Functions and configuration of UDP proxy

UDP proxy makes it possible to watch open IPTV TV channels on special players that do not accept multicast streams. This function is necessary for uninterrupted IPTV broadcasting on phones, some Smart TVs and game consoles. Let’s talk about it and its settings in more detail.

What is a UDP proxy?

The UDP proxy server was created to convert multicast IPTV UDP traffic into unicast TCP. If you want to comfortably watch IPTV on Android phones, tablets, smart TVs and game consoles via Wi-Fi, this function will be very useful.
This program has two goals:

• transmission of IP-TV in a local network based on OC Windows;
• continuous transmission of IP-TV through the router as HTTP traffic.

UDP proxy has appeared in firmware since version V2.02 (XXX.1) B2, where a function was added to view interactive TV on home devices and players that do not support multicast streams. If a regular player has IPTV, the subscriber can watch it, but the broadcast will be via HTTP. Therefore, the UDP proxy was developed. The big advantage of using UDP proxies on routers and PCs is the reliability of the transmission of IP-TV traffic packets, the ability to view on virtually any device, and high-quality high-definition TV. The channel is also more stable.

How to find out your proxy server address and port?

There are 3 common ways to determine this data:

• 1 way – Socproxy.ru/ip service. Use your commonly used browser on your phone or personal computer and follow the link: https://socproxy.ru/ip . The home page will open and display the valid network address and proxy.
• Method 2 – SocialKit Proxy Checker utility. Download and install the SocialKit proxy checker. Once fully downloaded, run the utility on your computer. Click Default Connection Information. The information you need will appear.
• 3 way – through the browser (Google Chrome, Opera, etc.). When a proxy is used in a browser, the settings can be viewed there as well. To do this, open the “Advanced” section in the settings and click “System”. Next, click “Open PC proxy settings”. A window will open in front of you, in which the IP address and port are indicated (it will be displayed after the colon). Provided that a username and password are present, they will be displayed here in the same way.

What is unproxied UDP?

Unproxied UDP is a proxy that is protected from leaking the real IP address via WebRTC. WebRTC (from English real-time communications – real-time communications) is a technology that provides the organization of data streaming between applications in real time. Using this technique may reveal your real IP address.

UDP proxy settings

Not all devices (for example, smartphones, Smart-TV and TV with Android OS, game consoles, players, etc.) can reproduce multicast traffic by themselves. Here you need to directly specify the proxy in the personal parameters of the router, server, device itself, or in the player available on this device. The network address and port are on the local network. As servers, not only routers can act, but also home computers with an Internet connection.

wifi router

Sometimes routers that support multicast streaming may have a built-in proxy enabled. Usually, the elements are located in the tabs “LAN settings”, “UDP to HTTP”, “HTTP Proxy”, “Enable Proxy” or having similar names.

If it is possible to activate the IGMP proxy (data management in IP-based networks), this must be done.

If the port value is 0, you should also enable UDP proxy and register “1234” or any other port. Sometimes the default IP address is 192.168.0.1, less often 192.168.10.1. Check the instructions for your router for details. The IP data is usually printed on the bottom or back of the case.

Router Eltex WB-2

To configure this router, do the following:

1. Select “IPTV” from the top menu, and then click “IPTV”.
2. Enable IPTV (check the box next to this line).
3. Select the type of IGMP (there are options: “Auto”, “V2” or “V3”, if in doubt, leave everything unchanged).
4. Activate the HTTP proxy server (also check the box).
5. Specify the proxy port.
6. Apply the settings by clicking the appropriate button.

Router D-Link DIR-615

To configure this router, do the following:

1. Select an advanced setting item, and click Miscellaneous.
2. Select IGMP (default is V3).
3. Open the UDPXY service (check the box next to it).
4. Enter the port (in this example: 1234).
5. Click “Apply”.
6. Save the entered data.

Router SNR-CPE-W4N

To configure this router, do the following:

1. In the options, click “Tools” and then “Miscellaneous”.
2. In the “Processing Mechanisms” section, in the “NAT processing mode” line, select “Disable” from the proposed options.
3. Activate the IGMP proxy (in the “IPTV Services” section).
4. Set the multicast to http conversion for LAN (in the same “IPTV Services” section).
5. Enter the port number manually.
6. Click “Apply” to save the entered parameters.

Internet center Keenetic Ultra

To set up via Keenetic, do the following:

1. In the options, click “Management” (wheel), and then “General settings”.
2. Click “Change Component Set”.
3. Find UDP-HTTP in the list and check the box. Click Install Update.
4. At the end of the full installation of the proxy and restarting the device, go to the settings and click “Manage”, and then – “Applications”.
5. Activate the proxy (move the slider to the correct position). Go to the personal settings of the installed component itself (click “UDP proxy” – opposite the slider).
6. Kill the port. In the “Connect via” column, select the LAN provider (IPoE).
7. Save the entered data.

After completing the Keenetic setup, you need to register the network address and port on the device (widget or program) on which you intend to watch IPTV through your router’s proxy server.
If everything is done correctly, the channel will be available not via UDP, but via TCP.

Setting on a computer

If your router receives and transmits multicast messages (for example, TP-Link or D-Link), but it does not have a UDP proxy, you can use the utility by downloading it to your computer.

The type of connection does not matter: wired or wireless.

To use a special utility as a proxy, you need to download it. You can do this at the link: http://serv.sys-s.ru/UDP-to-HTTP-Proxy.exe. This is a UDP to HTTP proxy for Windows PC. Run UDP to HTTP Proxy.exe and proceed to setup:

1. Set the interface of multicast and HTTP server, it is the same value: 192.168.1.2.
2. Specify HTTP port: 1234 or other, and save the data.
3. Run the program by clicking the desired button, or configure it to run as a server service. In this case, the program will start in auto mode every time you start the PC.

Specify the IP and port on your own in the parameters of the device itself, the widget, or the program, and freely watch IP-TV using a proxy on a PC. If everything is correct, TV channels will start playing.

Sometimes you will need to enter your IP address and port number like this: http://192.168.1.1:1234.

Installation on Android OS and Windows OS

To view such TV on a smartphone or computer, you need to install and configure special programs.

On OC Android

To watch such TV on your smartphone, you need to download the application from Google Play. For example, “IPTV”. This will allow you to download TB channels in standard m3u format and play them with other video players. Once the app is downloaded and installed, you will need to set up a proxy on your phone. To do this, open the program and follow these steps:

1. Open “Settings” and already in them “Channel List”.
2. Hammer in the section that opens a link to a file with a list of available TV channels (playlist), which was provided by the provider.
3. Enter a valid internet protocol address and port number. In the line “Proxy type” and select “UDP to HTTP Proxy”.

The setup is successfully completed, and you can already watch the TV channels available in the playlist.

For OS Windows

To view IP-TV on a computer, you can refer to the special program IP-TV Player. Download it and install it as usual – like any other. Then launch and run the following:

1. Select “Blank Profile” from the list provided, and then click “OK”.
2. In the “Settings” section, click on “General”, check the box next to “All settings” to open more customizable options.
3. Here you need to fill in the “Address of the channel list”, as well as the “Network interface”. Select the protocol address in the first field, and the port in the second field.
4. Click “Update” and complete the setup.

That’s it, you can start watching IP-TV channels on your PC. The UDP proxy function is required to play IPTV TV channels on players that do not accept multicast streams. The process of setting them up depends on the device on which you plan to watch IPTV, as well as on the type of router, if viewing will take place on a TV.