![]() ![]() After all, it has Pro in the name and represents the new flagship offering from the brand. ![]() Pro 6 is both the more expensive and faster router from Eero. That’s a nearly identical download speed and a significant jump by about 70 Mbps on the upload compared to previous Eero.Įero Pro 6: Fast speeds with minimal effort The Eero 6 router itself was pulling 800 Mbps down and about 920 Mbps up, on average.Īn iPhone 12 Pro connected to one of the secondary nodes averaged 100 Mbps down and 207 Mbps up. And with the change to Eero 6, we saw nearly identical download speeds but improved upload speeds by about 100 Mbps against the entry-level Eero. Our intake was a gigabit connection from Verizon Fios. While in the past we’ve encountered some issues with these, we didn’t experience any detrimental slowdowns or connectivity drop-offs with upward of 50 devices connected to the Eero 6. This is especially helpful, as the Eero 6 is only a dual-band device and, historically, these can have some potential slowdowns with a lot of devices connected. Within the Eero application, you can turn on band steering, in which it takes a look at the device and the bands it can run on, then pushes it toward the better and steadier band. Like past Eeros have done, the 6 will intelligently connect your devices to the proper band - either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. Keep in mind, though, that the new iPhones are Wi-Fi 6-capable as well, so they can really take advantage of the new tech inside these routers. With an iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, we did notice improved speeds and overall stability from the original Eero to Eero 6. This way, if you’re adding closer to 50 or 60 devices to your Eero 6 network, it can properly distribute and structure it so devices are on the proper band getting solid speeds. If you think of your home network as a highway, Wi-Fi 6 adds in a few more lanes and tries to avoid backups. 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. 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. 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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