Adding To An Existing Sonos System; Add A Zonebridge - Sonos Digital Music System User Manual

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Adding To An Existing Sonos System

When and why should I use a wireless connection?
The Sonos Digital Music system uses a built-in wireless connection to communicate
between Sonos components. You can place ZonePlayers anywhere without physically
connecting them to your computer network, as long as they are within transmitting
range (up to 100 ft. depending upon your home's layout). This means that you do not
need to go to the effort of installing cables, and you can relocate your ZonePlayer(s)
easily.
Note: Thick walls, 2.4 GHz cordless telephones, or the presence of other wireless
devices can interfere with or block the wireless network signals from your Sonos
Digital Music System. Once you locate your ZonePlayer, if you are experiencing
difficulty, it is advisable to relocate the ZonePlayer, change the wireless channel your
music system is operating on (see "Selecting a different wireless channel" on page 5-
8), or make a wired connection (Ethernet cable) either from your router to the
ZonePlayer, or from one ZonePlayer to another. If you are having trouble placing
your units within wireless range of each other, you can go to our Web site at http://
faq.sonos.com/range for more information.
Use wireless connections when:
• You do not want to install network cables
• You may want to move the ZonePlayer
• There is enough signal strength for the ZonePlayer to transmit and receive data
reliably

Add a ZoneBridge

If you are adding a ZoneBridge to an existing Sonos system, please follow the steps
below. If you are setting up a new Sonos Digital Music System, please turn to "Setting
Up a New Sonos System" on page 2-2 instead.
Chapter 2: System Setup