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[wisehall]

I got a new Chromecast to connect my TV to my android phone, laptop etc.

The set up says that it could not connect to the WiFi (though it could find my laptop-connected to the TV)
On support.google.com/chromecast it says that the DIR600 series needs to "Enable Multicast Streams and Wireless Enhance Mode"
https://support.google.com/chromecast/table/3477832?hl=en

I can connect to the router through the 198.168.0.1 page. But where do I reset these settings to 'enhance multicast streams' and 'wireless enhance mode'?

Regards
Vishal

[FurryNutz]

Link>Welcome!

• What Hardware version is your router? Look at sticker under router.
• Link>What Firmware version is currently loaded? Found on the routers web page under status.
• What region are you located?

Internet Service Provider and Modem Configurations

• What ISP Service do you have? Cable or DSL?
• What ISP Modem Mfr. and model # do you have?
• Is ISP Modem/Service using Dynamic or Static WAN IP addressing?
• What ISP Modem service link speeds UP and Down do you have?
• Check cable between Modem and Router, swap out to be sure. Link> Cat6 is recommended.
• Check ISP MTU requirements, Cable is usually 1500, DSL is around 1492 down to 1472. Call the ISP and ask. Link>Checking MTU Values
• For DSL/PPPoE connections on the router, ensure that "Always ON" option is enabled.

Router and Wired Configurations
Some things to try: - Log into the routers web page at 192.168.0.1. Use IE, Opera or FF to manage the router. Besure to log into the Admin account on the router.

• Turn off Advanced DNS Services if you have this option under Setup/Internet/Manual or under Setup/PARENTAL CONTROL/Set to>None: Static IP or Obtain Automatically From ISP.
• Enable Use Unicasting (compatibility for some ISP DHCP Servers) under Setup/Internet/Manual.
• Turn on DNS Relay  under Setup/Networking. Link>Finding Faster DNS Addresses using Name Bench and input new DNS addresses under Setup/Internet/Manual.
• Setup DHCP reserved IP addresses for all devices ON the router. Setup/Networking. This ensures each devices gets its own IP address when turned on and connected, eliminates IP address conflicts and helps in troubleshooting and maintain consistency for applications that need to connect as well as mapped drives.
• Ensure devices are set to auto obtain an IP address.
• Set Firewall settings to Endpoint Independent for TCP and UDP under Advanced/Firewall. Enable or Disable SPI to test.
• Enable uPnP and Multi-cast Streaming under Advanced/Networking.
• Set current Time Zone, Date and Time. Use an NTP Server feature. The DST setting is only needed in the NA region. Tools/Time.

[wisehall]

Got it.. Was able to fix it in Advanced Wireless Settings suggested ..

Thanks a ton !!

[FurryNutz]

Enjoy. 

[advait_d]

Hi,

I have D-Link DIR 600L Router. I am getting a "Brain Freeze" error while i connect to chromecast. My router is not the list of supported device given be Google.

Kindly help me setting up my router.

Thanks in Advance! 

[FurryNutz]

Link>Welcome!

• What Hardware version is your router? Look at sticker under router.
• Link>What Firmware version is currently loaded? Found on the routers web page under status.
• What region are you located?
• Are you wired or wireless connected to the router?
• Has a Factory Reset been performed?

Internet Service Provider and Modem Configurations

• What ISP Service do you have? Cable or DSL?
• What ISP Modem Mfr. and model # do you have?
• Is ISP Modem/Service using Dynamic or Static WAN IP addressing?
• What ISP Modem service link speeds UP and Down do you have?

Wireless Configurations
Links>Wireless Installation Considerations and Managing Signal Congestion and Good Neighbour Policy

• Ensure the default (dlink) SSID name is changed. Can be anything and not something that's already in use by any neighboring WiFi routers. Under Setup/Wireless/Manual.
• What wireless modes are you using?
• 2.4Ghz Routers only: Try single mode G or N or mixed G and N?
• Channel Width set for Auto 20/40Mhz or try 20Mhz only.
• Try setting a manual Channel to a open or unused channel. 1, 6 or 11. 11 for single mode N if the channel is clear. 13 for EU regions.
• What security mode are you using? Preferred security is WPA-Personal. WPA2/AES Only. Some WiFi adapters don't support AES, so you might want to try TPIK only or Auto TPIK and AES.
• What wireless devices do you have connected?
• Any 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz cordless house phones or WiFi APs near by?
• Any other WiFi routers in the area? Link> Use InSSIDer to find out. How many?
• If you have any of these options, Try turning OFF or ON Short GI, WLAN Partition, Extra Wireless Protection and HT 20/40 Co-existence if you have it. Also testing with HT20/40Mhz Co-existence enabled will impact results as well. I prefer to use this option OFF. Recommended settings are default. Under Advanced/Advanced Wireless.

Router Placement
Forum User - "Well I feel really dumb. After moving the router away from other electronic devices my speeds are back to normal. Just a heads up for anyone experiencing slow speeds, you might want to move it away from other electronics and see if that helps."
3-6' feet minimum safe distance between devices.
Placement on main level floor and central in the building and WELL ventilated is preferred. Not in basements or closets as building materials, or near by electronics devices could interfere or hinder good signal propagation.


Is this "Brain Freeze" error something you see on the CC? You may need to contact Google support in regards to this error to see what thats about.

Hi,

I have D-Link DIR 600L Router. I am getting a "Brain Freeze" error while i connect to chromecast. My router is not the list of supported device given be Google.

Kindly help me setting up my router.

Thanks in Advance! 

[FurryNutz]

Any status on this? 

Hi,

I have D-Link DIR 600L Router. I am getting a "Brain Freeze" error while i connect to chromecast. My router is not the list of supported device given be Google.

Kindly help me setting up my router.

Thanks in Advance! 

[Carucil]

I have a DIR-645 and have tried all settings above but can still not get my chromecast to connect to my router. Is there someone that could help me or do I have to buy a new router?

[FurryNutz]

• What Hardware version is your router? Look at sticker under router.
• Link>What Firmware version is currently loaded? Found on the routers web page under status.
• What region are you located?

If you disable the security and WPS on the WiFi temporarily, does the CC connect to the router then?

Internet Service Provider and Modem Configurations

• What ISP Service do you have? Cable or DSL?
• What ISP Modem Mfr. and model # do you have?

I have a DIR-645 and have tried all settings above but can still not get my chromecast to connect to my router. Is there someone that could help me or do I have to buy a new router?

[Carucil]

I solved the  problem! I connected the  chromecast to a hotspot on my phone and updated the chromecast. When I restarted it all worked out 

[FurryNutz]

So the CC needs an update. Glad you got it working.

Enjoy.