Outdoor Eero
Would like an Eero unit that can be placed in an outdoor weatherproof enclosure. Even though I have a hard-wired Eero 2nd gen placed next to the patio door, the outdoor range is not satisfactory. Rachio provides an outdoor enclosure for their wifi sprinkler controller and the hardware specs cover the typical temperature extremes for many parts of the country; hoping to see an outdoor capable unit from Eero. Thanks!
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I'm definitely interested in an outdoor eero.
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An outdoor beacon or a suitable weatherproof enclosure would make a lot of sense. Is it not possible to create an outdoor enclosure to accommodate a beacon. Not really a need for a special beacon design.
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Agree on this need, as my wifi enabled outdoor security cameras are struggling to keep connectivity to my WiFi network.
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Absolutely agree. Partner with someone to make an enclosure that will keep existing hardware safe, and look good still... Or have an outdoor rated node. Also don't rule out those with POE, or Hardline's run to outdoors.
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HUGE.
I see that a competitor recently released one of these (can’t remember which one, just remember the tech blog article). This would be an absolutely fantastic option for Eero to add to their portfolio. I’d snag a couple of them.
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Any way to merge this and the other outdoor feature request? Combined this is a top 5 feature request.
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Yes! Not sure why there is not anything yet for out door.
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It's not needed. A Beacon or 2nd Gen Eero near a window or exterior wall works just fine.
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Using a beacon, make work for the home and a porch, and basic backyard usage. However, I have multiple cases where a formal outdoor eero node, would benefit it GREATLY... especially if it could be powered by POE. In my case, a node in my one bedroom, gives okay coverage on the deck, but I have it hardwired for a node, which would give me coverage in my yard and my neighbor's (who has the pool).
I am looking to install an eero system out our Boy Scout camp, which has some outdoor spaces, that would benefit as well.
I understand that it is not just about keeping it "dry", there are temperature and other elements that have to be factored in as well... but getting an outdoor node and 2nd SSID option, would cement eero as the number one mesh-wifi system at a fair price. -
Quit dragging your feet Eero on an outdoor Eero or enclosure. Need this now.
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Definitely agree that an outdoor eero that would survive the heat and humidity under my covered patio roof in the Florida summer would be a great help.
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Just as an FYI, I have had an Eero Beacon plugged in outdoors for a couple months now, in a relatively exposed location, with no problems so far.
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I will being installing my EERO outdoor network soon. Our property is exactly two football fields end to end so about 2 1/2 acres. The back 150' or so is a rising forest ridge so no need for wifi. We have an Ubquiti customer access point on the beach with buried ethernet cable running the length and coming up in conduits in four locations. We have one 3 pc set of 2nd gen and 2 additional 1st gen units, new never installed. At lot midpoint we have a raised & powered Suncrest outdoor shed where my 2nd gen main Eero unit will go. It will be the first item attached from the Ubiquiti access point. A first gen unit will be installed in a NEMA fiberglass enclosure back towards the lake about 150' from the midpoint Eero. It will connect to a POE splitter that will separate 12 volt dc (to power it) from the ethernet (for it's data connection). The other first gen unit will be in our shop back about 150' from the midpoint. So all the Eero's with ethernet will have the wired backhaul. That leaves me with two beacons. I suspect one will be at the base of the beach access point since I do have a 110 volt outlet there, and the other may go in our camper. I will report back in a few weeks if this thread is still around.
For the last couple of years we've had an amalgamation of various POE switches for cameras, wifi routers, etc. Mostly stuff I had laying around. Since we got this new all aluminum shelled camper the need for a mesh system is really crying out.
I agree they should have an outdoor unit but a fiberglass NEMA box ($52 for a 14 X 10 X 6 with a raised non-metal universal mounting plate from L-Com) is just the thing for it. In any case you would have to have some infrastructure to it anyway, unless you are gonna set a big car battery or solar panel next to it.
If anyone has any comments or theories about my proposed system I would love to hear it as I am really just a novice.
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Probably a little bit better enclosure would suit you. Here is the link. I would look for either the vented or the fan equipped.
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