How To Set Up A VPN On Chromecast

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How To Set Up a VPN For Chromecast

To access a wide array of streaming content with Chromecast, we recommend running a VPN service behind. Here are two easiest ways to set up & use Chromecast with VPN:

1. Set up VPN directly on your Physical Router.
2. Create a Virtual Router using your Windows PC.

1. Installing Chromecast with VPN on a Physical Router

Well, to get started with this workaround, you will need a VPN client-compatible router and a VPN service. You can check whether your router is VPN-ready or not by following the router’s manual or performing a quick Google search. After that, you have to update your Router’s firmware (flashing), and it’s worthy to note that not every Router allows you to do this.

If you’ve successfully fulfilled the prerequisites, here’s what you need to do next:

STEP 1- Open any web browser on your device and enter your Router’s IP Address.

Finding the IP for every Operating System is a different process.

For Windows: Start > Command Prompt > type ipconfig > hit Enter = See your Router’s IP Address next to Default Gateway.

For Mac: System Preference > click the Network icon > choose current Network connection > Advanced > navigate to TCP/IP tab and locate your router’s IP Address.

STEP 2- As soon as you press the Enter button (on Windows or Mac), a new window will appear on your screen, asking for the Username and Password. You can type Admin for Username and Password since it is the default.

(You can even take the help of websites like routerpasswords.com that show the complete list of default admin passwords for popular home routers or in case you’ve changed it, you can contact your ISP for further assistance.)

Click OK to proceed, this will open the Router Configuration Panel. Click OK to proceed, this will open the Router Configuration Panel.

STEP 3- Now you need to locate the VPN option from the settings.

• If the router needs third-party firmware, install it.

(You can either reach out to the manufacturer’s website or perform a Google search.)

• In case you can’t find it but are sure that your router’s default firmware has the option, try updating the router’s

STEP 4- Now have a look at your VPN’s guidelines. Every VPN provider offers a dedicated approach when it comes to setting up the router’s firmware. A few examples are shared below:

If you’re all set to use Surfshark VPN, here’re the step-by-step instructions for setting up a VPN on: ASUS Routers DD-WRT Routers Tomato Routers GL.iNet router (3.x firmware)

If you’re all set to use ExpressVPN, here’re the step-by-step instructions for setting up a VPN on: ASUS Routers Linksys Routers Netgear Routers

 

STEP 5- Once the setup is complete, all devices connected to that Router will be secure. You are free to connect to any server of your choice and open the Chromecast application. Follow the on-screen instructions on your device and enjoy a wide variety of streamed content!

In case your physical router isn’t VPN-compatible, you can go ahead with the next workaround to set up a VPN for Chromecast using Virtual Router.

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2. Installing Chromecast with VPN on a Virtual Router

Before starting with this workaround, you need to sign up with your favorite VPN service and download the software on your device. Once done, connect to your desired server and then follow the instructions mentioned below:

Windows Users Need To Do The Following: Set Up VPN For Chromecast Via Virtual Router

STEP 1- Go to the Search bar & type Command Prompt.

STEP 2- As soon as the result appears, right-click on it and choose to Run as administrator.

STEP 3- Once the CMD window appears, execute the following commands:

netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=NETWORKNAME key=PASSWORD

(Next to SSID = Replace your NETWORKNAME with the name of the network you want to run VPN on.)

(Next to KEY = Replace your PASSWORD with the name of the password of your network.)

STEP 4- Now hit the Enter button. As soon as you click it, these messages may appear on your screen:

• The hosted network mode has been set to allow
• The SSID of the hosted network has been successfully changed
• The user key passphrase of the hosted network has been successfully changed

STEP 5- At this point, you have to execute the following command in the CMD window.

netsh wlan start hostednetwork

STEP 6- Simply hit the Enter button to execute the command line. Once successful, the following pop-up should be shown on your screen: “The hosted network started.”

STEP 7- Now at this step, you need to launch Network & Sharing Center on your PC > Change Adapter Settings > Locate your VPN connection and right-click on the same to choose Properties.

STEP 8- Navigate to the Sharing tab and check the following boxes:

• “Allow Other Network User to connect through this computer’s Internet connection.”
  “Allow other network users to control or disable the shared Internet connection.”

STEP 9- Also make sure you select the VPN connection under the Home Networking Connection setting. (Click the down-arrow icon to select the network connection you want to connect.)

Just click the OK button, as your virtual router is now all ready! Launch the Chromecast app! You can follow the on-screen instructions that appear to successfully establish the connection and start streaming geo-blocked content without any hiccups.

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