Connect a Sonos speaker to the USNH Wireless network

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Connect Sonos to USNH Wireless network

Step 1.  Follow the instructions in the operating manual. You'll need the Sonos S2 app from an App store.

Sonos S2 icon  Sonos S2 app

The Sonos S2 app will walk you through the process of connecting your Sonos system to th UNH Open network. Follow the steps below to get started.

Step 2. Find the media access control address (MAC address) on the box that your Sonos speakers were shipped in.

The MAC address will be 6 pairs of numbers separated by a dash or a colon.

Step 3Register your Sonos device. Navigate to Networking Registration.

Click on "My Devices", then on "Register New Device", then enter the MAC address of your Sonos Speaker.

Once registered, return to the Sonos S2 App and connect to UNH-Open.

  1. Open the Sonos S2 app for iOS or Android. This process cannot be completed using the Sonos app for Mac or PC.
  2. When you see the message “Unable to connect to Sonos,” tap Let’s fix it to get started. You can also go to the  Settings tab and tap one of the prompts that appear: “Unable to find your Sonos system” or “Update your network settings.”
  3. Follow the instructions to connect Sonos to the UNH Open network.
  4. If prompted for a password - just click through with no password. 
  5. Your phone can be connected to Eduroam and still be connected to the Sonos speaker on the network: UNH Open
  6. Your speaker should now be able to be controlled using the Sonos App.
  7. Select your Music Source.

 

Details

Article ID: 4378
Created
Mon 4/11/22 2:38 PM
Modified
Tue 9/19/23 11:32 AM
Applicable Institution(s):
University of New Hampshire (UNH)