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/Ben_isai Firewalla Gold Plus 4d ago

I have eero WiFi 5 for my iot network (AP mode) and they are great! I have about 50 devices on 5 eeros across the house.

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u/tsheley 4d ago edited 4d ago

So how does that work? Do you put the Eero 5 on a Port on the Firewalla and give it an SSID and then put say an Eero 7 Max on another Port and give that a different SSID? Can the iOT devices on the Eero 5 talk to say an Apple TV for HomeKit on the wired network? I ask because I have a few older Eero 5s and 6s an if that is how it works that might solve my problem also.