Network Segmentation with EERO

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Tucker Walker

• February 19, 2024 19:01

Hi Everyone,

I am considering purchase of a Firewalla Gold SE and would like to run the following network configuration by you all. Some requirements:

1. I own a few eero Pro 6E's and would like to continue using them

2. I want to use network segmentation to separate work, personal, and IOT

Do you see any issues with the below setup, assuming that the child eero systems are wired into their respective switches? Devices on the personal network would be a combination of Wifi/Wired thru the switch.

 

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  Michael Bierman

  • February 19, 2024 19:44
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  You can do the work segment using a Firewalla port > switch >  because it is ethernet only. 
  
  If you want to have Personal and IoT, the Eero need to be treated as completely separate networks as well. 
  
  So if you set up port 1 for work, 2 for Personal and 3 for IoT each on distinct LANs and put eero in bridge mode on the Personal and IoT networks using distinct SSD you should be o.k.. 
  
  I would think there are better choices of APs for a scenario like this though, since you will spend a lot more for what you are getting and not get the benefit of the mesh. 

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  Tucker Walker

  • February 19, 2024 20:05
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  Thanks Michael. I currently have 2 Eero 6Es. It occurs to me now that I also have a Netgear modem I’m no longer using that I could put into AP mode. Using the existing hardware I suppose I could save on cost with:

  1. IOT network on Firewalla port 3 to Netgear AP

  2. Personal Network on firewalla port 2 to Eero mesh in bridge mode

  3. Work network on firewalla port 1 connected to switch

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  Michael Bierman

  • March 03, 2024 23:52
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  Hi Tucker,

  Absolutely. You can use another AP like your Netgear router in AP mode for IoT and then multiple eeros in bridge mode on the Personal network as you say. Just give the Netrgear a different SSID from the eeros and you will be good.

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  Jagged Edge

  • February 27, 2024 03:20

  Hi Tucker,
  I've been eyeing a setup similar to yours and I'm keen to pick your brain on it. I'm currently using Eero Pro 6s and considering an upgrade. Would you be up for a chat to share some insights? I'm all ears for any tips you might have.

  Also, if it's cool with you, can I DM you to talk directly?
  Thanks a bunch

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