And while this doesn’t automatically deliver faster speeds to each of your devices, it improves how the network is distributed and the capacity of your network. You’re paying for super-fast speeds from your internet service provider but would be pairing it with a router that physically can’t deliver those.Īrguably, the big appeal of the Eero 6 is support for Wi-Fi 6. It’s not a slouch, but if you have gigabit speeds, the Eero 6 just doesn’t make sense, as it can’t hit the speeds you’re paying for. Those are, essentially, the standards - 2.4 GHz is still cooking, but it’s the legacy in terms of bands, while 5 GHz is faster with more capacity and the ability to deliver faster speeds.Īnd while the main Eero 6 router can handle speeds of up to 900 Mbps with the additional nodes, it will only cast out up to 500 Mbps.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRO
The Eero 6 has a more modest feature set compared to the Pro 6.Įach Eero 6 is a dual-band router, meaning it has a 2.4 GHz band and a 5 GHz band inside. You can see which devices are connected, set content filtering, make changes to the network and much more. The best part about the Eero experience is that it all lives in the mobile app. For us, it took about 15 minutes to set up all three. If you’re setting up just one Eero, you’re likely done with setup in under five minutes. Each Eero 6 covers up to 1,500 square feet, and a Pro 6 covers 2,000 square feet. The app will find it, you’ll name the node and it will cast your internet farther. It’s equally simple - find a spot and give it power. This way all of your devices will automatically reconnect.Īfter the network is created, Eero will walk you through placing the other nodes. Just make sure it’s identical - even with capitalized versus uncapitalized letters. If you’re upgrading a current home network, a handy trick is to keep the same network name and password. Using the app, you’ll name the network and set a password. The Eero app will find that node after it begins to glow blue and will switch to white once it’s set up. You’ll connect the Eero 6 with the Ethernet ports to your modem with the included Ethernet cable. We’re pretty bummed that the core 6s don’t feature Ethernet ports. In comparison, all of the Eero Pro 6s feature three ports: two Ethernets and a USB-C for power.
They have only a single USB-C port for power.
And here’s the important part: If you’re opting for an Eero 6, you’ll need to use the main node, which features two Ethernet ports on the back.Īnd this is a bit of a letdown, as not all Eero 6s are made the same - the additional two nodes that come in the three-pack don’t feature any Ethernet ports. If this is your first time setting up an Eero, you’ll start by making an account and then select to create a network.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANDROID
To set it up, you’ll need the Eero app (on your Android or iOS phone), which will walk you through the whole process. With Eero, though, it’s an effortless experience. Routers aren’t always the friendliest of devices when it comes to setup. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account
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