topic Re: 5G Outdoor Hub with other routers and power supplies in Broadband

5G Outdoor Hub with other routers and power supplies

cadmaster — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:39:56 GMT

Is it possible to substitute a multi-port WiFi router for the single port Eero?

Is there an alternative power supply for the outdoor hub? (Some posts cast doubts on the supplied PoE)

Can VOIP be set up so that I can use my old DECT handsets?

I haven't actually bought the Outdoor Hub yet - looking for advice.

Re: 5G Outdoor Hub with other routers and power supplies

MymsMan — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:00:16 GMT

@cadmaster wrote:
Is it possible to substitute a multi-port WiFi router for the single port Eero?
Is there an alternative power supply for the outdoor hub? (Some posts cast doubts on the supplied PoE)
Can VOIP be set up so that I can use my old DECT handsets?
I haven't actually bought the Outdoor Hub yet - looking for advice.

I just bought a simple hub to connect to to the eero to handle all of my wired devices, works perfectly eg https://www.screwfix.com/p/tp-link-mercusys-ms105g-5-port-desktop-network-switch-black/592RN

I haven't had any problems with the supplied PoE adapter but you could always get a PoE hub instead of the simple one I chose.

While VOIP isn't officially supported by Three AFAIK there should be no reason why you cant plug a VOIP hub into an ethernet hub - not something I have attempted.

Re: 5G Outdoor Hub with other routers and power supplies

JonathanB — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:09:00 GMT

Hi @cadmaster,

Sorry we can't give direct advice on substituting the supplied hardware. It's not to say this wouldn't be possible, just that our teams won't have tested these with our service. I'm aware that many members here have mentioned using alternative routers and networking equipment though.

I think there's some relevant responses on this topic:

Thanks,
Jonathan

Re: 5G Outdoor Hub with other routers and power supplies

paulcantrell — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:51:35 GMT

Hi,

I removed eero WiFi device and plugged into my old TalkTalk router, worked straight away with some minor changes, WiFi name and IP address config to 192.168.4.1. Now 3 outside box is usable without WiFi drop outs constantly.

Regards

Paul