Setting up your device to work with Plug Proxy.
For many of us, the choice of computer or device is an individual matter. Whether it’s our favourite model or a preferred configuration, each person has their preferences.
Plug Proxy can be set up on various devices, including PC/Mac desktop computers and laptops, iOS/Android mobile devices (such as smartphones and tablets), smart TV sets, set-top boxes, and game consoles.
Using Plug Proxy has the advantage of being able to be installed on a variety of devices depending on your needs.
The steps needed to set up your device for Plug Proxy are straightforward, and most devices can be configured easily.
However, as every device has a different layout menu, it is advisable to check detailed descriptions of how to do it on a specific device. With detailed instructions on how to Set-Up Plug Proxy on any device, it’s much easier to set it up.
Additionally, the procedure is usually straightforward and can be completed quickly. As a result, users do not have to spend too much time figuring out how to configure it.
Follow our simple router setup instructions to set up the whole network. Select the device/s you’d like to use and follow the instructions.
- TV Devices
- Smartphones & Tablets
- Routers
- Game Consoles
- Amazon Fire TV
- Roku TV
- Apple TV
- Google TV
- Boxee Box
- WD TV Live Player
How To Setup Plug Proxy In Amazon Fire TV?
- Open the command prompt program.
- Type "ipconfig" (without the quotes) and press enter.
- Look for the default gateway IP address, which is most likely the IP address of your router.
- Open System Preferences.
- Click on Network.
- Click on Advanced.
- Select the TCP/IP tab.
- The router's IP address should be listed here.
- Go to settings.
- Select Network.
- Select Wi-Fi.
- Choose your Wi-Fi network and forget it by pressing the button with 3 lines.
- Press the select button.
- Select your Wi-Fi network.
- Enter your Wi-Fi password and click on advanced.
- Enter the first three groups of numbers exactly the same as your router's IP address. For example, if your router IP is 192.168.0.1, then use the IP address 192.168.0.7 or something of that nature. The important part is to change the last digit to get an IP from the same IP range as the router.
- For the Default gateway, enter the IP of your router.
- Input 24 for the Network Prefix Length and click Next.
- Enter 212.32.240.145 for DNS 1.
- Enter 104.200.137.81 for DNS 2.
- Open Settings
- Select System
- Choose Network (wired)
- Click on Configure Network
- Enter a valid IP address from your home network and set the prefix length to 24
- Press Next
- Set the gateway to the router IP and press Next
- Set DNS 1 and press Next
- Set DNS 2 and press Next
- Finally, make sure to restart your Amazon Fire TV to apply the changes.
How To Setup Plug Proxy in Roku TV?
- To reset Roku and make it accessible through a DNS Proxy, turn off your router so that Roku cannot access the internet.
- Scroll down your Roku menu with the remote and click on the 'Settings' option to open it.
- Select the 'Advanced System Settings' option under 'System Settings'.
- Press 'Factory Reset', enter the four digits displayed on the screen with your remote, and then press 'OK'.
- Turn on your router and login using a computer. Change the Primary and Secondary DNS in your router settings in accordance with the DNS address.
- Apply the changes and log into your static IP routing service website. Update your IP address to add it to the network.
- Select the country's VPN you want to set your Roku to and connect to it.
- Create a new Roku account using an address in the country you want to set it up.
- You are all set to use your Roku!
How To Setup Plug Proxy in Apple TV?
Boost your Apple TV streaming speed by changing DNS settings after the initial setup.
It is recommended to configure your router before using your Apple TV. This will ensure that all the devices in your network are connected to the router, which enables access to the Plug Proxy.
In case you cannot access your router, you can follow the subsequent guidelines or instructions to configure the Smart DNS Plug Proxy on your Apple TV.
- From the Main Menu, select the Settings Icon.
- Click on Network and choose either Wi-Fi for a wireless connection or Ethernet for a wired connection.
- Select Configure DNS and then Manual.
- Enter the IP addresses of the preferred DNS server and an alternate DNS server in the fields provided. You can find a list of our DNS servers' IP addresses on our official website under the DNS Server List section.
- Enter the closest DNS server to your physical location as DNS1 and the second closest server as DNS2.
- Click on Done to save your changes.
- Finally, unplug the power cord of your Apple TV and plug it back in to complete the process.
How To Setup Plug Proxy in Google TV?
Configure your router before accessing Plug Proxy on all devices through Google TV. Note your router's IP address by your preferred method.
If you are unable to access your router, you can follow these guidelines or instructions to set up the Smart DNS Plug Proxy on your Google TV.
- Press the Home button and Click on Menu
- Click System Settings
- Click Network
- Click Ethernet or Wireless
- For any new wireless network: -Click Access Point and enter your password
- Change "IP settings" to "Static"
- For any existing wireless network:
- Using arrow keys, move the selection to the Access point "Connected" network under "Wi-Fi networks"
- Press and hold the 'OK' button on the keyboard
- Click on "Modify network"
- Change "IP settings" to "Static"
- For Ethernet: Change "IP settings" to "Static"
- Enter any "free" "IP address" available in your local network.
- Suggestion, and you must enter the valid value
- Enter Gateway
- Network prefix length: enter 24
- Enter DNS server 1 according to the closest physical location. DNS server 2, enter the 2nd closest DNS IP to your physical location. The list of IP addresses of our DNS servers can be found on our DNS Server List on our official website.
- Click Set
- Open the Google Chrome web browser and log in and verify your IP address
- Enter your email if prompted.
How To Setup Plug Proxy in Boxee Box?
Find your router's IP using your preferred method and make a note of it.
- Open the Boxee Box Settings.
- Navigate to General and select Location.
- Return to Settings and go to Network > Network.
- Under the Configure Menu, choose the option for Manually Selecting the DNS address on your Boxee Box.
- Enter the DNS Server 1 and DNS Server 2 addresses as required.
- Restart your Boxee Box to apply the changes.
How To Setup Plug Proxy in WD TV Live Player?
Maximize your WD TV Live Player's potential by configuring your router beforehand. This links all devices on your network to the router, granting access to the Plug Proxy. Find your router's IP address by following the method below and take note of it.
In case you cannot access your router, you can utilize the following instructions to configure the Smart DNS Plug Proxy on your WD TV Live Player.
- Select the "Settings" option from the main menu of your WD TV Live Player.
- Choose "Network Settings" and then select "Network setup".
- Select "Automatic" and wait for your WD TV to receive an IP address and other settings from the router.
- Choose "Settings" again, followed by "Network Settings" and "Network setup".
- This time, select "Manual".
- Find the DNS field and click on it to enter.
- In the DNS server field, enter the DNS for your WD TV.
- Click on "Submit", followed by "Finish" and then "OK".
- Reboot or restart your WD TV to apply the changes.
- Android Devices
- iPhones
- iPads
- iPods
How To Setup Plug Proxy On Your Android Device?
You just need to follow the setup instructions for setting up the Smart DNS on your Android Device. Once you are done with the initial setup of the connection you do not have to worry the next time you use it as it gets automatically connected.
Enter the closest DNS server to your physical location as DNS1 and enter the second closest server to your physical location as DNS2.
How To Setup Plug Proxy On Your iPhone Device?
- Go to your iPhone home screen and tap "Settings".
- Scroll down and tap "Wi-Fi" to view all the available wireless networks in range.
- Tap on the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to, and then tap on "Configure DNS" and select "Manual".
- Click "Add Server" and add two of our DNS servers closest to your physical location. You can find our DNS servers' locations and IP addresses on our official website.
- Once you have added the servers, switch off your iPhone and restart it for the changes to take effect.
How To Set Up Plug Proxy On Your iPad Device?
- From your device's home screen, tap on Settings.
- Tap on the Wi-Fi connection where all available wireless networks in the range of your iPad appear.
- Tap on the desired Wi-Fi network to connect.
- To configure DNS manually, tap on Configure DNS and select Manual.
- Add two of our DNS servers closer to your physical location by tapping on Add Server. Our DNS server locations and IP addresses are on our official website.
- After adding the DNS servers, switch off your iPad and restart it for the changes to take effect.
How To Set Up Plug Proxy On Your iPod Device?
- From the iPod device home screen, navigate to Settings.
- Select the Wi-Fi option to view all wireless networks within range.
- Choose the network you want to connect to and tap to connect.
- To configure DNS settings, select Configure DNS and choose Manual. Add two of our DNS servers closest to your location by selecting Add Server. You can find a list of our DNS server locations and IP addresses on our official website.
- Finally, switch off your iPod and restart it to ensure the changes take effect.
- General Router
- Apple Time Capsule
- Airport Extreme Router
- TP-LINK Router
- Asus Router
- Asus Modem
- Netgear Router
- Linksys Router
- D-Link Router
- Tomato Router
- Belkin Router
- Bell Aliant SpeedStream Router
- AVM Fritz Box Router
- DD-WRT Router
- 2Wire Router
- Actiontec R1000H Router
How To Setup Plug Proxy On Your General Router?
2) Enter Your Router Admin Credentials
3) Configure Your DNS Settings
4) Check the DNS Server List
5) Access Your Router Settings
6) Enter Smart DNS Proxy IPs
7) Save Your Settings
8) Restart Your Router
Make sure you see three green ticks indicating that your IP is active. If it is inactive, click the update IP button to refresh it. That's it - you're now ready to enjoy faster and more secure internet browsing.
How To Setup Plug Proxy On Your Apple Time Capsule?
- Open Airport Utility (search for it using Mac Spotlight).
- Select your device from the list on the left.
- Enter your password.
- Click on the Internet tab (located at the top).
- Select the TCP/IP tab.
- Replace the existing DNS IPs with Smart DNS Proxy IPs.
- Choose the DNS servers closest to your physical location.
- Select the closest server to your physical location as Primary and the 2nd closest server as Secondary.
- Click on Update.
- Close your browser and restart your Time Capsule and other devices you plan to use with Smart DNS Proxy.
How To Setup Plug Proxy in Airport Extreme Router?
Before switching to our DNS addresses, write down your current AirPort Extreme DNS settings and check that your device is not in bridge mode. To proceed with the AirPort Extreme setup, change the DNS settings on the connected router or turn off bridge mode.
Please find Smart DNS Proxy setup instructions for Airport Extreme Router below:
- Open Airport Utility, which can be accessed through Applications > Utilities.
- Select your Airport Extreme from the menu and click on Edit.
- Click on the Internet Tab.
- Fill in the DNS Server(s) fields with the IP addresses of your Smart DNS servers.
- Click Update and wait for your Airport Extreme Router to start.
- Restart any devices connected to the Airport Extreme to use the Smart DNS configurations.
How To Setup Plug Proxy in TP-LINK Router?
- Open the Router Administration Page.
- Enter your User Name and Password. The default name is Admin and Default Password is Password.
- Click on DHCP on the left and navigate to the DHCP setting.
- Fill DNS Server Fields with the Smart DNS Proxy IPs from the list.
- Change the DNS IPs to Smart DNS Proxy IPs.
- Use the closest DNS servers to your physical location.
- Select the closest server to your physical location as Primary, and then select the 2nd closest server to your physical location as a Secondary server.
- Click on Save Settings or the OK button.
How To Setup Plug Proxy in Asus Router?
Please find Smart DNS Proxy setup instructions for Asus Router below:
- Sign in to your Asus Router Admin Panel by typing http://192.168.1.1 in your browser's address bar.
- Fill in the Username and Password of Your Asus Router and click Login. You can check your router box or manual handbook for the correct information on your default credentials. Alternatively, you can enter Admin for Username and Password as your default credentials if you have not changed them before.
- Look for the WAN option and select it.
- Look for the item that allows connecting to a DNS server automatically and set it to NO.
- Enter the DNS Server 1 and 2 in the Asus Router's DNS Server Fields.
- Press Apply to save the changes.
- Restart Your Asus Router to apply the new settings.
How To Setup Plug Proxy in Asus Modem?
- Open your internet browser and go to http://192.168.1.1 to access your Asus Modem Admin Panel.
- Enter your username and password on the login page. The default credentials are admin for both username and password.
- Once you're logged in, select "Advanced Settings" from the left panel.
- Choose "WAN" from the options available.
- Click on "Edit" from the WAN configuration panel.
- Select "Dynamic IP" for WAN.
- Enter the Smart DNS Proxy DNS IPs and DNS Server 1 and 2. Make sure to choose the closest DNS servers to your physical location.
- Set the closest server to your physical location as Primary and the second closest server as Secondary.
- Click on "Apply" to save the changes.
How To Setup Plug Proxy in Netgear Router?
- Open the Router Administration Page.
- Enter your User Name and Password. The default name is admin and the default password is password.
- Click on Basic Settings.
- Fill in the DNS Server Fields with the Smart DNS Proxy IPs from the list.
- Enter the Smart DNS Proxy DNS IPs and DNS Server 1 and 2. Use the closest DNS servers to your physical location.
- Select the closest server to your physical location as Primary. Then select the 2nd closest server to your physical location as a Secondary server.
- Click on Save Settings or the OK button.
- Make sure to Restart Your Router!
How To Setup Plug Proxy in Linksys Router?
Please find Smart DNS Proxy setup instructions for Linksys Router below:
- Open the Router Administration Page.
- Enter your User Name and Password. The default name is admin and the default password is admin.
- Click on Basic Setup.
- Fill in the DNS Server fields with the Smart DNS Proxy IPs from the list.
- Use the closest DNS servers to your physical location.
- Select the closest server to your physical location as Primary. Then select the 2nd closest server to your physical location as a Secondary server.
- Click on Save Settings or the OK button.
How To Setup Plug Proxy in D-Link Router?
- Open the Router Administration Page.
- Enter your User Name and Password. The default name is admin and the default password is admin.
- Click on Basic Setup.
- Fill in the DNS Server fields with the Smart DNS Proxy IPs from the list.
- Use the closest DNS servers to your physical location.
- Select the closest server to your physical location as Primary. Then select the 2nd closest server to your physical location as a Secondary server.
- Click on Save Settings or the OK button.
How To Setup Plug Proxy in Tomato Router?
- Access the Admin Panel of your Tomato Router by logging in.
- Click on the Network option.
- Navigate to the Static DNS Settings and input the IP addresses of two Smart DNS servers closest to you.
- Save the new settings.
- Proceed to Advanced > DHCP/DNS settings.
- Locate and disable the Use option.
- Check the box in front of Use internal DNS.
- Save the settings and reboot your device to apply all the changes.
How To Setup Plug Proxy in Belkin Router?
Your router model even if they have a different interface the device must run on the most up-to-date firmware.
Please find Smart DNS Proxy setup instructions for Belkin Router below:
- Go to the Belkin Router Admin Panel by typing http://192.168.2.1 in the browser address bar.
- Enter the credentials for Belkin Router Admin Panel.
- In the Internet WAN section, choose the DNS option.
- Fill in the Password of your Belkin Router and Click on 'Submit'.
- Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS servers.
- Use the closest DNS servers to your physical location.
- Select the closest server to your physical location as Primary.
- Then select the 2nd closest server to your physical location as a Secondary server.
- Click To Apply Changes.
- Restart Your Belkin Router.
How To Setup Plug Proxy in Bell Aliant SpeedStream Router?
Your router model even if they have a different interface the device must run on the most up-to-date firmware.
Please find Smart DNS Proxy setup instructions for Bell Aliant SpeedStream Router below:
- Open your browser and go to http://192.168.2.1.
- Enter your username and password. If you have not changed the admin username and password to a more secure digit, then enter the defaults.
- Click the Advanced Icon.
- Click the Home Network icon.
- Click the Advanced Settings icon.
- Click Configure the Local Home Networking Modem IP Network.
- Click Custom Settings.
- Under the DNS Settings, add Primary and Secondary DNS Servers.
- Make sure Use the WAN is unchecked.
- Click To Apply.
- Restart the Router.
How To Setup Plug Proxy in AVM Fritz Box Router?
Your router model even if they have a different interface the device must run on the most up-to-date firmware.
- Open the Router Administration Page.
- Enter your password if there is one, or enter the default password printed on the label under the AVM Fritz Box Router.
- Click on Advanced View.
- On the left-hand side, click on Internet and select the type of connection.
- Click on the DNS server tab.
- Select "Use other DNSv4 servers" and fill in both DNS Server Fields with the Smart DNS Proxy IPs from our DNS Server list. Make sure to use the closest DNS servers to your physical location.
- Choose the closest server to your physical location as Primary and the 2nd closest server as Secondary.
- Click on "System" on the left and select the "Restart" tab.
- Finally, click on the Restart button to apply the changes.
How To Setup Plug Proxy in DD-WRT Router?
Please find Smart DNS Proxy setup instructions for DD-WRT Router below:
- Click on the "Setup" option from the top tabs.
- Select "Basic Setup".
- Change the "Static DNS 1", "DNS 2", and "DNS 3" from the Network Address Server Settings.
- Choose the DNS Servers closest to your physical location. You can find the list of IP Addresses of our DNS servers on our DNS Server list.
- Apply the Settings.
- Make sure to Restart your DD-WRT Router!
How To Setup Plug Proxy in 2Wire Router?
Your router model even if they have a different interface the device must run on the most up-to-date firmware.
Please find Smart DNS Proxy setup instructions for the 2Wire Router below:
- Click on the link http://home/ to open the Router Administration Page.
- If the above-mentioned link does not open, you can try to open the link http://172.16.0.1/ or http://192.168.2.1/.
- Once you are on the Router Administration Page, click on Advanced Settings.
- Fill in the DNS Server Fields and select manually configure your DNS information for Primary and Secondary Servers.
- Check our DNS Server list to find the list of IP Addresses of our DNS servers.
- Select the closest DNS servers to your physical location as Primary.
- Then select the 2nd closest server to your physical location as a Secondary server.
How To Setup Plug Proxy in Actiontec R1000H Router?
- Type http://192.168.2.1 into the browser address bar.
- Enter the Router Login Username and Password.
- The default router admin panel login username is "admin" and the password is "password."
- Click on Advanced Setup.
- Click on WAN IP settings.
- Under the DNS Server Field, Enter two of the closest Smart DNS Proxy IPs from the list of IP addresses of our DNS servers that can be found on our DNS Server List on our official website.
- Click on Apply.
- Restart Your Router.
- Xbox 360
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 3
- Wii U
- PS Vita
How To Setup Plug Proxy On Your Xbox 360?
- Go to the "System Settings" option on your Xbox.
- Select "Network Settings."
- Choose either "Wired Network" or the name of your wireless network.
- Select "Configure Network."
- On the "Settings" tab, select "DNS Settings."
- Choose "Manual."
- Select "Primary DNS Server" and "Secondary DNS Server."
- For the Primary DNS Server, choose the location closest to your physical location. For the Secondary DNS Server, choose the following closest location.
- You can find a list of IP addresses for our DNS servers on our official website under "DNS Server List."
- Press your remote controller's "B" button and select "Test Xbox Live Connection."
- Finally, restart your Xbox 360.
How To Setup Plug Proxy in Your PlayStation 4?
- Navigate to 'Settings'
- Select 'Network'
- Choose 'Set up Internet Connection
- Select 'Custom'
- Depending on how you connect to the internet, choose either Wi-Fi or LAN.
- Choose 'Automatic' for IP Address
- Choose 'Do not specify' for DHCP Host Name
- Select 'Manual' for DNS settings
- Set the Primary and Secondary DNS servers closest to your physical location. You can find the list of IP addresses of our DNS servers on our official website under the DNS Server List section.
- Once you have entered the DNS servers, click 'Next' to test the connection.
- Finally, remember to restart your PS4!
How To Setup Plug Proxy in Your PlayStation 3?
- Go to Settings.
- Select Network Settings.
- Choose Internet Connection Settings.
- Select 'Yes' when prompted to disconnect from the internet.
- Select Custom and proceed without changing any settings until you reach the DNS settings.
- Choose Manual and enter the IP addresses of two DNS servers closest to your physical location. You can find a list of our DNS servers' IP addresses on our official website under the DNS Server List.
- Use the Right Button on your PS3 controller until you see an option to check the connection. Check the connection to save the settings.
- Don't forget to restart your PS3!
How To Setup Plug Proxy in Your Wii U?
- To set up your internet connection on your Wii U, follow these steps:
- From the Wii U Menu, select "System Settings."
- Choose the "Internet" icon and press the A Button.
- Tap on "Connect to the Internet."
- Press the X Button or tap "Connections" in the top-right corner.
- Select the connection you want to configure.
- Click on "Change Settings."
- Select "DNS" by clicking the arrow on the right.
- Choose the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS by clicking on them.
- Select any of the two DNS servers that are closest to your actual physical location. You can find a list of IP addresses of our DNS servers on our official website under the DNS Server List.
- Restart your Wii U device and enjoy internet connectivity!
How To Setup Plug Proxy in Your PS Vita?
- Go to the Settings on your PS Vita.
- Select the Network and Wi-Fi Settings.
- Go to your active Access Point Settings and click Advanced Settings.
- Choose DNS Settings and select Manual.
- In the DNS server fields, enter primary and secondary DNS for PS Vita.
- Choose any of the two closest DNS servers to your actual physical location.
- The list of IP addresses of our DNS servers can be found on our DNS Server List on our official website under the DNS Server List.
- Click 'OK.'
- Run an Internet Connection Test.
- Finally, restart your PS Vita.
Any technical troubles you may have can be resolved by our technicians. You can request technical assistance from our technicians at any time.
Note:
If your IP changes, our service shall automatically stop working and you need to login into the Plug Proxy that could check the IP address and add your new IP address to your database. This shall enable you to continue to use our service. If you need any help or assistance in setting up, please directly chat with our support team. You can chat with us on the chatbot with our customer support team in the right-hand corner of the screen. You can even e-mail on our official email ID and we shall respond to your queries in less than 30 minutes. Our customer team is available for your help 24/7.