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Device Setup · September 2, 2026 · 6 min read

How to Set Up IPTV on MAG Boxes and Enigma2 Receivers

How to Set Up IPTV on MAG Boxes and Enigma2 Receivers

MAG boxes and Enigma2 receivers connect to an IPTV subscription through a portal URL tied to the device's MAC address, rather than an app-based login like Xtream Codes — a different but equally standard method used by dedicated IPTV set-top hardware.

What is a MAG box?

MAG boxes (made by Infomir) are purpose-built IPTV set-top boxes rather than general-purpose streaming devices. Instead of installing apps, they connect directly to a "portal" — a server address your provider hosts — using the box's built-in MAC address for authentication.

Step-by-step setup

  1. Find your MAG box's MAC address, usually printed on a sticker on the device itself or visible in its settings menu.
  2. Send the MAC address to your provider so they can register it against your subscription.
  3. Receive a portal URL from your provider once registration is confirmed.
  4. On the MAG box, go to Settings → System Settings → Servers → Portals and enter the portal URL.
  5. Reboot the box — your channel list should load automatically from the portal.

Enigma2 receivers

Enigma2-based receivers (common on Dreambox and VU+ hardware) use a similar portal-based or M3U-based setup, typically configured through a plugin such as an IPTV player add-on within the receiver's own menu system. Exact steps vary slightly by receiver brand — check your specific model's plugin documentation.

Not sure which login format you have?

MAG portals, M3U playlists and Xtream Codes logins are the three formats you'll encounter across IPTV devices — see M3U vs Xtream Codes explained and the broader IPTV terminology glossary if the vocabulary is unfamiliar.

How TiviStation works on MAG boxes and Enigma2

Send your MAG box's MAC address to TiviStation support and the team provides the portal URL directly — no manual portal configuration needed on your end.

Frequently asked questions

What is a MAG box, and is it different from a regular streaming device?

A MAG box is a dedicated IPTV set-top box (made by Infomir) that connects to a provider's portal using its MAC address rather than running downloadable apps — it's purpose-built for IPTV rather than a general-purpose streaming device.

Can I use the same subscription on both a MAG box and an app-based player?

This depends on your provider's setup — some subscriptions support both a portal-based MAG login and an app-based Xtream Codes login simultaneously, while others are tied to one format. Confirm with your provider before switching device types.

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Written by the TiviStation team · Published September 2, 2026. Questions about anything in this guide? Contact our 24/7 support team or learn more about TiviStation.

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