TL-WA901ND - Chromecast/IGMP issues

This thread has been locked for further replies. You can start a new thread to share your ideas or ask questions.
12

TL-WA901ND - Chromecast/IGMP issues

This thread has been locked for further replies. You can start a new thread to share your ideas or ask questions.
TL-WA901ND - Chromecast/IGMP issues
TL-WA901ND - Chromecast/IGMP issues
2014-12-08 02:57:30
Region : UnitedKingdom

Model : TL-WA901ND

Hardware Version : V3

Firmware Version :

ISP : n/a


Hi

I've found that I can't use a Chromecast device with the WA901ND router. I swapped it for an old Linksys router and that works fine. It seems that this is related to the TP-link router not supporting Multicast/IGMP/UPNP.

Anyone know how to get around that?

Gabriel
  0      
  0      
#1
Options
19 Reply
Re:TL-WA901ND - Chromecast/IGMP issues
2014-12-08 11:41:20
Are you using the latest firmware?
What's the working mode of WA901ND?
Did you try to change a channel to see what happens?
  0  
  0  
#2
Options
Re:TL-WA901ND - Chromecast/IGMP issues
2014-12-08 17:29:06

Ada wrote

Are you using the latest firmware?

>> Yes

What's the working mode of WA901ND?

>> It's v3 - is that what you mean?

Did you try to change a channel to see what happens?


>> Yep - tried changing pretty much everything - authentication, channel, SID. The chromecast can connect to the network, but the chromecast apps (iPhone & PC) don't see it. I should add that I'm using Powerline between the main router and the access point (TP-Link PA511kit).

>> I'm very grateful for any suggestions.
  0  
  0  
#3
Options
Re:TL-WA901ND - Chromecast/IGMP issues
2014-12-09 10:16:00
What is the firmware version indeed? WA901ND has serveral operation modes like access point, repeater, client etc.. Which one are you using?
Try soluction 2 in the instruction and upgrade firmware for PA511. http://www.tp-link.com/en/article/?faqid=484
  0  
  0  
#4
Options
Re:TL-WA901ND - Chromecast/IGMP issues
2014-12-11 05:08:33
Hi

Here are the details - it is the latest firmware:

Firmware Version:
3.16.9 Build 141030 Rel.47420n
Hardware Version:
WA901ND v3 00000000

It's in AP mode.

I tried that solution before but got some failures on the update. I will try again.

Cheers

Gabe
  0  
  0  
#5
Options
Re:TL-WA901ND - Chromecast/IGMP issues
2014-12-11 06:45:33

gabrielhopkins wrote

Hi

Here are the details - it is the latest firmware:

Firmware Version:
3.16.9 Build 141030 Rel.47420n
Hardware Version:
WA901ND v3 00000000

It's in AP mode.

I tried that solution before but got some failures on the update. I will try again.

Cheers

Gabe


I'm getting a mix of success and failure notices when updating the firmware and it doesn't appear to have actually updated (see image)

  0  
  0  
#6
Options
Re:TL-WA901ND - Chromecast/IGMP issues
2014-12-11 06:55:24
When I attempt to update the firmware with the powerline devices over an ethernet cable, I get failed update messages.
  0  
  0  
#7
Options
Re:TL-WA901ND - Chromecast/IGMP issues
2014-12-11 08:23:19
Correction - I was using the wrong package - now successfully updated although the version number hasn't changed. I will update tomorrow when I've been able to run some more tests.
  0  
  0  
#8
Options
Re:TL-WA901ND - Chromecast/IGMP issues
2014-12-11 18:44:00
I'm afraid this is still not working. I don't think it's the powerlines as other routers (Linksys, etc) work. I'd be very grateful for any more advice.
  0  
  0  
#9
Options
Re:TL-WA901ND - Chromecast/IGMP issues
2014-12-12 09:57:56
Submit a ticket for further help. http://ticket.tp-link.com/index.php?/Tickets/Submit/RenderForm
Share how it is solved here.
  0  
  0  
#10
Options
Re:TL-WA901ND - Chromecast/IGMP issues
2014-12-12 10:02:13
I've found a solution - install OpenWRT. That comes with it's own problems, so I'd be grateful if you could resolve this in the official firmware.
  0  
  0  
#11
Options

Information

Helpful: 0

Views: 2555

Replies: 19

Related Articles