Contributor I

Network matrix assistance

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Hi there,

I'm new to Sonos and have recently installed 4 devices (2 x connects and 2 x Ones). I've had the occasional blip in playback so have run the network matrix which I've attached. My wifi signal is very strong in all areas - I've got hardwired repeaters in my roof directly above all the Sonos devices.

I havent hard wired any of the Sonos devices to the network yet as this would involve taking a cable down from ceiling. What I'm interested in understanding:

- should I start with hard wiring a Sonos device or is it better to go with a Boost?
- if you go with a Boost does that mean that Sonos then only works via the Boost? If so then I'd probably need multiple Boosts.

Any advice appreciate.

thanks.

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Eddie the Eagle

Collaborator II

Just make sure you cable at least one Sonos and see what happens. Reboot all your Sonos devices and do the WM:0/1 check as Ratty explains. Big chance they are all on WM:0 hence your SonosNet is working well for all devices. If not you need to look further, f.i. a Boost to support the network. For me standard or mixed mode would not be an option.

To say that his style is unorthodox would be something of an understatement, but it obviously works for him.

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craig3456Author

Contributor I

Hi, I'm going to need to get some extra length cat5 cables to do the hard wiring. I did however move the the Bedroom play1 into the roof and plugged directly into the airport extreme. Please would you let me know how I should interpret the different colours. thanks.

Eddie the Eagle

Collaborator II

Looks good but could you check on the WM (wireless mode) values under 'About My Sonos System' in the app. What does it state per device ? 0 or 1 ?

To say that his style is unorthodox would be something of an understatement, but it obviously works for him.

ratty

Yellow is 'good'. The orange in the left column reflects a bit of ambient noise seen by Braai. It could be due to some equipment nearby. It probably won't cause any problems.

All the nodes are connected via SonosNet. In due course the WiFi credentials should be removed from the system.

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craig3456Author

Contributor I

Hi, sorry can you take a look now - this is with the Connect hard wired into the network (the only Sonos device). Its going to be quite difficult to wire the bedroom but I do want to get this right! So appreciate your advice as to whether this is necessary. Also if I add another play1 in stereo in the bedroom will that make things better or worse?

ratty

Similar to the previous matrix. Bedroom has a slightly worse signal, but will probably still work fine. Adding another PLAY:1 there will probably be okay too. The signal to the left unit of a pair is what matters.

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craig3456Author

Contributor I

Hi, sorry but what do you mean by "the signal to the left unit of a pair is what matters."?

If I hard wired the Patio would that have a positive effect on the bedroom or do I either need to hard wire the bedroom or add another device in between the bedroom?

You also mentioned previously "In due course the WiFi credentials should be removed from the system." I've looked through all menus and can't find any wifi settings - do these not become disabled when sonosnet is active?

many thanks.

ratty

In any stereo pair, the left unit is the 'coordinator' (master). It fetches the stream and sends it to the right unit. Usually it does so directly peer-to-peer within the room.

I don't think you'll easily get a better wireless signal to Bedroom. The only viable connection it has is to Braai, which in turn connects to Family Room. Even if Patio was wired it wouldn't help. Sure, you could wire Bedroom itself if you want. I'd see how it behaves first.

If you've been connecting the system to the Airports then the WiFi details are in the system. Go to Advanced Settings/Wireless Setup, tap through and you'll see a 'Reset' button to remove them.

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craig3456Author

Contributor I

hi, I've added another unit and paired them together with the the left speaker. I've not got 3 units wired. CAn you take a look and let me know if this is good enough!

thanks

ratty

A marked improvement. "Good enough" is whether it plays music without dropouts. On the basis of that matrix I think it should. But do note that the matrix is just a snapshot. Wireless interference may come and go.

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