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Amazon eero Pro 6E Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Mesh System, 3-Pack

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Gigabit-plus plans fed into the 2.5 GbE port, with Wi-Fi 6E devices

Three tri-band Wi-Fi 6E routers, each with one 2.5 GbE and one 1 GbE port, a smart home hub and a one-year warranty. eero publishes two different sets of speed and device figures for this model, so confirm the one that matters to you.

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Published specifications

  • eero: Wi-Fi 6E tri-band 2:2:2, AX5400, 160 MHz on 5 GHz and 6 GHz
  • eero: one auto-sensing 2.5 GbE and one 1 GbE port per unit
  • Shop page: up to 2.3 Gbps, 100+ devices; support article: 1 Gbps wired, 75+
  • eero: up to 2,000 sq ft per device; 6,000 sq ft claimed for the 3-pack
  • eero: 27W external supply, 100-240V; operating 0°C to 40°C
  • eero: one-year limited warranty; support seven days a week

Fit and limits

Strengths

  • A 2.5 GbE port on every unit; the listing ties gigabit-plus plans to that port
  • 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi 6E clients, with WPA3 enforced on that band
  • Thread border router and Zigbee smart home hub built in

Caveats

  • eero's own pages disagree on speed (2.3 vs 1 Gbps wired) and device count
  • Only one warranty year, and older eeros in the same network may slow it
  • Listing comparison table misstates the ports and bands for this model

Three tri-band routers that can each be the gateway

This ASIN is the three-pack of the eero Pro 6E, sold on Amazon under the eero Store name with a choice of one, two, three or four units. eero's own shop page offers one, two and three packs. The listing describes each unit as a router that connects to your modem as the primary router, and eero's support comparison lists the use case as gateway or extender, placed on a flat surface.

eero's tech specs describe the radio as Wi-Fi 6E tri-band concurrent 2:2:2 (802.11ax), with support for 160 MHz channels in the 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands. Both eero's shop page chart and the listing give an AX5400 rating. Power is an external 27W supply running on 100-240V AC, per the shop page.

eero's FAQ says one eero in every network is designated the gateway by connecting it to your modem through one of the Ethernet ports on the back. eero's setup requirement is internet service, with a cable, fiber or DSL modem if your provider requires one, plus a supported iOS or Android device for the eero app.

One 2.5 GbE port and one 1 GbE port per unit

eero's tech specs list one auto-sensing 2.5 GbE port and one auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet port on each unit, usable for WAN or LAN. The listing's specification table says the same, and its bullet says gigabit-plus internet plans are enabled when using the 2.5 Gb Ethernet port. The listing title also says it supports internet plans up to 2.5 Gbps.

The listing's own comparison table does not agree with its specification table. In the eero Pro 6E column it gives 'Eight; 2 per eero Pro 6 (2 x 1Gb Ethernet ports)', network speeds of 'Up to a gigabit', and antennas for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz only. The specification table on the same listing, and eero's own shop page, describe one 2.5 GbE and one 1 GbE port per unit and three bands. If the port layout decides the purchase, confirm it with eero before ordering.

eero's support article on Ethernet says eeros can be connected together by Ethernet backhaul or wirelessly, and that if your home is already wired you will want to use those connections. It asks for Cat5e, Cat6 or Cat6a cable, and allows either an Ethernet switch back to the gateway or a daisy chain from one eero to the next.

Speed and device figures eero publishes two ways

The shop page and the listing state network speeds up to 2.3 Gbps when using both wired clients at up to a gigabit and wireless clients at up to 1.6 Gbps, support for 100+ connected devices, and coverage up to 6,000 sq ft for the three-pack. eero's comparison chart on the same shop page gives a recommended ISP speed of 2.3 Gbps.

eero's Mesh Wifi Product Comparison support article gives different figures for the same model: wired speeds up to 1 Gbps, wireless speeds up to 1.3 Gbps, and 75+ supported devices, with coverage of up to 2,000 sq ft per device. Neither page explains the difference, and we are not going to guess. If you are buying for a plan above one gigabit, ask eero which figure applies before you order.

Both eero documents qualify their numbers. The support article says specifications assume a wired Ethernet connection, that speed may vary on an eero configured as a wireless extender, that eero Pro 6E figures assume a Wi-Fi 6 or later client that supports 160 MHz, and that coverage figures are for normal use. The listing's disclaimer repeats the wired-Ethernet and 160 MHz client assumptions.

The 6 GHz band only helps devices that have it

eero's shop page and the listing say the Pro 6E adds the 6 GHz band, which the listing says is used with Wi-Fi 6E devices. eero's FAQ adds that you will need a Wi-Fi 6 compatible connected device to enjoy the full benefits, or a Wi-Fi 6E device in Canada.

eero's encryption article states that the 6 GHz band only supports Enhanced (WPA3) encryption and that the setting cannot be changed, while the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands default to Standard (WPA2). The same article warns that on networks capable of the 6 GHz band, WPA3 is always present on 6 GHz, which can cause some devices to ask for the password repeatedly or refuse to roam away from that band, and it suggests Hybrid encryption on the other two bands in that case.

Both the shop page and the listing label WPA3 as an 'eero Labs feature' in the security list, while the general encryption article describes WPA3 as an ordinary encryption option. The two documents do not say whether that label still applies, so check the options in your own app.

Size, operating limits and mixing with older eeros

Three sources give three sizes for one unit. eero's shop page says 139 by 139 by 55.23 mm (5.50 by 5.50 by 2.20 inches), the support comparison says 5.47 by 5.47 by 2.17 inches, and the listing says 5.6 by 5.4 by 2.0 inches. None of the three explains the difference.

The shop page lists an operating range of 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). The listing adds storage from -25°C to 60°C, operating humidity of 0 to 90 percent non-condensing, and an operating altitude below 3,000 m. Hardware is a 1 GHz dual-core processor with 1 GB of RAM and 4 GB of flash storage, per both.

eero says the Pro 6E works with previous generations of eero, but its FAQ adds that combining it with older generation eero devices on the same network may result in reduced performance, and that eero recommends using the same generation across your network. The listing's legal disclaimer repeats that warning.

Smart home hub, eero Plus and the one-year warranty

eero's shop page says the Pro 6E works as a smart home hub so you can control supported Thread and Zigbee devices with Alexa, and that it doubles as a border router for Thread-enabled devices. The listing lists an 802.15.4 radio for Zigbee and Thread and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0; eero's tech spec line lists Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0, Works with Alexa and Amazon Frustration-Free setup.

The listing offers the Pro 6E with or without an eero Plus subscription, and the version read here was the one without. The listing's subscription note says the 30-day eero Plus trial is limited to one per new eero customer account.

Both the shop page and the listing state a one-year limited warranty, with free customer support available seven days a week. eero's shop page also shows 30-day returns and free shipping for purchases made from eero directly; those are eero store terms, so check the seller and condition of the offer you select on Amazon.

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Primary sources

  1. eero product page for the eero Pro 6E, with its tech specs and FAQs
  2. eero support article: eero Mesh Wifi Product Comparison, eero Pro 6E hardware block
  3. eero support article: connecting eeros with Ethernet backhaul
  4. eero support article: encryption options in the eero app, including the 6 GHz rule

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