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WNDR4300v2 and Chromecast
Anyone else having issues with Chomecast and the v2 version of this router? All Chromecast compatible apps are missing the cast button until I reboot the Chromecast. It stays functional for about 5 minutes. It's still pingable and the Chromcast app says "ready to cast".
@minions08 wrote:
Chromecast are the one releasing list of devices which are compatible with their device. So far it is still not compatible with WNDR4300v2.This information is incorrect. Not to be that guy if you are going to give users misleading information on the forums please attempt to back it up.
Now onto the problem. I did a Wireshark trace and I noticed the router is not transmitting the multicast packets sent by the chromecast. This problem is entirely on Netgear and so far they have neglected this router. Its been out for almost a year and is still on its inital firmware release that contains vulnerabilites. To top that off my Nest doesnt work correctly with this router as well. the heartbeats are not making it to Nest servers and its contantly offline but is pingable from inside the network. Netgear is just passing the buck onto Nest.
I have been able to fix the Chromecast issue by tinkering on my own.apply the following setting. FIX: Uncheck "disable IGMP Proxy".
Netgear support was never able to fix this and the supposed engineers offered zero solutions. I dont think I'll ever buy another Netgear product again based off what I experienced with this company. The hours of phone calls and promises to contact me that were never met... I do hope the fix that I found works for the unfortunate people like myself who purchased this router.
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- Chromecast are the one releasing list of devices which are compatible with their device. So far it is still not compatible with WNDR4300v2.
@minions08 wrote:
Chromecast are the one releasing list of devices which are compatible with their device. So far it is still not compatible with WNDR4300v2.This information is incorrect. Not to be that guy if you are going to give users misleading information on the forums please attempt to back it up.
Now onto the problem. I did a Wireshark trace and I noticed the router is not transmitting the multicast packets sent by the chromecast. This problem is entirely on Netgear and so far they have neglected this router. Its been out for almost a year and is still on its inital firmware release that contains vulnerabilites. To top that off my Nest doesnt work correctly with this router as well. the heartbeats are not making it to Nest servers and its contantly offline but is pingable from inside the network. Netgear is just passing the buck onto Nest.
I have been able to fix the Chromecast issue by tinkering on my own.apply the following setting. FIX: Uncheck "disable IGMP Proxy".
Netgear support was never able to fix this and the supposed engineers offered zero solutions. I dont think I'll ever buy another Netgear product again based off what I experienced with this company. The hours of phone calls and promises to contact me that were never met... I do hope the fix that I found works for the unfortunate people like myself who purchased this router.
srsbsns I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
We at NETGEAR strive to provide the best service possible for our customers.
For the vulnerability, here's a link of our statement when it comes to the ReadySHARE vulnerability.
Regarding the Nest, which Nest device do you have?
How is the Nest connected to the router? Wired or wireless? Which signal you're connecting it to (2.4Ghz or 5Ghz)?Again, I apologize for any inconvenience.
I'm using the same router and having the same problems. Hopefully Netgear can step up on this.
- Did anyone figure out it WNDR4300v2 was compatible with Chromecast?
- I will check with Netgear engineers to see if this information is correct.
- srsbsns, Is this is a firmware problem or hardware problem? Chromecast works fine with WNDR4300v1. It's hard to believe it doesn't work with WNDR4300v2 out of the box.
- Update: After working with Netgear level 2 support it has been confirmed the WNDR4300v2 is incompatible with Chromecast.
No further solutions or firmware updates have been suggested. srsbsns wrote: Anyone else out there using a WNDR4300v2 and Chromecast or am I the only one?
Sorry, what is "WNDR4300v2" compared to "WNDR4300", in terms of specific differences ? How do I know if I have WNDR4300v2?
Chromecast works fine here.- The link was update last April 20.
- Anyone else out there using a WNDR4300v2 and Chromecast or am I the only one?
- Indeed it does work fine on my old WNDR4000 which is not on the compatible list. The list link you provided has not been updated in a year and matches the current listings from Google.
- Does your chromecast works on a different router? Check the KB article below for compatible routers.
http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/24510
