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MediaStreamer is a DNS service designed to improve your streaming experience. If your device doesn’t natively support VPN, MediaStreamer is a great alternative for streaming.
To use MediaStreamer, make sure to
- set up the ExpressVPN app on your router
- connect your devices to the ExpressVPN router
- update your router firmware
Note: MediaStreamer is not a VPN and does not offer the privacy and security benefits of a VPN. You cannot change locations with MediaStreamer.
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Use MediaStreamer on an ExpressVPN router (v2)
Use MediaStreamer on an ExpressVPN router (v1)
Use MediaStreamer on an ExpressVPN router (v2)
Go to the ExpressVPN router dashboard. Sign in with your router admin password.
Click the Devices tab.
Click Each device uses > Per device setting.
You will see a list of devices that are connected to the ExpressVPN router and their connection type. By default, this is Router VPN.
Select the device you want to change to MediaStreamer, then click MediaStreamer.
Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.
Use MediaStreamer on an ExpressVPN router (v1)
Go to the ExpressVPN router dashboard. Sign in with your router admin password.
In the top bar, click VPN. In the sidebar, click Manage Devices.
Under Settings, select Let me select which devices should be protected.
Select the devices you want to use MediaStreamer. You may need to register your IP address with ExpressVPN.
Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.