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lfinkel
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January 21, 2020
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Bridge replacement

With the May end of life for my Bridge support, I'm not sure whether I should buy a new Boost or if I can go without one. I'd like to remain on a separate network. I'm hoping for some advice. Thanks! 

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    Airgetlam
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    January 21, 2020

    It is really up to your usage style. Several years ago, I upgraded to a BOOST, because I didn’t have a speaker in easy reach of my router to attach with an Ethernet cable. But if you do, wiring a speaker is equally valid as just going to a full wireless set up. 

    Bruce
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    Airgetlam
    Airgetlam
    January 22, 2020

    That’s a whole different question. The PLAYBAR came out a year earlier than the BOOST, but it’s entirely possible that there’s enough CPU/memory in it to run SonosNet 2.0. I’ve got two of them, both connected to a BOOST, both work without issue. 95% of their use is while hardwired to the the TV set, so that usage has no interface with the BOOST at all, but they also work perfectly when I’m streaming music to them. 

    Bruce
    Stanley_4
    Stanley_4
    Grand Maestro
    January 23, 2020

    I’m not finding a definitive answer, I really want to say that v1 was only on the early ZPs and Bridge but I just can’t find it documented.

    To do v2 the device needs WiFi N mode and MIMO as far as I could see.

    Airgetlam
    Airgetlam
    January 23, 2020

    That tickles in my mind as true as well, but I think I read that on a post from someone else.

    Bruce
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