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murph_1211
Contributor I
August 23, 2024
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Dorm setup

I’m a freshman who just moved into my college dorm and am struggling mightily to get my two One SLs setup. The dorm has two WiFi networks: a secure one that phones, laptops, and computers can connect to, and a bring your own device network meant for use with all other devices (but doesn’t allow phones to access). After being unable to set up my system using either WiFi network, I tried with Ethernet cables (which I tested and confirmed did work with other devices) again without any luck. Curious if anyone has any tips or troubleshooting advice.

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Grand Maestro
August 23, 2024

For security reasons university networks offer very limited connections between rooms and devices. I doubt that your phone/Pad will be able to communicate with your SONOS system. You should install a travel router. You can also connect your computer, printer, and other networked devices to the travel router.

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Grand Maestro
August 23, 2024

For security reasons university networks offer very limited connections between rooms and devices. I doubt that your phone/Pad will be able to communicate with your SONOS system. You should install a travel router. You can also connect your computer, printer, and other networked devices to the travel router.

    Ken_Griffiths
    Ken_Griffiths
    August 23, 2024

    The college network might be blocking or incompatible with such devices - are any ‘other’ students using Sonos? You might need to check with the local IT administrator and if no joy, perhaps use a MiFi, or travel router, device.

    I use one of these when travelling, but there are cheaper options …

    https://www.dlink.com/uk/en/products/dwr-2101-5g-wifi-6-mobile-hotspot

    Check with other students and then see what the local view is on using the local network for such devices. 

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