Contributor I

Playbar - Usage of the 2 Ethernet connectors

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Hello,

Already owner of a Play-5 I am currently following with interest the arrival of the playbar.

I have 1 question regarding the Ethernet connection of the PlayBar. I could see there are 2 ports and in the specifications it is mentioned :
'A single Ethernet port can connect PLAYBAR to a wired home network. A second Ethernet port can be used to share wireless control.'

My Play-5 is currently connected with Eternet to the router. If I would buy a playbar, it would take the place of the Play-5. the Play-5 would then be moved to another room.

So will the Playbar act as the Play-5 that means be the entry point to the router to then connect other components ?

Thanks for your feedback.

Regards,
Régis

ethernet ports

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ratty

Welcome to the forums.

So will the Playbar act as the Play-5 that means be the entry point to the router to then connect other components ?

Yes. The two Ethernet ports and wireless bridging function are the same in Playbar as in other Sonos units.

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chregAuthor

Contributor I

Great !!! :D
Thanks for your fast feedback.

Just 1 additional question then.

Why 2 ports ?

ratty

All current Sonos units -- except for the Play:3 and SUB -- have two ports. It increases flexibility and allows for daisy-chaining.

jgatie

Great !!! :D
Thanks for your fast feedback.

Just 1 additional question then.

Why 2 ports ?

Why not? The more the merrier. :D

Seriously, each Ethernet port is not only a way to hardwire the Sonos device, it is also a gateway back to your local network. So one can be used for wiring to the router, another for connecting a Roku box or a Smart TV to your LAN and the internet.

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Anonymous

[FONT="Arial Black"]Thank you Jgatie!

This "another for connecting a Roku box or a Smart TV to your LAN and the internet. "

Explains it much clearer than this:

"A second Ethernet port can be used to share wireless control."

Practical examples always help. It's a daisy-chain situation, that's what it's for. Additional uses welcome, kindly use practical examples, as above.

Peace.[/font]

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Chirosono

Enthusiast II

Is there any benefit of using the 2 playbar or play 5 ports over a gigabit switch I already for LAN or SONOS net function? Or would all things (besides space) be equal?

Number of ports limitation is not an issue just wondering for performance or function if a sonos port is better or worse than a switch for Daiseyfield chaining

ratty

If you have a spare switch port, use it.

It's generally suggested that you don't daisy-chain more than 3 units at a time.

To be specific, the 'network diameter' shouldn't exceed seven. This parameter represents the number of switches traversed in the longest path across the network. A Sonos unit counts as a switch.

The 'no more that 3 in a daisy-chain' rule keeps the network diameter within permitted limits if a user has a simple arrangement with a single switch (or just a router), e.g.:
Sonos Sonos
The number of devices in the line is 7.

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Zanky

Lyricist I

Hello all, Iam new in the community, I have one question, is it possible to wire the router directely to the play bar using the first port and then wire a switch to the second port? The switch will be used to connect to the network a PS4, a satellite decoder and the TV. Thanks!

Chris

Lead Maestro

Yes that should work. I assume it makes your wiring less cluttered that way.

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Zanky

Lyricist I

Thank you!

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