Sonos app can't find speakers across VLANs
mDNS doesn't cross VLANs by default. Relay needed or same VLAN.
Try this first
- 1Put phone and speakers on one VLAN, or
- 2Enable mDNS relay between the two VLANs
- 3Set IGMP snooping correctly on the switch
When to bring us in
We configure mDNS relay without giving up security.
See also
- Wi-Fi drops randomly across the officeFirst rule out whether it is the access points or the internet connection itself. Different fix.
- One room or corner has no or bad Wi-FiNot always "add another AP"; often one is poorly positioned, or there is a metal wall in the way.
- Internet is suddenly slow for everyoneThree suspects: your provider, a colleague soaking the line, or a backup or update kicking in unexpectedly.
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