How to set up MediaStreamer on Windows

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

Go to the ExpressVPN DNS settings page. If prompted, enter your ExpressVPN credentials and select Sign In.

Enter the verification code that is sent to your email.

Under IP address registration, select Register my IP address. If you see “registered” next to your IP address, there is no need to select this option again.

Toggle Automatically register my IP address on. This is recommended as it automatically tracks changes to your IP address.

When you enable Automatically register your IP address, be sure to keep your registered IP address updated by signing in to your account on the ExpressVPN website or using the ExpressVPN app while connected to the same network as your Windows device. This grants the devices on your network continued access to MediaStreamer.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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2. Get your MediaStreamer server IP address

Go to the ExpressVPN setup page. If prompted, enter your ExpressVPN credentials and select Sign In.

Enter the verification code that is sent to your email.

On the right, you will find the MediaStreamer DNS server IP addresses.

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

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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3. Open the Network Connections settings

On your Windows device, press the Windows key ⊞ + R on your keyboard to open the Run prompt. Type ncpa.cpl. Click OK.

In the Network Connections window, right-click your active internet connection.

• If you are connected via a LAN cable, right-click Local Area Connection.
• If you are connected via Wi-Fi, right-click Wi-Fi.

Select Properties.

If you are prompted to allow changes made to your device, click Yes.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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4. Configure your DNS servers

In the Properties menu, double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (or just Internal Protocol). Make sure that Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) is unchecked.

In the General tab, select Use the following DNS server addresses.

For Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server, enter the MediaStreamer IP addresses you found earlier.

Click OK > OK.

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

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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