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

Setup IPTV on Enigma2 (Zgemma) Devices Using PuTTY

With PuTTY, a free SSH/Telnet client for Windows, configuring IPTV on your
Enigma2 (Zgemma) device is a simple task.
You will be guided through each step by this guide’s straightforward
instructions.

step 1: Install PuTTY

Setup IPTV on Enigma2 (Zgemma) Devices Using PuTTY

First, you need to download and install PuTTY. You can find it at PuTTY’s
official website.
1. Download PuTTY: Go to the PuTTY website and download the installation
file.
2. Install PuTTY: Run the downloaded file and follow the installation
instructions.

Step 2: Obtain Your Box IP Address

You’ll need the IP address of your Enigma2 device. You can usually find this
in the network settings of your device.

Setup IPTV on Enigma2 (Zgemma) Devices Using PuTTY

Step 3: Configure PuTTY

Launch the PuTTY program on your computer.

In the “Host Name” field, enter the IP address of your Enigma2 device.

in the “Connection type” section, select “Telnet”.
click the “Open” button to start the connection.

Step 4: Log In to Your Device

Step 1: Access Your Device via Terminal

  1. Open a terminal window (black screen).

  2. Press Enter.

  3. Log in as the root user:

    • Username: root

    • Password: Enter your device’s root password and press Enter

 

Step 2: Run the IPTV Auto-Installer Script

Once logged in, you need to run the IPTV installation script. Use the script provided by your IPTV service. The example below shows the general format:

 
sh wget -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

Important:

  • Replace http://domainname.com:port/get.php?username=MyUser&password=MyPassword&type=enigma22_script&output=ts with the actual M3U URL provided by your IPTV service.

Step 3: Reboot Your Device

  1. After the script completes, reboot your Enigma2 device by typing:

 
reboot

  1. Press Enter. Your device will restart, and the IPTV setup should now be complete.

Adding an EPG to Your IPTV Channels

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

Step 1: Install E-Channelizer

  1. Download E-Channelizer from its official download page.

  2. Install the program on your Windows computer.

Step 2: Assign EPG References

  1. Launch E-Channelizer and connect it to your Enigma2 device.

  2. Drag the equivalent satellite channel over the IPTV channel while holding the Ctrl key. This assigns the correct EPG reference.

  3. Write the changes back to your device. The GUI will restart, and your EPG should now be properly set up.

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