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FWIW, a single eero device cannot do this. With eero you get one main network, one (optional) guest network. That's it. (Hypothetically you could have two or more eeros but configure them as completely separate networks.) Amazon's design philosophy with eero devices is simplicity, for better or worse.

What you could do if you want an additional wireless network (even with eero-provided main and guest wireless networks) is to add another wireless router or access point for the "pedestrian" devices. Maybe that's an old 2.4 GHz-only wireless router running OpenWrt or DD-WRT, for example — something old you have lying around (or can buy for $5? or pull out of a recycling bin?) that can run current community firmware. You'd typically plug that old wireless router into a second port (if available) on the ONT or ONR so it's reasonably segregated from your other wireless network(s). Maybe it even supports 5 GHz band, but you shut off the 5 GHz radio since you only care about providing an IoT network in the 2.4 GHz band. Or you turn on the 5 GHz radio but configure it for 20 MHz wide Channel 165. Problem solved!

If you're shopping for a used, cheap (or free?) wireless router that can run OpenWrt for these purposes, consult OpenWrt's device compatibility table and also make sure you're getting a device that has at least 128MB of RAM and at least 16MB (preferably 32MB) of flash. With those capacities, or better, it'll be reasonably futureproof and allow you to run new releases of OpenWrt for many years to come.
IMHO.
Alamak, I forgot to mention the TP-Link Deco Mesh (x50-5g) is actually a separate network running on 5G mobile broadband. This setup is neater because it is aesthetically more pleasing asit is wireless and just have 2 nodes which have hidden antennas :ROFLMAO: and 2 AC Adaptors. I moved away from a centralised dedicated IoT router setup because it was on an Ikea rack and it was ugly :ROFLMAO: but also the bandwidth was slow at the far end of the flat.

Yeah, I should look into the Openwrt capable ones, I need to find those white and rounded ones to fit into the space aesthetically !
 

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Alamak, I forgot to mention the TP-Link Deco Mesh (x50-5g) is actually a separate network running on 5G mobile broadband. This setup is neater because it is aesthetically more pleasing asit is wireless and just have 2 nodes which have hidden antennas :ROFLMAO: and 2 AC Adaptors. I moved away from a centralised dedicated IoT router setup because it was on an Ikea rack and it was ugly :ROFLMAO: but also the bandwidth was slow at the far end of the flat.

Yeah, I should look into the Openwrt capable ones, I need to find those white and rounded ones to fit into the space aesthetically !

TP-Link Deco M4 is capable of running OpenWRT -- round and white as well. But OpenWRT Wiki only mentions V1 and V2 are supported, not V4.
https://openwrt.org/toh/hwdata/tp-link/tp-link_m4r_v1
 

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Anyone got picture of the eight ONT?
Is it Huawei one also? Same model as Simba one ?
 

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As per early report, the ONT model is Nokia XS-140X-A (black colour).

As promised;
1. Passed IPV6 test
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2. Not behind CGNAT

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3. ONT is Nokia XS-140X-A

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4. I managed to snag a 10G TP-Link EB810v for $80. Can’t resist at this price although I would’ve preferred the HB810.

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Hope that helps!
 

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Just signed up eight 24-mths as well. I've a dilemma hope you bros can advise:
I currently have an Asus BE92U with one 10gpbs LAN which is paired with an old Asus AX3000 via Aimesh with Ethernet backhaul. Gonna get a free Eero Max 7 from my eight sign up. Should I:
1) Put Eero Max 7 as main router and put BE92U as access point via 10Gbps LAN? How good is the wifi handover when I roam from 1 router to another?
Or:
2) Sell BE92U and buy an additional Eero Max 7 from Eight at $238 for seamless whole house 10G with no worries of devices sticking to one faraway router?
Or:
3) Sell Eero Max 7 because I don't like the paywalled features and keep my current Aimesh pair, wait for a future Asus router with 2x 10gbps ports then do whole house 10G?

I'm quite stuck, right now leaning towards option 1.
Thanks in advance for your advice!


Thought I'd post a follow up to share my experience. In the end, I decided with 2x Eero Max 7, abandoning the Asus Aimesh system.
- Firstly, I am very impressed with eight and their response time. I initially told them I am unsure whether I need to purchase an additional router so they said I can put in a purchase request after testing for a few days. No need to decide right away.
- Speed has been stable. Previously with SIMBA, the fastest speed test (via the Asus router built-in test) was around 2.5 to 3Gbps even though I'm on the 10G plan. On the Eero, it is consistently 8Gbps. I suspect is due to the slower CPU on BE92U.
- I tried Eero (main router) with Asus BE92U as access point and the roaming wasn't as good as predicted. It takes a noticable time for my phone to roam to the nearer AP even when I'm right beside it. Smart devices on 2.4Ghz can connect to the further router and refuse to switch over the whole day. This is why I decided to order a second Eero Max 7 and ditch Aimesh.
- So far all my older 2.4Ghz smart devices can connect to Eero, no problems yet.
- The Eero settings app is limited and rigid as expected - can't even specify channels for the bands!
- I don't know why my Eero Secure (aka Eero Plus) is activated and I can access paywalled features even though I never subscribed. Maybe Eight has some kind of tie-in with Amazon? Can't find an expiry date too.
- FINALLY! Ditching SIMBA's CGNAT means I can open ports on my Emule and get HighID! IYKYK...
 

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Thought I'd post a follow up to share my experience. In the end, I decided with 2x Eero Max 7, abandoning the Asus Aimesh system.
- Firstly, I am very impressed with eight and their response time. I initially told them I am unsure whether I need to purchase an additional router so they said I can put in a purchase request after testing for a few days. No need to decide right away.
- Speed has been stable. Previously with SIMBA, the fastest speed test (via the Asus router built-in test) was around 2.5 to 3Gbps even though I'm on the 10G plan. On the Eero, it is consistently 8Gbps. I suspect is due to the slower CPU on BE92U.
- I tried Eero (main router) with Asus BE92U as access point and the roaming wasn't as good as predicted. It takes a noticable time for my phone to roam to the nearer AP even when I'm right beside it. Smart devices on 2.4Ghz can connect to the further router and refuse to switch over the whole day. This is why I decided to order a second Eero Max 7 and ditch Aimesh.
- So far all my older 2.4Ghz smart devices can connect to Eero, no problems yet.
- The Eero settings app is limited and rigid as expected - can't even specify channels for the bands!
- I don't know why my Eero Secure (aka Eero Plus) is activated and I can access paywalled features even though I never subscribed. Maybe Eight has some kind of tie-in with Amazon? Can't find an expiry date too.
- FINALLY! Ditching SIMBA's CGNAT means I can open ports on my Emule and get HighID! IYKYK...
IMHO.
Eh... Eero got build in speedtest ?
 

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IMHO.
Eh... Eero got build in speedtest ?

Yes, it has. In this aspect, eero Max 7 is the better one compared to eero Pro 7 and eero 7, as it has faster CPU and 10G WAN port.
https://support.eero.com/hc/en-us/a...-results-different-from-the-ones-on-my-device

eero App speed tests measure speeds from your internet service provider (ISP) at your Gateway eero, not the wifi speeds between your eero and your device. The speeds shown in the app won't change as you move around your home.
 

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Yes, it has. In this aspect, eero Max 7 is the better one compared to eero Pro 7 and eero 7, as it has faster CPU and 10G WAN port.
https://support.eero.com/hc/en-us/a...-results-different-from-the-ones-on-my-device

eero App speed tests measure speeds from your internet service provider (ISP) at your Gateway eero, not the wifi speeds between your eero and your device. The speeds shown in the app won't change as you move around your home.
IMHO.
Maybe I go get one. :unsure:
 

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I'm thinking of switching to eight, previously use starhub home hub, now parents don't watch tv already so like totally not worth, still got the existing modem and router eb810v.

You all think I shld get the eero max router? Or just use back the eb810v.

Going sign eight first then when activated then terminate the home hub
 

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I'm thinking of switching to eight, previously use starhub home hub, now parents don't watch tv already so like totally not worth, still got the existing modem and router eb810v.

You all think I shld get the eero max router? Or just use back the eb810v.

Going sign eight first then when activated then terminate the home hub
IMHO.
I guess any router will be fine. I using D-Link router.
Important is what is your home network setup.
At one point, I was even thinking of getting 4 eero routers to mesh it. :ROFLMAO:
 

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I'm thinking of switching to eight, previously use starhub home hub, now parents don't watch tv already so like totally not worth, still got the existing modem and router eb810v.

You all think I shld get the eero max router? Or just use back the eb810v.

Going sign eight first then when activated then terminate the home hub
Good thinking. Yes any router will do.
 

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Just came back IT Show, Promoter say current is 4 months free, Can try give another 2 months free if confirm now. Might consider go back tml.
Eight got booth also? If really 6months free then is better deal than 18% off for switching to Eight mobile plan.

Hope this is available too when i head down tomorrow ! Must go drill the sales person hahaha
 
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