Chromecast Just Won't Connect to Wi-Fi

Lancerx on 29/04/2023 - 21:09
Last edited 29/04/2023 - 21:31 by 1 other user

Hi all, just switched to the new RT-AX86U. When I tried it to reconnect my chromecast 1st gen, it just won't connect to the WiFi! Tried factory resetting, and still get stuck after selecting WiFi ssid page in google home app.

Anyone know a quick fix? Thanks

Computing ASUS Google Media Player Wireless Router

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  • USER DC on 29/04/2023 - 21:23
    1. are you sure it is a Chomecast (by Google) and not like a Mira Cast or generic cast FOR GOOGLE CHROMECAST ??

    If you think there's a wifi problem you can test by using mobile hotspots, if still not working on other wifi connections then the device is likely faulty

    • Lancerx on 29/04/2023 - 21:48

      It was working before I switched over the router though. Now no, it's the original first gen chromecast.

  • avonahumpalot on 29/04/2023 - 21:26

    Is 2.4Ghz band enabled? 1st gen chromecast might not like 5Ghz.

    • Lancerx on 29/04/2023 - 21:47

      I did separate the two bands, but both are the same

  • Twix on 29/04/2023 - 21:27
    +2

    Change the 2.4GHz control channel from auto to 1, 6 or 11 and apply changes. Does that help?

    If that doesn't help switch off smart connect and connect the Chromecast to the 2.4GHz SSID.

    • Lancerx on 29/04/2023 - 21:48

      Channel is the only one I haven't tried. Might try that. Thanks

      • Twix on 29/04/2023 - 22:12
        +1

        Give it a go. I've seen things that won't connect when 2.4GHz is set to auto. After changing the channel manually it connected.

        • lachhelix on 29/04/2023 - 22:27
          +1

          This ^ same thing happened with my Ring doorbell

    • Lancerx on 30/04/2023 - 00:01
      +2

      I changed the 5ghz channel, and it worked! thanks!

  • Joejoeinc on 29/04/2023 - 21:32
    +3

    Try changing the channel your wifi is on. I've had a random issue where a client refused to work on one specific channel

    • Lancerx on 30/04/2023 - 00:01
      +3

      yea, changed the 5ghz channel to 36 and it worked

  • vince088 on 29/04/2023 - 21:50

    I had the same problem, even switching to 2.4ghz doesnt fix the problem. The way i fixed it is to use another phone to connect it to the same google home account

  • hikaru78 on 29/04/2023 - 22:22

    You may need to downgrade your wifi password to WPA2. Alot of my google home stuff doesnt like wpa3

  • AustriaBargain on 29/04/2023 - 22:41

    Do you still have the remote control?

    • mapax on 29/04/2023 - 22:48

      1st Gen chromecast doesn’t have a remote does it?

      • AustriaBargain on 29/04/2023 - 22:53

        I unno. How do you change the wifi without it? I've got a TV about with a chrome cast without a remote, I just hope I don't have to change the wifi one day.

    • Lancerx on 29/04/2023 - 23:07
      +2

      nope, it doesn't have one. You connect through the google home app.

      • AustriaBargain on 29/04/2023 - 23:33

        Well that's good to know. Churs.

  • deme on 30/04/2023 - 09:59

    RT-AX86U

    Try: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/13657851/redir

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