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Is Eero WIFI system worth the money?

Purchasing an Eero router is definitely worth it as it offers great coverage, customization, support, and integration while still remaining on the higher end of affordability.

Does Eero make a difference?

For most consumers’ needs, the standard Eero offers more than enough speed and remains one of the best wireless routers you can get. While the Eero Pro will handle more devices and has more raw speed, unless you have a full house with data-hungry users, the standard Eero should be plenty.

Will Eero increase WIFI speed?

Using Eero can often increase your Wi-Fi speeds because you can add Eero Wi-Fi extenders called Beacons around your house. This way, your Wi-Fi speeds won’t slow down when you are far from your router. Your Wi-Fi speeds should remain the same or comparable when extended through an Eero Beacon.

Does eero replace your router?

eero doesn’t replace your modem, it replaces your router. The first eero plugs into your existing cable or DSL modem. If you have a combination modem/router, you’ll be using that as a modem and disabling the routing function by putting it in bridge mode. Additional eeros just need power from a standard outlet.

Which eero should I buy?

The Eero Pro is the best pick if you have higher internet speeds, Ethernet cabling, or a lot of Wi-Fi devices. When you step up to the Pro model, you get an additional 5 GHz radio. You have the option of having one Eero Pro as just your base unit, or having multiple.

Do eeros need to be hardwired?

If you’re not able to hardwire each eero, don’t worry! eeros are designed to deliver the fastest WiFi connection possible in any setup configuration. Unlike other routers, eero has built-in software that automatically finds the fastest way to transmit WiFi throughout your home.

Is having too many eeros bad?

However, adding too many will cause traffic issues for your Wi-Fi. Adding more Eero routers follows the law of diminishing returns; however, adding too many Eeros will cause your returns on Wi-Fi speed to dip into a net negative. This means that you’ll see slower speeds by adding too many Eeros.

Can I have too many eeros?

You can add as many eeros or eero Beacons to your home as you’d like! When figuring out the optimal number of eeros for your home, take your home’s layout into consideration. This includes length, number of rooms, and any potential interference-inducing obstacles like brick walls, large appliance or metal doors.

Does my eero need to be plugged into modem?

The first eero has to be plugged into the Ethernet port on your cable modem. This becomes a wireless router for you system. Each additional eero can be placed anywhere 110 volt power is available. They don’t have to be plugged into Ethernet that routes back to the first one.

Does eero have dedicated backhaul?

Good performance, not great. One issue to note is that the Eero doesn’t have dedicated wireless connection for the signal between its units (aka, the backhaul connection). Instead it uses either the 5GHz or the 2.4GHz signal, depending on the distance between units.

Does eero need a router?

eero is designed to replace your current router with a WiFi system that provides greater Internet connection and reliability throughout your home. Most customers no longer need their older routers after installing eero. Some customers prefer to maintain their existing routers alongside their eero networks.

Why does my eero keep turning red?

A red LED indicates that your eero doesn’t have an Internet connection or that your Internet service is down. Check that your gateway eero is connected correctly to your modem and that your Internet service is working.