For mesh I like EERO. They also have 5 years of updates past when they discontinue an item. For example they are on the EERO 7. The EERO 2 is currently going for like 40 bucks on eBay and the updates are until 2030.
Some old eero 5 Pros have been rock solid in my house for a couple years now, and will have software support until ~2029. Streaming and video calls run very smoothly.
I have been installed about a month. Switched from CROX to AT&T for 1/3 the price and 4x speed.
And I have Eero gen2 boxes (3) and a house wired with Cat6 to every room except the bathrooms!
Only ONE Eero is backhauled to my main switch, from the guest suite. 2500’ house on a big lot, with Ring cameras (4) with a 360 view. Old NetGear hardware, even with an extender OUTDOORS, could not return an image in under 30 seconds.
With Eero, it is instant.
Yes, you must use IP Passthrough AND turn off the BGW radios.
Take a pic of the back of the BGW - has the internal WiFi you get to on [192.168.1.254](http://192.168.1.254) with a tablet or laptop if you prefer a hardwire for 5 minutes work.
1) In the Eero app, it will list the MAC addresses of the ports on the router you wish to connect the BGW to.
2) Make a note or screenshot of those as there is a field for it in the BGW config tab.
3) It MAY not matter…and auto-select…but if you reboot and have no signal, switch ports on the Eero OR modify the MAC on the BGW.
Mine is flawless...and we are thrilled with 1G speed for $37/month.
I switched from a gen2 eero to the base 7 eero and it doubled my WiFi speed from about 300mps to 690mps. This is with 1 gig wired. I’m sure this is not as good as the Pro or Max, but I’m very happy with the change.
I’m waiting for my devices to shake out for a few days before deciding to upgrading my remaining base extenders to 6e.
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Easy, reliable, smart home ready; but paid features.
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