Sonos - ZoneBridge

Sonos ZoneBridge (BR100)

$99.00

The Sonos ZoneBridge 100 makes setting up an all-wireless Sonos system wonderfully fast…and easy. Instead of using a ZonePlayer, simply connect the ZoneBridge to your router to instantly activate the SonosNet wireless mesh network. Now all your ZonePlayers and Controllers can work wirelessly and be put anywhere in your house. It’s the ideal solution if your house doesn’t have Ethernet wiring or your router is in a room where you don’t want music.

Although the ZoneBridge doesn’t play music like the ZonePlayer, it’s incredibly cost-effective when it comes to extending the range of your Sonos system and expanding the Controller’s wireless coverage. Plus, it’s great for connecting other products to the Internet.

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: Simple setup of an all-wireless system; Setting up your all-wireless Sonos system has never been easier. Just connect a ZoneBridge to your router to instantly activate SonosNet, our secure wireless mesh network. Now all your ZonePlayers and Controllers can work wirelessly and be placed anywhere in your house.
: Extend the range of your Sonos system; The ZoneBridge, like its name suggests, is a wireless bridge that extends the range of the Sonos system. Now you can stream music far across your property, like to a guesthouse or pool, by simply placing a ZoneBridge in between that location and the rest of the system. And with a two-port Ethernet switch, it also brings standard Internet connectivity to your set-top box, DVR, PC, game console, or NAS drive.

Quick and easy install of an all-wireless Sonos system
Instant wireless setup	Just connect a ZoneBridge to your router using a standard Ethernet cable. Then, a simple button press will start SonosNet, a secure AES encrypted, peer-to peer wireless mesh network that enables all other Sonos products to control and play music wirelessly.
System flexibility	ZoneBridge gives you the flexibility to place your ZonePlayers in any room of the house and connect them all wirelessly.
Automatic setup	Install a new ZoneBridge with one button-press.*
Extend the range of the Sonos system	Stream music wirelessly to a remote location by placing a ZoneBridge in between a ZonePlayer in a remote location and the rest of the Sonos system.
Expand the wireless reach of the Controller	Improve Controller access to SonosNet by placing a ZoneBridge in areas where wireless coverage needs a boost. Ideal for retrofits, where all ZonePlayers might be in one location instead of being placed throughout the home.
Easy Internet connectivity for other products in your house	The ZoneBridge has a two-port Ethernet switch to bring standard Internet connectivity to your set-top box, DVR, PC, Game Console or NAS drive.
* The ZoneBridge requires software version 2.5 or higher

Specification	Description
Ethernet connection	2-port switch, 10/100Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX
Wireless connectivity	SonosNet 1.0, a secure AES encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless mesh network. *
Power supply	Slim external power adapter, Output: DC 5V, 2A
Connect button	Automatic wired or wireless setup of the Sonos Multi-Room Music System
Front-panel lights	Indicates ZoneBridge status
Dimensions	4.33 x 4.33 x 1.61 in. (110 x 110 x 41 mm)
Weight	0.59 lbs (270 gr)
Operating temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Finish	Light gray /high quality polycarbonate material
Package contents	Sonos ZoneBridge 100, power adapter, flat Ethernet cable, Set-up Guide, Sonos System Setup Software CD-ROM (Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista; Mac OS X v10.4 and v10.5).
* Internet connection required for system-wide access to Internet radio stations, online music services and software updates (DSL, cable modem or LAN-based high-speed Internet connection required.) Internet functionality may require payment of separate fee to a service provider; local and/or long distance telephone charges may apply. Note: All specifications subject to change without notice.

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