Control4 is a home and business automation tool that controls devices like thermostats, security systems, and music equipment. You can use Control4 with eero by connecting devices through an unmanaged network switch.
Control4 integrates with other Snap One equipment to provide a complete network solution, making it easier for devices to communicate. Control4 enables you to remotely access and control devices even when you're not connected to your home network.
What kind of switch should I use?
Use an unmanaged network switch for the best stability and performance, especially when hardwiring eeros to one another.
Managed switches can work with eero, but we recommend unmanaged switches for easier setup.
If you use a managed switch between eeros, disable these features:
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/RSTP)
- Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP)
- Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)
- Quality of Service (QoS)
How do I use a Snap One router with eero?
If you're using a Snap One router with other Snap One equipment, connect your eeros to a dedicated switch and configure them to bridge mode. This allows eeros to provide wifi coverage without interfering with your existing Snap One router setup.
Note: To avoid a network conflict, only your gateway eero can be connected to the Snap One router.
For more information on how to bridge your eero network, see How do I bridge my upstream modem/router combo device?
Note: Configuring eeros into bridge mode reduces overall functionality compared to NAT mode configuration. For a complete description of the features that are unavailable or restricted in bridge mode, see What advanced features do I lose access to if I put my eeros into bridge mode?
How do I set up Media over IP (MoIP)?
If you're using Media over IP (MoIP) on your network, isolate the MoIP equipment onto its own dedicated switch with IGMP enabled. For more information on MoIP, see Snap One's article.
What are some example network setups?
There are several topology solutions for setting up eero with Control4 hardware, depending on your networking environment and equipment. Review the examples below for each setup.
eero with Control4
In this configuration, eero serves as the primary router for the network, with other eeros and any Control4 equipment hardwired to the gateway eero through a network switch.
Snap One router with eeros
This topology combines existing Snap One equipment with eero, and uses the Snap One router to serve as the primary DHCP server on the network.
In this configuration, the gateway eero is connected behind the primary Snap One router in bridge mode, allowing it to provide wireless coverage without interfering with the existing NAT.
Additional eeros are connected to the network through a network switch.
Note: The switch servicing the leaf node eeros should have advanced features such as STP and IGMP disabled to ensure stability.
eero PoE Gateway Setup
This configuration uses an eero PoE Gateway instead of a standard eero to eliminate the need for additional network switches. The eeros on the network are configured for bridge mode to allow the Snap One router to manage DHCP.
Snap One router with eeros and MoIP
This setup has multiple switches meant to serve bridged eeros, Control4 and wired clients, and a dedicated switch for Media over IP (MoIP).
As mentioned above, MoIP requires IGMP to be enabled, necessitating an additional switch to isolate it from the rest of the network.