How to Fake IP Address Location: Step-by-Step Guide

Some users reported that they can’t access Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services that are not available in their area.
> My IP is in the US, however, I am unable to watch Netflix or Hulu. Netflix > states my IP location is not in the United States. Any ideas?
In this article, we explore the best methods you can use to fake an IP address location.

• The fake IP address location feature allows you to access region restricted content.
• Some users report that the VPN provider is ignoring the fake IP address location.
• Deleting the VPNs file and enabling this feature in the Windows VPN app will help.

Select the Internet protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4) network adapter

1. Right-click the network adapter and select Properties
2. Click the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) option
3. Click the Properties button
   
4. Click the Use the following IP address option
5. Type IP address in the Local area network (LAN) address field
6. Click Advanced
7. Select Obtain an IP address automatically
   
8. Click Ok

Right click the network adapter and choose Properties

1. In the Network Connection Properties tab, click on the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) option
2. Click on the Use the following IP address option
3. In the IP Address box, enter 202.131.104.98
   
4. In the Subnet mask box, enter 255.255.255.0
5. In the Network Mask box, enter 32
6. In the Default Gateway box, enter 202.131.105.1
7. Click on OK to save the settings

Select Internet Protocol Version 4

2. Set the first option to Obtain an IP address automatically.
   
3. Choose Obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP.
4. Select Select to Obtain an IP address automatically.
5. Click OK.

Uncheck Automatically Detect Settings

1. Navigate to the Settings app > select Network & Internet > select Wi-Fi > select the Wi-Fi network you want to change
2. Under the Wireless Network, click Manage known networks
   
3. Uncheck Automatically Detect Settings > click Save
4. Restart your PC

Change the network adapter location

1. Go to Start > type network adapter > right-click on Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet Adapter > go to Properties
2. Go to TCP/IP > Click Properties
   
3. Go to Advanced
4. Change the location to Any
5. Save