Step by step guide to optimizing the Bell 3000 hub to work with Eero?

[johnbug]

Can anyone please tell me if there is a guide with screenshots for optimizing the Bell 3000 hub with Eero routers? I have already disabled all the Wifi in the Hub 3000 app.

I have two Eero Max 7s and two Eero Pro 6s. For example, I have checked off DMZ and Advanced DMZ as shown below. But for selecting a device from the list I don't know if I should choose an Eero device. I assume I add the gateway one but the IP addresses of the 4 Eeros indicated in the Hub 3000 do not match up with the IP addresses reported in the Eero app. Also on the Eero app I assume choosing automatic for the DHCP and NAT setting is recommended? Appreciate any advice you can offer.

[dks]

Thank you for your question. I suggest you post your questions in the Bell forum on DSL Reports. Registration is free. There are a large number of knowledgeable users there, although no official Bell support, and, I am sure, other Eero users who are usually glad to share their setups. 

[Vanadiel · Accepted solution]

Eero 7 and 6 are wireless mesh systems. Using 2 of these at the same time is a bad idea as they will overlap each other, and unless you live in a castle the Eero 7 will provide ample coverage throughout your home.

So I would only use the Eero 7, connect the base station using an ethernet cable to the HH3000, turn off WiFi in the HH3000, and do not use DMZ, ADMZ. Just use regular DHCP like you would with a computer device, and use the Eero 7 app to guide you through the installation.

Should you need more coverage, you can purchase additional pods for the Eero 7 but I highly doubt you would need them.

[johnbug]

Thanks, but using the Eero 7 upstairs and two Eero 6s in my basement I am getting a constant 55 MB/s download speed. Since the max I get at the router is 60 MB/s I feel that is pretty good. With just the Eero 7 and no Eero 6 I get only about 45 MB/s in the basement. 

[Vanadiel]

What internet plan do you have?

[johnbug]

Unfortunately just Fibe 50. It's the fastest service Bell offers in central Oakville. Same speed now for almost 15 years. 😞

[Vanadiel]

55 will be about the best you will be able to get with that internet plan.

[johnbug]

Agreed.