(Part 2) Top products from r/eero

The benefit of doing a bridge is that you get to keep all the features from your main router. In my case I have all the features from Orbi router. Like I can still reserve ip address for each device so that they dont drop from network as much. Eero is just mesh wifi extender for me.

If for any reason you run into some dead spots still with Eero, this Powerline adapter is pretty awesome. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AWRUICG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have all my old 2.4ghz only devices that come with ethernet port like my Bose sound touch speakers and my other network printer connected via this Powerline adapter kit. When I check the connection Orbi consider them as hardwired so the speed is incredibly stable considering I am streaming from Pandora and syncing multiple Bose wifi speakers. I used to get stutters because one speaker gets dropped from wifi and it would stop syncing or playing music. Ever since I switched to the powerline adapters, the problem went away. The music only now stops when Pandora is asking "Are you still listening" I just have hit yes to resume the music.

It's kind of like Eero, just semi-wired. All you need to do is connecting Powerline adapter to router, plugging it into a nearby outlet, and then another where you want the device to be hooked up. There are no cables along the wall.

This is good for appliances and devices that literally dont need to be on wireless especially on older 2.4ghz devices. Fridges, printers, speakers, etc. Also less devices over wifi i think is better for every device in terms of stability. However, if you can get away with just relying on just wifi, dude that's super awesome :)

Other wise, hacking a bunch different system to work together seems to work for me lol. Gotta do what I must when I can't find one single router to handle all the devices and have stable connections.

I have Eeros and am a big fan, but it sounds like you need some hardwired connections. One option that worked well for me was using the preinstalled coax cable in my last apartment. Every room seemed to have coax hookups, and I could run it over the same coax that spectrum was running my internet connection on.

What you'd want is a MoCA adapter (or really, at least 2, one per end) to inject ethernet over coax and then pull it off elsewhere in the house. Had 450Mbps at my Xbox 2 floors away from the modem, and an eero beacon on the other side of the room for wifi devices.

I used these from Amazon with great success. You'd also want to put a high-pass filter on the incoming connection from the street to keep your network private.

As for wiring it up: Modem <--> Eero <--> MoCA <--> Coax Cable (the same one the internet was going to the modem on) <--> MoCA (in another room on a different floor) <--> switch <--> TV, Xbox, Receiver, etc. And the filter on the coax splitter outside coming from the street.

Ok, so right now I've got one sitting on top of a Cisco switch in the 25U rack in my basement.

If I add a shelf on top of the rack, which isn't metal, and isn't wood, what material would you actually suggest? HDPE, LDPE, ABS?

I'm thinking something like this?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ILJZTS/

Also, how do you feel about one sitting on top of a subwoofer?

Are you looking for managed or unmanaged switch?

Among the unmanaged switch, I think D-Link 8-Port Unmanaged Gigabit (GO-SW-8G) ($20) closely matches the aesthetics of Eero. Well, within the low expectation of how switches are expected to look.

I use the managed version of NETGEAR 8-port Unmanaged (GS908) ($27), which also looks decent, and it has the benefit of cable management (provided your Ethernet cables aren't too thick). I use more expensive managed version because I like to cap the bandwidth of certain devices.

TP-Link that many are recommending is also very nice, but all my routers and smart home hubs are white, so I filtered my selection to white.

That particular switch is limited to 10/100. A slightly more expensive gigabit-capable model might be better. I've had good luck with this one (of which I have three):

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C2H0YFU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use Linksys SE2800 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TLIVBG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_s-wCyb9J9ZVRX

And I've been really happy with it. No issues at all with the eero. I also have a TP-Link 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch (TL-SG108) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A121WN6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ydxCybXDYEYS6 that has been working great too.

If you have ubiquitous cable coax receptacles, you can easily wire all your eeros together using MoCA:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008C1JC4O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NRjBybF5QP38H

I've got these in my home and they make a perfect backbone for my 3 eeros.

Ok I know it's tacky to 'solution' your own question but maybe someone else might be interested. I just remembered a gadget I used to have... PogoPlug and it's still around $16. Will do just what I want.

I use this switch and it works great.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0044GJ516/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage

edit: this was supposed to be a reply to the switch recommendation.

Yeah, I thought this was for eeros, but the comment would be the same for cameras.

Something like this.

I bought this and it works well (although I'm sure just about any switch would work well!).

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N99BBC/

There's also an 8-port version if you need the extra ports. I didn't. 🙂

After looking around some more, I discovered this in my basement panel. It has multiple cables labeled with different rooms.

https://www.amazon.com/Open-House-H628-Termination-Hub/dp/B00013BNVG

Seems like I should be able to use that H628 unit, right? All the cords are labeled except the first one. Is it likely that's the input and I just need to track down the other end of that cable and plug it into my Gateway eero (which is also connected to the router)?

This one should work

Here is the desktop version of OP's link

I have bonded Moca and Eero Pros on ethernet backhaul throughout the house.

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I used Holland brand moca splitters of various types on every cable split in the house.

I used Motorola bonded Moca adapters as they were significantly cheaper than their Actiontec counterparts, used to be $170 for a 2 pack. Since they've been out Actiontec was forced to lower their pricing.

I have gigabit speeds everywhere.