However, it turns out this doesn't help as although the TP Link connects okay in bridge mode, it won't establish an internet connection, because it expects the router i.e. I read that the eero ideally needs to connect to the WAN via just a modem to avoid double NAT issues and the bt smart/home hubs can't be run in modem only/bridge mode, so I also purchased a TP Link W9970 which can be. I currently have a BT smart hub, which is a combined modem/router. Currently, eero won't work fully as a router with most UK broadband suppliers using VSDL, like BT. If, I'd read through all the reviews, I could have saved myself several hours of grief. I will have to consider whether to refund or not.
It does not seem like Eero is not ready for the UK. Is this the way I want my home network to be, not really.
#Ring eero router plus
Plus sides the app is nice and WiFi did improve around the house. So to use the Eero I need to plug in the modem to old router and then onto the Eero. Basically the old router gets the IP address and then I switch off it’s WiFi and pass the signal over to the Eero. Very sad as I have wanted his device for a long time and was so happy the it had finally got an official UK release.Īfter several emails to Eero and getting through to the much more helpful 2nd line support it turned out that my internet provider (plus net) and the bt openreach modem (likely to be in 50% + of UK homes) did not work with the Eero unless I used the existing router and used Double NAT. It always fails to connect to the internet.Įmailed Eero for support and they replied with steps I had already clearly stated I had already done. Got the device and have spent several hours trying to get it to work. I will have to consider whether to refund or not.Ģ, Easy to set up and control for an app on your phone. Basically the old router gets the IP address and then I switch off it’s WiFi and pass the signal over to the Eero.So to use the Eero I need to plug in the modem to old router and then onto the Eero.Plus sides the app is nice and WiFi did improve around the house.Is this the way I want my home network to be, not really. I have worked in IT support in the past.Very sad as I have wanted his device for a long time and was so happy the it had finally got an official UK release.After several emails to Eero and getting through to the much more helpful 2nd line support it turned out that my internet provider (plus net) and the bt openreach modem (likely to be in 50% + of UK homes) did not work with the Eero unless I used the existing router and used Double NAT. It always fails to connect to the internet.Emailed Eero for support and they replied with steps I had already clearly stated I had already done. *** UPDATED REVIEW ***Purchased this product for two reasons:1, Improved WiFi around the house.2, Easy to set up and control for an app on your phone.Got the device and have spent several hours trying to get it to work. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 October 2019 Wi-Fi 6 tri-band concurrent 2:2:4 (802.11ax), compatible with older Wi-Fi standards Wi-Fi 6 dual-band concurrent 2:2 (802.11 ax), compatible with older Wi-Fi standards Best for speeds up to 2.3 Gbps (up to a gigabit wired up to 1.3 Gbps wireless)