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Mlindesay
Contributor I
Sep 10, 2017 4:15 PM UTC
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Boost network

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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John BAnswer
Sep 10, 2017 4:55 PM UTC
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
Sep 10, 2017 4:29 PM UTC
The Boost makes absolutely no difference to the situation. They could only access your Sonos if they can connect to your wifi network.
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    MlindesayAuthor
    Contributor I
    Sep 10, 2017 4:39 PM UTC
    Thanks. So SonosNet is effectively a sub-network to my existing wireless network? Sorry to be obtuse....
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    ETSal
    Lyricist I
    Sep 10, 2017 4:52 PM UTC
    Mlindesay, That is correct.
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    John BAnswer
    Sep 10, 2017 4:55 PM UTC
    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
    Sep 10, 2017 4:58 PM UTC
    Incidentally you could get an idea of how the setup will work by wiring one of your players to the router.
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    MlindesayAuthor
    Contributor I
    Sep 10, 2017 5:12 PM UTC
    Thanks John B. Will give it a go.
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    Stuart_W
    Stuart_W
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    Sep 10, 2017 5:16 PM UTC
    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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