Reddit reviews Amazon eero Pro mesh WiFi system (1 Pro + 2 Beacons)
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Whole-home WiFi system - The Amazon eero Pro mesh WiFi system (1 eero Pro + 2 eero Beacon) replaces the traditional WiFi router, WiFi extender, and internet booster by covering a 2-4 bedroom home with fast and reliable internet powered by a mesh network.eero 2nd generation - With the most intelligent mesh WiFi technology and powerful hardware, the eero 2nd generation WiFi system is 2x as fast as the original eero WiFi. Backwards compatible with 1st generation eero products.WiFi extender - The eero Beacon is a full-fledged WiFi access point that simply plugs in to standard outlets and easily extends your WiFi connectivity to every device with more reliability than the standard WiFi booster.Mesh network - Powered by proprietary TrueMesh technology, the eero mesh WiFi network leverages multiple wireless access points to create an incredibly dependable internet experience, all on a single mesh WiFi system.Quick & easy setup - Replacing your old WiFi router has never been easier than with the eero Pro mesh WiFi system. Setup takes minutes and the companion mobile app makes managing your home WiFi simple and intuitive.
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Both the 2012 Minis and the 2010 Mini are completely headless. Unfortunately, this means that accessing them via remote desktop gives you a measly 800x600 resolution. I use this handy little gadget on both of them to replicate a 1920x1080 display being connected. So, when I connect via Screen Sharing I get a nice big display.
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I use Dropbox to expertly keep my content in sync. Due to the amount of content I keep in there, it is well worth the $100 per year for a Dropbox Pro subscription.
Additionally throughout the house, I have...
3 Eeros for my Mesh Wireless Network WiFi System
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I have a total of 31 IP reservations according to my Eero app. This makes it a lot easier to manage my network, set up port forwarding, etc.
It’s already pretty well discounted. Current price on Amazon for one eero plus two beacons over $90 off.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0713ZCT4N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_7qoeAbFGAD5TA
If you aren't comfortable spending $200 more but still want the better radios, getting the pack with one eero and two Beacons might be the way to go. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0713ZCT4N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PXjVzbXH7SZXA
Plus, if you have an old networking device and a Best Buy around, you can recycle that there for an extra 15% discount.
Edit: another user mentioned that Best Buy matched the Amazon price on top of the 15%, so you could try that.
https://www.amazon.com/eero-Home-WiFi-System-Beacon/dp/B0713ZCT4N/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=eero&qid=1571086246&sr=8-2
It's pricey (got it on prime day for 50% off), but it's amazing. Went form having to piss poor WiFi to it being perfect.
Thanks again. Do you know what is the difference between the eeros Pro (3-pack) you linked to and the eeros Pro+2 Beacons? ( https://www.amazon.com/eero-Pro-WiFi-System-Pros/dp/B0713ZCT4N )
(In other words, do you think it's worth the extra $75 to get the 3-pack of PRO or would it be ok to get the Pro+2 Beacons? )
Yeah I'd put money on that being the source of your problem. The 2.4GHz spectrum is already crowded with so many things: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, wireless devices like keyboards, mice, game controllers, etc. Add an entire household of devices and the poor network is going to be crying for mercy.
So you have a few choices going forward:
Edit: typos
The source is my networking background. I have dealt with neat gear and they are all around a bad company with a bad product compared to other companies in this day & age.
Eero mesh routers costs $200 for the main brain (eero pro) and like $130-$150 for the auxiliary eeros (eero beacon)
The best solution for most is to hardwire 3 eero pros to a network switch coming off your modem and you will have perfect wifi throughout your whole home.
Amazon sells a 3 pack of eero’s for a great price.
eero Pro mesh WiFi system (1 Pro + 2 Beacons) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0713ZCT4N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4B7IDbWRKWW86
eero Pro mesh WiFi system - 3-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071DWXLYL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eC7IDb39JMENG
An [eero and two beacons] (https://www.amazon.com/eero-Home-WiFi-System-Beacons/dp/B0713ZCT4N/) will probably do a great job for you (and the beacons make great hallway night-lights as well!), OR you can get the three eero bundle if you need to extend ethernet from the leaf nodes.
I set up a network with Eero (https://www.amazon.com/eero-Home-WiFi-System-Beacon/dp/B0713ZCT4N) at my dad's place, and he always tells me how great it works and how there is never any cut outs or gaps in coverage. I haven't used Unifi myself, but I always hear great things about them here on Reddit. I doubt you'd be disappointed with them, but I just wanted my experiences as another option to look into.
Also the unfortunate thing about "seamless AP transfers" is that which AP to connect to is mainly determined by the client, not by your network parameters. Just something to keep in mind.