Then using SSH to PiHole edit the etc/hosts file by typing “sudo nano /etc/hosts” and then enter the IP address of your device and a name. (When you pick, you need to tap on IP and MAC address but don’t change them, then save). Go into Eero app advanced and port reservations.įind matching IP address and set a static IP reservation. Then once your more active clients float to the top of your dashboard list. You’ll see IP addresses instead of client names in your Pi-hole dashboard. If a single PiHole, set both to the same IP address. But realized a lot of my woes were due to PiHole in Docker on MacOS. Enable Bluetooth to pair your phone with the Eero router, after which it finishes setup automatically. The Eero app provides a step-by-step guide for you to follow. Then proceed with PiHole since you know your fixed IP. The process is simple: disconnect your modem from power, connect the Eero to your modem via Ethernet, plug in the Eero, and plug in your modem. Then go into Eero app, settings advanced and lock that IP in by setting a reservation. Start over with a fresh install of Raspian as it’s easiest. If you can’t ping 8.8.8.8 from your RPi your basic networking isn’t set up right. Q2: I have tried to ping 8.8.8.8 from the pi with no luck. Q1: How do you configure a Eero + Pi Hole? Answer this question as if you are opening up the UI and app for the first time. Launch a web browser from a computer that is connected to router's network.Ĭlear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box.Īfter a couple weeks research reading threads on /eero, /pihole, and, I have come to the conclusion you cannot turn off the dhcp on Eero and have the same result as if you turned off the dhcp on a Nighthawk therefore you must utilize the custom DNS on Eero. Navigate to pihole settings, DHCP settings, DHCP server enabled.ĭisable Netgear Nighthawk DHCP server feature in the router: Basically I could start pihole in four steps. My previous router was a Netgear Nighthawk. The Eero setup and app are solid, and my hope is to use Pi Hole on the Eero network.īackground: I have used pihole for years prior to moving to Eero.
Eero router setup how to#
I am try ing to setup Pi Hole on Eero, but I have yet to find a solid step-by-step on how to do this.
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