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IGMP Proxy on Linux with igmpproxy: Route IPTV Multicast Streams Through Your Router and Firewall

igmpproxy is a lightweight Linux daemon that proxies IGMP membership reports between your ISP's upstream interface and your home LAN, enabling IPTV multicast to reach any device on your network. This guide covers installation, kernel setup, firewall rules for multicast traffic, VLAN downstream support, and practical debugging tips drawn from six months of production use.