Wireless Network / Chromecast

Objective

• To provide information on using Chromecast on the wireless network

Environment

• 1017169: Apogee Stream2 IPTV
• 10139: Wi-Fi Network
• MU-Gaming
• Miami University Residence Halls

Cause

• Google Chromecast is an unsupported device that is not compatible with Miami's wireless network
  • Antennae on first-generation Google Chromecast devices are/were not strong enough to maintain a reliable connection on the wireless network
  • Casting to the device may not always work on other generations due to the requirements of our wireless network

Resolution

• Consider streaming Stream2 via Roku (stick or TV) or Apple TV
  • This KB article offers information on using Stream2 in your residence hall
  • This KB article will tell you how to set up Stream2 TV on your Roku
  • And this KB article will tell you how to set up Stream2 on your Apple TV