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November 27, 2023

New ASUS ZenWiFi AX6600 Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System (XT8)

I am trying to set up a new ASUS ZenWiFi AX6600 Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System (XT8 2PK). However, Sonos devices will not appear on the network and do not show up on the Sonos App, even though they appear to be available.  I tried the 3 different ideas posted in the forum, but still no luck.  Wanted to see if anyone had new ideas on how to get this to work?

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    pops_71Author
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    November 30, 2023

    Thank you. So you are suggesting that I adjust the dynamic range, so I have static addresses and assign a static IP to each Sonos device?

     

     

    ratty
    ratty
    November 30, 2023

    I am not familiar with binding devices.   Are you saying to change the range of the DHCP address, so there is a group of static addresses and they never change? 

    DHCP reservation is a Good Thing, but I was referring to the ZenWiFi config option which locks a client device to a specific node.

      pops_71Author
      Trending Lyricist I
      November 30, 2023

      I am not familiar with that. I will have to call ASUS and inquire about it.  Thank you.  

      AjTrek1
      AjTrek1
      November 30, 2023

      Hi

      I have an Asus AI Mesh setup using three (3) ZenWiFi Pro ET12 routers with an Ethernet backhaul.  My ISP is Comcast. My main node is connected to the ISP modem that I placed in Bridge mode.

      Setting up the AI Mesh was simple using the step by step setup process provided when clicking on AI Mesh in the ASUS admin page. The process ensures that only the main node has DHCP capability. The only suggestion I have is to turn-off “airtime fairness”. Sonos needs to communicate (gossip) 24/7. They're a chatty bunch...to say the least. 😂

      Where I see most people run into trouble is when they decide to change the SSID assuming their Sonos was using Wi-Fi or the SonosNet to connect. I can change my router everyday provided I power down (unplug) all my Sonos before disconnecting the current router and keep the same SSID.

      Sonos (or no wireless device) is looking for a “hardware” component...just a familiar SSID. Once the new router (or Mesh is set) and powered on I connect my device first and then power up (plug-in) all my Sonos. Since the SSID is the same...within 30 minutes or less all Sonos is back on-line. *

       * I have 32 Sonos units therefore the 30 minute reference. Fewer units means less time it takes for all Sonos to connect.

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      ratty
      ratty
      November 30, 2023

      I’m not sure what all that has to do with the OP’s query.

       

      I am not familiar with that. I will have to call ASUS and inquire about it.  Thank you.  

      Here you go: https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1046957/

      AjTrek1
      AjTrek1
      December 1, 2023

      I’m not sure what all that has to do with the OP’s query.

       

      I am not familiar with that. I will have to call ASUS and inquire about it.  Thank you.  

      Here you go: https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1046957/

      The point being that setting up a ASUS Mesh is very simple as it’s all pre-programmed steps. The OP obviously made a wrong turn. As long as the SSID isn’t changed Sonos will connect if powered down first. Have changed routers many times with no Sonos issues.

      Together Everyone Achieves More = T.E.A.M.
      ratty
      ratty
      December 1, 2023

      The OP said his system was connected. There was a remaining issue with glitches on GC transfer when playing Spotify.

      pops_71Author
      Trending Lyricist I
      December 1, 2023

      This seems pretty straight forward to bind the devices.  However, when I look at clients and click on each one,  I do not see any Sonos Products. What is the best way to identify them?   

      jgatie
      jgatie
      December 1, 2023

      This seems pretty straight forward to bind the devices.  However, when I look at clients and click on each one,  I do not see any Sonos Products. What is the best way to identify them?   

       

      Go to Settings > System > About My System, the serial number minus the last digit is the Mac address.

        pops_71Author
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        December 2, 2023

        Interesting enough, the Sonos App does not recognize any of my components again.  We are at square one, starting over. Would I plug a speaker in via Ethernet to get it to work?  After it is working, get it to work, it sounds like I need to bind the devices?

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