Sml 282 hd base alternative firmware

Sml 282 hd base setting

Discussion Smartlabs SML-282 Base, SML-292 Premium
IPTV STB set-top box
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Chipset

STi7105
RAM/Flash
256MB/128MB
Dimensions (W*D*H), mm
150*150*55
Main device weight, g
470
Video encoding formats
MPEG-1, [email protected] , [email protected]
Maximum video resolution
1080p60
Formats coding

The following codecs are supported at the hardware (technical) level: audio codecs - MPEG1/2, MP3, AAC, AC3, WMA, video codecs - MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Part 2, H.263, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, VC -1.
The specific set of supported codecs for a specific set-top box is agreed upon with the operator when ordering the equipment.

USB 2.0 Host

+
Ethernet 10/100Mbit Base T
+
CVBS (1xRCA)
+
YPbPr and RGB component (3xRCA)
+
HDMI 1.3ac HDCP
+
Stereo audio output (2xRCA)
+
Optical S/PDIF
+

12V 1.2A
IR
remote control +
Packaging, instructions in Russian
+
3xRCA cable
+
5xRCA cable
optional
HDMI cable 1.8 m
optional
Ethernet cable (RJ-45)
optional

Actually, there is a set-top box (IPTV) smartlabs sml-282 base from the MTS provider (stream). Now I have the MTS firmware (I can check the number), I no longer use the services of the provider, the set-top box does not want to work precisely for this reason. I would like to find a use for the set-top box: reflash it and use it as a media player or connect it to Rostelecom (online), whose services I use now. Of course, I will appreciate your help

PS: smartlabs sml-282 as I understand it is the same MAG250 - not a true statement

Teaching staff if there are specific proposals - you can in QMS or PM

In practice, after this, either the console hangs with this inscription, or shows a video with a rabbit. There is only one way out - check the router settings again (is IGMP enabled on it, is the port configured correctly for the IPTV set-top box) and, if everything is in order, call technical support. In fact, error 100 means that the multicast group with the firmware is not available, and the current or older firmware comes with code 204.

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Yuxing YX-6916A

Model made in China. These set-top boxes can be called the first of their kind, which were supplied with an additional HDMI cable, and they were used even when Rostelecom did not acquire most of the companies in this area. It is worth noting the fact that the quality of such equipment is quite high, as reliably evidenced by the almost complete absence of returns of such devices with defects, and they themselves have been working for several years without any complaints or complaints from users.

The only problem with these devices can be called the transition to software from Smartlabs, since because of this it was necessary to carry out a complete flashing of the devices manually. Another well-known problem is watching videos using a USB connector, since there are a number of codecs that this Rostelecom set-top box does not support. The standard for her with such a disadvantage is the absence of sound when trying to watch.

Sml 282 hd base setting

Discussion Smartlabs SML-282 Base, SML-292 Premium

IPTV STB set-top box
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Chipset

The following codecs are supported at the hardware (technical) level: audio codecs - MPEG1/2, MP3, AAC, AC3, WMA, video codecs - MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Part 2, H.263, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, VC -1.
The specific set of supported codecs for a specific set-top box is agreed upon with the operator when ordering the equipment.

Motorola VIP1003

This model is supplied in small quantities. Over time, the company decided that this interactive Rostelecom set-top box would not be used, so it is currently provided to users exclusively from old stocks. It is worth noting that consumers almost never speak badly about the operation of this equipment - it functions clearly and without any problems.

Multimedia set-top box from Rostelecom – SML 282/292 HD Base

Digital set-top boxes SML 282 and 292 are equipped with proprietary firmware from Rostelecom, in which all the basic services of the provider are already configured. In addition to the channels themselves in digital quality, interactive television offers additional opportunities, including:

delayed viewing of TV shows (files are stored on the service for 48 hours);
online cinema;
weather forecast;
social networks (Vkontakte, Facebook, twitter).

Digital television

IPTV is digital television played on a TV through a broadband connection to a provider. In this service, channels are encoded in IP format and delivered to the screen via a set-top box. IPTV also includes video on demand, which is similar to watching CD/DVD content using a VCD/DVD player.

Principle of operation

IPTV converts the television signal into small packets of computer data. This is how any form of online traffic is transmitted, such as email or web pages. There are three main components of IPTV.

The first of them is the content on the provider’s server, which is received, encoded and stored for subsequent transmission to the user. In addition to the TV channels themselves, it contains all additional materials available for customers to order.

Infomir MAG-200

This model began to spread quite widely during the rise and spread of digital television throughout the country, but it is worth noting that the model itself is already obsolete, so the described devices are practically not issued to subscribers. At the same time, the set-top box for television can be used to this day, especially since using native firmware from Infomir, it allows you to watch any channels of modern digital TV without any restrictions using a pre-loaded playlist. Such equipment was supplied exclusively with a proprietary remote control, as well as with factory firmware. Further migration to the Smartlabs platform was carried out separately.

Getting started with an IPTV set-top box

The SML 282 or 292 HD Base set-top box for subsequent configuration for Rostelecom services must be correctly installed and connected to audio-video equipment. Thanks to high-performance components, the quality of sound and video signal transmission will be quite sufficient to create a home theater.

Since many modern TVs are wall-mounted, the equipment provides a vertical installation option.

In this case, screws are used, onto which a digital set-top box is attached using grooves on the bottom of the device. If, with this placement, the remote control cannot interact correctly, then the user will need to purchase a special infrared extension cord. It is a transmitter that is placed at the optimal angle for control. The extension cord is connected to the headphone jack.

Installation of the attachment in the usual position is carried out without additional components.

leave 30 cm of free space above the device;
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight;
Do not place the console on equipment that heats up during use.

Following these simple rules will help maintain the normal temperature of the set-top box and thereby extend its service life.

Attention! Violation of operating instructions will result in loss of warranty. When using the set-top box correctly, the provider or equipment manufacturer assumes responsibility for all malfunctions.

The set-top box is connected directly at the place of its installation. Connections to the connectors on the rear panel include:

network cable;
power supply cord;
one of the audio-video cables (HDMI or composite).

After this, the console will be completely ready for use.

Infomir MAG-250

The console of this model has been widely used for quite a long time. It is worth noting that many people connected digital TV from those companies that later merged with Rostelecom, but at the same time they already had such set-top boxes installed. If we consider the device from a hardware point of view, it has definitely not exhausted itself yet, and the only complaint that has not been corrected to this day is the relatively weak fastening of the power connector, as well as the connector through which the cable is connected to the TV. In this regard, quite often this TV set-top box is simply returned by many users, since subscribers can accidentally break the connector out of the mount.

One of the most significant software features of this device is that it can be flashed using standard firmware from Infomir, and then used as a standard media player with the ability to download a playlist and watch any digital television channels without any restrictions. It is worth noting that initially this equipment was supplied only with software and a remote control from Infomir, but over time, MAG-250 TV set-top boxes began to be supplied with.

MAC address

To find out the MAC address of your set-top box, just look at the sticker located on the bottom panel of the device from. The 2.0 box also often has a sticker with the serial number and this address on the box. Another option: after the operator menu loads, you can go to the “Settings” item and go to the “System Information” section.

Thus, you can independently connect and configure the purchased equipment without resorting to any assistance from qualified specialists. Often, the setup and connection procedure does not cause any difficulties, and in addition, you can always check the instructions that come with each model of set-top box or router.

If you are unable to cope with this problem on your own, then you can turn to specialists. In the vast majority of cases, service centers are present in almost every major city, and at the same time provide subscribers with the opportunity to order paid services for connecting such devices. Among other things, there are a lot of private craftsmen who perform similar work.

How to use the hard drive?

On a fairly large number of models of the proposed set-top boxes, it is possible to use a hard drive in the HDD format, but many users do not know how it can be usefully used. First of all, it is worth noting the fact that only 2.5” form factor drives can be installed in the devices, but even if you put them in the set-top box, many of them actually cannot work, since the recording of the transmission is automatically sent to the cloud, and The console can only play files from USB drives.

Standard connection option

In the vast majority of cases, the set-top box is connected via an Ethernet cable, which the installer runs through the apartment to the TV from the router. The only drawback of this scheme is that the LAN cable will need to be hidden somewhere, since otherwise people living in this room will regularly trip over it, but at the same time, the Rostelecom digital set-top box is connected much more reliably via Compared to other methods, and is also a device that is not so sensitive to all kinds of electromagnetic interference.

Where can I download the firmware and how to use it?

Set-top boxes from Rostelecom are configured in such a way that after connecting to the provider’s network, special Smartlabs firmware is automatically downloaded and installed. At the same time, there is no way for subscribers to download this firmware on their own, and even if you have it on hand, it is unlikely that you will be able to upload it to the device yourself.

In order for your Wi-Fi TV set-top box to receive the necessary firmware, you just need to reboot it. When you turn it on again, the device will automatically check for new available software versions, and if there are any, the automatic update procedure will be activated. That is why, if you have any problems during the operation of such equipment, first of all try to simply reboot it, since in many cases a standard firmware update to a newer version is required.

Connection via electrical network with PowerLine PLC adapters

Such adapters allow the user to connect a full-fledged local network through an electrical one. The cost of a pair of devices in a set will be approximately two and a half to three thousand rubles. The main advantage of using this option is that it ensures reliable data transmission comparable to the quality of a cable connection. The disadvantage of this design is that if strong voltage surges occur in the electrical network, the adapters can simply burn out, and as a result, the risk of burning out the LAN port on the router or the set-top box used increases.

Connect via Wi-Fi

Several different options can be used here.

The first involves the use of specialized wireless media bridges of the Motorolla 2400 model, which are supplied by Rostelecom itself. The set-top box, the password for which can be found on its box, is connected wirelessly, which greatly simplifies operation and makes using the device more convenient.

The main advantage here is that to ensure multicast transmission using such a media bridge, the 5 GHz band is used, which is practically not used anywhere today. It is also worth noting that this model of equipment ensures the transfer of information over fairly large distances, by Wi-Fi standards. There are also some disadvantages.

The first disadvantage is the considerable cost, which is approximately five thousand rubles for a set of two devices. Users say that the second disadvantage is that the equipment is not so easy to set up, because you need to perform a fairly large number of steps to ensure the adhesion of the two adapters.

As an alternative to such a device, you can use cheaper analogs that are produced under the TP-Link and D-Link brands, which will save you a total of up to one and a half thousand rubles.

The second connection option is to use a standard Wi-Fi module of the router, as well as an adapter from the side of the set-top box itself. The main difficulty here is that the router must have the function of logical separation of LAN ports from Wi-Fi. In addition, you will need to try to choose an adapter model with which the Rostelecom HD set-top box you have chosen can interact normally. Although here you can use a little trick and instead of a standard USB adapter, use a specialized access point that can operate in Wi-Fi client mode.