trouble casting
Our house has many devices (Chromecasts, XBOXs, Smart Tvs, tablets, etc). Many times when we try to cast to a TV the device is not listed. When i set up the router (C2600) i created two SSIDs one for 2.4GHZ and one for 5GHZ. Unfortunately, my tablet may be using the 2.4GHZ band while my TV (Chromecast) is using the 5GHZ. When I switched my tablet to the other band the device is then seen and casting is possible.
To avoid this I first changed the name of the 5GHZ SSID. For some reason some of the devices could still find and use the old SSID on 5GHZ. Next I completely turned off the 5GHZ wireless radio using the TP-LINK GUI. Now on my laptops and on some of the devices I can see the 2.4 GHZ SSID and both of the 5GHZ SSIDs. I can also connect to both and access the internet and other wireless actions.
I am at a loss. I rebooted the router after these changes were made many time, I even unplugged and plugged the router back in. All SSIDs are available and allow connection and internet access.....any ideas of there?