moreover, the other one is optional and requires an additional USB Wi-Fi adapter A.
Dartless adapter
, can be added at once from the attachment, for an additional fee.
Or, you can quickly use a third-party adapter, without a chip - Ralink RT3070 or Ralink RT5370.
Axis list of supported models:
- DLink DWA-125 (not all versions of H/W are supported)
- ASUS USB-N13 (not all versions of H/W are supported)

- Edimax EW-7711UAN

- Tenda W311MI

- TPLINK TL-WN727N - Dune HD Air You can also use other models, for example, use the GI Wi-Fi 11N adapter (WL0224) from Galaxy-Innovations, on a Ralink RT3070 chip.

It is also possible to upgrade the connection to the PPPoE protocol for direct connection to the provider's network. Moreover, there is a choice of different options for establishing a connection via skin interfaces. You can vikoristovati yak

manual adjustment , and automatic removal of settings from the DHCP server. Have a look at it

dartless connection

, you must specify or select from the list the SSID of the access point and specify the encryption parameters.

Either way, setting up the MAG 250 network does not take much time. And after Vikonanne Kilkoch simple crumbs , the set-top box denies access to the limit, after which you can start using it. In a word, setting up the MAG250 is simple and easy to use, usually among people with little knowledge of edge technologies.

Visnovki Supply pouches, from what I can see

IPTV set-top boxes MAG250, you can work out a number of advantages and see a number of pros and cons.

Ale in any case, you can proudly say that

Overall, MAG250 takes away the positive impact of vicorism.

Especially with a rich selection of possible content.

We know about them in our current statistics.
In the same place, we will destroy the power supply of the multimedia created from external devices, as well as images and other aspects of the operation of the device.
You can discuss this article about the IPTV set-top box MAG250 on our forum
The procedure for connecting the set-top box
Specification

Portal for re-watching Teleprom.TV

Setting up drone-free WiFi connection
Installation of software with adjustments Teleprom.TV

Connection

To watch Teleprom.TV channels on your TV, you need a special Set top Box (STB), which decodes the video and displays the decrypted video on the TV screen.

One of the recommended attachments for viewing is MAG 250. External appearance of the MAG 250 attachment Fig.1 Front view
Fig.2 Rear view
USB port -

universal USB port for connecting a USB flash drive with movies and photos. USB port is a universal USB port for connecting a USB flash drive with movies and photos.
RC port * - connector for connecting an external IrDA receiver. Please check the availability of the port when purchasing. Ethernet port - port
intermediate connection
10/100 Mbit/s.

Use this plug to connect the set-top box to the Internet.
HDMI port – digital audio/video output for connecting the set-top box to a high-definition HD TV.

In the same place, we will destroy the power supply of the multimedia created from external devices, as well as images and other aspects of the operation of the device.

Also transmits digital

beep

The HDMI cable is protected.

S/PDIF port * – optical digital audio output for connecting to a home theater system in DOLBY 5.1/7.1, DTS format.
Please check the availability of the port when purchasing.

* - Only in different models!
TRRS port is a connector for transmitting audio/video signals in analog format using an RCA cable. Composite video (yellow “tulip”) and stereo (red and white “tulip”)., USB flash drive, USB card reader, etc.), PC and NAS on a local network (SMB, NFS, UPnP, HTTP), other Internet city limits TV broadcasting (HTTP, UDP / RTP unicast / multicast), video streaming services are continuously supported

Web engine: WebKit

DRM option: Verimatrix, Secure Media

Video modes: 1080i, 1080p, 720p, 576p, 480p, PAL, NTSC

Video codecs: MPEG1/2 MP@HL, H.264 HP@level 4.1, MPEG4 part 2 (ASP), WMV-9 (optional), VC1 video, XviD;

support for high-bitrate video (up to 40 Mbit/s and higher)

Video formats: MKV, MPEG-TS, MPEG-PS, M2TS, VOB, AVI, MOV, MP4, ASF, QT, WMV (optional)

Audio codecs: MPEG-1 layer I/II, MPEG-2 layer II, MPEG-2 layer III (mp3), MPEG-2 AAC (optional), MPEG-4 AAC LC 2-ch/5.1ch (optional), MPEG -4 AAC+SBR 2-h/5.1ch (optional), Dolby Digital

Audio formats: MP3, MPA, M4A, WMA (optional), Ogg, WAV, AC3, AAC

Image format: JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, RAW

Subtitles: DVB, SRT (Swedish subtitles), embedded texts

Playlist format: M3U

File systems: FAT16/32, NTFS (readable), NFS, Ext2, Ext3

Ethernet: 10/100 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi: Optional USB module (not included)

Stream media protocols: RTSP, RTP, UDP, IGMP, HTTP
Software: Fully comprehensive with MAG-100, MAG-200, MAG-250(P) (API JS, API C)
implementation of a media portal with IPTV functionality
HTTP 1.1, HTML 4.01 XHTML 1.0/1.1
DOM 1, 2, 3, CSS 1, 2, 3
XML 1.0, XSLT 1.0, XPath 1.0
SOAP 1.1
JavaScript ECMA-262, revision 5
Media JavaScript API

C layer SDK

Dimensions (w/d/h), mm: 125/86/28

Unit weight, g: 156 (with packaging: 620)

Contents: MAG-250 Micro set-top box, Koristuvach's manual, mini jack to RCA (A/V) cable;

We know about them in our current statistics.

Zhivlennya adapter 5V 1.5A, DK remote control, Zhizhvennya elements AA - 2 pcs., pack. Guarantee: 2 years To connect to the MAG 250 TV, select the component TV signal output (3 RCA tulip-type connectors) – (Small 2 – 7) and HDMI connector – (Small 2 – 5). Until then daily TV
The set-top box can be connected to a component output.
If your TV has an HDMI input, it’s best to connect via another
high vigor

image.

Switching the TV to HDMI or Composite mode depends on which cable the set-top box is connected to – HDMI or 3xRCA.

2. Once again press Setup on the remote control of the set-top box and select the Advanced Settings item:

3.Select Language: Russian, Time zone: GMT +02.00 Jerusalem, then press OK:

4. Go to the Measurement Configuration menu:

5. Select Wiring (Ethernet):

6. Select Auto (DHCP) and then press the EXIT button on the set-top box remote control:

7. Go to the Server menu:

8. Fill in the fields one by one and press OK.

To enter symbols, use the on-screen keyboard, which can be displayed by pressing the HF button on the set-top box remote control:

9. Select the Re-enabled menu and check the re-enabled set-top box:

Setting up the MAG-250 set-top box for connecting via Wi-Fi

1. When the set-top box is displayed on the TV screen, appear via: Loading, Portal..., when a notification appears, Portal... press and press the SETUP button on the set-top box, released when the notification appears The fascination with the internal portal..., is lost at the internal portal :

2. Go to the Measurement Configuration menu:

3. Select the Bezdrotove item (Wi-Fi):

4. Select the Auto (DHCP) item:

5. Press the Scan button: 6. From the list of known boundaries, select yours dartless measure

Then press OK on the remote control:

7. In the Password field, enter the key for your drone-free route and press the OK button. To enter symbols, use the on-screen keyboard, which can be displayed by pressing the HF button on the set-top box remote control: Why do you need to fix it?

Wi-Fi limits

finished

Software installation
1. To install software configured for viewing the Teleprom.TV service, you need to install plugins for Infomir / MAG 250 / AURA HD, download the archive and unzip it on an external device (USB Stick or flash drive, English FAT32).
2. A folder “” may appear on the flash drive, and there are 2 firmware files in it:

imageupdate Bootstrap 3. Insert the flash drive into rear USB port consoles and press down the button “

MENU" on the remote until the blue cob menu appears. 4. Select " Def.Settings" and press the arrow "
right-handed ", Confirm.».

Next select " Save & Exit 5. The console will re-engage, press the “” button again
MENU » on the remote control until the blue cob menu appears. 4. Select " Def.Settings Select " UPGRADE TOOLS 4. Select " Def.Settings" , Select " USB Bootstrap", the prefix will be updated and re-engaged.

After the first purchase, an auto-update window will appear in the portal - you need to update ( F4).

Very often, if we need to get things done, instead of calling for a master, we try to work on our own.

It’s inevitable that this will end successfully, but that’s where the story ends.
With an interactive digital TV station, you can connect your TV set-top box yourself.

The connection procedure consists of two stages:

1 - Connect the TV to the provider's network.

2 — Connecting the TV to the remote control.

Schemes for connecting the Mag 245/250 micro STB set-top box to the provider’s TV network.

1. Switch (margin switch)

If the switch is unquenched, then there is simply no configuration at all.

Some providers may offer subscribers the option of a hardened switch with VLAN support.

In this case you need to configure the port for STB. Otherwise, there’s nothing to show. Then you just need to connect the edge cable to the switch port.

2. Router (Router)

This option requires you to configure your router in such a way that you add one of your LAN ports to the same group.
After setting up the router, you need to plug in the mag 250 TV set-top box itself into the port of the router that you have specified for it.
There are two options for connecting the mag-250 to the router:
1. Create an Ethernet patch cord.

This is a traditional option.

2. Z
Wi-Fi will help
adapter.
To the delight of many customers, IPTV STB set-top boxes Infomir mag 245 and mag 250 can be used directly via Wi-Fi.
It’s a pity that there are only a few adapter models based on the Ralink 3070 chipset: TP-LINK TL-WN727N; ASUS USB-N13;
WiFi Module Aura HD;

D-Link DWA-125

Setting up the STB connection via Wi-Fi is as follows:

1. Connect the adapter to the USB port of the set-top box and wait until you download it.

There's nothing fancy here. From now on you will need to connect the STB IPTV set-top box to your TV via a cable. Yakshcho tse

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with a kinescope, then the power supply is connected via an RCA cable (the “tulips” of all things).