Airtel IPTV installation with D-Link DSL-2750U

Frustrated with the Wi-Fi performance of existing Airtel Provided Router Beetel 450TC1, I purchased and installed a D-Link DSL-2750U WiFi router and succeeded in configuring WiFi and LAN access for all my data devices.
I examined all the WAN connections on my old router and updated them in the new D-Link router as shown below:
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[font="'courier new'"]VPI/VCI VLAN ID ENCAP Service Name Protocol State Status [/font]
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[font="'courier new'"]1/35 0 LLC PVC:1/35 Bridge 1 Connected[/font]
[font="'courier new'"]0/35 0 LLC PVC:0/35 Bridge 1 Connected[/font]
[font="'courier new'"]1/32 0 LLC PVC:1/32 PPPoE 1 Connected[/font]
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The problem I am facing is that the IPTV STB is unable to log into the system successfully every time it is turned on. By trial and error I have identified that the STB logs in successfully if I switch on the router & STB at the same time.
I suspect the problem could be with the router. Either it blocks some traffic from the STB required for logging in OR it fails to detect the device (STB) connected to the LAN port.

It would be great if someone can share their experience of making Airtel IPTV work with D-Link DSL-2750U WiFi router in a problem free setup.

Regards.
Siddhartha

Try connecting STB to LAN4 port and see if it works.

STB works on any LAN port (even on Airtel supplied router) contrary to what the installation guys tell us. The problem I am facing is irrespective of the port to which I connect.

Hi Siddhartha,
Were you able to find a solution for the IPTV on DSL 2750U router ?
I just got a new DSL 2750U wifi router. But am facing the same problem.
Please let me know.
Thanks
Jayant

Slightly off-topic, but I'm using the TP-Link TD-W8968 with stellar performance on iptv. There is even a dedicated iptv settings, so no muking about creating virtual groups, etc.

Hi Jayant,
IPTV indeed is working for me for almost a month without a hitch. I played around a bit with the settings, don't remember all of them but what I remember is mentioned below:
1. Open the configuration web pages from the OLD ROUTER and carefully note down the WAN connection information (VPI/VCI, user, pass, PppoE/Bridge etc.). Usually there should be three connections, 1 PppoE and 2 Bridge. As I understand, the IPTV STB uses the bridge connection to connect to the IPTV back end.
2. Now, open the configuration web pages from the NEW ROUTER and configure the WAN connections as per settings noted in Step 1.
3. Connect LAN cable between Router (any port) and IPTV STB. Re-boot the router and STB together a few times and it should work.

If it doesn't work. Let me know. I'll re-examine the settings and revert back in a couple of days.
Regards,
Siddhartha

Hi,
Was able to get the solution.
You need to make 2 VPI/VPC entries 1/35 for IPTV and 1/32 for broadband.

jayant7k said:

Hi,
Was able to get the solution.
You need to make 2 VPI/VPC entries 1/35 for IPTV and 1/32 for broadband.

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Hi Jayant,
I did exactly the same thing however, at times I am facing issues with wireless.
sometimes i am getting an ip address in range of 10.29.72.XXX with domain iptv.com this can randomly happen to any device my phone or laptop.
and only work-a-round that i found so far is to restart my laptop and router or phone and router both to get wireless working on it.
this is a 50-50 chance for Wifi to work properly.

jayant7k said:

Hi,
Was able to get the solution.
You need to make 2 VPI/VPC entries 1/35 for IPTV and 1/32 for broadband.

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Hi Jayant,
I did exactly the same thing however, at times I am facing issues with wireless.
sometimes i am getting an ip address in range of 10.29.72.XXX with domain iptv.com this can randomly happen to any device my phone or laptop.
and only work-a-round that i found so far is to restart my laptop and router or phone and router both to get wireless working on it.
this is a 50-50 chance for Wifi to work properly.

Hi Shashank,
I have also experienced similar problems with WiFi when IPTV is working. e.g.
- Android tablet unable to acquire IP address.
- WiFi not connected automatically on Laptop. Works fine after disconnect / reconnect WiFi on Laptop.As per my understanding, there is some fundamental network configuration issue which I haven't yet analyzed yet. My guess is some problem with DHCP which I plan to analyze using WireShark (protocol analyzer). However, won't be able to do it for few weeks since I am on holiday.
If you understand network protocols, try sniffing the DHCP network packets transmitted over WLAN interface using WireShark. Let us know if you find the solution.
Regards,
Siddhartha

Hi Jayant,
Can you please let me know the exact step by step process for the configuration that you have done on your D-Link DSL 2750U wifi router with Airtel ipTV?
Even I am trying to configure the same and the airtel guy says that this dlink (wifi+router) is not compatible with airtel iptv.
Thanks
Ruby

Ruby,
D-Link 2750 U is 100% Compatible for sure.
Beetel is home product for airtel and network is never dependant on hardware.
you just need to know the correct configuration for router.
Just go to Setup Internet page in Router and make the following changes
================================================================VPI/VCI VLAN ID ENCAP Service Name Protocol State Status================================================================1/35 0 LLC PVC:1/35 Bridge 1 Connected1/32 0 LLC PVC:1/32 PPPoE 1 Connected================================================================
My Airtel guy told me exactly this and they infact do promote CPE instead of Airtel because if they know that Beetel Modem + Router is not that good in performance.
Thanks
Shashank

Siddhartha Maitra said:

Hi Shashank,
I have also experienced similar problems with WiFi when IPTV is working. e.g.
- Android tablet unable to acquire IP address.
- WiFi not connected automatically on Laptop. Works fine after disconnect / reconnect WiFi on Laptop.As per my understanding, there is some fundamental network configuration issue which I haven't yet analyzed yet. My guess is some problem with DHCP which I plan to analyze using WireShark (protocol analyzer). However, won't be able to do it for few weeks since I am on holiday.
If you understand network protocols, try sniffing the DHCP network packets transmitted over WLAN interface using WireShark. Let us know if you find the solution.
Regards,
Siddhartha

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Hi Sid,
Not Sure about WireShark.
I am not that good on Network side.
I am an Active Directory Server Guy.
I am not able to figure out how router can pikc Class A IP instead of 192.168. series when it has been specified in DHCP Configuration of Dlink Router.
Below is the link link for screenshot of what I see frequently on my mobile
http://s10.postimg.org/ycocwuurt/IMG_0631.png
Hope you can fix it..
Thanks
Shashank

Hey ShashankThanks a lot for sharing this information. I called up the airtel guy and he came and did the same configuration. Everything is working fine now. However, they were not able to provide on call technical support.Thanks again!Ruby

Ruby,
Just keep a watch and see if Wireless is working fine or not.
I am facing an issue that whenever I come from outisde and as soon as the mobile comes in range or WiFi,
I am not getting the correct IP Address assigned to device and instead its picking some random IP and browsing doesnt happen.
Quiet worried on that part.
SId, I believe is working on it.
I though wanted to checked that if I am the only one who is having this problem.
Hows the performance of IPTV after that.
Do you get any lag in switch between channels or while viewing it.
Shashank

Shashank Asthana said:

I am facing an issue that whenever I come from outisde and as soon as the mobile comes in range or WiFi, I am not getting the correct IP Address assigned to device and instead its picking some random IP and browsing doesnt happen.
Quiet worried on that part.

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Have you tried reserving an IP address on your router for your phone?

Hi Uberjon,
No not all at, but do you have steps for that.
However, Wireless is not meant to work like that,
Wireless is for on the move, we should not be reserving IP address in routers for any devices.
Just enter the password and it should work.
These should be assigned automatically.

Thanks
Shashank