This is a revelation. Laugh at me, but I had two NETGEAR WNAP310 (sophisticated but dated Wireless N business-class PoE APs) for a two story 2500sf 1920s era home. I ran them off of a GS108TP Gb PoE switch with one in the center of the 2nd story and one in a backyard office building, about 100ft apart. The APs were connected to Cat5e back to the switch. Comcast gives me 100Mbps cable service (fluctuates) and both the modem and the Unifi EdgeRouter were rated for Gigabit. Devices included 2 PCs, 4 Apple phones/tablets, 2 Geeni smart outlets, 2 Nest cameras and 2 smoke alarms, and Amazon Echo family devices.
Performance was fine near the APs, but mobile devices did not transfer across APs well, the performance in the backyard/outbuildings suffered because the devices were constantly confused about which AP to use, and there were dead spots in the corners of the house. In essence, I was overprovisioned from the ISP and gated at the edge due to the Wireless N technolgoy with no smarts about 2.4 or 5Ghz, delivering mostly 10Mbs performance more than 50 ft away from the APs.
After increasingly strident feedback from my internal customers began exploring options. Standardizing on Unifi gear meant more cost and network management (and evenings tinkering) than I want any more. The eero products looked good, brought mesh tech, worked with Alexa and smart home devices.
Immense performance difference with just 2 eeros (one replacing the router and the outbuilding AP and one replacing the upstairs AP). 100Mbps speeds from everywhere. Simple UI in the app; not as customizable (no router CLI) but does enough - like custom DNS - with everything I wanted.
Lessons learned:
1. Using the wired network for backhaul was a good idea. Get the traffic off of the wireless by using the eero routers if you can plug them in.
2. Use the Beacons if you need to reach farther and have a power outlet but DON'T have an RJ45 port.
3. The coverage is a lot better than I expected (YMMV). My house is on a 6500sf lot (65x100) and with two eero routers roughly inline with the long axis, I have coverage for 80%. Another in the last third of the lot would be ideal but I don't need to cover the street and the sidewalk.
4. I expect eero 6 (500Mbps) would probably produce the same results, but the 6+ (900Mbps) means I'm ready for Gigabit ISP package.
For me, it means a MUCH faster LAN, lots less tinkering, and less hardware required than I planned.
I bought a 3-pack of 6+ routers to use the Cat5e as backhaul. This was a good idea
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Technical Details
Amazon eero 6+ router
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Wifi coverage |
Covers up to 4,500 sq ft |
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Type |
Router (connects to modem as primary router) |
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Supported speeds |
Supports ISP plans up to a gigabit |
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Wi-Fi connectivity |
Wi-Fi 6 dual-band concurrent 2:2 (802.11ax); compatible with older wifi standards |
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Wired connectivity |
Two auto-sensing gigabit Ethernet ports |
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Speed Rating |
AX3000 |
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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, 50-60 Hz |
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Processor, memory, and storage |
1 GHz dual-core processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB 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 Storage: -25˚C-60˚C Operating humidity: 0%-90%, non-condensing Operating altitude: <3000m |
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Dimensions |
3.9 in x 3.8 in x 2.6 in (99.4 mm x 97 mm x 65.8 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 about warranty and support. |
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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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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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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 network speeds, if applicable, reflect combined supported speeds across wired and wireless clients. 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 that supports 160 MHz. For more information about eero performance, visit support.eero.com. Combining eero 6+ devices with older generation eero devices on the same network may result in reduced performance across the network. |
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| Price | From: $239.99 | From: $179.99 | From: $439.99 |
| Ratings | (5,895) | (18,168) | (3,810) |
| Wi-Fi connectivity | Dual-band, Wi-Fi 6 | Dual-band, Wi-Fi 6 | Tri-band, Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wifi antennas | 2.4 GHz: 2x2 5 GHz: 2x2 | 2.4 GHz: 2x2 5 GHz: 2x2 | 2.4 GHz 5 GHz: 2x2 6 GHz: 2x2 |
| Channel width | 20, 40, 80, 160 MHz | 20, 40, 80 MHz | 20, 40, 80, 160 MHz |
| Wifi coverage | Covers up to 4,500 sq. ft. | Covers up to 4,500 sq. ft. | Covers up to 6,000 sq. ft. |
| Supported speeds | Up to a gigabit | Up to 500 Mbps | Up to 2.3 Gbps; Up to a gigabit wired; Up to 1.6 Gbps (wireless) |
| Number of devices supported on network | 75+ | 75+ | 100+ |
| Wired connectivity | 6; 2 per eero 6+ (2 x 1Gb Ethernet ports) | 2; on router only (2 x 1Gb Ethernet ports) | 6; 2 per eero Pro 6E (1 x 2.5Gb 1 x 1Gb Ethernet ports) |
| Placement | Countertop | Countertop | Countertop |
| PPPoE-ready | Yes | No | Yes |
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