Setup FastestVPN on Apple TV (tvOS)
What Is a VPN for Apple TV?
A VPN for Apple TV guarantees protection from cyber threats like data theft, malware, and virus installation. With a VPN, your data travels through encrypted tunnels, masking your identity for anonymous browsing. Plus, access geo-limited content from anywhere by connecting to one of 600+ global servers.
How to Setup FastestVPN on Apple TV
There are 2 methods to setup FastestVPN on Apple TV:
- Method 1: Set up FastestVPN on a VPN-supported WiFi router
- Method 2: Set up FastestVPN on a computer and share the connection with the Apple TV
1. Set up FastestVPN on a VPN-Supported WiFi Router
Note: FastestVPN supports a list of various routers. In case the VPN isn’t compatible with your WiFi router, you should jump to the next method.
This method requires you to set up FastestVPN on a VPN-supported WiFi router. You can check all FastestVPN compatible routers from here and find their set up tutorials.
After setting up the VPN on the router, connect Apple TV to the router’s WiFi network. Following that, proceed with the below-mentioned steps:
- Go to device Settings>General>Network.
- Select Configure WiFi and then click on your WiFi connection. Enter the password.
You’ll be connected to the WiFi network configured with the VPN.
2. Set up FastestVPN on a Computer and Share the Connection With the Apple TV
This method requires you to set up the VPN on your PC (Windows or Mac). Following that, share the VPN connection with the Apple TV, and meanwhile, ensure FastestVPN is working on your computer. You need to connect your computer and Apple TV with an Ethernet cable for Windows or Mac. We’ll break down the tutorial for both computers.
Connecting a Windows Computer and Apple TV
- Launch FastestVPN and go to Settings.
- Either select TCP or UDP from the protocols.
- Connect to a US server location.
- Press the Windows key from the keyboard. Open Network Connection by entering “NCPA.CPL” in the Run command box.
- Navigate the “TAP-Windows Adapter V9” and open its “Properties.”
- From the Properties window, find the Sharing tab and checkmark “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection.”
- This will enable an Apple TV connection to access the VPN set on your computer.
Connecting a Mac Computer and Apple TV
- Launch the FastestVPN app and connect to a server.
- Click on the Apple logo from the menu bar. Go to System Preferences>Sharing.
- Select Internet Sharing.
- From the drop-down menu of Share your connection,” choose AirPort mode.
- From the drop-down menu of To Computer Using, select Ethernet.
- The Apple TV is now connected to the Mac VPN you’re using.
