How to Setup IPTV on Enigma2 (Zgemma) Devices Using PuTTY (2024)

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How to Set Up IPTV on Your Enigma2 (Zgemma) Device Using PuTTY

Setting up IPTV on your Enigma2 (Zgemma) device is simple with PuTTY, a free SSH/Telnet client for Windows. This guide will walk you through the entire process step-by-step.

Table of Contents

Step 1: Install PuTTY

First, you’ll need to download and install PuTTY.

  1. Download PuTTY: Visit the PuTTY website and download the installation file.
  2. Install PuTTY: Run the file and follow the installation instructions.

Step 2: Obtain Your Box IP Address

You will need the IP address of your Enigma2 device to connect it to PuTTY. Here’s how to find it:

  1. Navigate to the network settings of your Enigma2 device to locate the IP address.

Step 3: Configure PuTTY

  1. Launch PuTTY on your computer.
  2. In the Host Name field, enter the IP address of your Enigma2 device.
  3. Set the Connection type to Telnet.
  4. Click Open to initiate the connection.

Step 4: Log In to Your Device

Once the connection starts, a black terminal window will appear.

  1. Enter Root User: Type root and press Enter.
  2. Enter Password: Enter your device’s root password.

Step 5: Run the IPTV Auto-installer Script

Now that you’re logged in, you can run the IPTV auto-installer script. Be sure to use the script provided by your IPTV provider.

shCopy codewget -O /etc/enigma2/iptv.sh "http://domainname.com:port/get.php?username=MyUser&password=MyPassword&type=enigma22_script&output=ts" && chmod 777 /etc/enigma2/iptv.sh && /etc/enigma2/iptv.sh

Replace the example URL with the actual M3U URL provided by your IPTV service.

Step 6: Reboot Your Device

After running the script:

  1. Type reboot and press Enter.
  2. Your Enigma2 device will restart, and your IPTV setup should be complete.

Adding EPG to Your IPTV Subscription

To improve your viewing experience, you can add an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) to your IPTV channels.

Step 1: Download E-Channelizer

  1. Download E-Channelizer from the official website.
  2. Install E-Channelizer on your Windows computer.

Step 2: Assign EPG References

  1. Launch the E-Channelizer program and connect it to your Enigma2 device.
  2. To assign the correct EPG reference, drag and drop the equivalent Satellite channel over the IPTV channel while holding the Ctrl key.
  3. Write the changes back to your device, and your EPG should be set up.