How-To: Connect to Chromecast on Public Wifi, Hotel, or University Network in 3 Steps

You will need:

-- PC with Connectify Hotspot software installed.
-- Chromecast
-- Ethernet cable
-- Smart phone

1) Connect PC to internet LAN using ethernet cable.
2) Install and run Connectify to create a wifi hotspot server.
3) Use Chromecast app on your smart phone to setup the Chromecast and connect it to the wifi network that you created with Connectify.

That's it. You should be ready to stream content.

NOTE: Mac users are able to do this by installing VMware Fusion or some other virtual PC to run Windows, and then follow the same steps.

For any troubleshooting, leave a comment, and I will do my best to resolve the issue.