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Chromecast spottiness
Posted on 2/11/15 at 6:09 pm
Posted on 2/11/15 at 6:09 pm
The thing is a dream when it's working properly, but seems like it always drops after a fair amount of continuous use and is a long time before it comes back up...anyone else?
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Posted on 2/11/15 at 6:24 pm to Big Scrub TX
I realized last night that it doesn't work/loses connection when the microwave is running... 
Posted on 2/11/15 at 6:28 pm to juice4lsu
Not sure if serious...
Posted on 2/12/15 at 12:26 pm to Big Scrub TX
The WiFi hardware in the Chromecast is shite. We put a wireless access point right next to it to help. Ultimately we decided to go with hardwired nexus players instead of the WiFi only Chromecast.
If anyone is interested it requires a micro usb to standard USB adapter, and then an Ethernet to USB adapter
If anyone is interested it requires a micro usb to standard USB adapter, and then an Ethernet to USB adapter
This post was edited on 2/12/15 at 12:31 pm
Posted on 2/12/15 at 4:30 pm to Venelar
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Ultimately we decided to go with hardwired nexus players instead of the WiFi only Chromecast.
So just to be clear, the internet connects via hardwire to the player, but your phone/tablet can still cast wirelessly to it? Is that via bluetooth?
Can you plug it into a receiver instead of the TV (like you can with Chromecast)?
Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:03 pm to Big Scrub TX
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the internet connects via hardwire to the player, but your phone/tablet can still cast wirelessly to it
Right. Technically it's doing all the heavy lifting itself (same with basic Chromecast) your phone/tablet is just getting it started.
On the nexus player there isn't technically a Ethernet slot, but android has drivers to support USB Ethernet. So you take a cat5 cable and plug it into LINK and then plug that USB into LINK. Then you plug into the player.
It sounds convoluted, but it's really not. I'll post a pic tomorrow if you want, I'm already in bed.
Edited for pic
This post was edited on 2/12/15 at 9:21 pm
Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:13 pm to Big Scrub TX
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Not sure if serious...
Microwave signals are on the 2.4ghz band, and it's a strong signal. The microwaves you can buy today are pretty well shielded, but distance and placement play a role too, and the age/shittiness of the microwave. It's definitely not implausible. Aside from neighboring wifi signals, microwaves, cordless phones, and baby monitors are among the top culprits for home wifi interference.
Posted on 2/13/15 at 10:06 am to Venelar
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Venelar
Thanks! I might give it a try. It sucks that chromecast is so spotty, since it truly is easy and great when it's on.
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