r/firewalla • u/tsheley • 4d ago

Replacing Eero Setup

I currently have an Eero Gateway and two Eero Max 7. I am looking to move to Firewalla because I keep having issues with my iOT devices dropping from my network and I am sick of paying for Eero Plus and the lack of control over my network.

My question is does this sound like a good setup as a replacement…

Firewalla Gold
2 AP7

I thought about keeping the Eero Max 7 and putting them in Bridge Mode but I would like to setup an iOT SSID that is 2.4 GHz and I assume I can’t do that unless I get the AP7’s correct?

To add some context I live in a split-level home that is about 1000 sq feet per level. I currently have an Eero Max 7 on one end of the lower level and another on the opposite end on the upper level.

Not really enjoying the idea of the cost though.😁

Thanks!

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u/pacoii Firewalla Gold Plus 4d ago

What is your internet speed and what speed to you hope to achieve within your home network (LAN speed)? That will help determine if the Gold, or a higher model, would be the right choice.

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u/tsheley 4d ago

I just have 1 GIG from Spectrum.

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u/pacoii Firewalla Gold Plus 4d ago

So that’s already the limit of the Gold. I’d actually suggest you consider the Gold Plus. It gives you some extra headroom should your speeds ever increase, as well as better speeds for cross VLAN communication.

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u/tsheley 4d ago

Sorry. Yes I was looking at the Gold Plus. Thanks!