The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/Snogrog on 2025-03-26 04:34:48.
Hi all. I'm getting ready to stop using the built-in wifi on my AT&T Fiber Gateway (Model # BGW320-505; for those unfamiliar I *have* to use this as my modem at the very least due to how their Fiber works) since the wifi is really terrible. I've never replaced an active wifi network with a new one and am trying to ensure I don't have too much trouble when making changes. I'm hoping ya'll may have some guidance on how to make sure that my setup goes smoothly.
I'm making a switch to using an Eero Pro 6E mesh system.
Current configuration:
- Modem/Router broadcasting Wifi
- Network SSID: 372 Home Wifi (dual band 2.4 and 5.0 GHz networks)
- Hardwired Ethernet running to the following devices:
- Ring Alarm Hub
- Philips Hue Bridge
- TP Link Switch which has the following devices hooked up to it:
- Playstation 5
- Xbox One Series X
- Apple TV 4k
With that out of the way, my best understanding of how to best set up a new network with this equipment is as follows:
- On my gateway, enable Passthrough mode so that my gateway only acts as a modem
- Turn off the wireless radio on the gateway (or even just change the network name so nothing connects to it)
- Plug Ethernet cord from gateway to set up Eero as my primary wireless router
- Name the Eero Network the same as my previous network with the same password
- My understanding is this will have all of my devices connect automatically to the new network
- For my hardwired devices, I've been told that I can leave them plugged into the gateway's other ethernet ports
- I'm curious if this could or would cause issues and if I'm better off having those devices just go wireless on the new network as well since I'll have only 2 ethernet ports per Eero device
Okay, I think that's all the relevant details. I appreciate anybody who is willing to read all of this and help me out!