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Mlindesay
Contributor I
September 10, 2017
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Boost network

  • September 10, 2017
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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?
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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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John B
September 10, 2017
The Boost makes absolutely no difference to the situation. They could only access your Sonos if they can connect to your wifi network.
    MlindesayAuthor
    Contributor I
    September 10, 2017
    Thanks. So SonosNet is effectively a sub-network to my existing wireless network? Sorry to be obtuse....
    ETSal
    Lyricist I
    September 10, 2017
    Mlindesay, That is correct.
    John BAnswer
    September 10, 2017
    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.
    John B
    September 10, 2017
    Incidentally you could get an idea of how the setup will work by wiring one of your players to the router.
    MlindesayAuthor
    Contributor I
    September 10, 2017
    Thanks John B. Will give it a go.
    Stuart_W
    Stuart_W
    World-Class Superstar
    September 10, 2017
    To 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
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