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[Google Chromecast] clarke.hackworth:
Another WISP router (cheap)

I can vouch for using the zonet wisp router with a chromecast.

http://www.microcenter.com/product/403037/ZSR4174WE_Wireless_N_Router

It is a good little device useful for all sorts of situations and cheap ($9).

You can set up a wifi network that the chromecast and your computer connect to. You then configure the wisp router to connect to the Hotel wifi that requires a login/gateway page. Accept the terms of service from a browser on the computer and off you go.
[Google Chromecast] ad78:
I'm on tmobile so what I do is tether my phone (note 3) and I'm golden. The reason why I got at least 20-30 gb a month lol
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
The issue here really is dependent on what type of connection the Hotel offers...

Problems include:

Hotel has AP Isolation Turned on

Hotel uses Browser Certificate and/or User:Pass for Access

Hotel only has Wired Access

Potential Solutions are:

If they have AP Iso turned on then you need to create your own private Network either via Router or Hotspot

If they use a Browser Certificate with or without Login You will have to Share the connection from the computer

If they only have Wired Access see #2

Only in the case where the Hotel has WiFi access that is simply secured via WEP/WPA with no AP Isolation will it work well without the need for network trickery. And that will still be dependent on them having UPnP and Multicast enabled which may not be the case.

The Best solution that will work in any situation is to use a MiFi Hotspot puck or Phone/Tablet Hotspot App.

If you travel a lot I highly suggest adding the MiFi puck to your Cellular account as it can serve as a quick local/private network with Internet access anywhere. With all the carriers doing shared data plans these days it really is just about adding the cost of the device. IF you already have an LTE Tablet or Phone then you might be able to get away without the additional device.

Chromecast REQUIRES Internet access to work. Without it all you get are black screens.

But be VERY careful here because anything you try to stream that comes VIA the Internet will eat your mobile data in no time! And that includes Netflix and Hulu!

a Program like Plex will allow you to stream your library from anywhere direct from your home cloud but don't do this in some hotel unless you have unmetered data. It is best to have all the content you wish to play synced to your device locally. Plex allows this and no matter what type of network the Hotel supplies you can use their network to sync over the net before you attempt to stream to CCast.

The proper procedure for this would be

use Hotel Network to sync,

Disconnect and connect to Hotspot

Stream to CCast

In that scenario the CCast would only use the mobile data required to load the Player app as the stream will be a local unmetered data stream.

That said Network access is just ONE hurdle to get through in a hotel. In many cases they will disable the other HDMI Inputs on the TV. Disconnecting their cable can be detected by the hotels with a more sophisticated setup so don't be surprised to get a call from them when you do it.

If you really have issues getting a CCast to work there is always the Miracast option which may not be as good for streaming as the CCast would be but it will solve the Networking situation for you provided your streaming device supports the Miracast Protocol.

As with anything your mileage may vary....
[Google Chromecast] lborrer:
how to crhomecats with travel router

Set up the travel router but still everytime a new device connects to the router it takes me to the marriott splash page to fill in name and room.

Can someone elaborate on thier setup of the travel routerto use chromecast?
[Google Chromecast] DJames1:
I've used my Chromecast successfully with the D-Link DIR-506L travel router in hotspot mode, where the router connects to the external public WiFi network for internet access and then creates a local private WiFi network of its own for the Chromecast and controlling device.
[Google Chromecast] sfetaz:
I have used my chromecast with hotel WiFi networks before that have a page where you agree to the terms and service and click accept. I imagine it would also work with hotel wifis that require a password if the wifi network will remember your mac address.

I use my tablet (Nexus 7 2013) to login to the wifi first. I then disconnect from the wifi. I load up the app mac spoofer (from play store) and spoof the mac address of my chromecast. Then I connect to the wifi again and login with the spoofed mac address. I then turn off my wifi on my tablet then connect and turn on the chromecast. When I setup the chromecast to the wifi network of the hotel, it works no problem.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Make sure your router is in router mode (serving its own DHCP) and not in Access Point or Bridge mode.

Also recommend using wired hotel connection rather than wireless (some routers support WISP which uses WiFi WAN).

In router mode, the hotel should only see and register your router's MAC. I've never had a problem with this using both CradlePoint and ZyXel travel routers, but I suppose the hotels might have gotten smarter equipment or something...
[Google Chromecast] cmstlist:
I stayed in a hotel with a nice flat screen TV that had HDMI ports but - as many hotel TVs do - no buttons! And the remote was one of those nerfed "Clean Remote" units that doesn't have all the mode buttons. To make matters worse, it was connected to an SD cable feed permanently configured in "stretch mode".

So needless to say, in many hotels the recipe for using Chromecast would also have to include a universal remote. Or a device that otherwise has an IR blaster.
[Google Chromecast] kenhicg:
This saved my butt at the hotel tonight. All I had to do was install the virtual router software below and launch it. I enabled wifi in the VR settings gave it a password and done. I used my dellvenue 8 pro. So with a windows tab, this software (I suggest you donate) and a chromecast you are completely mobile.

https://virtualrouter.codeplex.com/

life is better with r00t
[Google Chromecast] anshawnga:
This is working perfect for atm. Thanks
[Google Chromecast] bagl0312:
I am able to connect and use chromecast in any hotel with a cheap router tp-link wr703n, with openwrt+luci web interface.

The router works also as wifi client and server at the same time.

In addition, with the same router, I can use a pptp vpn to a US based vpn provider, which allows me to watch Netflix even if I am not in the US.

I should say that I am quite happy (and proud!) of this setup :)

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[Google Chromecast] cmstlist:
I'm in a Seattle hotel this week, and once again a TV with no buttons. None of the buttons on the remote change the input. I think this is an even more fundamental problem than getting it on the wifi ;)
[Google Chromecast] bagl0312:
Ah ah, yes indeed this is quite difficult to solve ;)

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[Google Chromecast] tamanaco:
If you have spare cash and enough room in your suitcase to pack a programmable Universal Remote you "might" be able to bypass the "no buttons" issue. You can program the specific codes in the UR to change the input for a the specific brand + model of the TV in your room. Hotels usually don't provide you with the OEM TV remote and instead give you a dumb-down remote that lacks the capability to change most of the existing TV settings. The hotel remotes usually have a large On-Demand button that you can't miss.

Edit: Btw, If carrying an extra UR is inconvenient, some newer Smartphones come with IR, so all you'd need is a Universal Remote App that has the discrete codes for the TV in your room in its database.
[Google Chromecast] cmstlist:
Yeah no IR on the Nexus.

Actually this hotel had a Comcast universal remote that didn't work for any TV functions other than volume and other basics. But then I found it I reprogrammed the UR with Comcast's suggested code for a Toshiba TV, I could finally change input.

Didn't actually bring my Chromecast but managed to connect my Galaxy Nexus by MHL. Unfortunately the wifi in this hotel is so bad that it had no signal at the end of the room with the TV. So ended up tethering to a T-Mobile connection.
[Google Chromecast] bagl0312:
I think this is a new global trend, to spend a sizeable amount of time setting up our own network and media center when arriving in a new hotel ;)

They should add the “availability of hdmi input“ among the room amenities, like car parking or free Wi-Fi :)

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[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
Most of these monitors do have buttons on them you could use to switch inputs you just have to look for them....

Some Hotels are smart though and disconnect them so they no longer work.

But there is usually some buttons on the side of the unit or behind a door that needs to be open and can be seen from the back of the unit.
[Google Chromecast] cmstlist:
No, these are hotel TV models specifically sold without any external control buttons. I looked 360°, no physical buttons.
[Google Chromecast] ciub:
I tried and, even if the white listened my device. It s not working. Also my travel router doesn't work as the hotel provider needs username and password; both personal . can you help?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
If you're using a travel router, everything downstream from the router (your devices) should all come from the router's WAN MAC, so all you need to do is log in from a device connected to your travel router.

The provider might be able to also bypass your travel router, but not all providers allow connecting a router to their network in the first place.

If you're using a travel router all your devices including Chromecast should be connecting to your travel router's WiFi.

It won't work if you're trying to control a Chromecast connected to the provider WiFi from a device connected to your travel router WiFi - your device won't see Chromecast.
[Google Chromecast] ciub:
OK but I have a practical problem here: I bought an hootoo nano and in its configuration I'm just able to select my hotel's provider and password. However, to successfully connect, I need to log in using both; user and password. How can I do so?

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[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Not familiar with that device, but I connect my travel router to wired hotel connection and use it in router mode. So essentially the hotel becomes WAN and all my wireless devices connect to my travel router.

Is your Hootoo Nano in AP, router or bridge mode?
[Google Chromecast] ciub:
Here I only have WiFi. I was trying to set up a bridge but I couldn't for the reason above

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[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
If the provider only has WiFi and does not have wired access, you may be stuck.

Hotel WiFi generally does not let clients see each other, so all your devices would connect to hotel WiFi, but none of them would see each other - so they would not see Chromecast either.

Your travel router doesn't help in this case. Bridge mode would let you connect a wired-only device to the hotel wireless network but that's all. Your devices would still be on the hotel WiFi and won't be able to see each other.

To make this work I think you would need a wireless bridge (WiFi to wired) or second travel router in bridge mode so you can get the wired WAN connection on the router on the hotel WiFi. Then you connect all your devices to your router WiFi, rather than the hotel WiFi.
[Google Chromecast] ciub:
Or make my macbook my WiFi hotspot?

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[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
That might work...

Hotel WiFi --(WiFi)-- Travel Router (bridge mode) --(Wired)-- MacBook --(WiFi as AP)-- Chromecast, phone, etc.

That should get hotel WiFi on your MacBook, where you will need to log in.

Then your wireless devices connect to your MacBook's WiFi AP.
[Google Chromecast] ciub:
That way no as it should work hotel - laptop - Chromecast as the router is not able to catch WiFi from the hotel. Can you explain to me how to use 2 devices as suggested? How can it work if I don't have wired connection nor my router is able to connect through WiFi?

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[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
If you cannot establish your own private WiFi network then most likely Chromecast will not work.

If your router cannot be a client on the hotel WiFi, then the only remaining option is...

Can your MacBook be a WiFi client and a WiFi AP simultaneously?
[Google Chromecast] ciub:
I'll wire the router to my laptop. It will get wired internet and it will spread WiFi signal

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[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Good idea, I didn't think about swapping the MacBook and router. That should work.
[Google Chromecast] ciub:
I'll keep you posted. Thanks for your help

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[Google Chromecast] ciub:
It works!

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[Google Chromecast] persianrisk:
Can you make a tutorial or explain what you did
[Google Chromecast] ciub:
I have enabled my macbook to share its network through an Ethernet connection, then I wired it to the HooToo. At this point I used my phone, that I connected not to the hotel WiFi but to the HooToo one, I have started the app Chromecast and it was done. This way it works but laptop must be in all the time otherwise it doesn't work.

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[Google Chromecast] cmstlist:
Wow for the first time I'm staying in a hotel with an HDMI port, a remote that allows changing input, Wifi with no login screen *and* no AP isolation. Chromecast is working wonderfully.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Score!! But of course be wary of malware attacking your other devices, if any. And potentially mischievous other guests sending you random content. :)
[Google Chromecast] playaj20008:
This is easy with Install Virtual Router Manager 1.0

As a poster on page 3 said, you can get this working fine under any circumstances with a laptop and cell phone.Just install Install Virtual Router Manager 1.0, run it, enter a host name (can be you want) and password (also anything), and start the network. This will user the hotels wifi that your laptop is already connected to and broadcast a new wifi network. The user on page 3 posted a lot of extra steps, ip configuration, possible troubleshooting, etc. I didn't have to do anything like that. I just rant the network and everything else worked as expected. Give it a try.
[Google Chromecast] mirrin:
im the IT guy who maintains the network at my motel only about 10 rooms have hdtv and they are standard tvs from walmart...

I do not use a login page on my router nor is there a password but i do have ap isolation turned on

I have used my chomecast at work to test it out and it worked ok but i found it easier to just watch on my laptop rather than on the tv in the lobby.
[Google Chromecast] ppxs:
Chromecast can't connect to the internet

I bought a Chromecast in France, and stayed in a Hilton in the UK. I had with me the DIR-505 travel router from D-Link.

The router works perfectly for all my other devices, the router DHCP gives the Chromecast a valid IP address, but I always got stuck at this error: "Chromecast is connected to <ssid> but can't access the Internet"

Eventually, I don't know if this is a DNS issue, IPv6 issue, but I could not make it to work. I went through all the troubleshooting possible, changing every little setting on the router. I called the D-Link support line, called hotel IT, went through all the troubleshooting possible I could find in the Google Chromecast forums.

The DIR-505 is unfortunately not in the Google list of supported routers. So I decided to get a refund an order another router.

If you are looking for a travel router for Chromecast, stay away from the DIR-505.

https: //support.google.com/chromecast/table/3477832?hl=en&ref_topic=3205565
[Google Chromecast] tomcatoggo:
Since last week I can also confirm that the Asus WL-330N N150 can deal with the splash Screens... I stayed in a Hotel last week and it really did a great Job. As it is a very small device that can additionally be powered via micro-USB, it is an almost perfect solution... not considering a chromecast being able to deal with that itself :)
[Google Chromecast] ppxs:
Hi, just to clarify, did the Asus WL-330N give internet connectivity to the Chromecast in the hotel?
[Google Chromecast] tomcatoggo:
Yes... both my phone and the router had internet access... so exactly what we need and want :)
[Google Chromecast] TabGuy:
I have unlimited data on my phone so I avoid the hotel's wifi altogether and set up a hotspot on my phone. Unfortunately, the phone can't cast when that's done so I use my Galaxy tablet to cast to Chromecast. That became way to complicated so I just got an MHL adapter and connect my tablet directly to the TV's HDMI port and leave the Chromecast at home.
[Google Chromecast] Marcellus1:
I've used the Chromecast in hotels before but did it a little differently than some of the other options listed here, so I thought I'd share. I might try the virtual router option some have mentioned.

Method 1:

As some have mentioned, many hotels use a system of whitelisting a device MAC address. Once you are whitelisted, you are good to go. However, since you have no interface on the chromecast to accept the hotel terms, etc., you can look up the chromecast MAC address. This article is one example of how:

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/google-chromecast-mac-address,news-18307.html

You can then change your android phone's mac address to the chromecast mac, using an app such as one of these:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wireless.macchanger&hl=en

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=diewland.changemac

Accept the terms with your android device, then switch your mac back and login with the chromecast. Profit!

The downside to this method is that your chromecast is visible on the network and others could send content to it and it won't work if your hotel uses something other than a MAC address.

Method 2:

Some have mentioned using your mobile device as a wifi hotspot, but that will use your mobile data which may or may not be acceptable. There's a way to have your chromecast hidden from others on the network without bringing your own router and without using mobile data. You can use your android device as a wifi repeater that connects to the hotel wifi and then repeats that wifi connection to other devices (i.e. chromecast) that you connect to your android device. Just use the app fqrouter2:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fq.router2
[Google Chromecast] KC57:
Chromecast and Hotel TV's

I have found from googling and experience that pressing the 0 button on the remote will usually switch between the other source inputs such as HDMI etc.

My setup is a travel router/wifi extender by Netgear. Seems to work a treat and is useful when in coffee shops. Looking to try it on vacation and see if I can extend the hotel WIFI to enable poolside use. Also allows me to connect multiple devices when the Hotel applies restrictions.
[Google Chromecast] j0539h:
This should not work.

When you connect the travel router and it attempts to connect to the network, it will fail because it cant enter the logon credentials or accept a usage policy.

How were you able to bypass that??
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
The travel routers have a way to enter the login credentials in their settings.....

In cases where there is a certificate involved the router connects to the Hotel AP and then you can connect any device to your router and open the browser to get the certificates.
[Google Chromecast] georgetownreid:
If you're still active here, TC, and willing... I was able to successfully configure and use the WL-330N as a hotspot in a test with my home network, with the Asus product and setup disc connected to my PC. I'm assuming/hopeful that the disc drive isn't required of every remote (hotel) setup - or is it? Thanks.
[Google Chromecast] tomcatoggo:
Hi georgetownreid,

yep... still here :)

Don't worry too much about setup actually... at lest for me I only have to connect to the router via wifi when I am in a new environment (hotel etc.) and then there will be a setup wizard in the router configuration pag that allows you to set the router up appropriately... no CD needed for that.
[Google Chromecast] Letitride:
Travel with my Sony Viao notebook and where we get broadband access via ethernet (hard-wired) - I can use its built-in hotspot feature to rebroadcast an unique SSID, and run Chromecast via HDMI, easy & simple, bypass the log-in screen needed for the stick.

But, many hotels are dropping their ethernet and going all wireless - thus, a compact travel router with WISP/hotspot feature is needed (TP-Link is one brand that comes up, not all of them work) - for those with laptop & no hotspot functionality, the TP TL-WR702N works if there's an ethernet - the TL-WR710N is better (slight bigger & more expensive) and will work to bridge & rebroadast the wireless signal with user-defined new SSID, bypassing log-in screen, etc.

This one does and I travel & carry this with me all the time, part of the Chromecast setup - Edimax BR 6258n - (matchbox-sized) small, compact & micro-usb powered, comes with space-saving short cables (I always carry spare ones, just in case) ... can also find it on eBay for about $20 to $25 shipped http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...22&ref_=sr_1_2&refinements=p_89:Edimax&sr=8-2

It takes less than 5 minutes to setup & configure to run - very useful when staying more than one night (conferences, training & vacation - where there's time in the evening/morning to sit back & relax, or for family trips, etc. - for those 6 to 8 hours overnight, just need a clean bed & shower to get some zzz's - not really worth unpacking all the gadgets, etc.) And, if the hotel's internet connection is slow or sluggish, then take a break as playing Youtube or Netfix become a PITA.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] t-ryder:
Based on MIUI v5 Jelly Bean 4.1.1

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