Replacing existing WiFi with Amazon eero Pro mesh WiFi system Update: Joy! [View all]
The new gateway router is up and running fine. What I want to do is put a Zyxel 8-Port Desktop Gigabit Ethernet Switch ahead of the gateway router so that I can run ethernet from there to my desktop, and also to my second router. This is because I can only get one ethernet output from the eero. But when I insert the switch, the gateway router does not like that. Any ideas?
ETA: The gateway router doesn't want anything connected between it and the cable modem. I've got hardwired router #2 working from an output port of the ethernet switch. My TV was stumbling along on weak WiFi, now it's connected to ethernet.
WiFi is strong all over my house now. I don't know if I will even fire up the third eero that came in the package. I guess now I will play with the app that is supplied to manage the network. I think it will tell me if there are any coverage gaps. Thanks for helping, DU geeks!
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