Switched our home internet provider (we now have AltaFiber/Cincinnati Bell) and decided to invest in my own wireless rather than lease. Since this is our first time with fiber home internet service, I did not want to have to worry about compatibility issues so decided on the eero Pro 6 as it is what the provider is currently deploying and the reviews seemed generally favorable. Has been in-service a little over two weeks now and am very pleased with the operation and stability of the eero Pro 6. Only got one unit as all our wireless use is on the main floor of the house. Was concerned as we have a 2300+ sq. ft. two-story but wireless coverage is excellent. Unit is installed in wife’s home office in back corner of the residence and signal strength is solid all the way to the opposite side of the house (wood and drywall construction with brick veneer exterior).
Installation was very straightforward. Loaded the eero app on my iPhone, entered a minimum of information, and plugged in the unit. About 90 seconds of initializing and we were good to go. As the house was originally wired in 2005 with Cat5 cabling, did have the AltaFiber folks run a new Cat6 cable “home run” from the newly installed fiber ONT to the wall jack where the eero Pro 6 connects to ensure we had the best chance of reaching the full 1gig speed we were paying for (having an unfinished basement helps!!).
So far speed has been superb. Wife does a number of video meetings from home each day and reports no problems. Have not had any issues with signal drops or disconnects. Overall, I am very pleased with the eero Pro 6 and based on our usage and experience so far, believe it will continue to meet our needs and expectations. I am not a “techie” so I can’t really opine on whether the unit is cutting edge or anything like that but I give it a full five stars for my usage and needs.
PROs:
Small footprint
Unobtrusive styling
Easy setup
Strong, stable signal
expandable if necessary
well packaged for shipping/delivery
CONs
Only a very short patch cord included – about 2 foot – so need to consider placement relative to your ethernet jack point (or get a longer patch cable)
Limited setup instructions included in product package
Gets fairly warm when in operation - particularly on the bottom of the device
Only a single extra ethernet jack on unit so limited ability for direct connect.
So bottom line, would I purchase the eero Pro 6 again? Yes. For our use it has delivered good performance with no problems so far and did not require that you jump through hoops to get it up and running.
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This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.As certified byReducing CO2
The Reducing CO2 label applies to products certified by the Carbon Trust, that are lowering their carbon emissions year after year for the full lifecycle of the product. The Carbon Trust was formed in 2001 and introduced the world’s first carbon label in 2007. It produces its certifications to global leading and independently verified standards. The Carbon Trust has a mission to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy.Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.As certified byReducing CO2
The Reducing CO2 label applies to products certified by the Carbon Trust, that are lowering their carbon emissions year after year for the full lifecycle of the product. The Carbon Trust was formed in 2001 and introduced the world’s first carbon label in 2007. It produces its certifications to global leading and independently verified standards. The Carbon Trust has a mission to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy.
Give your home the connectivity it deserves
Say goodbye to dead spots and buffering—even when the whole family is online. As you add more devices, your connection stays strong and doesn’t slow you down.
Easy to set up and use
Unlock your wifi’s potential
With a built-in Zigbee smart home hub, eero Pro 6 connects compatible devices to Alexa so you can control lights, locks, plugs, and more.
Works with Alexa
With eero Pro 6 and an Alexa device (not included) you can easily manage wifi access for family profiles, taking focus away from screens and back to what’s important.
Technical Details
eero Pro 6 router
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Title |
Amazon eero Pro 6 mesh wifi router |
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Wifi coverage |
Covers up to 2,000 sq. ft. |
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Type |
Router (connects to modem as primary router) |
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Supported speeds |
Best for internet speeds up to a gigabit. |
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Wifi connectivity |
Wi-Fi 6 tri-band concurrent 2:2:4 (802.11ax), compatible with older wifi standards |
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Wired connectivity |
Two auto-sensing gigabit Ethernet ports for WAN and/or LAN connectivity |
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Speed rating |
AX4200 |
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Smart home connectivity |
Works with Alexa, Amazon Frustration Free Setup, 802.15.4 radio (Zigbee, Thread), Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0. |
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Electrical Rating |
100-240V AC, 50-60Hz |
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Processor, memory, and storage |
1.6 GHz quad-core processor, 1 GB RAM, 4 GB flash storage |
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Network security and services |
Profiles, WPA3 (eero Labs feature), WPA2, TLS v1.2+, VPN passthrough, IPv6, NAT, UPnP, port forwarding, DHCP, static IP, and cloud connectivity |
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Required for setup |
Supported iOS or Android device and internet service (with cable or DSL modem, if required). See requirements. |
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Temperature Rating |
Operating: 0˚C- 40˚C / 32˚F - 104˚F Storage: -25˚C- 60˚C/ -13˚F - 140˚F Operating humidity: 0%-90%, non-condensing Operating altitude: <3000m |
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Dimensions |
5.6 in x 5.4 in x 1.9 in (142 mm x 138 mm x 48 mm). Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. |
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Warranty and Support |
1-year limited warranty. Free customer support is available 7 days a week. Learn more warranty and support. |
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Subscription |
30-day eero Plus trial is limit one per new eero customer account. Additional terms apply, see the eero Plus Terms of Service for more details. eero Internet Backup performance will vary and you are responsible for data charges with backup connection providers. Learn more about eero Internet Backup requirements, performance, and compatibility here. |
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Software Security Updates |
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least five years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. |
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Legal Disclaimer |
Some features require linking your Amazon account, and downloading the Alexa application or using a compatible Alexa device. Internet connection speeds and availability depend on your internet service provider; if your internet service provider does not provide you with the maximum supported speed, you will not experience that maximum speed. Maximum wireless signal rates are derived from IEEE 802.11 standard. Specifications assume wired Ethernet connection; your experienced speed may vary when connected to an eero device that is configured as a wireless extender. Coverage estimates are based on normal use conditions. Actual range and performance can vary, and maximum supported speeds may not be available to all customers, due to factors such as local regulations (including power limits), network configuration, interference, connected devices, device usage, building materials, and obstructions. Specifications are based on use of a Wi-Fi 6 or later generation client device. For more information about eero performance, visit support.eero.com. |
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| Wifi coverage | Covers up to 1,500 sq. ft. | Covers up to 1,500 sq. ft. | Covers up to 2,000 sq. ft. |
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| Wireless network speed | Best for internet speeds up to 550 Mbps | Best for internet speeds up to 900 Mbps | Best for speeds up to a gigabit |
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| Number of wifi radios | 2; Dual-band | 2; Dual-band | 3; Tri-band |
| Ethernet ports | 2 Ethernet ports | 2 Ethernet ports | 2 Ethernet ports |
| Placement | Countertop | Countertop | Countertop |
EERO Pro 6 best in class...for the money
EERO Pro 6 is pretty darn good. The Pros outweigh the cons with some reservations for the tweakers.I have Gb service and I replaced an old Airport Extreme with this router and increased my WiFI speed from 200Mbs to 700+Mbs in an area that has a lot of interference from neighbors WiFi routers. I tried an old Linksys EA7500 without improvement even though in another room with less interference, it easily does 400-500Mbs with the same router as a wired extender. The EERO Pro 6 is easy to set up if you follow the directions. I didn't; this caused me to repeat the setup because the app got stuck if you don't do it in the precise way that EERO recommends.I have a fairly complicated setup with video cameras, two NVR's, a home grown DVR (Channels app), and about 30 devices, some with IP reservations, some with port forwarding. I also use a DDNS for the cameras (no uPnP here).The EERO pro would not let me chose my IP range even with the manual setting. It gives you 3 choices 192.168.0.0, 10.0.0.0, or 172.16.0.0. You can't use variations of these, it just won't let you. Why? I have no idea. Normally "manual" means just that. Why limit the virtually limitless ipv4 range? This is bizarre for such an "advanced" router. So,...I had to change my assigned IP values to my reserved appliances which was a real hassle. Any other router was fairly plug and play once I set up the router to mimic my old configuration. Second, and I knew this going in, the SSID for 5GHz and 2.4GHz is the same and cannot be changed. This also was a hassle since all of my 2.4GHz appliances had to be changed to the SSID of the now combined network. Why? I have no idea. I heard from other reviews that the band steering was not good and jumped you on to the 2.4GHz without warning. I have not experienced that and as a matter of fact, the range of the EERO Pro 6 is incredible. I have full coverage from backyard to front yard (albeit with reduced speed) and both stories of my home. For a box so small, the range is truly remarkable.I have purchased another to replace the Linksys and will report back with the new configuration.One thing to note for the peak readers out there, the EERO app speed test was tagging at 900Mbs+ even though the Ookla Speed test was somewhere in the 670Mbs-720Mbs. Is this marketing or real? I have no idea. (see photos)update: After installing the new EERO PRO 6 as a wired repeater, the speed of my overall system improved and is consistently showing 700+ Mbs with Ookla and 900+ Mbs with the EERO app. now have high speed coverage throughout my house. I am very pleased.(update) From the EERO documentation, the EERO speed test is the speed to the hub so it is basically a confirmation of your modem speed. This is not the wireless speed. Also, sjj in ce I bought a third EERO Pro 6, with the third EERO being a wireless repeater, I see that the WiFi speed from that node is somewhere around 500Mbs but it is a good distance away from the hub on another floor. 500Mbs goes to 300Mbs outside and 200 Mbs about 40 feet away at the end of my driveway. Still pretty impressive.Strong Buy folks.
