How to set up MediaStreamer on Windows

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This tutorial will show you how to set up MediaStreamer on Windows.

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 smoothly, you must register your IP address on the ExpressVPN website. This allows ExpressVPN to recognize your IP address and grant your device access to MediaStreamer.

Note: MediaStreamer is not a VPN and does not offer the privacy and security benefits of a VPN. You cannot change locations with MediaStreamer.

1. Register your IP address on the ExpressVPN website

1. Log into the ExpressVPN+ portal. If prompted, enter your email and click Send Code.
2. Enter the verification code sent to your email.
3. Select your profile picture and click DNS Settings.
4. Under IP address registration, click Register my IP address. If it already reads “registered” next to your IP address, there is no need to select this option again.
5. Toggle Automatically register my IP address on. This is recommended as it automatically tracks changes to your IP address.

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2. Get your MediaStreamer server IP address

1. Go to the ExpressVPN Setup page. If prompted, enter your email and click Send Code.
2. Enter the verification code sent to your email.
3. Under Applications, select Network & smart home to open the dropdown menu. From there, click MediaStreamer.
4. You will find your DNS server IP addresses on the right side, under MediaStreamer IP#1 and MediaStreamer IP #2.

Keep this browser window open. You will need this information for the setup later.

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3. Open the Network Connections settings

1. In the search bar, search for “Control Panel” and click to open it.
2. Click Network and Internet.
3. Click Network and Sharing Center.
4. Click Change adapter settings.
5. Right-click your active connection, then click Properties.

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4. Configure your DNS servers

In the Properties menu:

1. Select the Networking tab. Then, double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4). Make sure that Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) is unchecked.
2. Select Properties.
3. Click Use the following DNS server addresses. In the Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server fields, enter the MediaStreamer IP addresses you found earlier.
4. Click OK > OK.

You have completed the MediaSteamer setup process. You now have access to MediaStreamer on your Windows.

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