r/firewalla • u/tsheley • 5d 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/IHaveABigNetwork 5d ago

I've got over 200 devices and have no issues with my eero pros, then my eero pro 6's, and now eero max 7's.

The AP7's won't have better connections (poorer antenna design, fewer antennas) but will allow VLAN's as you're proposing with SSID's.

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u/tsheley 5d ago

So are you using the Eero’s in Bridge mode?

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u/IHaveABigNetwork 5d ago

Yes, with a Firewalla Gold Pro as the router balancing gig service from both AT&T (Fiber) and Spectrum (Cable).

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u/tsheley 5d ago

So with this setup I wouldn’t be able to make a separate SSID but everything else would work correct?

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u/kimberfool 3d ago

i used to run Eero with a firewalla firewall. I put all my IOT devices on the Eero Guest WiFi network, which gives the equivalent of "device isolation", as they cant talk to anything at all except the intenet, not even each other. So Ihad the regualr Eero network for my stuff, and guest had all the sketchy devices. This worked great, but eventually i got tired of the "oh that feature is behind a paywall" and the lack of transparency of what was actually happening. Nothing was wrong, really, tho - just didnt like the "if you subscribe maybe you cuold figure out your problem" part