ATV Over Wi-Fi

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1st Nov, 2024

Guidelines for ATV over Wi-Fi
installation
IP Network Planning
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................2
2. Objective.............................................................................................................................................................2
3. Configuration......................................................................................................................................................2
3.1. ATV configuration: ...................................................................................................................................2
3.2. Extender configuration:.............................................................................................................................5
3.2.1. Tested in QA Lab & working successfully-Configuration required: ........................................................5
3.2.1.1 TP-Link:................................................................................................................................................5
3.2.1.2 Huawei ONT as an extender: ................................................................................................................8
3.2.1.3 Tenda Model No. N301 ..................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.1.4 Tenda Model No. AC8 and AC5 ........................................................................................................ 15
3.2.1.5 Tenda (MX3 and TX12 PRO) ............................................................................................................ 16
3.2.1.6 Dlink Model No. DIR-806A: ............................................................................................................. 18
3.2.1.7 Dlink Model No. R-15, M15 & COVR-1100 .................................................................................... 21
3.2.1.8 Ruijie EW1200 & EW1200G PRO: .................................................................................................. 26
3.2.1.9 Ruijie EW1200R:............................................................................................................................... 26
3.2.1.10 Ruijie RG-M18 & RG-EW300 PRO: ................................................................................................ 27
3.2.2 Tested in QA lab & working successfully on default-No configuration required: ..................................... 28
3.2.3 Equipment available in QA and facing issues: ........................................................................................... 28
3.2.4 Equipment not available in QA lab: ........................................................................................................... 29
4 ONT Placement Criteria: ................................................................................................................................. 30
5 Support team for ATV over Wi-Fi (CXO Premises): ....................................................................................... 31
6 Recommendations: .......................................................................................................................................... 32

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1. Introduction
This configuration document provides essential instructions for setting up an ZTE B866V2F Android TV Box
(ATV) over Wi-Fi for optimal use with the PTCL IPTV service. It aims to guide users through the necessary
hardware and software configurations of ATV & Extender (If used), ensuring a seamless connection and high-
quality streaming experience. This document covers setup procedures for maintaining stable and efficient Wi-Fi
connectivity.

2. Objective
The objective of this configuration document is to enable ATV installer to:

 Successfully configure the ATV for Wi-Fi connectivity with the PTCL IPTV service.
 Ensure compatibility and optimal performance across various network environments.

3. Configuration
3.1. ATV configuration:
1. Connect the ATV to the HDMI, power on the ATV, enter the Bluetooth pairing screen, and press the
Back +Home button simultaneously on the remote control to perform pairing.

Bluetooth pairing is completed.

2. Select English Language & Sign up with google account or skip.

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3. The power-on wizard uses the Wi-Fi connection by default. Enter the Wi-Fi selection screen, select
Wi-Fi, and enter the correct password.

4. If the ATV detects that a new version is available on the server, the ATV automatically upgrades &
reboots. If no new version is available, then customer can login to google account or skip:

5. Google Account setup

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6. Complete google setup:

7. Home Page is displayed. Select the setting icon in the upper right corner. The setting page of the ATV
is displayed.

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8. Go into the IP setting & select DHCP:

9. Setup completed. Enjoy IPTV service with ATV over Wi-Fi.

3.2. Extender configuration:

3.2.1. Tested in QA Lab & working successfully-Configuration required:
3.2.1.1 TP-Link:
1. Log on to extender via username & password and go to the quick setup.

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2. Select region and click next.

3. Select Mode (Access point) and click next.

4. Configure Wi-Fi name and password.

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5. Select Network type as DHCP and click next.

6. Verify and finish.

7. Configuration completed.

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3.2.1.2 Huawei ONT as an extender:
1. Change upstream port of Extender ONT from Optical to LAN. Select the LAN port which is
connected to main ONT, in the below snapshot LAN3 is connected to main ONT.

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2. Create a WAN Interface buy going into the “WAN Settings”. Select Service Type & then click on
IPTV_INTERNET:

(Please Note: The name of the WAN interface must be “IPTV_INTERNET”.)

3. Configure all the parameters of the WAN interface as per below snapshot:

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4. Configure the below highlighted IGMP configurations in IGMP tab. These are the configurations
which are usually present in ONT when these are working in network.

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5. Check the LAN ports which are clickable (the uplink port can’t be selected, leave it)

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6. Change the Primary IP address of extender ONT to make it different from main ONT so it can be
easily accessed.

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7. Enable Primary DHCP server if it’s not already enabled.

Note: The following Huawei ONT models were tested in the QA lab, and the configuration for use as
an extender is identical for all:
Vendor CPE Technology Model
Type
ONT Single-band Wi-Fi 4 HG8245
ONT Single-band Wi-Fi 4 HG8247
ONT Dual-band Standard Wi-Fi HG8245W5
5
ONT Dual-band Basic Wi-Fi 5 HG8145V5
Huawei
ONT Single-band Wi-Fi 4 HG8245H5
ONT Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 HG8145X6-10
ONT Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 HG8145X6
ONT Single-band Wi-Fi 4 HG8141V5

The ONTs “Q2 & 8245H” are very old models and don’t support this feature.

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3.2.1.3 Tenda Model No. N301

1. Log on to the extender & select Connection Type & MTU and enter Wi-Fi Name &
password as below:

2. Connection is established, please check from status option as below:

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3.2.1.4 Tenda Model No. AC8 and AC5

1. Log on to the extender & select Connection Type & MTU and enter Wi-Fi Name & password
as below:

2. Connection is established, Check from status option as below:

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3.2.1.5 Tenda (MX3 and TX12 PRO)
1. Connect your computer to the Tenda router via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable.
2. Open a web browser and enter the router’s IP address in the address bar. The default IP
address is usually 192.168.0.1
3. Log in using the default username and password. If you’ve changed these, use your
custom credentials:

4. Once logged in, go to the “More”

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5. Once logged in, navigate to the “Advanced” tab from the main menu.

6. Within the “Advanced” tab, find and click on “Network”.

7. Find and click on “IPTV” to access the IPTV settings page. Toggle the IPTV option to
enable it.
8. After enabling multicast, click “Save” or “Apply” to save your changes.

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3.2.1.6 Dlink Model No. DIR-806A:

1. Click on the start button:

2. Select Language:

3. Select continue:

4. Select connection method as Wired connection and work mode as access point:

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5. Check Automatic obtainment of IPv4 address, enter Hostname with .local and click next:

6. Enable Wireless Network 2.4 GHz and enter Network Name & password and click Next:

7. Repeat step 6 for Wireless Network 5GHz:

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8. Update Web-based interface password and click Next:

9. Click on Apply:

10. Device will be rebooted:

After device bootup, login again Connect ATV to Wi-Fi. Live streaming should work.

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3.2.1.7 Dlink Model No. R-15, M15 & COVR-1100
1. Log in and Select language:

2. Select operation mode as router mode and click Next:

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3. Select Next

4. Click No as below:

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5. Enter Wi-Fi Network Name & password:

6. Enter Device Admin password and click Next:

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7. Select time zone and select Next:

8. Select update options as automatically update:

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9. Click next on Summary:

10. The device will be rebooted, and ATV should work:

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3.2.1.8 Ruijie EW1200 & EW1200G PRO:
1. Log into device using the default IP address is 192.168.110.1 with "admin" username &
password by default.
2. Select More option and select Wi-Fi & then click on Wi-Fi/IGMP option.
3. Enable Wi-Fi/IGMP by selecting M2U (2.4G) & M2U (5G).
4. Click on save.

3.2.1.9 Ruijie EW1200R:

1. Log into device using the default IP address is 192.168.110.1 with "admin" username &
password by default.
2. Select More option and then select Basics option and select IPTV & then click on
IPTV/IGMP option.
3. Enable IPTV/IGMP by selecting Enable and Select General in IPTV mode.
4. Click on save.

5. Click on WLAN and then click on Wi-Fi.

6. Click on Wi-Fi/IGMP option.

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7. Enable Wi-Fi/IGMP by selecting M2U (2.4G) & M2U (5G).
8. Click on save.

3.2.1.10 Ruijie RG-M18 & RG-EW300 PRO:

1. Log into device using the default IP address is 192.168.110.1 with "admin" username &
password by default.
2. Select More option and select IPTV & then click on Wi-Fi/IGMP option.
3. Enable Wi-Fi/IGMP by selecting M2U (2.4G) & M2U (5G).
4. Click on save.

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3.2.2 Tested in QA lab & working successfully on default-No

configuration required:

CPE Availability in
Vendor Technology Model ATV Over Wi-Fi Unicast
Type Lab
Wi-Fi Extenders & Mesh Solutions
Extender Wi-Fi 6e Beacon 6 Yes Working working
Nokia Extender Dual-Band Beacon 1.1 Yes Working working
Extender Wi-Fi 6 Beacon 3.1 Yes Working working

3.2.3 Equipment available in QA and facing issues:

Availability in
Vendor CPE Type Technology Model ATV Over Wi-Fi Unicast
Lab
Wi-Fi Extenders & Mesh Solutions
Wall-Plugged NOT working (Blank
Extender DAP-1325 Yes Freezing observed
Single-band screen)
Unable to connect as Unable to connect
Wall-Plugged
Extender DAP-1610 Yes access point with LAN as access point
Dual-band
cable with LAN cable
D-Link NOT working (Blank
Extender Single band DIR-612 Yes working
screen)
Extender Dual band DIR-825M Yes Not Working NA
NOT working (Unable Unable to connect
Extender Single band DAP-1360 Yes
to connect to SSID) to SSID
Does not support
Tenda Extender Single band FH456 Yes working
Multicast
NOT working (Blank
ZTE Extender Wi-Fi 6 H3601P Yes working
screen)

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3.2.4 Equipment not available in QA lab:
CPE Availability ATV Over Wi-
Vendor Technology Model Unicast
Type in Lab Fi
Wi-Fi Extenders & Mesh Solutions
D-Link Extender Single band DAP-16360 No NA NA
D-Link Extender Dual band DIR-2640 No NA NA
Tenda Extender Single band F3 No NA NA
Wall-Plugged
Tenda Extender A9 No NA NA
Single-band
Tenda Extender Dual-Band AC6 No NA NA
Tenda Extender Dual band AC10U No NA NA
Tenda Extender Dual-Band A15 No NA NA
Dual-band Wi-Fi
Tenda Mesh MW3 No NA NA
5 (Mesh)
RG-EW3000GX
Ruijie Extender Wi-Fi 6 No NA NA
PRO
TP-Link Extender Single band TL-WR820N No NA NA
TP-Link Extender Single band TL-WR844N No NA NA
TP-Link Extender Single band TL-WR845N No NA NA
TP-Link Extender Single band TL-WR840N No NA NA
Single-band
TP-Link Extender TL-WR850RE No NA NA
(Wall-Plugged)
TP-Link Extender Single band MR3420 No NA NA
Single-band
TP-Link Extender TL-WA855RE No NA NA
(Wall-Plugged)
Dual-band (Wall-
TP-Link Extender RE200 No NA NA
Plugged)
Dual-band (Wall-
TP-Link Extender RE305 No NA NA
Plugged)
TP-Link Extender Dual band Archer C20 No NA NA
TP-Link Extender Dual band Archer C24 No NA NA
TP-Link Extender Single band TL-WR841HP No NA NA
TP-Link Extender Dual band Archer C64 No NA NA
TP-Link Extender Dual band Archer C6 No NA NA
TP-Link Extender Wi-Fi 6 Archer AX10 No NA NA
TP-Link Extender Dual band Archer C80 No NA NA
TP-Link Extender Wi-Fi 6 Archer AX23 No NA NA
TP-Link Extender Wi-Fi 6 Archer AX20 No NA NA
TP-Link Extender Wi-Fi 6 Archer AX55 No NA NA
TP-Link Extender Wi-Fi 6 Archer AX50 No NA NA
TP-Link Mesh Wi-Fi 6 (Mesh) Deco X20 No NA NA
TP-Link Mesh Wi-Fi 6 (Mesh) Deco X60 No NA NA
TP-Link Extender Wi-Fi 6 Archer AX6000 No NA NA
TP-Link Extender Wi-Fi 6 Archer AX11000 No NA NA
TP-Link Extender Wi-Fi 6 Archer AX12 No NA NA

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4 ONT Placement Criteria:

4.1. ONT should be placed at a location considering the route decided for the drop cable.
4.2. Check from the customer about his/her requirement for the in-house cabling.
4.3. Central location is preferable for the ONT to have maximum Wi-Fi coverage. In the case of double-story
house, ONT should be placed near the ceiling or midway along the stairs.
4.4. ONT must not be in a damp or dusty area.
4.5. Direct exposure to sunlight should be avoided.
4.6. Installation of ONT in bathrooms, shower rooms or kitchens is not allowed.
4.7. ONT should not be installed under Air-Conditioner.
4.8. ONT should be placed near to the commercial power socket to avoid using extension sockets.
4.9. UPS, if required, should be installed close to ONT.
4.10. Typically, Li-ion Battery with 4- to 8-hour backup and minimum 300 cycle life should be used.
4.11. The location of the Indoor ONT for customer LAN shall be at a common point, where all the
internal conduits meet and the structured cabling system (SCS) on a star topology can be installed.
However, the farthest socket shall not exceed 90 M from the ONT.
4.12. Ensure that all cables, including power and fiber optic cables, are properly managed to avoid
entanglement or strain, which could potentially damage the cables over time.
4.13. Make sure that the ONT is placed in a well-ventilated area to prevent overheating. Avoid placing
the ONT in enclosed spaces like cabinets unless proper ventilation is provided.
4.14. Consider the security of the ONT placement. The ONT should be placed in a secure area to
prevent unauthorized access or tampering, especially in public or shared spaces.
4.15. Avoid placing the ONT too close to other electronic devices that could cause interference, such as
microwave ovens, cordless phones, or heavy electrical equipment.
4.16. It’s advisable to connect the ONT to a surge protector to safeguard against power surges that
could potentially damage the equipment.
4.17. If applicable, ensure that the ONT and any associated equipment are properly grounded to
prevent electrical hazards and equipment damage.
4.18. Regularly check for and install firmware updates for the ONT to ensure it has the latest security
patches and performance enhancements.
4.19. Keep a record of the ONT installation details, including the model, serial number, installation
date, and any relevant configuration settings for future reference.

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5 Support team for ATV over Wi-Fi (CXO Premises):

5.1. Points of Contact (POCs) from all relevant stakeholders have been identified. The designated support
team will be responsible for assisting and providing support to the BO (Business Operations) and CC
(Customer Care) teams specifically in cases where untested third-party extenders or ONTs are utilized for
ATV over Wi-Fi in CXO premises only.
5.2. For all other complaints following the launch of the IPTV over Wi-Fi service, the CC and BO teams will
follow the standard complaint resolution process, adhering to the existing SOPs. The IPTV team will take
the lead in managing this support function, while other team members will play supporting roles. The
members of the support team are listed below.

5.3. In instances where issues are encountered with new or untested extenders, the BO team will be
responsible for retrieving the untested ONTs/extenders and transferring them to the QA lab for testing.
Complaint resolution will be based on the outcomes of these tests.
5.4. Additionally, before retrieving the ONTs/extenders for testing, the BO team must ensure that the
customer is provided with IPTV service over a LAN cable.

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6 Recommendations:
Based on the comprehensive testing conducted, several observations and insights have been gathered
regarding the performance and optimal usage of the Android TV(ATVs) over Wi-Fi.

6.1 The following recommendations aim to enhance user experience, improve connectivity, and ensure
reliable operation. These suggestions are intended to address identified issues and to facilitate the
effective deployment of ATVs, thereby maximizing their performance and customer satisfaction.
6.2 Issues have been observed with Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) values equal to or
weaker than -50 dBm. Therefore, the placement of the ONT and ATV should be ensured to have an
RSSI stronger than -50 dBm.
6.3 Issues have been noted at distances of 40 feet or more. Therefore, the ATV should be placed less
than 40 feet from the ONT.
6.4 It is recommended to utilize the ATV over Wi-Fi service on the 5GHz band instead of the 2.4GHz
band on the ONT.
6.5 If the distance exceeds 40 feet or the signal strength is equal to or weaker than -50 dBm, the use of
an extender is advised.
6.6 The Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) installer must possess technical expertise in configuring
the extender with multicast settings.
6.7 The CPE installer should receive training on the configuration of multicast settings on the extender
prior to launching ATV over Wi-Fi for customers.
6.8 When using an extender, it is essential to enable multicast on the LAN ports.
6.9 A Wi-Fi repeater should not be employed if the ONT RSSI is weaker than -50 dBm; instead, the use
of a Wi-Fi extender is recommended.
6.10 A dual-band extender is preferred for ATV over Wi-Fi.
6.11 The Wi-Fi channel of the extender must not overlap with the ONT’s Wi-Fi channel to avoid co-
channel interference and overlapping channels.
6.12 Following optimal installation, it should be clearly communicated to the customer that the location
of the ATV should not be altered without prior notification to PTCL.
6.13 The PTCL CPE installer should be equipped with appropriate tools and a laptop to identify Wi-Fi
issues at the customer’s premises.
6.14 Network configuration should be optimized by utilizing the 5GHz band for multicast traffic,
selecting the least congested channel, and configuring wider channels to increase throughput.
6.15 The placement of ONTs, extenders, and ATVs within customer premises should be optimized to
avoid dead zones and enhance coverage in high-traffic areas.
6.16 It is imperative to keep the firmware of the ATV, ONT, and extender updated.
6.17 Customers are encouraged to use the PTCL-provided extender for ATV over Wi-Fi.
6.18 If there are any extenders that have not yet been tested by QA, we will temporarily exempt
customers from their use. We will gather the necessary details, retrieve the extender from the
customer, ensure that they use IPTV Service over LAN for the time being and ensure QA conducts
thorough testing, and include the results in the updated documentation. The concerned departments
will then share the revised document with all relevant stakeholders after successful testing of the
said extender/extenders.

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6.19 Please find below table summarizing the typical Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) values,
their corresponding signal strength levels:

RSSI (dBm) Signal Strength Description

>-30 Excellent Maximum signal strength, high quality
-31 to -50 Good Strong signal, good quality
-51 to -60 Fair Acceptable signal, moderate quality
-61 to -70 Weak Poor signal, lower quality
-71 to -90 Very Weak Barely usable signal, poor quality
< -91 No Signal Unusable, no connectivity

6.20 The distance of 40 feet is considered a free-space distance. In the presence of obstructions, please
account for potential signal losses as follows:

Material Signal Loss (dBm)

Clear glass 2 - 3 dBm
Brick wall 8 - 28 dBm
Concrete wall (6 inches) 18 - 24 dBm
Plywood 3 - 4 dBm
Drywall / Gypsum board 3 - 4 dBm
Wooden door 3 - 4 dBm
Metal door 12 - 19 dBm
Glass window (non-tinted) 2 - 3 dBm
Glass window (tinted) 6 - 8 dBm
Cinder block wall 8 - 14 dBm
Metal filing cabinet 12 - 16 dBm
Human body 3 - 5 dBm
Ceramic tile 4 - 6 dBm
Water (per meter) 20 - 30 dBm

By following this guide, users can ensure a stable and efficient setup for their ZTE B866V2F Android TV Box
with PTCL IPTV service over Wi-Fi.

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