Entone Hydra II User Manual

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Copyright

2007 Entone, Inc. All rights reserved

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Chapter

3

3.1

Hydra Introduction

ABOUT IPTV

Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) allows home customers to receive video programming using the Internet
Protocol or over an IP connection, as opposed to broadcasting, cable or satellite delivery systems. IPTV
needs a source for the video stream; an Internet connection with associated Ethernet wiring, routers,
DSLAM, middleware equipment and software; a telephony switch; ADSL2+ modem; and a set-top box at
the customer site, as shown here:

Figure 3-1 IPTV Overview

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