My current Nighthawk R7000 has an ethernet IN port and 4 ethernet OUT ports. If I understand the Eero setup, I would need to add a 4-port switch to replicate the 4-port OUT on the R7000. Does the switch/hub seem like a workable solution? null

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GeorgeM · Accepted Answer

Yes that's exactly how I have one of the eero setup with a 4 port switch. No issues what so ever.

Anita · Answer

I dont know why you need that router. I only use one ethernet in port on the main eero coming from the modem. My other two Eero are 100% wifi connected but they each have 2 ethernet ports for faster gaming or whatever else you want to attach that way. We replaced a nighthawk AC1900 with these 3 little things. Best thing we've done. Why keep the nighthawk at all? Our house is a long flat ranch and the 1900 worked just ok. Now with the 3 Eero placed one in center of house ethernetted to the modem and other 2 at either ends of house..no more issues. Each one has 2 ethernet ports for attaching things but why use them..I don't.

Answered by Anita 5 years ago

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Thomas · Answer

The system only requires 1 ethernet port to mesh the house in wifi. Each unit has 2 ethernet out ports, they do not link together via ethernet they use a secure closed wifi system to link. Only 1 pod attaches to your ethernet modem/router the rest link together via secure wifi. They're powered by wall outlet.

Answered by Thomas 5 years ago

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“My current Nighthawk R7000 has an ethernet IN port and 4 ethernet OUT ports. If I understand the Eero setup, I would need to add a 4-port switch to replicate the 4-port OUT on the R7000. Does the switch/hub seem like a workable solution?”

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