Lithe Audio Wi-Fi & Pro Series Ceiling Speakers — Minimum Network Requirements

Minimum network requirements checklist for Lithe Audio Wi-Fi and Pro Series ceiling speakers — what you need for reliable powering, internet speed, router setup, and Wi-Fi coverage.

Powering

The speaker is supplied with a 100-240V AC adaptor, which can be powered by connecting to:

• An existing lighting circuit using a fused spur (with 3A fuse) or dedicated supply.
• A standard plug socket.
• PoE++ (Pro Series only) — power directly from a PoE 60W injector (PoE add-on required). Standard: IEEE 802.3bt, delivering up to 60W of power to each speaker.

Internet Speed

• Recommended minimum requirement: 1.5 Mbps per speaker.
• Music streaming services typically require 0.32–0.64 Mbps per speaker.

Router Requirements

• Standard ISP-issued routers are fine for low-traffic setups with fewer than 10 devices total (phones, laptops, TVs, tablets, etc. included).
• If you have more than 6 master speakers working in one location, a standard home router may cause disruption (drop-outs, performance issues). Consider a router with more processing/CPU power and the ability to handle more simultaneous devices (e.g. Draytek, Asus).
• Common checks: make sure UPNP is turned ON and WMM is turned OFF. On Wi-Fi V1 speakers, the 5GHz channel should be turned OFF. On V2, Subwoofer, or Pro speakers, all speakers use dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz).
• As with general Wi-Fi best practice, power off your router every 3 months to clear its cache, which can improve performance.

Wi-Fi Boosters

• Required if the coverage area has Wi-Fi dead zones. A simple, cost-effective plug-in solution to boost signal beyond just a router.
• For a booster to work with the speaker, it must be on the same network as the speaker.
• Boosters typically rebroadcast at about half the strength of your main router's Wi-Fi signal.

Access Points

• Recommended for full Wi-Fi coverage, especially in large homes, to extend range into Wi-Fi dead zones.
• All speakers must be connected on the same Wi-Fi SSID and frequency band to work together, along with the device playing music.

Typical Causes of Wi-Fi Router Problems

• Signal congestion — limited router bandwidth pushing data to devices.
• Interference — concrete walls, metal beams, other nearby equipment.
• Network overload — too many devices on the network.
• Router location — e.g. sitting on the floor next to power cables.
• Hardware/firmware limitations, including out-of-date firmware.
• Physical size of the home creating Wi-Fi dead spots.

Support

For further technical support, call 01293 922015 or email info@litheaudio.com.