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Moved - How to best remake my system

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Hi,

Thanks in advance for your thoughts and time. I am in a new home now with a completely new network of course. I am fine starting over so there is no concern about a quick easy way forward.

I would ideally like to have the old system forgotten and create a new system altogether.

I have an Arc, 2 Subs, 4 Fives and a pair of Moves.

How do I even begin and what is the most logical way to go about this? I'm feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment.

I really appreciate the community as it has always been so helpful. Thank you again.

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BumperAnswer

TBH I would set up your wifi with the same access point name and password as what you had at your old place. Turn all your speakers on and they should connect.

I’m suggesting you don’t change your network cause the app is still super buggy. But if you need to change the network here’s a link on how you doit. Hopefully it works for you 😀

https://support.sonos.com/en-ca/article/connect-sonos-to-a-new-router-or-wi-fi-network

BumperAnswer

TBH I would set up your wifi with the same access point name and password as what you had at your old place. Turn all your speakers on and they should connect.

I’m suggesting you don’t change your network cause the app is still super buggy. But if you need to change the network here’s a link on how you doit. Hopefully it works for you 😀

https://support.sonos.com/en-ca/article/connect-sonos-to-a-new-router-or-wi-fi-network

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nik9669a

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Easiest way is to configure your router and wifi to match that of your previous home.

What do you want to reconfigure?

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MG1214Author

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Is it that simple? In terms of making the Network name and password the same? Totally different ISP providers. Not sure if that matters.

Is the new app that flawed? I get that features are totally messed up, but did they not manage to at least get the network features adequate?

I'm not sure that I can do the name harmonization correct. What a shame.

Bumper

Is it that simple? In terms of making the Network name and password the same? Totally different ISP providers. Not sure if that matters.

Is the new app that flawed? I get that features are totally messed up, but did they not manage to at least get the network features adequate?

I'm not sure that I can do the name harmonization correct. What a shame.

Yes it is that simple. Same name and password and your speakers won’t care.

IMO it’s still best to avoid any config changes because you might run into an error. The app is still buggy AF IME. That said it might go just fine cause this app is f’d.

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MG1214Author

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Thanks. Absolutely stunning that a company like Sonos, with all of their resources and experience would release such a flawed application. Hard to believe.

I'll try to remember the credentials. Thanks again.

AjTrek1

It’s easy to keep your same network SSID and Password if you own your own router or Mesh setup. If your equipment is provided by your ISP unless they allow access to replicate your SSID/Password on their equipment you may have to get their involvement. I have Comcast that provides a combo router/modem (AIO). I had to get Comcast to place their router in Bridge mode as there is no user access to turn the WiFi portion off.

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MG1214Author

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That was my concern, that I wouldn't have any access to change the SSID. I am with Bell Canada so not sure they'll be flexible at all. I'll ask them. Thanks everyone.

buzz

Grand Maestro

The purpose of SSID and password is to prevent unauthorized access to your network. When a WiFi system is changed the new unit must duplicate the former SSID and password or each network client must be updated to use the new SSID and password. A universal, transparent, automated “hi, I see that you changed the SSID or password and I need access. What is the new SSID and password? Thanks” fix-up would instantly open the network to any mischievous kid or drive by hacker.

Updating a SONOS system’s WiFi credentials is more complicated than a simple phone/pad/computer update because there are multiple SONOS units using the former SSID and password. The controlling phone/pad/computer will have been updated, but it cannot yet use the current WiFi to communicate with the SONOS WiFi clients still using the former SSID and password. The issue, then, is developing an “easy” method to update the SONOS WiFi credentials without creating a huge network security hole.

The easiest solution is to add the new SSID and password to the SONOS system before shutting down the old SSID and password. Unfortunately, few users are aware of this option until it is too late.

AjTrek1

@buzz

Your suggestion makes perfect sense 👍. However, in the case of @MG1214 they didn’t have the new SSID until after the move; assuming I'm understanding their post correctly.

One more point...the SSID can be changed (if that is what is desired) without changing the currently used Password and vise-versa.

There are so many combo options available regarding the subject of SSID’s and Passwords; it can be daunting to the the uninitiated (present company accepted) 😂

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Airgetlam

Let’s not forget channel, and encryption type…although most don’t understand the difference.

Bruce

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