[streaming] Re: Videolan, Irdeto and Amino set top boxes

[Graham Leggett]

Paul Rae wrote:

> Im assuming you have the appropriate irdeto head end setup? Cyphercast / mcrypt / pisys / etc ....?

The Irdeto encrypted channels are already available to us via satellite, 
we want to cherrypick the channels off the satellite and make these 
channels available to settop boxes on a LAN using videolan. The settop 
boxes (and associated service subscription) would be responsible for 
decryption, we would just be a data carrier.

I understand that videolan can do the job, but I cannot find any info on 
videolan and encryption systems. So my question is: Can videolan be used 
to cherrypick Irdeto encoded MPEG streams and multicast them in such a 
way that a suitable Irdeto enabled settop box can decrypt and display 
the signals?

Or does some special magic have to happen within videolan for encrypted 
streams to be supported? (Note: videolan need not decode the streams, 
just transport them.)

> This really isnt a discussion that is suitable for these forums, and should either be raised with Irdeto or Amino.

Amino have recommended either Optibase or Minerva products over 
videolan, but have not explained why. I am still trying to get some 
clear answers out of Irdeto, and I'm struggling.

I was hoping somebody on this list would know enough about the 
encryption systems to give me an impartial answer.

Regards,
Graham
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