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Hi guys,
I am thinking of swapping my long beloved BeoSound 5 for a Moment (you know why but I have a question regarding network for this device. I am running ethernet only in my entire house - no WiFi whatsoever. My question is: Is it possible to run the Moment with wired connection only? I noticed that it has only one ethernet port for internet connection, obviously, but I also want to be able to play my entire FLAC music collection from a NAS server also with wired ethernet. Is this possible and if so - how do I connect things?
Best regards,
Frederik
BeoVision Eclipse 55, BeoPlay S8 (sub+rears), BeoPlay A9 MKII (living room), BeoVision Avant 32 DVD (retro gaming, basement), BeoLab 4000 (entertainment room, basement), BeoSound 8 (workshop), 2x BeoPlay S3 (PC), BeoPlay A1, BeoPlay H2/H3 (on the go)
Beoberg:Hi guys, I am thinking of swapping my long beloved BeoSound 5 for a Moment (you know why but I have a question regarding network for this device. I am running ethernet only in my entire house - no WiFi whatsoever. My question is: Is it possible to run the Moment with wired connection only? I noticed that it has only one ethernet port for internet connection, obviously, but I also want to be able to play my entire FLAC music collection from a NAS server also with wired ethernet. Is this possible and if so - how do I connect things? Best regards, Frederik BeoVision 11-55 MKI (primary), BeoLab 9 (front), BeoPlay S8 (sub+rears), BeoSound 5/BeoMaster 5, ML/NL converter, BeoVision 6-26 MKIV (bedroom), BeoLab 3500 (dining room), BeoVision Avant 32 DVD (retro gaming, basement), BeoLab 4000 (entertainment room, basement), BeoSound 1 old (leisure room), BeoSound 3 (workshop), 2x BeoPlay S3 (PC), BeoLit 12 (kitchen), BeoPlay A1 (everywhere), BeoPlay H2/H3 (on the go)
Livingroom: BL3, BL11, BV11-46 Kitchen: Beosound 1 GVA, Beocom 2 Bathroom: M3 Homeoffice: M3, Beocom 2 Library: Beosound Emerge, Beocom 6000 Bedroom: M5, Essence remote Travel: Beoplay E8 2.0, Beoplay EQ, Beoplay Earset
Hiort:If your NAS is connected to the same router as your Moment they should be ale to find each other. Unsure however if the Jukebox need wifi to connect to the soundheart or if the Soundheart can connect as a hotspot.
Hiort:Is it possible to run the Moment with wired connection only?
the alternatives: Essence mkII, BS35, A6, A9 need a wifi connected tablet or phone to be operated
Thank you for the respons. That's a bummer regarding the connection between the head and the master unit. Do you have any idea if it will work in docked mode only? I am willing to live without the tablet mode as I am just looking for a replacement for the BeoSound 5 for streaming. Can any of you check if music playback works with the the WiFi turned off?
When there is poor wifi connection you get a message to press the wireless button at the back of the SoundHeart in order to connect it with the Jukebox. It does not work consistently though and I am not sure if it is some kind of temporary connection.
akoitidis:When there is poor wifi connection you get a message to press the wireless button at the back of the SoundHeart in order to connect it with the Jukebox. It does not work consistently though and I am not sure if it is some kind of temporary connection.
Hiort: akoitidis: When there is poor wifi connection you get a message to press the wireless button at the back of the SoundHeart in order to connect it with the Jukebox. It does not work consistently though and I am not sure if it is some kind of temporary connection. That is the hotspot function I was referring to in my post. Maybe it's just a temporary solution.
akoitidis: When there is poor wifi connection you get a message to press the wireless button at the back of the SoundHeart in order to connect it with the Jukebox. It does not work consistently though and I am not sure if it is some kind of temporary connection.
That is the hotspot function I was referring to in my post. Maybe it's just a temporary solution.
I believe as well that it is a temporary connection cause after a while you have to do it all over again.
So in short I will not be able use the Moment in an ethernet only set-up even if the tablet is docked?
Beoberg:Can any of you check if music playback works with the the WiFi turned off?
But how are you going to control it, how are you going to choose? you don't have a wifi connected device!
I am not sure that I understand? The unit has internet connection just through wired network. It will be conneted to my BV11 via NL.
Beoberg:I am not sure that I understand? The unit has internet connection just through wired network. It will be conneted to my BV11 via NL.
In more than than one case I have had questions regarding products where my local dealer knew nothing beyond what you can read from the official website
If willing to control through your BV11, why bother with a B&O 'audiomaster' at all?
An ATV4 into the back of your TV would surely provide everything that you are after?
Hello Guy. I like the tactile feel of browsing through my digital music collection as with BeoSound 5.
Beoberg: Hello Guy. I like the tactile feel of browsing through my digital music collection as with BeoSound 5.
You will not be able to use the tablet in docked mode, without Wifi.
So I think your only option is to setup a WIFI network, if you want the Moment.
Are there any special reason to why that is not possible at your place?
It is a choice we've made as a family - not to have WiFi in our house. I talked to a technitian at B&O and he confirmed what you just said, Hiort. He suggested that I got hold of an Airport Express to create a small sub wifi network close to the Moment that I can turn on I use the Moment and off when not in use. Not a bad solution. I thank everyone for the help. Much appreciated!
Can anyone tell me the time it takes to cold boot up the Moment? Not from stand by. From switched off from mains and until ready for playback.
Please can anyone try this out? It will help me decide.
Beoberg: Please can anyone try this out? It will help me decide.
1'30" roughly
BS Moment, BS Core, BG 4002, BC 4500, BS1, BL18, BL19, BL8000 + RCV1, A6, M5, M3, A1, P6 (tks Botty), H5, TR1
Thanks slot!
Beoberg:Thanks slot