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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So Netgear has released a formal outdoor module for their mesh-network.
While it is on the pricey side of things; it is a start.... hopefully this will get some of the other vendors (hint hint eero), to understand there is a need/desire for a device like this out there.
I am currently getting away with having an eero module up against a window facing the backyard, but this really isn't the best solution. -
I'm in NorCal and just ordered two of these... http://www.altelix.com/Altelix-14x11x5-Inch-PC-ABS-WiFi-Enclosure-p/np141105m.htm They customize them, so I had them include a sealed power cable from the outside to the inside and a powered fan (which is not shown in this picture). It does get hot here in the summer and the fan hopefully keeps things cooler.
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Hey great find thanks! I ordered a couple of these Tenda POE splitters with selectable output voltage and screw tab mounts. These should power up the Eero’s remotely in those boxes.
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This would be a great feature obviously, however in the meantime, I just place the beacon on the inside wall, closest to where I will be sitting outside, and it penetrates through the wall pretty good, as it’s closer. Just a work around until (or if) they ever implement this.
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+1!
Definitely need this
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I've had a Pro outside for several years here in the Texas weather. No issues.
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Finally after much trial & error I was able to find inexpensive POE splitters and a short power cables with the correct adapters on both ends. About 6" long matches 6" ethernet patch cables I found also. This is gen 1 which is just fine with me. If anyone wants details or photo shout out.
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Heres one on Amazon. Although their stock is soaring their serve really sucks right now.
https://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Splitter-Mountable-Adjustable-TPE-104GS/dp/B00MOIDXZ0
Also just check back a ways on this thread as I see I already posted a picture of this device works great.
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Gen1 Eero POE setup. finding everything in its simplest minimal form took a few weeks
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Note the mounting tabs on both the POE unit (unique to the Trendnet brand) and on the Ebay found Eero wall mounts. This one is going in my condo's garage (some distance away) so my in-vehicle iPods will automatically update.
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The power cable I got from a china Ebay vendor (took about three weeks) has different size plugs on both ends, and what I found is the mm sizes are slightly different from vendor to vendor so it was a slight nightmare for awhile. One example was the outside of the pin was correct but the inside was not. I found two things that worked, first one was a cord same on both ends with an adapter plug, then I ultimately found these cords. I think I still have the auction saved so let me know if you need that too. This is pretty clean in the end and a WHOLE LOT cheaper than the guarded details of what an "authorized Eero installer" was charging (lol).
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Thank you. Eero helped me find four authorized installers in the city. Three were either out of business or looked like trunk slammers. Really dumb not to sell the splitter.
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Absolutely… would like outdoor Eero beacon to maintain connectivity with outdoor cameras monitoring sheds, barns, garages….
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Where are we on this ?
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