eero (Amazon) - eero 6+

Your router is definitely old and outdated. Since you don't really have a background in this, I'd recommend you get a wifi mesh system from someone like Amazon EERO. The EERO is a great product and works for the most part out of the box. You can get a 3 pack of EERO mesh devices for something like $195 [https://www.amazon.com/eero-reliable-gigabit-connect-Coverage/dp/B08ZK2BHP2/ref=sr\_1\_2?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Y4Ku69oNNmUh4qcqEQs\_idb3e5n3enXEgi5cO5HPPGgwOl3\_MoA0Nw6iCBk0Da-y5B1RCD86TOVUmnWYbvQzOINw7KPEAnBNb3CLqd9J-BDDC7ntl2AEWJ6jZpBXfakY4SRUf-jpTyku8fGWjgbUdhtScThkQYkN3fI4yisfvpV6PsShAdwZvrPCwN3h3rTIdCzI4X4x7UafVGtjKI4glxbZjA-M5wgL9M0O\_5vWGiE.8exzX\_AuwHEPjBT66hNTIpJpe3GoDP-6-iCkLaF6yIY&dib\_tag=se&keywords=eero&qid=1750970033&sr=8-2&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/eero-reliable-gigabit-connect-Coverage/dp/B08ZK2BHP2/ref=sr_1_2?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Y4Ku69oNNmUh4qcqEQs_idb3e5n3enXEgi5cO5HPPGgwOl3_MoA0Nw6iCBk0Da-y5B1RCD86TOVUmnWYbvQzOINw7KPEAnBNb3CLqd9J-BDDC7ntl2AEWJ6jZpBXfakY4SRUf-jpTyku8fGWjgbUdhtScThkQYkN3fI4yisfvpV6PsShAdwZvrPCwN3h3rTIdCzI4X4x7UafVGtjKI4glxbZjA-M5wgL9M0O_5vWGiE.8exzX_AuwHEPjBT66hNTIpJpe3GoDP-6-iCkLaF6yIY&dib_tag=se&keywords=eero&qid=1750970033&sr=8-2&th=1) if that fits your budget it should cover around 4,000 square feet which i'm going to assume will do the trick for you and really most people. If you strategically place these throughout the house you should get good coverage throughout... as for running a cable it's a great option but is going to be more expensive and going to interfere with you and your grandma at home while it's being done. the cable is going to be the ultimate but you're still going to need another wifi device upstairs, the EERO in reality kills two brids with one stone

Congrats on your new place:) If you’re into custom setup and control, the Linksys with OpenWRT is a solid pick. But if you plan to add some smart home stuff later, the Eero 6+ with Zigbee and Thread built in might save you some trouble. It just depends on what matters more to you..

Totally makes sense to upgrade those old AirPort Extremes. They were great, but 50+ devices will definitely push them past their limits. For a solid, reliable Wi-Fi 6 mesh setup that won’t break the bank, I’d suggest checking out the TP-Link Deco X55 or Eero 6+ Both play nicely with Apple Gear, Windows, and smart home stuff like HomeKit and Home Assistant. The Deco X55, in particular, handles 100+ devices smoothly and has an easy app for setup and management.. Ero 6+ is super user-friendly too and gets better with updates, especially if you’re deep into the Amazon/Alexa ecosystem They’re not the fanciest, but they’re stable, affordable, and perfect for a growing smart home without constant tweaks....

Hey! WiFi 6E is a good call, 6GHz is nice if your devices support it. Try these: TP-Link AXE75 – Fast, solid, affordable. ASUS AX3000 – Reliable and easy to use. Eero 6+ – Super simple, just works. No mesh needed. All three are great picks!

Go for a mesh Wi-Fi system like Deco or Eero. Put one in the laundry, one in the office, and use your Ethernet outlets for best speed. Perfect for gaming, streaming, and big households.

Look at TP-Link Deco or Eero. Both are solid mesh options. With 2 floors and a basement, a mesh system with wired backhaul (if you can run Ethernet) will give you the best performance. You can always start wirelessly and run cables later if needed. Just make sure whatever you get supports Wi-Fi 6. It'll handle gaming, streaming, and working better than anything else.

Eero is also good and is on sale Amazon Prime day. I used Eero 6+ . I use Ethernet cables on computer, printer and TV. and also have Ethernet to each Eero access point. Ethernet not required but is best.

I'd go with [Eero](https://productbible.com/product/amazon-eero-6-mesh-wifi-system). I'm usually terrible with networking related stuff, but this one was a breeze to setup.

Have a look at the Amazon Eero 6+ as it works very well on FTTP connections.

Most of my home clients I get them a Eero 6+ They are essentially idiot proof and while not as customizable as MicroTik the average Joe the Plumber types will do better with this that frogging around with settings they don't understand.

I'm using the eeroesh system. I have the eero 6+. There's newer versions now, and noticed multiple subnets. You can just buy one and setup a new one as an extender with no issue, or buy one with a network jack and use it as a wired extender. I don't have the eero 6 pro,but I still get nearly 959 or greater for download and 850+ for upload speeds on a 1gb line. On wifie purely it's in the 700 to 800 range. I am a computer person, I understand networking, I'm a solutions architect and know how to troubleshoot so many random things. The EERO system has been insanely easy to setup and has been crazy reliable. Have had eero since 2022 and haven't had a single failure

A simple eero 6+ system would be fine with like 2 nodes. You could easily run an Ethernet on your ceiling if you have hurricane proofed walls like I do to power your other WiFi

I'm interested to know what you went with? I am a recent AB (1000/40mbps)customer who purchased the Eero 6+ (that they sell) and can't get above 400mbps. I'm about to return it today, after many, many weeks of to and fro and testing. I can get 900mbps ethernet connected to NBN box but, even with the router plugged in to the box and me sitting right beside it (it's in the garage and not practical to sit out there to work), the best I get is 400mbps. Further away, with the additional mesh, it's only ever 200mbps.

I second this. Eero gets a lot of hate on reddit but i dont personally understand why. In my experience its been plug and play, set and forget, robust, solid, and fast. I have 3 different networks/locations with a total of 21 eero 6+s. No issues whatsoever, all my homekit, matter and thread devices work great. I also dont have the thread network issue others report. Mine creates a single thread network using my apple TBRs and my eeros. I can see it in HA and in eve app. I recommend it without reservation. I see a lot of discussion about setting network parameters on other systems that DO get more love like Unifi. I definitely dont get as much granular control with eero, but I also dont need it. Which is exactly what I want.

False. Eero and apple home hub devices can and do share the same Thread network, even if the eero propagates it. The 1.3 and 1.4 updates addressed this. All thats required is keychain credential sharing turned on. I have 9 eeros, 9 homepods and 5 apple tvs all on the same network, plus a HA OTBR and an Aqara border router. https://preview.redd.it/fg5rwlxu3j7g1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=880ba388d69aba24c03c915fcb5893bd6dab879a

I have read many similar complaints. But I never experienced them as I setup after 1.3 which apparently fixed it. Yes, iOS 26.x is on 1.3, several betas have been 1.4. Several of my other devices are 1.4. Think eero may be 1.4 now. It should work after turning on keychain syncing, probably will require restarting ALL of your TBRs (apple too) to get them to come together. That screenshot is from the open thread border router I run on home assistant. It gives a clean view of all networks and TBRs but not devices. Eve will show devices including routers but NOT border routers. I dont have a solution that lets me see both, or topology.

And of course make sure your eeros and home hubs are updated

Nah, its been working since 1.3.

Yeah I mean Im well aware its in the 1.4 spec. But both Apple and eero implemented credential sharing on 1.3. Ive had it working for 12 months 🤷🏻‍♂️

Yeah a good thread network monitor and visualization tool is sorely lacking. I know this information can be extracted through my OBTR and Ive tried to build a home assistant dashboard to see it, at least in table format but unsuccessfully.