Sonos and 5ghz
I am helping out a client that is surrounded by the 2.4ghz wireless band frequency. We added a Ubiquiti LR AP PRO wireless Access Point to the network. Her computers are now running great on wireless on 5ghz; however, Sonos only works on 2.4ghz. Is there anything I can do besides run them wired? There are so many 2.4ghz networks that Sonos will only connect from about 20 feet away no further.
if the computer can get a strong signal from 2.4GHz then use Channel 11 ( no Overlap ) with other WIFI signals.
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Ramin - there are many networks on the 2.4ghz 11 channel frequency already
Craig - any model you recommend? As I have used those in the past with not a lot of success.
Craig - any model you recommend? As I have used those in the past with not a lot of success.
No problem at all, they don't overlap each other on 2.4 GHz 11 channel frequency. you can also use 1 or 6 on the same frequency with no overlap.
In the 2.4 GHz band, 1, 6 and 11 are the only non-overlapping channels.
In the 2.4 GHz band, 1, 6 and 11 are the only non-overlapping channels.
It depends on your mains cabling but I've had a few D-Link AV units that were good performers. You don't need a lot of bandwidth for Sonos to work.
Failing that you could use a 5GHz client bridge. That'd connect wirelessly to the Unifi AP and wired to the Sonos speaker. Something like the TrendNET TEW-750DAP would work.
@Ramin, it sounds like the RF environment is already congested with other networks in the area using the same channels.
Failing that you could use a 5GHz client bridge. That'd connect wirelessly to the Unifi AP and wired to the Sonos speaker. Something like the TrendNET TEW-750DAP would work.
@Ramin, it sounds like the RF environment is already congested with other networks in the area using the same channels.
He can try those Channels. but I think it must be OKAY. also use Bandwidth 20 M.
Only Use Bandwidth 20 M with 2.4 GHz and 1 or 6 or 11 Channel.
Ramin, Paul has said the environment is surrounded by 2.4GHz. Using the non-overlapping channels won't help if foreign networks are already using them.
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Ramin - I am familiar with wireless, again there are many networks on all these channels
Beck - okay I will see what I could find too by looking at reviews, powerline or bridge, what do you think is better? This area is old and power throughout walls could be old.
Beck - okay I will see what I could find too by looking at reviews, powerline or bridge, what do you think is better? This area is old and power throughout walls could be old.
It's up to you, but if you can try, try it, and test the speed for yourself. I'm using the same configuration with Max Speed,
If you've got good 5GHz coverage and signal a bridge might be best if the mains cabling is questionable.
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Okay, I will just have to find one. I wonder if Ubiquiti makes them?
Not as far as I know.
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Thanks!