Multiple wifi networks-same Sonos network?

Question

Hi All,
I have a large garden and an Ethernet cable running underground from my main router/wifi location (#1) to a secondary wifi/router setup as a repeater (#2). The two locations do not have continuous wifi coverage.

My main house fed of #1 has been running without issue.

I've recently connected a new Sonos to #2. I tried normal wifi setup but it failed. I tried the Ethernet cable (plugged into #2) and it worked fine. I could successfully get the new Sonos speaker to group with the ones connected to #1.

However-it only works when connected via Ethernet cable. When I try to connect via wifi on #2 it does not work. I presume because #2 is giving off a different wifi connection than #1. Does anyone know how to make both of my routers appear as if they are giving off the same wifi network-as I assume the new Sonos speaker would then work wirelessly?

To be clear-there is an Ethernet cable coming out of router#1, and plugged into router#2. This is the only way I can get internet access to router #2.

Thanks in advance.

ratty · Accepted Answer

It sounds like the second router is just that: a router, as opposed to an access point. In that case it breaks your network in two, and devices attached to it will be on a different IP subnet.

See here for repurposing a router as an access point.

Note that if your Sonos is in 'Standard Setup' (i.e. WiFi mode) the SSIDs for the two WiFi points must be the same.

Burt179 · Answer

Hi again,To be clear - the intent is to have all speakers on both wifi networks to be in a Sonos Group &#x1f603;

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