# Router settings for IPTV

URL: https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-router-setup/

> Router settings that help IPTV: separate bands, QoS for streaming devices, firmware updates, DNS, and settings to avoid.

You reach your router's settings through a web address printed on its label (often 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1) or through its app.

## Settings that help

Setting | Suggestion | 
Firmware | Update to the latest version | 
Band steering | Off, then put the TV on 5 GHz yourself | 
QoS / traffic priority | Prioritise the TV or streaming box | 
Channel width (5 GHz) | 80 MHz for speed | 
DNS | 1.1.1.1 / 8.8.8.8 (see [DNS guide](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-dns-guide/)) | 
Reserved IP | Give the TV box a fixed local address for QoS | 

## Settings to leave alone

- **IPTV / VLAN settings** in the router are for your ISP's own TV service, not for apps over the internet. Leave them off unless your ISP says otherwise.
- **UPnP** has no effect on IPTV apps.

## ISP router or your own?

ISP routers are often basic. A good router or mesh system with QoS can make a big difference in busy homes. Keep the ISP box in modem or bridge mode if you add your own.

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## Questions and answers

**Do I need to enable IPTV mode on my router?**

No. That setting is for your ISP's own TV service.

**What is QoS?**

Quality of Service: giving priority to certain devices or traffic.

**Should I update router firmware?**

Yes, updates often improve Wi-Fi stability.

## More internet & network guides

- [Wi-Fi tips for smooth IPTV](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-wifi-tips/)
- [VPN for IPTV: when it helps and when it does not](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-vpn-guide/)
- [Changing DNS for IPTV](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-dns-guide/)
- [Is your ISP slowing IPTV?](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/isp-throttling-iptv/)
- [Mesh Wi-Fi for IPTV](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-mesh-wifi/)

[All Internet & Network guides](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-guides/network/) · [Every IPTV guide](https://blog.vikingiptvofficial.com/iptv-guides/)

## Sources and official links

- [Cloudflare: what is DNS?](https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/dns/what-is-dns/)
- [Cloudflare 1.1.1.1](https://one.one.one.one/)
- [Google Public DNS](https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns)

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