eero 6 Setup Guide | FAQ's Answered | All Configs Shown

How to setup eero 6 router (eero mesh wifi setup) is covered step-by-step. Show all the possible configuration of this mesh wifi 6 system. eero 6 FAQ's answered with demonstrations. Everything you need to know about eero mesh wifi systems. Using eero 6 router, eero Pro 6 router, eero 6 extender, arris cable modem as well as unmanaged switches.
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Timeline
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0:00 - eero 6 Mesh Wifi Setup Guide
0:40 - Mesh Wifi Explained
3:56 - Option #1 - eero 6 Router
9:55 - Option #2 - eero 6 Router + eero 6 Extender
11:21 - Option #3 - eero 6 Router + eero 6 Router (Via Ethernet)
15:45 - Option #4 - eero 6 Router + eero 6 Router (Via Wireless)
17:45 - eero Pro 6 + eero 6

[@thebeehiveclustermovie8195]

Basically, this video basically covers the basics of what I basically need.

[@landpet]

Basically :)

[@thischicksmobilerepair2165]

This guy explains it better than anyone including some basic networking that is easy to follow. Great stuff!

[@landpet]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@wesk6310]

Option #4 is exactly what I needed, thank you for covering all potential options.

[@landpet]

You're welcome

[@kolaholk2891]

That was helpful, exactly the information and demo I was looking for. Thank you!

[@landpet]

No problem!

[@jamescarroll6954]

All you get in the box is this procedure, thoroughly explained: unplug your modem and anything connected to it. With the router unplugged, open the app and “follow on.” Most videos feature a detailed “unboxing,” which I find very informative because I can never figure out how to open a damn box. BTW, I have been following along for the second day now, and nothing’s happening. Oh, well, at least I got the box open. Thank goodness for the comprehensive user manual. (Basically.)

[@landpet]

I have a seaparate unboxing and review video, this is just the setup guide

[@robertadriansantos]

Best video ever. Great work!!! Clearly explains everything in detail!

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Lorddarthvader1701]

I love the eero system, I have used it for several years. I have had zero problems with this system period. If anything fails I will upgrade to the Pro but otherwise these are top notch. Great video

[@landpet]

Thanks for the info!

[@cresttoothpaste6857]

Nah bro these things suck

[@Lorddarthvader1701]

@@cresttoothpaste6857 OK why do you say that

[@kab868]

Thank you for all the info. I have a router provided by my internet company to accommodate the speed that I wanted. I have a 2000 sq ft home and the internet reach did not reach my garage. I added a security system to cover my property but I kept getting signals that cameras were offline and that they couldn't get a wifi signal. I purchased a Eero Pro 6 to create a mesh network but I think that by just plugging it in and allowing it to set up it has created a separate wifi network that my devices are not using and so I still have poor reception. I am considering getting an eero extender but wonder how I can have both wifi's work together? I understand the eero products will cooperate but want to get the ISP router to play nicely with my eero system, I don't know if creating a bridge will cause a problem with the internet speed (1Tb) from my ISP. They said my netgear modem that I used previously wasn't able to manage the speed, not sure that was true. Any insights or suggestions that you could provide that might help would be much appreciated. The garage has a cinderblock construction that I believe is causing the problem. An extender could overcome the block but I'm not sure? Thank you in advance for any help.

[@kellysummersgill704]

I was just wondering, does the second router have to be connected to the main one via ethernet for full speeds and a good connection? I just don't want a massive cable running downstairs and over the house, I am with TalkTalk, recently upgraded my package and they sent two eero 6 routers. The main one will be downstairs connected to the future fibre box and the second ethernet port on it connected to my PC as I like a hardwired connection to PC, and I also need it for quest 2 airlink. There is another person upstairs with a PC that is concerned about the connection reaching, can we connect the second to their computer via ethernet and still have it used like that as an extender and our full speeds? Sorry I am still a little confused on thw whole thing

[@landpet]

In the case of the eero 6 (not so much in the eero Pro 6) you will get a reduction in speed on the secondary router if they are connected wirelessly. If you run an Ethernet between both eeros then you will get full speeds at either node

[@augustericson504]

Trying to increase distance, not range coverage (mesh area). Can you explain how to daisy chain a wired eero router (to extend distance FURTHER AWAY - not mesh) to 2 or more extenders with no ethernet wires. Is it possible to have the wired eero extend wifi to 1 extender and then that extender wifi's to another extender? look forward to your opinion on this and if you recommend a different system.

[@northcorrea8263]

I was wondering if option 4 was possible before purchasing. This answered my questions! Clear and informative, thanks!

[@landpet]

Great to hear!

[@Bambamfamily]

Exactly what I was looking for my router is connected upstairs in my office and needed the second router for my iptv in my living room. Going to try this method let's hope it works!

[@landpet]

Thanks! Hopefully it works out for you

[@dannypark1206]

Thank you for detailed video! Two questions for you: 1) Would eero work with access points (AP) that comes with the house (not from Amazon (e.g., not eero extenders)? To give you more detail, those AP that comes with the house is connected to switch and I am planning on connecting eero to the switch. 2) If #1 works, would using 3 eero routers connected wirelessly yield faster speed than using AP that comes with the house? Thank you very much for your input!

[@landpet]

No problem! Eero's are designed to only work with other Eero's. However some access points can still find the eero wifi signal and boost it but it doesn't always work or doesn't always work great. If you can connect all 3 Eero's to the switch and there is ethernet between all of them (option 3), that would give you great speeds

[@louiseattzs]

Excellent info. Thoroughly explained but wasn’t condescending! Thank you 🙌🏾

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@alanz763]

very thorough. What is the maximum recommended distance from router to wireless extender and from wireless extender to wireless extender?

[@landpet]

It really depends. A general rule is about 30 to 40 feet for extender or router from each other however it really depends on how many walls you have. The app will tell you if it's too close or too far away.

[@jayrdizon5522]

Hello im only new to eero 6..even though its more than 2yrs ago with your video i just want to ask which is better..running a 100ft cat8 ethernet cable or just use another eero 6 router?because my fiber is in upstairs and my console and tv is in the living room downstairs..hopefully you can still see my question..thank you very much and God Bless

[@tannernelson5615]

For option #4, what kind of speed difference is there when using the access point wireless compared to wired like option #3?

[@landpet]

Huge drop for this model, about half the speed. It really depends on the mesh wifi. Tri Band routers typically do better than Dual Band. Quad Band also does very well. It really depends on the model, this one wasn't great.

[@chrislucas543]

Great video, very informative! I’m looking at doing something similar to option 4 but with eero #1 it will be connected to the modem and be the main router then eero # 2 and 3 will be in separate rooms and the separate Ethernet connection in the other rooms, if having all 3 eeros connected to the Ethernet connection separately will this still work?

[@landpet]

Thanks! What will eero 2 and 3 be connected to? Where are those Ethernet cables coming from?

[@subwatch]

I just moved into a new house. They have one utility room location where modem is installed and where cat6 cables run out. 1 runs to tv, 1 runs to ceiling box downstairs, and 1 runs to ceiling box upstairs. There are no additional lines that run back. I’m trying to determine the number of eero 6 units I need. If I run from the modem into a switch, will that allow me to use one access point downstairs to be the router and then one upstairs be extender? I didn’t know if before it goes to router switch, the conversion from modem to router has to have taken place. I would prefer buying two units instead of 3. Everything would be plugged into the same switch.

[@landpet]

The number depends on how much coverage you want. The main thing is to connect the modem to an eero then to a switch, from that switch you can go to 1 or more eero's. To reiterate, you cannot connect a modem directly to a switch, it needs to be connected to a router (like the eero) first, after that you can just about connect anything you want in just about any order.

[@bobfriendship8893]

X-cellent, I will be undertaking an installation shortly. Thank you kindly. (UK)

[@landpet]

Best of luck!

[@kathleenehardy4017]

We have Fios for internet only. Though we currently have the ISP router, the installer stated their router can be replaced with an eero 6 or Pro router. Our home was pre-wired with ethernet ports throughout the house all leading back to the "Smart House" box in the back bedroom in the very back of the house. The installer suggested placing the eero router near the smart box connected to the ISP POE and through a switch connect to the panel in the box. We can then add eero throughout the 2 story house either just using wifi or as with the Pro by ethernet to have similar wifi speeds through out the house (our house traditionally has terrible wifi as it has many walls- some concrete block so have used ISP MOCA extenders conected to coax back to the box-connected to the router). There has been a "discussion" in our house that it should connect and work fine connecting the router base to any ethernet port. I have read multiple reviews that installers have complained that although technically the router base can be connected to ethernet anywhere in the house to be more central, they have had a terrible time with set up and speeds vs when the base is connected at the POE to the house. Have you found the same?

[@landpet]

If I understood correctly, you would need to connect the router to the POE because that seems to be a direct connection to your modem. It's not that the eero needs POE because it has its own power but based on your description, that seems to be a direct connection to your modem. If your house was prewired with ethernet, that typically means all the connections lead to a switch then that switch goes to your modem/router combo. Connecting your eero anywhere in the house would indicate you're connecting to a switch after the switch has been connected directly to your modem/router combo. In that case, the eero wouldn't be able to assign DHCP (assign IP addresses to various devices), the switch needs to come after for the router to be able to assign those ip addresses. Summary: I wouldn't connect it anywhere, i would connect it directly to your modem which sounds like this POE port, if it's not then you would need to find the modem or the dedicated in wall Ethernet.

[@oskardeoz6823]

Really Helpful, Thank You

[@ipoosk]

Our house is a wifi nightmare due to it's layout and thick brick wall right in the middle of the house. Basically nothing past the wall gets wifi. The ethernet backhaul sounds like the perfect solution! Thanks for the video

[@landpet]

no problem!

[@rafaelroman]

Thanks for the video, it was helpful but I do have one question. Can I connect a switch to my verizon router and then connect via wired haul to 3 eero routers to build a mesh wifi? My verizon router is in a location in my basement (mechanics room) with thick walls and not central for use. Thx and look forward to a response.

[@landpet]

No problem! I don't believe the eero can be run in access point by default if there is not a main eero router. If you want to keep your verizon router running, then you need get a mesh wifi that can be run in access point like the Asus XD4 or the Netgear Orbi RBK752. You would need to go their options to change it to be run as an access point though cause that's not the case by default.

[@JBandMJLover4ever]

Hello, I’ve had these for a few months now. At the beginning they were running amazing but out of no where, after I downloaded the update, it started dropping my signal and my internet has been going down like crazy. Any advice?

[@landpet]

Have you tried restarting the mesh? Unfortunately, sometimes this can happen. If the problem itself is the software, you can contact eero, they may speed up the other update or possibly send you a replacement.

[@420barrymcockiner]

For option #3. I have a 3 story house, do you think that’ll give me better wifi coverage for my main floor, basement and top floor rather than the gateway router and 2 wireless devices I can have in each floor for wifi ?

[@landpet]

I believe you will have faster and more consistent speeds with Option #3 vs a wireless option. Every place is different, if you have a lot of sq. ft coverage on each floor, than maybe consider the eero Pro 6 on each floor instead. Everything depends on the shape of your home and the amount of existing wireless interference. But ethernet always (or almost always) does better than a wirelessly connected mesh system.

[@yanlu6389]

Thank you for this great video! Just want to confirm I understand it correctly, if I place one eero router on each floor (total 3 floors) and connect them wirelessly, not through ethernet - the internet speed is pretty much cut to half, regardless of using 2 routers or 2 extenders, correct? If so, is there a way to get full speed for each floor? My guess is either getting extremely long cables to connect them though ethernet, or getting three pro 6? Did I miss any other solutions? Thank you!

[@landpet]

Thanks! Yup that’s pretty much it. Let me confirm a few things and mention some nuances. Correct assuming the eero router is on the second floor. Meaning the other two routers (acting as extenders) or the other extenders connect directly (wirelessly) to the router. If the router was on the first floor, the second floor extender would be cut by about half and the third floor extender would be cut even more because it needs to go through another extender wirelessly to reach the router. It doesn’t matter if the the secondary devices are router or extenders for wireless backhaul. If you run Ethernet, you will get full speeds on all 3 devices. If you’re sticking to wireless then I would check out the eero pro 6. All three devices should be eero pro 6 routers. Probably also worth a mention, the eero pro 6 is better than the TP Link Deco X60 and Deco X68 but just as a heads up, these are also good options. If I had to rank them based on performance: eero pro 6 > deco x68 > deco x60 > eero 6, I have videos on all of them. They all work the same way

[@yanlu6389]

@@landpet Awesome! Thank you for such detailed explanation! Much appreciated!

[@mojiyoru6441]

Thanks for helping those of us looking to do more DIY

[@landpet]

No problem

[@vinhennessy3885]

Thank you for this information I wanted to know the correct order of linking the modem, router and switch.

[@richardhaiku]

Really helpful, answered multiple questions I had on this - cheers.

[@landpet]

Glad it helped!

[@allenseeallendo5844]

This was exactly the information I needed. Thank you so much.

[@landpet]

No problem!

[@charlesthomas4032]

Looking to expand my WiFi to a detached garage. I’ll be using option 3 since we laid a conduit for an Ethernet Backhaul to the main. Thanks for confirming the connection options.

[@landpet]

No problem!

[@xdle9]

Hi, I have a question, is there a reason why my modem never connects to internet after I have done all the steps for option 1? All the parts I'm using are the exact same, as well as the same modem too. The modem only reaches the 2nd light with a box and arrow.

[@landpet]

Call your ISP (internet service provider), make sure your modem is connected and is compatible with your ISP

[@darichlife]

Thank you thank you. You told me exactly what I needed to hear!!

[@landpet]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for the feedback!

[@mikesaintjulesmusic]

Going with option 4. Just bought two eeros and going to set up tonight. I have the Verizon 5G Home Internet Plan and one major disadvantage is if you have a whole set up in another room (in my case, living room with PS5, Xbox, etc.) you'll need to get one of their extenders, which is extremely pricy. Optimum offers an extender for free in their internet plan but their connection was unstable. I prefer my PC hardwired to the router in the studio room, thus having to go this route.

[@landpet]

Hopefully it works well, just as a heads up though, wireless backhaul with dual band mesh systems like this Eero 6 are not as fast on the secondary nodes (should be roughly half the speeds of the main Eero) as they are with tri band systems. I did all the speed tests with various configurations in my other video if you're interested in seeing the results. Here is a comparison video between the Eero pro 6 and Eero 6 kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWitYWZvr66UY8U

[@llai8501]

Excellent video. Exactly what i needed to make an informed decision. Thank you, liked and subscribed.

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@scotts6525]

I have 1 eero 6 pro but it is connected to my modem downstairs. My pc is upstairs and I am unable to connect my Ethernet obviously. What should I do? Get a 3 pack instead?

[@landpet]

2 pack should be fine unless your house is huge.

[@JKadison]

Wonderful explanation! Thank you!

[@Kmspindler]

Is it possible to keep my original spectrum router in my basement and use 3 of the eeros connected through Ethernet upstairs as access points or do I need to use a eero as a router in the basement for that to work

[@landpet]

I do believe you can use this eero in bridge mode. You can with the newer eero, I think this one should be fine as well. But you would need to wire the eero's to each other

[@alessandrolorrai2303]

Hi, can I use Amazon eero Wi-Fi 6 if I have a mobile SIM? Thanks in advance! (I already purchased it because I thought I could insert the SIM directly in it 🥲)

[@tylercloninger9311]

Is it Possible to connect a switch to the modem and have the router and all of your other devices connected directly to the modem?

[@landpet]

No, it must go from modem to router then to switch to everything else, there are a lot of other ways of connecting them but it must be modem to router first

[@thestrodelife]

Awesome video! Keep up the good work I just purchased one set, it’s working just well a lot better....

[@landpet]

Thanks! Glad to hear it!

[@mrxenosith8023]

excellent video. well described

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@sharonhollmann8737]

I just bought the eero. Came with 3 eero's. So , I need to buy something else to make them work? Not sure if this is with the headache?

[@landpet]

Not really, assuming you have a modem with an ISP (Internet Service Provider). If you need more ethernet ports, then yes you would need to get an unmanaged switch

[@Bio_Hazard_2.0]

I have one question I am using the pack where there is a main one and a separate extender but the thing is my pc cannot connect properly it connects for like 1 second disconnects and reconnects over and over and my tv also does not work with the extender but the exact same tv connected to the main eero works how can I fix this?

[@landpet]

Try restarting your modem and the eero, make sure it's connected correctly. If you have a modem/router combo, make sure that router is in bridge mode. If all else fails, contact eero support. Oh and also make sure your eero is not close to other electronics and it's in an open area. Hope this helps

[@texhenson7107]

now I know what I need to get. I bought 1 eero router thinking it would be enough, but it isn't. Thank you so much. I need another eero router, not an extender! Very good tutorial. I'm glad I found you so I could make the best decision before my purchase.

[@Lkgirl56]

I was just recently watching your very helpful videos even though they are a few years old. Your other video on the TP Link Deco 60 said to refer to this video for set up tips and I just ordered the Deco from Costco. We just built a new house and will be moving in about a month. I will be using Option 3. The builder put access points in closets on each of the 3 floors, (basement, 1st and 2nd floor). The modem and router(they are separate) are in the basement mechanical room and the first access point is in the basement bedroom closet and is about 20-30 ft away from the router so fairly close. The next access point is upstairs at the opposite side of the house. Since one of the Deco's will be used as a router, I will have 2 left to use, so does it matter where I put the other two in order to get a good signal? Since it is a wired connection, can I use the 2nd router on the 1st floor and the 3rd one the 2nd floor? I wasn't sure if I needed to put one closer in the basement bedroom in order to extend the signal or doesn't it matter because it is a wired access point? Sorry, not very techy, but I think the answer is it doesn't matter because it isn't wireless, but just want to be sure. I hope you answer questions on old videos. Thanks in advance

[@landpet]

Thanks! Since you're running wired backhaul, it doesn't matter where you place them so as long as the ethernet cable doesn't surpass 100 meters. Deco is a great mesh for the price.

[@leeaf7]

Thank you for your awesome video. I have an at&t fiber combined modem/router. My house is also wired and we have four ethernet ports throughout the house which all 4 connect to the modem/router downstairs. My plan is to have all three eero routers hardwired via the ethernet ports but I assume this would cause three eero routers connected to the main att modem/router. Can I still do this with nothing conflicting or do I have to get a switch to interconnect eero #2 and #3 with main eero #1? Thank you for your time and I look forward to your answer.

[@landpet]

No problem. So you need to put that att modem/router combo in bridge mode or disable the router portion of it unless you want 2 separate networks which I assume you don't. The way you're wired, you would need a switch so main eero 6 connects to modem. From the output port of this main eero 6, goes to a switch. From that switch it goes to the other two eero 6 routers. Technically you can get away with not getting a switch but I assume you're wiring is in place and is not going to move cause you can go from main eero 6 router to 2nd eero 6 router then from 2md eero 6 router to 3rd eero 6 router. But from what it sounds like the source where your modem resides is where all the ethernet go so in that case you do need a switch. If you want to save time, you can set the same SSID and password as your current router on the eero 6. That way all your devices will automatically connect to the eero mesh system. Assuming you disabled the router portion of the modem/router combo or out it in bridge mode. Hope this helps!

[@leeaf7]

@@landpet Thank you. I'll try that and get back to you! :)

[@landpet]

Sounds good

[@leeaf7]

@@landpet sorry another question: can I connect router (ap) #2 and #3 on the same switch that stems out of the router #1?

[@landpet]

@@leeaf7 Yup, that's what I was trying to say in my original response.

[@alaskaalaska2960]

Great video, that’s so helpful and easy to understand

[@landpet]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@futbol1972]

So do I still need a modem or the eero 6 plus counts as modem and router???

[@landpet]

You do need a modem

[@sergiord24]

I have the wifi extender and I’m buying the mesh router, will that work for my Eeros 6 dual band extender?

[@landpet]

All eero devices are compatible with one another

[@cmathu]

Thank you. You answer all my questions...

[@landpet]

Glad to hear it!

[@linuxone73]

Just bought this to replace my apple airport… but the is really small I am thinking about returning it already.. that’s why I am checking I did everything right

[@h.manningcurtis6931]

Can I avoid using more than one eero6+ by just hooking it up to an ethernet port in weak area or does it have to go directly into a modem always? Thanks

[@landpet]

Not sure I understand the question. You could just use on eero 6+, if you hook up anything via ethernet to the eero 6+ (assuming the eero 6+ is hooked up to the modem), then you should get good speeds.

[@h.manningcurtis6931]

@@landpet Thank you, I understand now that even though the Eero6+ is on ethernet port, I would need two with the one on Port communicating with the one connected to modem. I get it now, but did not have the knowledge base to understand that. Do you think only one connected to modem would help since it would be surrounded by 20 inch stone walls on irst floor? Thanks

[@mguilherme82]

Great video! Is it possible to use 3 eero in bridge mode directly connected to a different router by Ethernet? The idea is to use the eero Wi-Fi mesh capabilities but managed by other router. Thanks

[@landpet]

It will create a second network which is probably not what you’re looking for. You may want something like the Netgear Orbi that can be run in Access Point mode

[@mguilherme82]

So it’s possible to connect all eeros directly to another router instead of themselves but it still creates another network, interesting

[@ewenchan1239]

Interesting. Thank you.

[@landpet]

No problem

[@joshua1223ag]

Planning to get this. I use both 2.4 and 5ghz. How do I set it up?

[@landpet]

It's one SSID (WiFi name), eero automatically detects the device and assigns it to the respective band

[@ericrodriguez28]

Do I need a separate modem for my eero? It doesn't seem to work when connected via ethernet to my computers

[@landpet]

You need a modem for the eero's to gain internet access.

[@JOJO-gl6tx]

Wait... so. I just ordered wifi from a newer company in Canada and they gave me the option for a wifi extender for more money so I said why tf not. I received the parcel today and it came with the eero 6 and a modem / router with the brand name "Sercon" Does this mean that it will not work the way it should since the brands are different?

[@landpet]

If this sercon is supposed to be your modem/router combo to be used with your ISP, then you should disable the router portion of it or put it in bridge mode. Then you can plug the eero into it and setup your WiFi. If this sercon is a wifi extender, not sure how great that will work with the eero. You will not see it in the eero app. It would have its own settings and I’ve played with a few extenders, some work fine others are just terrible. I recommend staying within the mesh system, like all eero devices in this case.

[@benh580]

Do you turn off the wifi from your isp modem/router?

[@landpet]

Yes if you have one

[@CB-he7eu]

Excellent video. Thank you very much for the detailed explanation. This is very helpful.

[@landpet]

No problem!

[@1EVOREAPER]

Could you connect the item getting the signal to a switch then connect all EERO’s or do you have to connect one directly to the item getting the signal

[@landpet]

no, modem must go to router first unless you want a managed switch, there are some other options with that.

[@1EVOREAPER]

I see okay thanks for the fast reply and information and for the very informative video.

[@landpet]

@@1EVOREAPERnp

[@chuym4565]

If I’m going to use a 3 router combo with a wired back haul, do both of the routers that are going to serve as access points have to be connected to the main router OR can one access point be connected the main router and the last access point connected to the first access point? Will the second option still work? If it does, will it affect my speed?

[@landpet]

As long as there is a wired ethernet connection that makes it back to the main router, then it's considered wired backhaul and you should still get full speeds. So yes modem > router > first access point > second access point is considered wired backhaul and should have full speeds.

[@GOLFADDICT65]

how do i bridge an existing modem / router ? not very techy here...lol...thx ( someone mentioned that i need to contact my internet provider to get them to bridge the modem router combo ...is that true )

[@landpet]

That can be true and it might be the best way. Generally speaking, every modem/router combo is different but typically there is a sticker on it that provides the IP address or some other way of accessing the settings. Once you go to that specified IP address or some other browser link, you can search through the options to check for either "bridge mode" or "disable router", something along those lines.

[@mattclinkenbeard9512]

Great video. Lots of attention to detail. Thanks!

[@landpet]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaelsongloke792]

Great videos. Any thoughts on best way to determine if i need to use more than one eero pro 6. I've speed test around the house with one eero pro 6 and it seems good getting over 400mbps, but through out the day some spots in the corners of the house drop to < ~10 mbps. Should I get another pro 6 or upgrade my modem? Also have you used your eero pro 6 as a zigee hub? A video about that would be amazing. Thanks

[@landpet]

Thanks! If you're getting full internet speeds of what your ISP provides when you're close to the eero Pro 6, then your modem is fine. So for example, if you're paying for the 400Mbps speeds, and when you're close to the eero Pro 6 and do a speed test (while other stuff isn't using your internet) and get that 400Mbps speeds then your modem is good. When you get to the corners of your house and it drops to 10Mbps, that means you pretty much need another eero Pro 6 because your Wi-Fi coverage isn't great. It should bring those speeds back up to normal speeds. No, I haven't used my eero Pro 6 as a Zigbee Hub because I typically get smart devices that don't require any hub but I may have a bulb sitting around that came with the echo 4th gen. I'll see if I can do a video on that but I do have a queue of videos coming up, so it would come after those. Hope this helps!

[@claudiablake5416]

I might have missed it but what do you have to do to the wireless extender to connect it to the main eero. I will be putting the extender in another room.

[@landpet]

You just add it in the eero app, it will be taken care of automatically after that. Just make sure it's placed optimally (the app will help with that as well by checking the signal strength), mine was around 40 feet away.

[@sflagg0817]

Great video thanks question we just had install done fiber optic I bought the eero pro 6 the tech said it would not be optimal to run like 75 feet or so of cable to the main hookup so we had to slightly change our location, we have a raised ranch like 2000 SF so we placed the main hookup in the lower living room and the 2 other units in the upper level one in the upstairs living room and the other in a office on the same level, also is it better to connect directly to a smart TV with one of these thanks

[@landpet]

Thanks! Running 75feet of cable is fine, I run 100 ft cat7 and still get my full speeds. The theoretical limit for Ethernet is 100 meters. As long as you have a quality cat7 or cat8 cable, cat6 would be fine as well, you should be good.

[@sflagg0817]

@@landpet thanks I guess the install guy was not fully aware cause what he did was a little more work and less cable will be exposed to the outside

[@Vamo_Alla]

Great video!! They should have built it with some ventilation holes. They get too hot underneath and top surface. Most electrical devices out there have some kind of ventilation. But they went beyond with this one!!

[@landpet]

Thanks! Yeah it would be better with some ventilation but it doesn't crash or anything so it's probably fine.

[@arthurng3608]

I just got this product for my home network, but after testing it , with and without connect the eero , I got almost the same speed which is 80mbps, can you tell me why ?

[@landpet]

How fast is your internet speeds? Mesh WiFi’s like this eero can only go as fast as your internet speeds when accessing the internet. What option configuration are you using?

[@Al-mu4ff]

Is it normal for the eero to get hot to the touch? Don’t understand why it doesn’t have ventilation vents.

[@landpet]

Not super hot but it does run warm

[@joepinehill]

Thank you, exactly the information I needed.

[@landpet]

No problem!

[@KerFrag]

hi, good video but didnt answer the question im trying to find out. eero 6 Router into ethernet switch into powerline. The above powerlines gets picked upstairs from the upstairs powerline upstairs powerline plugged into a eero router "acting as extender via 2 ethernet ports" will this work? if so would the upstairs eero cast out wireless along with the wired ethernet 2nd port which is free.

[@landpet]

Thanks, yes that should work. It will give out wireless and the 2nd port will be available for use

[@KerFrag]

@@landpet nice thanks i just gone and brought x2 extra routers with x2 ports on to cover myself incase the wifi aint great, thanks :)

[@rayshafer770]

So what if you want the switch in the same room as the modem and the eero is in a more centrally located room in the home. Can you plug the switch into the modem and then run a cable from the switch to the eero?

[@landpet]

No, modem goes to router first, then you can connect to a switch

[@evocre8r]

This video was perfect, thank you! One question. Can you create separate SSIDs witht he eero 6? My current config consists of a unique SSID for my 2.4Ghz band and a different name for my 5Ghz band. Thanks!

[@landpet]

Thanks! I don’t have it up and running now but I don’t believe you can separate them. I know you can disable the 5GHz temporarily so that 2.4GHz devices can connect but that’s only temporary. With that said, I’ve never had any issue with any device connecting to it whether it’s a specific 2.4 only or otherwise

[@jimcarleton3190]

If I use a router as an extension, would my laptop be faster plugged into it or the same speed if I use the laptops wi fi? Great vid. Thank you.

[@landpet]

Using Ethernet almost always is better than using WiFi however If your laptop is close to it and supports WiFi 6 and your internet speeds aren’t too fast, it would be around the same over WiFi as it is with an Ethernet.

[@dellwilson]

I’m building a house with multiple CAT6 distributed from a coat closet. If my fiber comes into the panel in that closet, can I distribute WAN through a switch to multiple EERO routers or must I locate one EERO router in that closet to take the WAN and then distribute multiple LAN throughout the house to other EERO routers?

[@landpet]

You need to connect the eero to the modem first, then connect that eero to a switch and distribute to the rest of the house. You can have your eero and switch next to each other in that coat closet. Modem to eero to switch to distribute to everywhere else

[@dellwilson]

@@landpet Ok. Gotcha. Thanks for your quick response. Very informative videos.

[@mohammedkhiza2811]

Hi, thank you for this video, I have one question, option 4 is what I want to do, but how far is too far apart for the two eero 6 extenders to still work wirelessly? Thanks in advance

[@landpet]

No problem. It depends on your place but it typically is roughly 30 to 40 ft apart

[@marcfoss7687]

Great instructional video...many thanks! I think you covered it but could you confirm if it is possible to use the Eero 6 Router directly with another different brand router and/or another modem-router combo? Thanks!

[@landpet]

Thanks! Eero doesn’t really play nicely with other routers. It’s designed to be the main router and work with all other eero routers. If you have a modem/router combo, you can disable the router portion of that and the eero will become the main router and work fine

[@marcfoss7687]

@@landpet Thanks for the reply...All the best!

[@seb9168]

Great video! I have 1gb service. Do all the wired connections thru the switch have the same speeds?

[@landpet]

Yes

[@seb9168]

@@landpet Thanks No

[@Arboflye2]

Not sure you will ever get to my comment… I did what you suggesting, looking for option 3, but the 2nd router connects wirelessly to router No 1 and not with the cable, which is what I want. I am doing this setup as in my condo, my room is behind what seems to be a solid wall and the signal is quite bad from the other side. I want router No2 to connect via ethernet to router no 1 and have a good signal… but again… no matter what I do, one of the 2 routers decides to connect wirelessly to the other one…

[@landpet]

Ok, so one thing I should mention. For some reason, the eero 6 and only the eero 6 has had a bug in the eero app that it would show that it was connected wirelessly even though an Ethernet cable was used. The only way I knew it was using wired backhaul (option 3), is when I did an internet speed test on the secondary one and got the same speeds as I did with the main one. So I ask you to do this test, check the speeds from the secondary one and if they’re good then you are using wired backhaul even though it shows wireless. Again, from all the mesh systems I’ve used only the eero 6 has this bug. If this is not your problem, then restart all your eero 6’s and assuming your Ethernet cable works then it should go to wired backhaul

[@rohitagl]

Great video, I have a question on Option #4 - eero 6 Router + eero 6 Router (Via Wireless). I am getting some wifi drops while device is trying to switch between routers , it happens for like 5-10 seconds and everything starts to works again. How this can be fixed in option 4? I have one eero pro and one is eero older version.

[@landpet]

That might be it, try placing them closer but it might just be you’re going from WiFi 6 to WiFi 5. Even though all eero’s are designed to work with each other, I personally think it’s best to use the same model

[@sanchonodqueyt]

How do you set priority for devices on eero? Thanks mate

[@landpet]

I don’t think eero has an option for that, at least it’s not evident. You can however go to discovers->eero labs and lock on optimize for conference and gaming for a general solution

[@sanchonodqueyt]

@@landpet Thank you

[@manjitbhatia9909]

Great Video , Sir one query I have a printer in another room that's doesn't support wifi , even a phone that need just Ethernet port , can we use mesh to extend wifi and provide Ethernet ports to rooms

[@landpet]

Thanks! Yes you can use a mesh to extend wifi and you can use the ethernet ports of this mesh to connect devices. Do keep in mind with mesh wifi's like the eero 6, while it is a solid mesh wifi, it is a dual band system. Long story short if you are going the wireless backhaul route (option 2 or 4) there will be slow downs when connecting to the secondary eero. If you want less slow downs or almost no slowdowns (depending on your internet speeds), then go with a triband system like the eero pro 6. I explain the differences here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWitYWZvr66UY8U

[@johnnyp7222]

I have optimum where my modem & router are built into one box. Can I still use this device and if so? anything specific I need to know for set up

[@landpet]

If you have something like that, maybe get the Deco X20 instead because with the X20 you can run it in Access Point mode if you cannot turn off the router portion of your ISP's modem/router combo. I did a video on that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/an6TXmyfoZ6gh80

[@mohammedkhiza2811]

Also... I'm sorry if I missed it, but can both eero 6 extenders be wireless from the router or does one at least need to be connected with an ethernet cable?

[@landpet]

Extenders can both be wireless to router. Router to modem must be via Ethernet.

[@Boodah22]

hi @landpet can i do option 4 but use my existing xfinity router downstairs and then an eero 6 router upstairs as an extender? so a combo of two different products

[@landpet]

It won’t quite work that way, the newer eero’s (probably this one as well) supports bridge mode but I believe it needs to be connected via ethernet and it would still run within the eero app. It’s not something I recommend

[@Bazza-tn5ck]

Hi great video, could I ask a quick question, I have my eero system set up as follows. Eero router connected to my existing router then a second eero router connected wirelessly being used as an extender. Are you saying I would be better to omit my original router and connect direct from my fibre modem? Only I’m sure during initial setup I was asked to connect to router! Although I could be mistaken. I have named my network with same SSID and password and all seems to work, but by the way I have set this up does it mean I just have 2 networks running with same SSID and password. Thanks for your help.

[@landpet]

Thanks, if it works then you're good but I would directly connect to your fiber modem/ONT and let the eero be the main router. The secondary one will still connect to the main eero.

[@ooharloo]

I just moved into a new lennar home. It has a Nokia Fiber optic modem and it has been set up by my internet provider (COX) and they are using their Panoramic wifi. The home included 2 eero pro 6. My question is, do I need the Panoramic modem/wifi or just go direct to the eero pro 6.

[@landpet]

if the Panoramic wifi has the modem built-in, then you do need it. You can disable the router portion of it or put it in bridge mode which will disable the router portion of it, then you can make the eero Pro 6 the main router (mesh system).

[@victorduriman8463]

@@landpet do you have any idea how to disable the router portion or put in the bridge mode.. Im using att modem/ router combo.. thank you so much..

[@Adrian-ng9pb]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@landpet]

No problem!

[@pikachusolu1606]

Thanks for another great video brother! Do they sell 2 pack router for eero 6 or do I have to buy two routers separately for wired backhaul?

[@landpet]

No worries! I only see an eero 6 router by itself or a 3 pack. Looks like you have to buy them individually for a wired backhaul.

[@alexcourtney784]

Would appreciate your input on which setup would provide me with the strongest speeds. Our home is 2200 sq ft. Our router & coaxial hookup is located on the second floor. With our current old Netgear router, I'm receiving a Max of 50Mbps in my den on the 1st floor. However, the den is only about 100ft diagonally away from the upstairs room where it is located. The reason I am looking into a mesh system is that our bedroom is receiving the weakest signal.. ranging from 13Mbps to 23Mbps. (We have Spectrum which is the worst and inconsistent) Given our situation, is my assumption correct that my best set up would be two routers, the second acting as an extender? If there is another option that would be more effective would really appreciate your input.. Or am I wasting my time in an attempt to strengthen the signal? Thank you for your time with this.

[@landpet]

Yes, a mesh system would help. I would recommend something like a 3 pack Deco XE75 (it's very good price/performance), there are better ones out there but they come with higher price tags like the ultimate Netgear Orbi RBKE963.

[@alexcourtney784]

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. Extremely helpful. Appreciate.

[@mailmannnj]

Will it still work if I have tmobile home 5g internet?

[@landpet]

It should as long as there is an ethernet connection coming out of the modem.

[@ligerrawr]

Hi, can i connect the main mesh to moden using 10m ethernet cable. So my main mesh is 10m away from the main modem. Will it affect the speed?

[@landpet]

Yes 10m is fine, mine is currently connected with a 30m cat7 Ethernet cable. It will not effect the speed. The limit for Ethernet is 100 meters

[@danielgamilian2174]

Question, should you disable your router before installing your eero system?

[@landpet]

Ideally you should

[@danielgamilian2174]

@@landpet I have never done this and have tried watching videos but am still lost. I have an Arris Modem/Router. So you go to the IP address and then what do I deactivate? I am afraid I will turn off all function of my modem by accident. Any guidance?

[@aaronlee373]

I have an eero in the living room (upstairs) connected to the modem and main box’s. The other eero is downstairs in my room and the WiFi is terrible. The eero in my room I’m not connected to anything Besides the power cord. Do I have to connect the second eero to a Ethernet cord?

[@landpet]

You don’t have to, if you do run an Ethernet between the main eero and this eero, it will dramatically speed up your second eero. If not sounds like you need a tri band mesh like the eero pro 6. Tri band mesh systems work way better on wireless backhaul. Btw: I’m assuming your second eero is added in the eero app, cause it should be slow but not terrible. If it’s terrible then you need a tri band mesh like the eero pro 6 for both.

[@graciehernandez5426]

I live in an RV full time The rv park has wifi but it's super slow Will eero system work to speed it up a bit?

[@landpet]

It can possibly but it would need to be plugged in via Ethernet to the modem. Since that sounds like a public WiFi, it doesn’t sound like something you can access? In addition, I don’t know the existing setup so I don’t know if it would be faster or not, the internet itself might be what’s slow.

[@godsontogo5664]

Thank you Sir....I'm Suscribed now

[@landpet]

No problem! Thank you Sir for subscribing!

[@Bobebopple]

I have the eero mesh set up but for some reason I keep getting fluctuating speeds that drop. ill got from 179mbps download to then 60 1 minute later

[@rmcellig]

Excellent video!!! Right now on my existing router from my ISP, I have assigned custom IP addresses for each computer on my LAN. Can I do the same with the eero 6? Is the erro6 good enough to cover a 3000 square foot bungalow with main floor and basement or do I need the eero 6 pro version?

[@landpet]

If you're using wireless backhaul, I would highly recommend the eero Pro 6 over the eero 6. You should be able to get away with 2 units. I'm using the eero Pro 6E (directions below) right now but it should be the same options for the eero Pro 6. There is an IP reservation section which allows you to set your own IP addresses for devices on your network. Access it through the eero app Settings > Network settings > Reservation & port forwarding > + Add a reservation > select your device and edit the IP address.

[@rmcellig]

@@landpet excellent thanks!!! Are there other less expensive mesh systems that allow you to do this? What should I look for and which lesser expensive mesh systems would you recommend? Are range extenders an option for me? The house is a two story all brick bungalow (about 90 feet long by 25 get wide) with main floor and basement where I do most of my computer related work.

[@rmcellig]

@@landpet I prefer an Ethernet back end. I use Ethernet connections on all my desktop PCs on my LAN.