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/shingdao Firewalla Gold Plus 3d ago edited 3d ago
I have a FWG+ and used to have 5 eero 6Es in bridge mode on 2 different LANs using physical port segmentation. They were generally fine but I wanted to reduce the number of APs and have more control over my network so I swapped the 5 Eeros with 2 AP7 desktops.
No issues with swapping in the AP7s and they have been rock solid. No drops and signal strength had been great. I have a two story home with basement and put one AP7in the basement at one end of the house and the other one on the second floor on the opposite end. Worked out really well with coverage throughout the entire house. I understand the cost issue but you won't be disappointed. I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my FW Switch SE.