With many devices on my local network I run my own DHCP and DNS server (piHole) to admin this. Will the AXE5400 work with such? If so, I assume I'd need to be able to disable its dhcp on the eero (can I?). Would I also need per-node MAC reservations? null

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eeroinc Team · Accepted Answer

Yes, the head/gateway eero will still need to be able to get an IP address from the ethernet port it is getting internet access from, so you will need to go modem->piHole->headeero ->other hardwired eero (if any). The eero will do DHCP automatically once it is setup but you can put it into bridge by going to eero app->Settings->Network Settings->DHCP & NAT and putting that to bridge mode. While in bridge mode all the eero will ask for IP addresses via normal DHCP.

Answered by eeroinc Team 1 year ago

Primetek · Answer

I think you can do it but will lose the mesh capabilities. Your EERO will become just regular access points.
You can use EERO as a router and configure it with your DNS server and preserve the mesh.

BitterJesus · Answer

You can certainly run your own DHCP and DNS servers. I run a piHole as well, and it works great.

“With many devices on my local network I run my own DHCP and DNS server (piHole) to admin this. Will the AXE5400 work with such? If so, I assume I'd need to be able to disable its dhcp on the eero (can I?). Would I also need per-node MAC reservations?”

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