How do I add WiFi to a Roon ROCK that is a Non-NUC?

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#1

How do I add WiFi to a Roon ROCK that is a Non-NUC?

I wanted to know, how do I add WiFi to a Roon ROCK that is a Non-NUC? I wanted to used an older machine with a WiFi dongle, but not sure how.

How do I do this in ROCK?

Thanks
RH

#2

just plug in a wifi dongle and see it it turns up in the GUI. you might need to reboot the Rock system first

My MOCK has a wifi card internally on the MoBo and ROCK sees it no problem.

#3

There is a more assured way to do this assuming ROCK recognises your Ethernet chipset. Use a WiFi access point and connect to your machine using Ethernet.

#4

Right now, Ethernet. What would you recommend?

#5

I use the Asus RP-N12. In my home I have good wireless coverage so this device gets the job done seamlessly.

#6

Awesome! I could not remember what they where called, thanks. I wish they would integrate it into Roon.

#7

There is in the best networking practices KB note a warning or recommendation NOT TO USE WIFI ON A CORE MACHINE

dont say you were not told :sob:

#8

This is not going to be a Core, I want to use this an an endpoint.

#9

Great advice, and absolutely correct. But there are times when people don’t always have alternatives, and in those instances there is a case for offering best practice in worst case scenarios.