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gd292
Contributor I
Feb 7, 2017 8:19 PM UTC
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Sonos Boost

Can I use a Sonos Boost to extend the range of my Sonos Net but without it being the component that is connected directly to the router? I have a Sonos Connect attached to the router near the front of the house and want to extend the signal to a Play5 at the end of the garden. If I place a Sonos Boost at the back of the house (halfway between the Sonos Connect and the Play5), will it work?
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ratty
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Feb 7, 2017 9:39 PM UTC
Many thanks. I suspected it might but all references to a Boost talk about direct router connections.
I'm afraid Sonos do themselves no favours by referring to SonosNet mode (where one or more Sonos components is wired) as 'BOOST Setup'. No BOOST is required, as any component can be wired. Moreover, as noted, any component can act as a mesh extender including an unwired BOOST.
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beynym
World-Class Superstar
Feb 7, 2017 8:35 PM UTC
If I place a Sonos Boost at the back of the house (halfway between the Sonos Connect and the Play5), will it work?
Yes, it will.
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    gd292Author
    Contributor I
    Feb 7, 2017 9:03 PM UTC
    Many thanks. I suspected it might but all references to a Boost talk about direct router connections. Guess what I'll be buying at the weekend?
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    ratty
    rattyAnswer
    Feb 7, 2017 9:39 PM UTC
    Many thanks. I suspected it might but all references to a Boost talk about direct router connections.
    I'm afraid Sonos do themselves no favours by referring to SonosNet mode (where one or more Sonos components is wired) as 'BOOST Setup'. No BOOST is required, as any component can be wired. Moreover, as noted, any component can act as a mesh extender including an unwired BOOST.
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    gd292Author
    Contributor I
    Feb 7, 2017 9:43 PM UTC
    Think that's what confused me. I get it that all components can 'mesh' it's just that every reference to the Boost component has it wired to the router which I don't need/want. Think my idea will work so I'll give it a go. Many thanks for your help - very much appreciated.
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    ratty
    ratty
    Feb 7, 2017 9:47 PM UTC
    There's no doubt at all: an unwired BOOST will act as a relay to extend a signal that couldn't otherwise reach a distant player. I've often used BRIDGEs and BOOSTs in this manner.
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    SHARKB8T
    SHARKB8T
    Prodigy I
    Feb 7, 2017 9:54 PM UTC
    Hey ratty, since you are on the topic.... what are the relative benefits of using a Boost for this rather than the Bridge.... is the Boost a stronger radio? Do you have any details? Thanks!
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    ratty
    ratty
    Feb 7, 2017 10:03 PM UTC
    BOOST is SonosNet 2.0, BRIDGE is 1.0. All BRIDGE's connections will therefore drop to 1.0, despite anything else supporting 2.0.

    BOOST also has a superior radio, in terms of interference rejection from local adjacent-channel sources.
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      gd292Author
      Contributor I
      Feb 8, 2017 7:04 PM UTC
      Thanks to all for the confirmation - buying with a little more confidence now. Cheers
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      gd292Author
      Contributor I
      Feb 11, 2017 9:17 AM UTC
      Well, I bought a BOOST and..............it worked.........perfectly!
      Thanks again for all your help - really appreciated.
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      ratty
      ratty
      Feb 11, 2017 11:21 AM UTC
      Well, I bought a BOOST and..............it worked.........perfectly!
      Thanks again for all your help - really appreciated.
      Great. Thanks for the update.
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