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IJN
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September 20, 2016
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Sonos at University

  • September 20, 2016
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Hi

My son is about to start university and will have access to the college internet through an ethernet port. I have read previous threads on access in such situations but wonder if this specifically should work : BTHomeHub5 - disabled WIFI both frequencies; ethernet wired to access point. Play 1 and laptop ethernet wired to BTHH5. Will laptop be able to control Play1? Alternatively, if Play1 ethernet wired to access point, can laptop or android phone connected to WiFi control the unit?


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    AjTrek1
    AjTrek1
    September 23, 2016
    I think I'm being credited with suggestions I'm not making!

    Imagine that. LOL. 🆒
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    IJNAuthor
    Renowned Enthusiast I
    September 23, 2016
    Sorry... trying to flow this on a small screen. Thanks to all ..
    IJNAuthor
    Renowned Enthusiast I
    October 6, 2016
    Update.. he's been in college now for 5 days and had his Play1 up and running as soon as he had unpacked his suitcase. Not sure if other combinations of connectivity would work (but suspect they would) : he ethernet connected the Play1 to the internet outlet in his room and WiFi connected his PC, iPad and Samsung phone to the same WiFi network. Works like a dream. He's at Fitzwilliam College of Cambridge University and there is a large degree of commonality in the internet provision across all of the university's colleges.... so fingers crossed it'll work elsewhere in Cambridge.
    AjTrek1
    AjTrek1
    October 6, 2016
    He's at Fitzwilliam College of Cambridge University and there is a large degree of commonality in the internet provision across all of the university's colleges.... so fingers crossed it'll work elsewhere in Cambridge.

    Hi IJN

    Thanks for the update!

    To the quote....The laptop will have no problem working anywhere the WiFi signal is available as long he has the password. The Play 1 having been connected via Ethernet depends on two things or rather one or the other....

    If a static IP Address was assigned then it won't be recognized outside his room without intervention from University Tech Support. That's to prevent unauthorized access by a device that is not a computer with logon credentials.
    If an IP Address is randomly assigned at every port then there is no problem (meaning no logon credentials are required - it's an open network)

    Thanks again and good luck to you and your son!

    Cheers!
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