Rostelecom is the largest provider of access to broadband Internet connections in Russia and provides connections to a number of other telecommunications services: mobile and home telephones, digital television. High competition in this area contributes to the introduction of a number of technical and software capabilities into everyday work, among which the Rostelecom Multiroom service for digital TV users stands out.
In this material we will look at the principle of operation, connection conditions, cost of maintenance and other nuances associated with the everyday use of a modern offer.
What is this Multiroom service from Rostelecom?
Using this service, you can connect up to three TVs simultaneously to Interactive TV (any version), and the total cost will be significantly lower than connecting to each TV separately. Although there are other ways to connect a second TV to Rostelecom.
Important connection features:
- Technically, the service can only be implemented using the Rostelecom Internet, so if a client watches Interactive TV 2.0 using the Internet from another provider, then he will not be able to use this service.
- Connecting other TVs is possible using a router or video sender, which allows you to maintain high signal quality during wireless video transmission.
- In this way, you can connect no more than 3 TVs, despite the fact that the video sender, which is offered on the company’s website, supports signal transmission to 5 devices.
- For television, an Internet channel is used, each TV will use 3-6 Mbit/s from the common channel.
What is Multiroom
Long gone are the days when there was only one TV in each apartment. Today, people are increasingly installing this device in several rooms. Naturally, residents of the house have a need to simultaneously use television, but watch different content.
Here are some features of the option:
- The video signal can be distributed to two or more devices.
- TV receivers are easy to connect using wireless technology.
- HD picture and sound quality.
- Simple installation and configuration does not require the work of a wizard.
- The number of TVs available is determined by the specific device. For most users, the video sender supports up to five TV receivers.
To connect several TVs to one antenna, you need to purchase special equipment, which includes one distributor and several TV signal receivers.
Multiroom Rostelecom - price
If a client using Interactive TV of any version wants to connect to this service, he will need additional equipment, it can be purchased immediately or taken in installments, a rental option is also available (prices are indicated for Novosibirsk and may differ in regions):
- Set-top box, “standard” or “premium” for each new TV. “Standard” costs 3,590 rubles, installments for a year - 329 rubles of additional monthly payments, for 2 years - 179 rubles. Rent will cost the client 99 rubles/month. The Premium console is much more expensive.
- Video sender (4,950 rubles) or router (in most cases the client already has one).
For the Multiroom service, the tariff is a monthly subscription fee - in most regions it is 70 rubles for two devices or 100 rubles for 3 devices.
How to disable "Multiroom"
When connecting to the Multiroom service from Rostelecom, difficulties arise extremely rarely, and you don’t have to worry about how to disable it. To disable the option, simply disconnect the video sender and restore the previously used TV signal reception circuit.
If this still causes difficulties, then, as in other cases, you can simply call technical support and consult with specialists.
Using the Multiroom service will allow you to avoid unnecessary family disputes about which channel will be included for general viewing. And this option is relatively inexpensive, so few people refuse to connect this option.
Rostelecom: how to connect Multiroom?
You can submit a connection request only at sales offices; neither a call to the support service nor an application on the website will solve this problem, because you need to conclude an agreement for the purchase of equipment.
The principle of setting up the equipment is simple - you need to connect set-top boxes to TVs and set up IPTV, and then combine all the set-top boxes into one local network using a router or video sender. A frequent question from Rostelecom Multiroom customers - how to set it up on 2 TVs - can be solved by calling a specialist, this will help save time for users unfamiliar with network connections.
Description of service
Remember how, when connecting several TVs to an antenna using splitters, there were wires all over the apartment? We, of course, found a way out - we hid them under special boxes and even carried them under baseboards.
With the help of the Multiroom service, it became possible to forever forget about unnecessary reasons, and even more so about watching the same TV channel in all rooms.
The Multiroom service is provided through the use of special additional equipment – the Motorola VAP2400 video scanner. The advantages of using it are obvious and include no need to drill into walls to run wires and no installation costs. You can carry out the entire procedure yourself, since the device interface is designed in a style accessible to the average user. Using one device you can connect up to 5 TVs at the same time.
Motorola VAP2400 is a bridge that is automatically configured and has personal security protocols. In other words, we can say this: connecting this equipment means connecting the Rostelecom network cable to the router. The Internet is distributed via Wi-Fi connection. In the room where there is a TV, a video scanner is installed, to which a set-top box and TV are connected.
Each circuit requires additional hardware. The video scanner supports no more than 5 broadcast streams.
You can purchase the set-top box in installments for up to 36 months.
Additional equipment can be rented or purchased. Some users prefer not to spend money on such equipment and move the video console from one room to another, which is not very convenient, but is economical.
How much does the service cost?
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Let us describe the general principles by which the cost of connecting to Multiroom Rostelecom is calculated:
- The option itself is considered free, since the provider does not require a subscription fee for its use.
- To connect to the service you need to purchase one video sender. This is a device that distributes the TV signal to all TVs in the apartment.
- For each TV you need to purchase a separate set-top box.
- Rostelecom provides equipment in installments for those who cannot afford to pay the full price right away. The installment plan is issued in the form of a rental for a nominal fee. After three years of payments, all devices become the property of the client.
Setting up the Motorola VAP2400 video sender
When you first turn on the video sender to a modem, router or optical ONT terminal, the port in which it is connected must either face the provider’s network where the DHCP server is running, or DHCP must be enabled in the router settings. You need to start connecting the video sender by connecting the transmitter to the router port, otherwise problems may arise when connecting devices!!! The distance between the receiver and the Motorola VAP2400 transmitter should not be less than 3 meters. The setup for the Motorola VAP2400 is the simplest - after turning on both devices, you need to press the WPS button on them (preferably at the same time, or first on the receiver and then on the transmitter):
WPS indicator on the back of the Motorola VAP2400 . And we wait until the devices are synchronized and the indicators on both devices light up steadily, without blinking. When the devices are synchronized, the WiFi indicator and the mode indicator will light up on the front side of both devices. The mode indicator on the transmitter should be green, and on the receiver it should be orange. If the mode indicator blinks orange or is off 3 minutes after turning on the Motorola VAP2400 , there is a communication error. If you connect another receiver to an already working Motorola VAP2400 combination , then the WPS must be pressed only on the connected device. To be honest, I am not a supporter of using WPS and prefer to configure everything manually, but after I got into the web interface of the Motorola VAP2400 video sender , I realized that this is the most suitable method. And that's why.
Benefits of the service
Thanks to the use of modern equipment and wireless signal transmission technology, the Rostelecom Multiroom service provides several tangible advantages:
- No need to drill into walls.
- There is no need to lay wires, hide them behind the baseboard, or fix them.
- One video sender provides simultaneous operation of up to 5 TVs, which is quite enough for an ordinary family.
- The communication signal is stable, which guarantees excellent image quality at Full HD 1080p level.
- Unlike an antenna, you can view significantly more channels - about 100-200 or more.
- Various interactive TV settings are available - recording, reminder, selecting programs from the menu and many others.
- note
- For stable signal transmission, the video sender and set-top boxes (receivers) must be located at a distance of no more than 3 m from each other.
How to activate the service
Every subscriber of the operator can activate the service. To activate it, you need to visit the nearest company office, write an application, and purchase the required equipment.
You can conclude a service agreement in another way. Contact the technical support service by phone and leave a request for a company manager to come directly to your home.
You can also fill out a special form in your personal account on the Rostelecom portal, but provided that you have previously registered. Otherwise, we first register, and only then carry out all the necessary manipulations to activate the service.
Connection diagram for the Multiroom service
Regarding how to set up the system, it is best to immediately leave a request so that specialists can carry out the necessary manipulations. If you decide to set it up yourself, then if certain difficulties arise, you can get advice 8-800-100-08-00
In general, for Rostelecom multiroom to become available, you will need to perform the following actions:
No wires, drilling walls, nothing complicated. Anyone can connect a video sender.
Advantages of multiscreen
Rostelecom multiscreen is provided absolutely free to everyone who is a user of the company's television. This service allows you to watch TV channels of your tariff on tablets, computers and laptops, without overpaying anything.
The multiscreen service is free and available for connection in your personal account.
- payment for the service is made for one device, and you can watch up to five TVs;
- using the multiroom service, you can watch your favorite programs outside your apartment on your phone or tablet;
- you can start watching a program not at the time at which it is broadcast, but at a time when it is convenient for you;
- you can watch up to five channels on different TVs;
- the service is provided free of charge.
How does Multiroom work?
Previously, in order to connect several TVs to one antenna, it was necessary to run a cable throughout the apartment, which was not entirely appropriate. The multiroom service eliminates such difficulties and inconveniences. To launch it, a special VAP2400 Motorola video sender is used.
Such a device allows you to simultaneously connect up to five TVs, is equipped with an auto-tuning function, and operates thanks to Wi-Fi. To ensure security, it has WPA2/WPA/AES/WEP128/WEP-64 protocols.
Essentially, Motorola's VAP2400 is a special bridge that transmits a digital TV stream using Wi-Fi. Moreover, an unusually powerful signal is provided, which is capable of overcoming obstacles in the form of various walls without loss of quality.
