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  • December 22, 2024
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Hi, iam trying to set up a Sonos network, so that a wired play 1 is broadcasting a network for another play 1 wireless, a Move and a Move 2 also both wireless through the S2 app with iPhone. The reason for this, is that every time the 4 speakers are set up I lose 100 mgbs down load speed from my already limited 148 mgbs total speed.   

  • Firstly is this possible
  • secondly the support notes to do this are either dated or completely wrong, so can some direction to the correct info if it’s known.     
    Many thanks in advance

Best answer by Corry P

Hi ​@Handcandy 

Welcome to the Sonos Community!

Sorry to hear of the issues you are having.

Sky Q boxes can cause issues if there is also Sky Broadband, as they will repeat the signal, but this does not happen with non-Sky routers.

I too do not understand this part:

The reason for this, is that every time the 4 speakers are set up I lose 100 mgbs down load speed from my already limited 148 mgbs total speed.​​​​​​

I recommend you get in touch with our technical support team who have tools at their disposal that will allow them to give you advice specific to your Sonos system and what it reports.

I hope this helps.

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  • Pools-3015
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  • December 22, 2024

You can hardwire a single Play 1 to your network and have the second Play 1 connect to ir via Sonosnet, but the moves are not compatible with Sonosnet and will have to stay connected to your WIFI. So leaving them all on WIFI would be the best way to keep them connected.

Four Sonos speakers would not cause you to lose that much speed unless there is something wrong with your network?

Can you share what type of network you have?

    AjTrek1
    • AjTrek1
    • December 22, 2024

    What you are describing should not be happening with 148Mbps. There is something else going on with your network. Please describe your network in detail including all hardware and ISP.

    BTW…my comments don’t negate advice given by ​@Pools-3015. However the issue needs to examined further.

    Note: Looks like ​@Pools-3015 edited their post while I was posting 😂

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      • Handcandy
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      • December 22, 2024

      Thanks for you help guys. 
      Andrews and Arnold is the IP, fttp - Openreach ONT - FireBrick FB2900 - xclaim Xi2 AP wired- PS5 wired 

      SkyQ + 3x mini boxes.  Then Mac 3x iPhones dell laptop 2xipads. 

      AjTrek1
      • AjTrek1
      • December 22, 2024

      ​@Handcandy 

      Thanks for the network information. Unfortunately I’m in the US and not very familiar with SkyQ networking.  Although I have heard (depending upon the configuration) it can be problematic with Sonos. Hopefully someone in the UK will see this thread and offer assistance.  You can also CALL Sonos Tech support for assistance. Good luck and Happy Holidays!

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        Corry P
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        • Corry P
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        • December 27, 2024

        Hi ​@Handcandy 

        Welcome to the Sonos Community!

        Sorry to hear of the issues you are having.

        Sky Q boxes can cause issues if there is also Sky Broadband, as they will repeat the signal, but this does not happen with non-Sky routers.

        I too do not understand this part:

        The reason for this, is that every time the 4 speakers are set up I lose 100 mgbs down load speed from my already limited 148 mgbs total speed.​​​​​​

        I recommend you get in touch with our technical support team who have tools at their disposal that will allow them to give you advice specific to your Sonos system and what it reports.

        I hope this helps.

        "Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen." - Albert Einstein
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