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MAG Box Setup - Complete IPTV Guide 2025

Complete guide to setting up MAG IPTV boxes. Learn how to configure Stalker portal, add IPTV service, and optimize your MAG device.

Last updated: January 15, 2025

How Do I Setup a MAG Box for IPTV?

Quick Answer: 1) Connect MAG box to TV and internet, 2) Go to Settings > Servers > Portals, 3) Enter portal URL from your IPTV provider, 4) Save and restart, 5) Your channels will load automatically.

MAG boxes use portal URLs instead of M3U playlists for IPTV.

MAG boxes (Infomir) are dedicated IPTV set-top boxes using Stalker middleware. They're popular for their reliability and simplicity.

Initial Setup

Connect Hardware

Connect HDMI to TV, power adapter, and ethernet cable (recommended over WiFi).

First Boot

MAG box boots to main menu. Use remote to navigate.

Configure Network

If using WiFi, go to Settings > System Settings > Network to connect.

Adding Portal URL

Access Settings

Press Setup/Settings on remote.

Navigate to Servers

Go to Servers > Portals.

Enter Portal URL

In Portal 1 URL field, enter the portal address from your IPTV provider.

Save and Restart

Press OK to save, then restart the box.

Finding Your MAC Address

Go to Settings > System Settings > Device Info. Your MAC address is needed to activate service with your IPTV provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a portal URL?

A portal URL is the address of your IPTV provider's Stalker middleware server.

Why won't my portal connect?

Verify URL is correct, check your MAC is registered with provider, ensure internet works.

Can MAG box use M3U?

Traditional MAG boxes use portals only. Some newer Infomir models support M3U.

Best MAG box model?

MAG 424 and MAG 524 are current popular models with 4K support.

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