eero (Amazon) - eero 6+ mesh wifi system

They do make a powerline with a pass through power so you could put that on the wall and run a powerstrip after it. But IME a 3node Eero will probably perform better for you.

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.

Eero 6+ and att 1gb no issues

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

I've had really good luck with the Eero 6+ They aren't like an open source where you tinker but they work really really well

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.

So what I did was get an Eero 6+ mesh and run it out the back of my Att modem. Since the speeds upstairs were not the best I ran a 150ft Ethernet cable along the ceiling into the office into a switch for my wife’s office setup (she was getting 100mbs speeds prior) then hooked the other eero mesh to the switch and now the upstairs gets 800mbs on WiFi. I thought about doing it to the living room but I was getting 7-800mbs on my streaming PC so I assume all devices hooked to that eero via the switch are good.

Last part of the response above is a pretty good thing to troubleshoot. I think just buying a decent WiFi equipment or one of the mesh ones will help. I am not sure how bad the internet provider’s equipment is, many of the new ones will negotiate for better less traffic frequencies. One of the other responses was about changing from 2.4ghz to 5ghz, many of the new ones do both and will negotiate whatever is best for your situation. I bought the Eero 6+ mesh setup after previously using Google’s mesh. The difference just one unit from the setup was immensely better. In fact I think the mesh was a waste of money, just having better equipment will make a better difference. What I bought wasn’t even the best, but I can consistently get 500mbps through it.

I use an eero 6+ 2-pack I got from Best Buy on Black Friday. I get nearly gigabit speeds wirelessly on just Wi-Fi 6, but I do run a backhaul run through my house (very long ethernet cable hidden with those plastic cable run covers you can get at Home Depot; with both points connected to each other via ethernet). I've had nothing but wonky experiences with Spectrum's own routers. Their modems are fine tho.

I use an eero 6+ 2-pack I got from Best Buy on Black Friday. I get nearly gigabit speeds wirelessly on just Wi-Fi 6, but I do run a backhaul run through my house (very long ethernet cable hidden with those plastic cable run covers you can get at Home Depot; with both points connected to each other via ethernet). I've had nothing but wonky experiences with Spectrum's own routers. Their modems are fine tho.

This. I installed Eero at my brothers and Mom’s. Basically troubleshooting free unless they unplug something. Eero 6+ gets good reviews

I’ve had no issues with my eero 6+ units. They are wired backhaul. All HomeKit and matter devices work flawlessly. Even the ones that are at the edge of the WiFi bubble.

I have the Eero 6+ with wired backhaul and it seems to work pretty well but there are newer products out there depending on your budget. I think that the pro 6E has a good balance of price and speed. There is an eero subreddit which might have some recommendations.

I have a set of three Eero 6+ units wired with MoCA backhaul and get between 3-600 megabits everywhere in a four floor row house. It would probably be higher with the pro 6e.  It is much easier to connect thirty dollar switches wherever you need more ports than let it be a limiting factor for your wifi system.

6e is definitely more affordable now, but still not as cheap as what ops after. Eero pro 6e 3 pack is 620. For ops current budget they'd be better off going with 3 pack of eero 6+ for 389.99

Not able to provide a recommendation for the Google nest sorry I've never used it. From what I've been told and what I've seen online in the nest department, eero usually provides better performance. I have 5 eeros in my house and cant really complain. 6e is only really beneficial if you have the devices capable of using it

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.

$275 comes with a used 6 plus.

I’m a big fan. Have 2 x Eero 6+ wired up through Ethernet backhaul and they cover my whole 4 bedroom house. I don’t pay for any of the subscription stuff. Eero works great and I don’t need any of the other paid stuff. Also the Eero systems are on Prime Day sale currently.

Got it. Eero gets a lot of hate on this subreddit because they lock some features behind a paywall (ad blocking being the most notable), but it might be good for your use case. So long as you don’t care about advanced features or ad blocking at the router level, it’s stupid easy to set up, extremely reliable, comparatively inexpensive, and will support your wired backhaul. I dunno how many sq ft your house is but you probably need 2-3 in it and then one for the other building. I used it for a while before I replaced it with a whole complicated Ubiquiti setup that cost way more and I’m not actually convinced performs any better, though it does give me more electronic dials to turn and that’s what’s important. In terms of what to buy, the eero 6+ is probably more than enough. If you happen to be in northern NJ I can hook you up with a bunch of gently used ones for a competitive price.

Rocking eero 6+ at the moment. No issues and getting 250mpbs wifi through the entire house

Just moved from Eero 6 Plus to Deco xe75s and it's been 4 weeks now I think. my Lorex cams have not lost connection once and they used to drop every other day!

I just replaced my fios router with eero 6+. Simple and straightforward. Works seamless

Eero 6+ easiest setup I’ve ever seen, much faster than my ISP, modest price.

Eero "works OK" and is very easy to setup. Ubiquiti "works perfectly" and is a little harder to setup (mostly the difficult part is figuring out what models to buy, since Ubiquiti sells so many different options... but that also means they will have exactly what you need).

I got the eero 6+ for 2700 squat feet. I’ve liked it so far for wall to wall indoor space, but I’m not sure how well it would do for the outdoor space. My video is below: My Smart Home Exposed My WiFi Problems https://youtu.be/OXDGNuGC3w8

I actually went from Deco to eero because the deco wouldn’t play nice with my existing whole house tplink gigabit switch for the wired backhaul. Even though it was the same manufacturer. I tried forever, but finally I gave up and have now have 6 eero 6+s working great with better coverage at like half the cost. 3 packs were $199

I actually went from Deco to eero because the deco wouldn’t play nice with my existing whole house tplink gigabit switch for the wired backhaul. Even though it was the same manufacturer. I tried forever, but finally I gave up and have now have 6 eero 6+s working great with better coverage at like half the cost. 3 packs were $199

I think folks that have commented already missed the point that you're not tech-savvy and do not way to deal with complicated setup/ troubleshooting. I would avoid Ubiquiti. It's a great product and I use it. But it requires network know-how the set it up and maintain it. I would recommend Eero. It's a solid performer and designed for the person that isn't tech-savvy and does not want to tinker with the network. Eero has probably the best mesh products on the market today. Depending on your layout/ needs, you could go PoE Gateway + PoE 6 APs. Great for ceiling AP locations. I also use this setup. Alternatively, you can use Max 7 or Pro 6E. Avoid 6/6+ models from Eero.

I think folks that have commented already missed the point that you're not tech-savvy and do not way to deal with complicated setup/ troubleshooting. I would avoid Ubiquiti. It's a great product and I use it. But it requires network know-how the set it up and maintain it. I would recommend Eero. It's a solid performer and designed for the person that isn't tech-savvy and does not want to tinker with the network. Eero has probably the best mesh products on the market today. Depending on your layout/ needs, you could go PoE Gateway + PoE 6 APs. Great for ceiling AP locations. I also use this setup. Alternatively, you can use Max 7 or Pro 6E. Avoid 6/6+ models from Eero.

This is a good recommendation. Eero for simple, plug and play with probably one of the best mesh networks in market today. Ubiquiti if you want more configuration capabilities and have more network know-how.

If you have ethernet cabling between floors, use that as much as possible. If not, then it is mesh. One of the best mesh systems on the market is Eero. Solid and super easy to setup and use. That's what I use. You can start with one and only add more devices as you need them. But don't oversaturate your wifi. That creates wifi interference which leads to performance issues.

Yep, probably overreacting. IMHO, Amazon's purchase puts it into the same vein with AWS' security protocols. There's been some negative comments passed around about Eero that are unfounded. It's been a good product before and after Amazon's purchase. Could it be better? Sure. Do I wish their updates had more insights similar to how Ubiquiti details each update? Absolutely! But for a plug and play device, it is a solid performer. There are a couple of models I'd stay away from (6, 6+, 7). But the 6 Pro, 6E Pro, PoE 6, Pro 7 and Max 7 are all good products. The PoE Gateway is also a really good product.

I'd recycle your existing cable modem and get a newer Arris Surfboard modem that is a) approved by your ISP, b) handles the bandwidth you're contracted for and c) is just a modem. Not wifi, router, etc. Then get a separate router/ wifi system. If you're looking at plug and play and need mesh, then Eero is a great solution. If you want more configurability and control to manual change settings in your network, then Ubiquiti is a great option. I use both.

Those speeds are about what I get with a 500mbps connection and the 6+. I tested the 6 as well before deciding on the 6+ and achieved about a 20-40mbps increase. I’d say it’s possibly your connection. How big is the house? I’d also test just the two wired nodes and see how that goes.

Sometimes less is more, especially if wired. Not all square footage is equal though depending on interference. Id do some testing with placement and stuff and then wait a few days like others have said to see if it optimizes. Otherwise for that money, I’d be returning and buying the 6+ or pro 6e. Although, they aren’t as much there as they are here in Aus. Just one 7 here is like $1100 Aud, where as a 3 pack of the 6+ is $500 when full price and no sale.

I have the eero 6+

They gave me the eero 6+. Works great

For a pure novice level, look at a pack of eero 6+ kit off amazon. Not sure how big your place is but 1 can effectively cover around 1,000 sq foot or so, so buy accordingly. If you need more wifi power, go with the pro 6e pack. They just require an app to setup and takes about 5 min or so.

For a pure novice level, look at a pack of eero 6+ kit off amazon. Not sure how big your place is but 1 can effectively cover around 1,000 sq foot or so, so buy accordingly. If you need more wifi power, go with the pro 6e pack. They just require an app to setup and takes about 5 min or so.

Eero is reliable kit - have it operating across two households. You’ll have no issue maxing a 6+ on a 1Gbps connection and across the 4 we have in one location it handles 26 devices very well. Plays nice with HomeKit. Downside you’re entirely locked in to its basic feature set- there’s no advanced features like DDNS, and even the blocking rules are somewhat limited. Also - if you get an ISP one, be aware you do run the risk of a custom ISP firmware. **But** from what I’ve seen of Superloop supplied eero’s - it’s just branding (and the seeming inability to remove it), the actual features and firmware updates have been the same as our other location which were retail units.

It does everything we need it to do. There’s a bunch of things it can also do which we I’ve not bothered with - port forwarding, reservations. We do have eero secure turned on and that’s been great for blocking ads and shoddy sites. It also supports Thread which is the newer home smart device network. Taking a Quick Look at the NetComm specs : Basically Netcomm is a lower spec wifi - eero 6+ is an AX3000 chip, the Netcomm as is the eero 6 are AX1800. So theoretically the max speed for your devices is better on the eero 6+ The channel width on the Netcomm (80 vs eero 160+) may be problematic if you’re say in an apartment block and the wifi band is crowded the Eero 6+ will be better. So while it’s a value oriented device it’s probably a generation behind. That said a lot of this stuff comes down to real world use. You may find it’s fine for your use and location.

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....

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.

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!

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.

I’m a 20+ year IT professional. I’ve installed and configured enterprise networks, I’ve been in freezing network closets at 4am troubleshooting, I’ve run CAT5, CAT5e, and CAT6 through floors and walls and ceilings and attics. I thankfully now at the most just make incremental FW changes to aid the business but I still have extreme Cobbler’s Syndrome. So I bought an Eero 3 pack for less than half the needed budget for a Ubiquiti setup. It took maybe an hour and most of that was unplugging old access points and fiddling with really long and tangled network cables. It’s fast, it’s stable, it’s easy, and it’s cheaper than the prosumer solutions I looked at. If home networking is a fun hobby for someone then that person will enjoy the complex stuff. But most people just want their internet to work well and otherwise not think about it.

Just get your own and don't pay to rent a router. Just buy a 3 pack of Eero's. Easy Peasy.

Ideally you would want one on each side of the house on separate floors but in this situation I'd go with what you've got and see how it works before doing anything drastic. I'm betting you'll be fine. I've heard really good things about the Eero systems, I've installed alot of them and everyone seems happy with their service. I don't think you could go wrong with either tho. The Eero 6 mesh system seems like a pretty good deal on Amazon at the moment and will be a significant upgrade from what you've got now. https://a.co/d/iG40Rwr

Is it definitely a WiFi problem, or do you have an unreliable broadband connection that’s dropping out. I was suffering from the latter - had a fast connection that would regularly disconnect for ~1 minute (particularly in the evening) so made streaming / online gaming very tiresome. To answer your question though, I use an eero 6 mesh and very happy with it. Refurbished nodes are widely available through eBay etc for about half the retail price.

As listed on website: 1 Zyxel EX3301 wifi router if you’re an Ogi 200-er 2 eero 6 wifi mesh routers as an Ogi 400 customer 2 eero 6+ wifi mesh routers for your Ogi 1Gig service. I have the eero 6 routers and it’s working really well. [Your Ogi kit](https://ogi.wales/support/kit/)

Go for a mesh system that can be wired backhauled. Happy with Eero 6 - don’t need anything more than WiFi 6 for now. Anything that can be wired it already is.

I think the hate comes mostly from the fact that, although you don't have to, you're strongly encouraged to use it within the Amazon ecosystem and with an Amazon account which triggers every data/privacy nerd's alarms. I have an eero system and it works flawlessly and I do not have it set up with an Amazon account. I realize that Amazon could still snoop if they wanted to since they own the hardware and software stack now but, in my experience, you can verify that eero functions mostly independently of Amazon, if you want it to.

A whole arsenal of Eero would work if you want simple. Little more advanced would be tp link deco. Ubiquiti if you are a network aficionado

Will the ‘nodes’ be hardwired to each other or will you require wireless mesh? If the former, consider UniFi. If the latter, consider eero. If you want to really mix it up, and budget isn’t an issue, consider a Firewalla router combined with one of the above as access points.

I have a multi story home too. I would recommend trying to do some cabling if you can. With that said we've had great Eero performance for years. Started with the first gens, have some 6th gen now with a mix of wireless mesh and cable back haul.

i got my first eero with superloop a few years ago and bought 2 more to fit in the house i was renting at the time. immediately loved it and wont ever go back to a non-mesh setup, and have used it everywhere since (moved to a few more different houses since then) i had to leave one at my mums so i went on fb marketplace and bought an eero6 for pretty cheap, and works extremely well with the 1st gen node i have. recommended it to my friends and they seem happy with it. i’d recommend checking out fb marketplace or amazon for older gen’s as they still work really well

Very easy to install you go into the app and add a node. Stay with eero preferably a 6 or higher. Don’t buy off eBay or fb marketplace. People are selling isp owned eeros … you have a 50 50 chance it gets shut down. Only exception I would make is if you and the eBay/fbm eero uses the same isp. (You’re on frontier and the eero is locked to frontier)

There really is no one Wifi router that will penetrate all walls and building materials and give you a giant bubble of Wifi. As far as signal strength goes, they are about the same. For the best experience on a budget and easy to set up, mesh is typically the go to, like Deco or Eero. Running a wire between the two or more for wired backhaul will make it even better better.

Mesh networking is the key. We have Sonic Fiber and Eero nodes around the house and it's awesome.

Yeah... the literal plug n play is worth a lot unless you're doing large data xfer for work or something. The second hand Eero repeaters are so cheap you can sprinkle them liberally too

Eero does 500mbps over WiFi, it’s hands down one of the best and easiest to manage. After 6 years of using it for all my security cameras and IoT it’s basically pointless to run CAT cable throughout a house in today’s world. Most people don’t need Gig network running throughout a house, it’s irrelevant Anyone saying don’t do mesh is honestly an idiot. Most probably live in an apartment or small house or just have know clue what you need vs what you want. I have 3 wireless cameras on my deck, 2 on my garage, one on my door, 2 inside my home. Including the other random 70 devices throughout my basement (movie room), office (2nd floor) in a 3500sqft home and have literally zero issues, from stream live security streams, streaming movies, gaming doesn’t matter Zero reason to not have a mesh setup in 95% of setups… plan and simple Especially when you can do outdoor mesh setups with companies like Ubiquity but unless you need outdoor internet to throw it to a barn or something… most get the job done just fine, like eero

On an android phone, you can download am app called WifiAnalyzer, it has a white wifi symbol and a green background. Itll tell you how many networks are in your area and should give an idea of if this is truly the wifi going out or just being talked over. Id also say to go into the routers gui and split the 2.4/5g bands and see if one gives better signal than the other, as most modern routers mesh them together via "smart connect" or similar language. A factory reset of the router is a last resort before simply buying a new one, as you don't really mechanically fix components in consumer routers anymore, they're too cheap. I like tp-links Archer series for a new simple router, and suggest Amazon's EERO if you want to get a meshed routing system for better coverage

Eero mesh with the outdoor unit on the main house probably.

Get eero or Tplink, you'll be fine. I went through 2 Google mesh systems and now leave them alone. BTW you don't need the wifi 7 or even 6E. Save some money unless you have Gigabit internet, then go crazy.

We have a basic ASUS router with eero mesh, but in-office WiFi is still better. That’s one of the actual upsides of 3-4 day RTO.

I've been very happy with eero, but if I were to do it today, I'd pick the new tp-link WiFi 7 mesh system.

Put in the eero system for mesh WiFi

I would recommend a wireless mesh system. I had Orbi in a 2400 sq ft 3 level home (1 router, 2 satellite units) and Eero in a 2 story 3100 sq ft home (1 router, 1 satellite unit).

I got Eero mesh. Zero problems

Eero can do a decent job if you are absolutely against wiring in access points. Just temper your expectations. The access points that are furthest away from the gateway will have slower speeds than the access points that are closer to the gateway. Your house’s type of construction will also play role in performance.

As long as the two nodes are hardwired together it will be great. If you have one where the isp comes in and run an Ethernet cord to his pc area you can put a switch there and plug in his pc and another eero.

Eero works great.

I use amazon Eero. You can get 3 of them for less than $400. My only crit is that they make it hard to set static IP and port forwarding on your home network (not impossible, but the UI is clunky), and that they don't support Dynamic DNS services (at least mine doesn't). For what it's worth, you'd probably only need 2 devices in a small townhouse. One upstairs and one downstairs.

Same here. Bridge mode + Eero mesh routers.

The eero mesh system is pretty foolproof and great for users who don’t want to tinker. I highly recommend it for people who just want to plug their router in and forget it exists and maybe expand their mesh network as they need.

Eero is pretty good. it has both 2.4 and 5 ghz. mesh networking, with ethernet backhaul, so you get super strong signal everywhere. including the bathrooms lol. easy to set up as seen here [https://youtu.be/ooGnTxTXmRg](https://youtu.be/ooGnTxTXmRg)

Simplest solution is something like Eero mesh routers. They also make an outdoor unit… so you can do something like put an Eero router in the main house, an outdoor unit in your patio or backyard, and then one in the guest house, and the signal should hop from main house > patio > guest house just fine.

Sonic. And get a good mesh system. Sonic actually provided some eero routers when I first signed up with them years ago if you don’t want to DIY it (though it’s worth the extra effort imo)

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.

I’ve tried every single WiFi google nest router(google WiFi, nest WiFi, nest WiFi pro) and out of them they all had slow speeds. I ended up getting the eero mesh system and those work flawlessly

Got to be a mesh. At that size it’s almost worth commercial but then you need an msp to manage it. I would recommend ASUS or ubiquiti but both need a level of tech savvy to configure and run. Eero if you want easy and simple and low ability to run custom configuration.

The Amazon Eros are a great product. As the owner of FixIT Computer and Tech in Port Angeles / Sequim WA I install these frequently, mesh Wi-Fi systems are definitely the way to go, stay away from the simple boosters, they can cause problems.

just get another EERO. why TF would u want a wifi extender?

how big is the house. i like the modem, but would look at EERO mesh instead.

ive deployed 250+ EERO mesh set ups. They work flawlessly for a set it and forget it internet experience.

Orbi def best in market, next best is the google mesh, then Mby Eero mesh system… saw a lot of decco recommendations… they work alright but def lower in the ranks and way cheaper

Eero is a good choice for beginners. You may only need one but you can add multiple to make a longer range mesh network

Depends on what it is. My ISP sent Amazon's Eero mesh system, and that was terrible. Constantly dropping out. I bought my own Deco units and haven't had a problem since.

Idk since it was free. They came with the Fios setup kit in 2023. I messed with them for a year and gave up. Not reliable enough for WFH.

Depends on what it is. My ISP sent Amazon's Eero mesh system, and that was terrible. Constantly dropping out. I bought my own Deco units and haven't had a problem since.

Idk since it was free. They came with the Fios setup kit in 2023. I messed with them for a year and gave up. Not reliable enough for WFH.

I have two eeros with wireless backhaul, which is suboptimal, and there is a noticeable moment as I go down the stairs and switch APs when the connection drops. For example Plex playback (on the new app) pauses for a couple of seconds, facetime calls drop for a second, wifi icon on phone shows connection strength to AP 1 falling and then improving with AP 2.

I have an eero mesh system for near a decade and it is pretty solid and fast.

No it’s a good router! I’ve got it and so good the app is good too

Great feedback I work for Spectrum and I myself use eero mesh

I have an Eero mesh system. It's been great

I am definitely no techie or expert on the subject, but when our old router died, I replaced it with Eero mesh. Not only have I had no problems with it, but our internet speed became faster than what I am paying for with Spectrum.

Lol what are you talking about? They both have “wireless only backbones”, AKA mesh networking. Unifi has a billion more features over eero and gives you a lot of granularity. I’d say go with eero if you want something that is simple and works well out of the box, and Unifi if you want to learn and tinker.

If you're not switching to 2gig service now, why replace the cable modem?  Money you don't need to spend.  And of course if you get the fiber service, a cable modem is useless. And then what problem are you trying to solve with the router/WiFi replacement?  In general, unifi is great if you can backhaul the nodes with an Ethernet cable.  It doesn't have a dedicated mesh radio unlike some of the systems designed for that. A 5 port 2.5gbe switch is $50, so if you want to connect your gaming rigs that might work.  If you wanted mesh system recommendations, orbi and eero would get my vote over Asus.  And then WiFi 7 is generally expensive and doesn't actually get you much over WiFi 6 if you don't have the clients to use it -- and phones don't need the speed.  

I agree with this. I have setup three Eero mesh systems for family members. They are super easy to setup and maintain. It has been set it and forget it for over three years now. These are installed in houses with users who are 65+.

Since you have cable Internet and it runs into the basement, you hopefully have coaxial cables available to you throughout the house, and usually in key locations. Just look at the area where all the coax ends should meet, likely in the basement where your modem/router is at and plugged into. If you do find this bunch of coax, you can use it with MoCA Adapters to build a wired Ethernet network inside your home. If you can achieve that, then getting good WiFi everywhere will be easy, as well as providing wired capabilities for other devices in needed locations. MoCA Adapters can be a bit expensive, but worth the cost. If you can build this MoCA network, then whatever you choose as the router and Access Points will work very well, including a 3 pack of a reputable mesh brand. For mesh, I use and can recommend eero. But ASUS Zen mesh is also praised a lot, and has more configurability. If you want to go higher end, you can get an Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway router, a Ubiquiti PoE switch, and some Ubiquiti Access Points. It's more expensive, but very capable of advanced setups, and is very stable. I use Ubiquiti at another home and in my office location, and I can recommend them personally as well.

Wireless MESH are great now. I do all of the same stuff you do and EERO works just fine.

Single story, you’ll probably need a mesh. Eero is good and simple to setup. There are others too ‘mesh routers’.

Be aware. I like my eero mesh. But it's a whiplash going from a router that has a management console I can access internally without Internet and have logs and history data to eero. Without Internet you cannot access the management of your network , you can only access via phone app with account no IP or web page. And some features are blocked behind a paywall like for example going to a list of which devices consume more data on a day and so on. I might change from eero to another brand in the future based on it but for a no frills, turn on and forget eero might be your better choice.

Eero with 3 points 2200 sq feet

Get some decent Mesh WiFi - Netgear Orbi/Amazon Eero - with private WiFi backhaul - ideally hardwired if you really can.. That should sort out your use case and be fairly simple on the install.

Hubby and I live in a 1953 ranch house in a subdivision that dates to that time period. Cell reception stinks tho internet options are plentiful. I tried wireless, but the walls were a mix of drywall and plaster. There was very old coax running through the house that was useless. I first tried the eero mesh system, but after a while, it had to be reset every night. I then ended up with a Linksys 6 system, but it started having problems after awhile. I broke down about 8 years ago and had a fiber network installed while I still had Verizon Fios. I really thought about it - where the drops should go and why they were going in those locations. Verizon was fond of coax cable at the time. Their bills became outrageous and I switched to a different provider that worked with fiber. Bless that company’s heart. (RCN/Astound). No difficulties at all and the bills remain under $100/month. It is worth it to install the fiber network. Look on Thumbtack or Angie’s list or wherever. Have a plan first. Consider getting the highest level fiber you can get so when higher speed internet becomes available you are capable of managing it. Or you can run your own fiber and use unmanaged switches. The original mistake I made was putting in cat 5 fiber. I had to have the fiber replaced for some rooms but not all. I now have a ubiquity network but it is complicated and not easy. I also have smart switches, outlets, smart electric panels, solar panels and some appliances are smart, but smart appliances are over rated, unless they cook or clean for you. I keep wishing for Rosie the Robot or a good android out of the iRobot movie. So my network has over 100 items and always expanding. I had a mesh system but I found it so frustrating. It was a dummy system and if there were latencies I couldn’t tell where they were - service provider or in-network. I was constantly tinkering with the apps, which could tell me nothing.

Hubby and I live in a 1953 ranch house in a subdivision that dates to that time period. Cell reception stinks tho internet options are plentiful. I tried wireless, but the walls were a mix of drywall and plaster. There was very old coax running through the house that was useless. I first tried the eero mesh system, but after a while, it had to be reset every night. I then ended up with a Linksys 6 system, but it started having problems after awhile. I broke down about 8 years ago and had a fiber network installed while I still had Verizon Fios. I really thought about it - where the drops should go and why they were going in those locations. Verizon was fond of coax cable at the time. Their bills became outrageous and I switched to a different provider that worked with fiber. Bless that company’s heart. (RCN/Astound). No difficulties at all and the bills remain under $100/month. It is worth it to install the fiber network. Look on Thumbtack or Angie’s list or wherever. Have a plan first. Consider getting the highest level fiber you can get so when higher speed internet becomes available you are capable of managing it. Or you can run your own fiber and use unmanaged switches. The original mistake I made was putting in cat 5 fiber. I had to have the fiber replaced for some rooms but not all. I now have a ubiquity network but it is complicated and not easy. I also have smart switches, outlets, smart electric panels, solar panels and some appliances are smart, but smart appliances are over rated, unless they cook or clean for you. I keep wishing for Rosie the Robot or a good android out of the iRobot movie. So my network has over 100 items and always expanding. I had a mesh system but I found it so frustrating. It was a dummy system and if there were latencies I couldn’t tell where they were - service provider or in-network. I was constantly tinkering with the apps, which could tell me nothing.

If you’re looking for mesh then Eero is the best. Otherwise ASUS is the best brand !

What you need to do is return the Spectrum router and save yourself $10 a month for the router WiFi monthly fee. The modem is free so you can keep that. Now what I would suggest for your WIFI Signal issues is to get something called a “Mesh WiFi system” these are meant for larger homes 3000+ sq ft and are best for coverage/range and speeds ! Eero is the best in my opinion for a mesh WiFi system !

It’s really not a true mesh system rather an extender to the existing routers signal. What I would suggest is you get a true mesh router system to get the best performance ! I highly recommend Eero as a mesh router as those are super reliable and easy to setup !

Forget the Spectrum router .. go to Best Buy and buy a mesh system like Eero. A 2 pack would be good for your situation !

I went to my local Best Buy and they stopped selling it or getting stock due to this ban (The store manager told me) . I'm in NY if that matters .. This was about a month ago . I guess buying them online is the only option , but then again if it does get Banned then TP Link will just disable it via a firmware update and you are left with a brick .. ASUS is way superior or Eero for Mesh systems !

Gotcha. Get your favorite Eero or Google mesh router and roll with it

Hardwire your house and add a WAP on second floor ceiling. We retrofit lots of houses for hardwire and teach clients to just use WIFI for portable devices, IOT’s and mobile phones. Hardwire all TVs, computers and network devices that can be hardwired. MESH is just a bandaid that has lots of loss when going from one AP to the other. You can use Eero and it will work like a charm.

I use eeros for my mesh wifi and it works great with my OPNSense setup. I just dropped it into bridge mode. I physically segregate my LAN / Home WIFinetwork from my Guest and IoT via a 4 port nic and Firewall rules. My IoT stuff runns off a Nighthawk and the Guest also runs off another Nighthawk. BOth running OpenWRT firmware since stock is garbage and insecure.

Now I'm not expert, but for me the eero routers have awful wifi signal. I can't even get 200mbps over 2 meters away 😐

I use a eero mesh system. Easy to use and administer

I’ve had Eero for 4 years , 4 pods spread around, never had an issue, always stable , you can see all devices on the app with signal strength, would recommend.

Most mesh systems take a few days to adjust and will move channels until it finds the best scenario. Netgear orbi’s do this as well as the eero systems. But once there fully optimized they should be set it and forget it and just work. Speed fluctuations are normal but I did find the eero did have less speed than my netgear with identical locations and settings. So I reset the eero from scratch and then the speed was where it needed to be. I believe it has something to do with firmware as I get the feeling the updates don’t always go well with some older firmware lingering after the upgrade. Reset seems to clear it out

For the average consumer, Eero is a much better fit though. Sure, if you like to tinker or have one off use cases, Unifi is the much better option, but Eero does a great job of providing a product that just works without ever really needing to touch it. I've had Asus, Netgear, Linksys, TP-Link, Google WiFi, and Eero, but I've had meshing issues with all except for Eero. My current setup is Unifi with Eero in bridge mode.

EERO Mesh and 2 EERO outdoor nodes.

Many routers will "turn off" 5gig or separate the bands. I'm not sure what exact Google router you have, but a quick Google on "disable 5gig Google router" looks like it might? Just add in a specific model in the search and see. But yeah most modern dual/tri band routers and mesh wifi will let you turn it off or disable so you can connect. I have Eero mesh routers and it temporarily disabled 5gig for 10 minutes so that you can connect devices. Once it turns back on, they stay connected and all is good

Spend the money on an eero mesh router if you’re in a house. Worth every penny.

Neither, install a mesh network, I recommend eero lately

Eero is pretty easy.

eero and tp link DECO units are gonna be the best options. i can’t believe no one has said this but orbi has very good options. i have tried tp links one mesh and it has a lot of problems. if your a gamer i wouldn’t buy one tp link router and then have wall access points. get a actual mesh set up as if you want best overall speeds EVERYWHERE then get mesh. deco have very nice, cheap and reliable options, eero is more expensive but has a lot more extensive security settings and parental controls which i do believe is included with the piece if you add there subscription. the biggest thing eero has is, SQM which basically takes network debloating and latency and somehow it fixes it. which is very good for wireless connectivity between mesh devices as if you connected to one satellite mesh network you’ll see a upload latency increase. i think in general the best bang for your buck is tp link. and best overall is orbi. the reason i love orbi is my parents bought the rbr750 or something but it was 6 years ago and it’s still giving the speeds they paid for and still is getting firmware updates. eero is the in between because there a little less than most of the orbi systems i would suggest but have just any the same amount of features. so to sum it up eero is middle ground, orbi is the best, tp link is best bang for buck. hope this helps!

I just bought an eero mesh system and never looked back.

Yup. The extra cost is that each device is a full blown WiFi router but can easily switch into a mesh style distributed wireless setup. It'll handle everything. If you can wire them to each other, it's as good as having just one really big/strong WiFi signal. Wire them as physically far apart as you wish to extend the WiFi wherever too. If they aren't wired then just be weary and place the nodes with at least an 80% signal back to the primary node. And look into turning your ATT box WiFi off, and set-up "IP-Passthtough" so the eero is dominant.

Eero was pretty easy to set up, if you want a mesh network

So, this is going to be controversial, but despite the fact I have no problems with my Google WiFi mesh (touch wood immediately!), I don't recommend it for people buying mesh today, and if I were to replace my setup today it would be for Eero - it's got so much at this stage it's better to go there instead of Nest.

I would start with the one I had. At home I have an eero mesh in bridge mode, if you want small. You can use just one.

I have a tri-level home with 3 Eero units. I have the base unit next to my AT&T fiber gateway on the upper floor, one in a receptacle bracket in my dining room on the middle floor and one in my garage on the bottom floor at the opposite end of the dining room unit. I'm using wifi only to connect all three and have no gaps in coverage. I have wifi cameras on the front, back and each end of the house and one out on my storage shed about 75 feet from the house. I can walk anywhere on my property and have no less than 40 to 45% signal strength.

I have everything off on the AT&T gateway and have it on pass-through. One of the eeros sits next to the AT&T gateway. I initially tried the AT&T Airties units they lease out to most people and they were horrible to use. They didn't hand off when you were moving from one area to the other and their speed and coverage were half that of the eero units.

I think Eero would be the most plug and play option. I've used TP-Link and they're decent but unclear political situation / possible ban. Ubiquiti/Unifi if you want to tinker and manage their network remotely (expensive)

Eero mesh will do the trick. I have about the same distance but my house and shop are both concrete block with metal roofs and it works great. Can stream movies etc no problem.

Any type of mesh WiFi systems with 3 pods will work wonderful. Most popular is Eero and you don't even need the latest newest generation. Only thing you need to make sure is the base for the mesh has open wired connection for the one wired work computer or that your cable modem has an extra port or more.

Att equipment is utter junk. Eeros will absolutely work better. Like others said if you can wire in as many as possible it will drastically help. Plus eero tech support is pretty good and would help you figure out some dead spots and how to combat them (with more eeros of course 😉) Send that ATT crap back to the peddlers. The only thing their routers are good for is pass through. However I am sure they will remove that feature before long. It's all about the data, and pass through removes a chunk of data for them to access.

Your responses... Why, why do you think this? Why is the Spectrum WiFi pod an extender here?

Not following what you are saying. Anyways... an extender is a combo radio with fronthaul and backhaul in one unit. This is the garbage method to extend coverage for a WiFi network as it will reduce your effective throughput by half (the radio has to talk to the client then talk to the upstream access point it has joined to as a client).  A "mesh" router is when the fronthaul and backhaul radios are on different bands or radios. The Spectrum WiFi pod has WiFi 5 fronthaul (pod to client) and WiFi 6 backhaul (pod to upstream router). This is exactly how Eero works.  Spectrum will have a WiFi 7 router behaving as a mesh unit available as a product in early 2026. The pod will be dropped and performance & coverage will be a massive enhancement. tl;dr - Spectrum WiFi pods and Eero exist in the same product space. The Spectrum WiFi pod is NOT an extender where FH/BH are shared and throughput is reduced by half (what OP was asking).

I agree with you. I have openers on a ubiquity edge router x. And then run a eero mesh from that. Yes my wireless is not openwrt but my dns is. I did a trial 1gbps service from my hfc ISP and found the router could only manage 800mbps.

I agree with you. I have openers on a ubiquity edge router x. And then run a eero mesh from that. Yes my wireless is not openwrt but my dns is. I did a trial 1gbps service from my hfc ISP and found the router could only manage 800mbps.

I use Deco work which is fairly lightweight traffic and eero at home with massive traffic. I haven't maxed out the eeros but haven't put the Decos to that same test. The eeros come back online and reconnect to everything much faster than the Decos. I like eero app way better.

You can upgrade your network to a mesh system something like eero, retrofit an outdoor eero aim it at the guest house and add an eero inside the guest house to have WiFi inside.

I have a eero WiFi mesh and a ubiquity network switch for anything that needs to be wired. I have had the setup for the last 3 years no complaints

I have a eero WiFi mesh and a ubiquity network switch for anything that needs to be wired. I have had the setup for the last 3 years no complaints

Eeros are a mesh system so you can either A) plug the main one into the Fios ONT, and the others only need power. They will communicate to the main one wirelessly, or B) the satellite units have ethernet running back to the main unit. This gives better connectivity between the Eero units, just not a must.