Sonos

[Honkytonk]

So, the pub I work in decided to put in a Sonos system for music playback. It's connected to the wifi, but a well known problem with it is the fact there is no password other than the wi fi network's one to prevent access to the sonos system. You can but only imagine what drunk people + easily accessible speaker settings are doing...

I was thinking of creating a second network to run the sonos on that would have a different password (which would require a second router), or alternatively creating a seperate network connection on the BT Business Hub 3 that would house just the SONOS and associated equipment.

Anyone have any experience with this? Better ideas welcome.

[sonicyouth]

Sonos speakers are fucking brilliant. Sorely tempted despite the total lack of needing one in a small one bed flat...

Create a separate SSID and connect the Sonos and whatever device(s) will be controlling it to that.

[Whits]

I love sonos, have a few around my house!

I don't know how to fix your problem though

[grubby]

The playbar and sub are fantastic for action films.
Can't help either!

[jayohaitchenn]

Most modern routers have the ability to add a second SSID or guest network. Have a look in your router config.

[Honkytonk]

BT Business Hub 3 doesn't apparently. I will have a rootle about nevertheless.

[Samdy Gray]

You could just buy a cheap wireless access point.

[Honkytonk]

I have some spare routers lying about. Just wondered if there was a way of creating a partition in the network. Apparently not on a Business Hub. Thanks all anyway.

FWIW from having worked with the SONOS system, if you're thinking of buying one simply for basic wireless playback I personally wouldn't. For the money you spend you could get a bunch of decent speakers and some Bluetooth adapters.