Watching IPGuys IPTV on Kodi with Stalker PVR Client

I see a lot of people around here asking about IPGuys and Kodi, and there was a good guide posted months ago by /u/stokedcrf, but it's fallen off the front page so people are not reading it. Here it is again, but a little more clear hopefully. Just in time for Mayweather vs McGregor.

First off, you should be aware that this method for watching IPTV is not supported by any reseller. IPGuys is a stalker-based IPTV provider that is meant to work with Mag set top boxes [STBs] manufactured by Infomir [a Ukrainian company]. Stalker middleware is the backend software that some IPTV providers use to serve their streams. Stalker middleware is also developed by Infomir. Currently, the Stalker PVR Client add-on for Kodi does not support video on demand [VOD] or time shifting. It supports only the streaming of live TV and the electronic program guide [EPG]. This is good enough for most people, but if you are looking for the traditional and full provider experience, then you should get a dedicated STB.

You require:

• An IPTV subscription - IPGuys is the most trusted name it seems, but the reseller agreement does not allow resellers to advertise under their name. You can get one of these from many places, but do your research. Prices are pretty much the same all around, but customer service varies greatly. Check out /r/IPTV and /r/IPTVReviews. I will not provide any recommendations at this time, but you can message me and I can point you in the right direction. Do your research!
• Kodi with Stalker Client Add-On - As of this writing, the current version is Kodi 17.3 and the Stalker Client is 2.8.6.1. The Stalker Client is available in the official repo under the PVR category.
• A Valid MAC Address - This is not the MAC address for your network device. You just generate a valid MAC address with the Organizationally Unique Identifier [OUI] for the Infomir company. Basically, the Stalker client emulates a Mag box, and all the Mag boxes are made by Infomir. So, you need a MAC address that makes the server think you are connecting from a valid device. The OUI for Infomir is 00:1A:79, so any MAC address you generate must use these first 6 characters. If in doubt, ask your reseller to generate one for you.

Once you have those 3 things sorted, the setup is very straight forward. Open up the Stalker Client add-on and input your MAC address and the portal address that your reseller provides you with [the address should be something like http://WEBSITE/stalker_portal/c/ ]. No username or password should be necessary. Ensure your timezone is correct or the EPG timings will be incorrect. Save and reboot and your PVR should be ready to go.

Any questions post here.