Read up at http://www.itpro.co.uk/mobile/28299/how-to-use-chromecast-without-wi-fi
It's a little misleading as WiFi is still in use but no Internet or router is required.
Hello there,
I'm currently facing the following problem: I want to connect my samsung s2 tablet with my samsung tv via chrome cast. At the place where I want to set this up there is weak to almost no wifi, therefore I'm planning to create my own (offline) wifi network to connect my devices. My research got me to the point where I think buying a wireless router like this one: https://www.tp-link.com/us/products/details/cat-9_TL-WR802N.html would be the best solution. But I'm still not quite sure if this devices is actually the solution to my problem. Can I use this device completely wireless (expect maybe to charge) to creat a wifi network to connect my devices? Or do you guys have another solution to this problem?
Thanks a lot!
Tom

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