(Part 3) 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.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-SG108E-8-Port-Gigabit-Switch/dp/B00JKB63D8/




I use this one, and another 5 port version of the same type on my network. I like the color better and the extra management features while still being "unmanaged" are a nice bonus.

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.

Other options I wonder is: What is your Internet provider?

If it is cable and you have other coax outlets in your house you should be able to move the modem with no problem. If you get TV from the same provider you should be able to buy a coax splitter to split the signal so that both your TV and your cable modem can still plug in.

In terms of the beacons I would definitely play with them to see where you get the best speed. You can use the app to determine how good the general signal is to the beacons and see which devices are connected to which eero. This way you can test the speeds at the different placements.

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

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.

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

Something like this.

I have 3 Gen 2 eero’s using PoE+. I got the adapters from eero. I purchased the following Gigabit Port with PoE from Amazon, and it’s worked perfectly with no issues.

TRENDnet 8-Port Gigabit GREENnet... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJEQL72?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

In addition to the other recommendations - I use this semi managed switch - have a 8 port and 16 port; not too expensive and worth every penny I think!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K4DS5KU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

This guy is working well with my Eeros https://smile.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Ethernet-Unmanaged-Internet-Splitter/dp/B00KFD0SEA

These are the ones I use- the anti-snag is worth the couple of bucks markup.

Amazon sell brand new pack of 3 $299

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XEW3YD6/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1499667152&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=eero+beacon&dpPl=1&dpID=21Va9hFTJKL&ref=plSrch

I use TrendNet GREENnet 8 port gigabit switch. Found it on sale for under $20 recently. Had it’s 5 port version earlier.. both are solid buys.

https://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Unmanaged-Switching-Protection-TEG-S80G/dp/B001QUA6RA

A Netgear ProSafe GS516TP (https://amzn.com/B00E1MBRK0)

I know this doesn’t really fix the real issue, but this is what I have.
CISCO SYSTEMS 16-Port Gigabit Switch (SG11016NA) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V8IZ4GI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3yoYAbKQ1JC5G

Here is the desktop version of OP's link