I just tested out a handful of mesh systems, Eero6, TP Link
XE 75 Pro and their BE63. All worked fine in our 3100 SF drywall and lumber home. But the apps or web gui were all dumbed down / simple. I settled on the ASUS BT10 two pack. Fast and crazy coverage. Great app and web gui IF you want to tweak settings.
Yes, updating to a meshed solution will ensure smooth roaming throughout your house.
I like the Eeros for two reasons:
1. It’s set and forget. There is very good logic built into it to better manage your airspace.
2. It’s compatible with all other generations of Eeors. Find a dead spot? Get a cheap, used Eero five from Facebook marketplace.
As others have said, use ethernet wiring where you can. Between nodes and to individual devices. The reason being a wireless device looses 50% of available bandwidth for each wireless hop it takes to your Verizon router. Would you notice it on your cell phone? Probably not. Running a media server or gaming platform, probably so.
Eero 5 is an example I used to highlight the use of nodes that are two generations old.
Eero 7s are the current generation. Still way over priced in my opinion. You will be happy with any Eero 6s.
I fall into two categories with wifi, Unifi and Eero. I've used both and they are both very solid. Budget Eero, have the cash then get Unifi. Your case, get Eero. I'm currently using Eero 6 on a gig connection and have zero desire to upgrade. What are you looking to improve? Unless you are doing device to device transfers you are not likely to see much of any change.
Ubiquiti is likely out of your price range. I’ve used them in the past and their stuff is great. My current place doesn’t work with running a hard line for an access point so I’ve used an Eero six for a few years and really like it. If I was buying today Eero is the way I’d go.
I recently had issues with my Eero 6's having not working correctly with my work VPN. Seems to have been client steering.
Not a big deal, but just addressing that like most things, they're not perfect in every situation.
Amazon has a EERO 6 on sale for $75 right now. Easy setup with an app and great area coverage. Put eero products in customers homes all the time. Work well
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Here is my recommendation, get a the modem/router combo from your ISP it will more than likey be just fine for your needs as long as you get high enough speeds. Download speed is good, but upload speed is the important factor. The more upload you have the better you are going to be.
You are going to connect hardwired so most of the time these combo units have 4 ports already on them. If you need to go beyond that and want to build a wifi mesh at a lower price I might suggest EERO as the first option. EERO is user friendly, easy to setup, solid connections, the app does everything you would need. There are a few others out there as well some less complex some more complex.
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