I went with a Netgear wireless transformer that allowed me to use a 5ghz connection instead of 2.5. Much less traffic on that band and no signal dropouts.\
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Fix for Bluesound Node 2 and Powernode 2 wireless connection and drop-out problems...
I have found one solution to the problem many have experienced with the Bluesound Node 2 and Powernode 2 losing wi-fi signals in the home.
The solution is one, among many, that one could try if struggling with the Bluesound networking via wi-fi and dropouts or no connection problems I have read about.
I bought a TP-Link AC750 Powerline Gigabit Wi-Fi Kit. I know this is sold as a European and the USA version. This is both a wired and wireless access point to extend the Node 2 and Powernode 2 when your wireless router will not connect to these devices. It is not a new idea, but it is a novel possible solution that does work in many cases, particularly if you have a house, home or building where all your electrical wiring feeds into one breaker panel. The major advantage is that it makes a wired conection from your router out through the existing AC wiring in your home to the room where you have your Bluesound device.
It also could solve a wireless problem as well, since it does offer a dual- band wireless function essentially acting as an extender.
The device is easy to set up. Easy to use and somewhat affordable at under $75 US dollars. There are versions of this device for less.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CVOM140/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1517087039&sr=8-4&p...
BTW I have not had issues with the wireless function of my Node 2 but I had wondered how these powerline devices would work and since I bought one... it works very well.
The solution is one, among many, that one could try if struggling with the Bluesound networking via wi-fi and dropouts or no connection problems I have read about.
I bought a TP-Link AC750 Powerline Gigabit Wi-Fi Kit. I know this is sold as a European and the USA version. This is both a wired and wireless access point to extend the Node 2 and Powernode 2 when your wireless router will not connect to these devices. It is not a new idea, but it is a novel possible solution that does work in many cases, particularly if you have a house, home or building where all your electrical wiring feeds into one breaker panel. The major advantage is that it makes a wired conection from your router out through the existing AC wiring in your home to the room where you have your Bluesound device.
It also could solve a wireless problem as well, since it does offer a dual- band wireless function essentially acting as an extender.
The device is easy to set up. Easy to use and somewhat affordable at under $75 US dollars. There are versions of this device for less.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CVOM140/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1517087039&sr=8-4&p...
BTW I have not had issues with the wireless function of my Node 2 but I had wondered how these powerline devices would work and since I bought one... it works very well.