Having separate networks for Sonos and Internet/WiFi

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I had a standalone router with no internet connection running my three Play 5's and a Bridge.

This was down to how poor our internet speeds were with Sonos connected to our ISP router.

Initial set up was awkward, but I got it to work somehow.

But now my Bridge died, and Sonos S1 app won't detect speakers at all, neither will Airplay through Music app.

What can I do to get back to that set up, and is there a guide how to set up standalone routers purely for Sonos use?

Do I just have to buy a Bridge (2nd hand I'm guessing)?

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AirgetlamAnswer

Should work, if you’re only playing ‘local’ content, since the Sonos speakers, once set up using the internet, will no longer be connected to the outside world, just themselves across this offline router.

But you must originally set them up while connected to the outside world. The setup process requires a touch to the Sonos servers for a multiple of reasons. But once they’re set up, you can move them to a LAN that isn’t connected to the outside world. Not sure why you would want to do that, you’re cutting out 99% of the content access, but it should work. But many gen 1 products won’t work with AirPlay, as they don’t have the appropriate antennas in them, and Apple has blocked the ‘on this device’ functionality. On the other hand, if it’s been working for you recently, there have been no changes. I’d definitely get rid of the BRIDGE, though. Too many issues with the power supply at this age.

And yes, wiring the single PLAY:5 is the same as a BOOST, it just includes a speaker.

Bruce