What routers work best with the Chromecast?

[joeynumbers]

So I've tried chromecast on two different routers. On one it works flawless(not my router, its a verizon router) and even changes input channel when I cast. My router is a belkin, and it works sometimes. Sometimes I need to reset the router. Sometimes it takes 10 tries for my chromecast app to find the chromecast on my router.

My question is, is there a router that works best with Chromecast?

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[B. Diddy]

Works fine on my Asus router. Belkin seems to get a disproportionate amount of complaints when routers are discussed on these forums.

 

[donc13]

So I've tried chromecast on two different routers. On one it works flawless(not my router, its a verizon router) and even changes input channel when I cast. My router is a belkin, and it works sometimes. Sometimes I need to reset the router. Sometimes it takes 10 tries for my chromecast app to find the chromecast on my router.

My question is, is there a router that works best with Chromecast?

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I use D-Link routers, Chromecast works fine with them.

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[FaisDogg]

I use Netgear router, works flawlessly

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[joeynumbers]

Thanks for the advice.

Yeah my belkin definitely has issues, and for this it will be replaced. I would like the most compatible router as the experience changes a lot based on router.

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[thatguy97]

I know someone with a 802.11g router and he says it works just fine

 

[Volcanosteve]

I have a Belkin f9K series router. To get it to work with Chromecast I had to type "http://912.168.2.1" into my browser - that connects you to your router so you can do 2 things. First, click on "Firewall" on the left, and turn it off (make sure you hit apply). Then click on "restart router" - it takes about 60 seconds. Then run the Chromecast app. Only thing that has worked for me. No more Belkins after this one fries.

 

[someguy01234]

My Asus router works well with it.

 

[uncrx2003]

Netgear R7000. Best router I have used so far.

 

[donc13]

Dink DIR-860L ac1200 works fine with my Chromecast

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[anon(6142785)]

I am still using an old Netgear WNR2000v3 for 2 laptops, Blu-ray CC and 2 cellphones with no lag or problems.

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[uncrx2003]

I bought this one for my parent's house and it works perfectly. Only $20

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU3386506

 

[Jerry Lester]

Just ordered the TP-LINK TL-WR841N Wireless N300 at $19.99 from Amazon based on your post. If this works as good as the reviewers say it does, the other manufacturers are ripping us off.

 

[dan1431]

In varying places I have used my Chromecast with a D-Link DIR-825 rev. B, a Netgear N900, and a Netgear R7000 (which while pricey is a great piece of hardware) without issue.

My buddy has had issues with a Ubee Modem/Wi-Fi Router combo provided by his Cable Provider and had to put the modem in Bridge Mode and install his own Wi-Fi Router (a Netgear R8000) for his Chromecast to function properly.

Dan

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[Liquidretro]

It's most likely not the brand of router thats the problem as everything is built on standards but settings that are causing problems.