sonos system not recognised!

Sorry- as you can see I have absolutely no idea about modems routers etc???

anyway got the system working intermittently- I’ve switched Sonos net channels from 6 to 11- Sonos tech were absolutely zero help- I’ll see if it stabilises on a different Sonos net channel

Further to the last line be reserved up addresses for the boost , the amp and a play 5!

I’ve left the play bar, sub and port as I have had no issues with them yet! If I do I’ll reserve the up addresses! So let’s see how it goes ! Thanks for the assistance! If it drops out again I’ll take it as a network problem and change my internet provider! Is there any recommendations as for a dual modem /router which works best with Sonos!

A “modem” connects to the cable in the street and can only connect a single device to the Internet. In a modern context this is not very useful. A “router” allows multiple devices on a “local network” to share this single connection to the Internet. A “wireless access point” allows one or more WiFi devices to connect to the local network. A “Gateway” incorporates modem, router, and an access point in a single box.

Inside the router is a function similar to the reception desk in a building. Each client entering the building stops at the desk and is given a unique number (“IP Address”). This is their identification to other local network clients. The default management of these IP addresses is not as robust as it could be. You can think of it as keeping the assignments in a little business card box on the desk. If someone spills coffee into the box (the router loses power) the box is simply emptied and numbers start over. Unfortunately, there is no general notice sent out, notifying clients to return to the desk to be assigned a new number. You can imagine the chaos — “where’s my order”, “I didn’t order that”, “Tom isn’t answering”, … . Plus, there could duplicates as clients continue to use their obsolete address. “Reserving” an IP address gives that client a VIP status and the client will always be given the same address. This does not protect the network from the relatively rare case that someone sneaks into the building through a back door and assumes an IP address.

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maybe I will reserve the other IP addresses! Thanks for the assistance!

No “maybe”. Do it!

Done 👍