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I've been having drop out and system recognition issues with my Sonos set up (5xPlay:1, 2xPlay:3 and 1xConnect) and am now purchasing a Boost to (hopefully) rectify these issues. However, being a public house (tavern) I am concerned that anyone with a Sonos app will be able to access the system. Is this the case, or can I password protect the SonosNet?
Best answer by John B
More or less, yes. And not at all obtuse. Your LAN will have a SonosNet segment and a WiFi segment. The Ethernet cable between the Boost and your router allows information to flow between the two. SonosNet is not truly a separate network at all.
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The Boost makes absolutely no difference to the situation. They could only access your Sonos if they can connect to your wifi network.
Thanks. So SonosNet is effectively a sub-network to my existing wireless network? Sorry to be obtuse....
More or less, yes. And not at all obtuse. Your LAN will have a SonosNet segment and a WiFi segment. The Ethernet cable between the Boost and your router allows information to flow between the two. SonosNet is not truly a separate network at all.
Incidentally you could get an idea of how the setup will work by wiring one of your players to the router.
+22To clarify. If you allow your tavern guests access to the main wi-fi network then they WILL be able to access Sonos.
If you have, however, set up your router so your guests access via a guest network then they will NOT be able to access Sonos
If you have, however, set up your router so your guests access via a guest network then they will NOT be able to access Sonos
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