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zak88lx

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For those using Eero, does it require a monthly subscription to operate or can you just buy the hardware and then configure/monitor yourself?

I am currently using the following setup for our 2500 sq ft. 2-storey home:

Modem: Arris modem in bridge mode (TG3482ER3)
Router: TP-Link Gigabit router (TL-R600VPN V2)
Switch: Netgear 16-port POE switch (GS116PP)
WAP: (2) Cisco Aironet 3700 series access points (AIR-CAP-3702I-A-K9)
ISP: Shaw Broadband 600 (600 Mbps down - 50 Mbps up)

I have been looking at replacing the Cisco access points with either the UniFi AP AC Pro, or the Eero Pro 6.
 
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For those using Eero, does it require a monthly subscription to operate or can you just buy the hardware and then configure/monitor yourself?

I am currently using the following setup for our 2500 sq ft. 2-storey home:

Modem: Arris modem in bridge mode (TG3482ER3)
Router: TP-Link Gigabit router (TL-R600VPN V2)
Switch: Netgear 16-port POE switch (GS116PP)
WAP: (2) Cisco Aironet 3700 series access points (AIR-CAP-3702I-A-K9)
ISP: Shaw Broadband 600 (600 Mbps down - 50 Mbps up)

I have been looking at replacing the Cisco access points with either the UniFi AP AC Pro, or the Eero Pro 6.
I have the Eero Pro and do not currently pay a subscription. Not sure about the Pro 6.
 

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I finally told Comcast/Xfinity to **** off yesterday, and cut the cord. At the same time, I signed up for fiberoptic internet. As part of all this, I can no longer use the cable modem/router combination I was using because it uses co-ax cable, whereas the fiberoptic modem doesn't.

So, I'm going to have to buy a router, it looks like, and I need some suggestions. I'm looking for:

1) Coverage for a 4-bedroom, two story house with a basement; about 2500 ft^2 total, the vast majority in the upper two levels.
2) I'd like around 1500 Mbps though more would be better.
3) A USB port for a poor man's NAS. I'd prefer USB 3.0, but would settle for 2.0.
4) Parental controls built in. I like Circle for this, but I think there are other options.

Since I cut the cord, primary uses will be web browsing, and streaming TV/movies, if it matters.

The other option, I guess, is to just use the pods/extenders my ISP offers, and find another way to set up the NAS. I'm just not familiar with a way to do that without a router that's not much more expensive and complex.

Thanks!

Good for you! I hate Comcast. I never get advertised speeds that I pay for and always have service issues. Not much other options in my area though.

How fast will your fiberoptic service be?
 

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Good for you! I hate Comcast. I never get advertised speeds that I pay for and always have service issues. Not much other options in my area though.

How fast will your fiberoptic service be?

They offer gigabit speeds, but I only signed up for 400Mbps. Compared to Xfinity I'm getting a higher speed, paying less, and now have no data limit.
 

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