eero Pro 6 Installation with Before & After Speed Tests

The eero Pro 6 provides us with blazingly fast wi-fi almost everywhere and very fast wi-fi elsewhere. Set up is straightforward and I chose to hook up each of the eero hubs to the ethernet for the best possible performance.
I finally got tired of the poor wi-fi coverage in my house and, after a bit of research, chose to upgrade to the eero Pro 6. It is quite pricey but the results are excellent and I am pleased to have spent the money on this huge life improving, yes, life improving benefit - like nearly everyone we depend on the internet for both work and play these days.
This video shows before and after wi-fi speed tests as well as the installation as it happened. To see the installation without the speed tests follow this link, • eero Pro 6 Installatio...

[@JAOVANNI]

This man made a 20 min video & ain’t say not one word

[@PicRic]

That's right, I did. How did your eero Pro 6 installation go? Was the video helpful, JAOVANNI?

[@Presidential_Papi]

True Legend... Straight to the point 💪🏽

[@duskobartok794]

He doesn’t have to speak when everything is shown sort by step it would just be wasting energy.

[@thekingdogfoff8633]

This video was perfect it helped a lot thank you

[@PicRic]

Thank you for the generous feedback and thank you for watching. Please, like, subscribe and share.

[@Elizas_Kitchen]

Hello. Great video. What is the internet package with your provider/ How much mbps are you paying for? I’m paying for 100mbps so I don’t know if buying the eero pro 6 is the right choice for me.

[@PicRic]

Thanks, Ebenezar. We have 400 Mbps and with both of us working from home all the time plus VOIP phone and all our TV streaming it copes admirably, all over the house.

[@driskal]

Great video! I just purchased these as Amazon had a great deal on them. So I don't have to hardwire all of them together? I can use the other 2 as wifi extenders correct? Thanks!

[@PicRic]

Yes, you can, Gamepad Dad. In fact, the setup program will advise on positioning too, meaning it will test the locations of the installations and advise on moving closer or further away from the main unit. Good luck! Will you come back and share your experience?

[@driskal]

@@PicRic thank you so much for your reply! You’ve been a great help! Take care!

[@PicRic]

@@driskal Thank you for your kind comments, Gamepad Dad. Enjoy your new wifi.

[@YAMANTAKA0412]

Hi I see they offer one router and 2 extenders also 3 routers available. What’s the difference? Which one should I buy?

[@PicRic]

Excellent question, Selena. I took the one router and two extenders option which covers all my house. I don't know why you would want three routers unless you have three inputs from your internet provider neatly spaced around your property. Having said that I don't know your circumstances so maybe contact eero via their website to describe your needs and ask for their guidance.

[@YAMANTAKA0412]

@@PicRic thank you vm

[@PicRic]

@@YAMANTAKA0412 You're welcome. Once you've decided on the eero you need you'll love it.

[@Fearless-1]

The video clearly shows PicRic setting up the 3 router package, not 1 router plus 2 extenders package as he says in the comment. As PicRic says in the description, connecting all three routers together with ethernet cable (AKA, wired ethernet backhaul) gives best performance. The eero extenders don't feature the 2 ethernet ports to allow for wired backhaul. In general, the wifi only extenders are significantly slower than the wired routers. PicRic should have also speedtested his new mesh network without the connecting cables to the satellite routers A wireless backhaul uses only one ethernet cable from the modem to one of the routers. The other two routers are simply plugged into electic power wall outlets. So, a wireless backhaul mesh is easier to set up, but the speeds would have been much slower too.

[@beammeupscottsp7952]

Hey sir! So it says connect the Eero to the ONT but mine is in the garage and it doesn’t have a Ethernet port. My router is in the bedroom closest to the garage. Confused on how this is suppose to work?

[@PicRic]

Hey there! The eero system is going to replace your router. The modem is used to connect the internet service to your own home network either by ethernet or wirelessly. Ask your internet provider how you can connect the initial eero hub using ethernet with the modem? Alternatively, what other options might be available such as upgrading the modem or using an eero hub as the modem? How the current incoming connection cable can be made compatible with the eero hub ethernet port? Once you have those fundamentals covered then the eero setup will guide you through the best placement of your other hubs. You can always refer to this video as you go through the installation process. Honestly it sounds more complex than it actually is once you can connect a hub to the modem/ISP. Good luck! Will you came back to comment on your eero Pro 6 installation/solution as that can help others in the future?

[@cJeremy]

hi, how has the eero pro 6 been for you? are they still stable and reliable? any issues?

[@PicRic]

It has been - and is - very stable and reliable. Once or twice I've had to turn it off and on again but that is all. Great system works throughout the home and yard consistently. Do you have this system, Jeremy?

[@cJeremy]

@@PicRic i have the older eero pros. considering upgrading them to eero pro 6 someday as i've read the new 6E isn't as reliable as the pro 6. seems like the pro 6 is a winner. thank you for the reply!

[@PicRic]

@@cJeremy You are most welcome, Jeremy. From my point of view the eero Pro 6 is the best choice currently.

[@manavrajesh-lp1bt]

Hey, so do I remove the previous internet cable that is already connected to connect to the eero system?

[@PicRic]

If you follow the step by step instructions in this video you should be good, Manav ... Connect the gateway eero device to the modem using the ethernet cable that came in the box, kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYLZmYyri5iWmpY. Good luck.

[@manavrajesh-lp1bt]

@@PicRic thank you, it worked

[@PicRic]

@@manavrajesh-lp1bt Hey! Pleased to hear it all worked for you, Manav, and thanks for contributing your question to these Comments.

[@Jj-qx1cj]

Great video, are you still using the eero pro 6 system ?

[@PicRic]

Thanks, Jesus. Yes, and everything is streamed here; no cable ('cept' the one to the modem), no cell coverage and it is near faultless.

[@wademiddleton7098]

Hi do I have to plug in a Ethernet cable for it to work on the other 2? I do not have a Ethernet hole in my wall where I would like to put it at will it still work good if I just plug it in and connect it?

[@PicRic]

Great question. You can use Wi-Fi instead of Ethernet if you wish. That means all you need to do is plug in the power supply.

[@wademiddleton7098]

@@PicRic will it still make the internet connection stronger

[@PicRic]

@@wademiddleton7098 That depends on what you currently have, so you need to judge that. I chose to go the Ethernet route because that provided the strongest and best option for my circumstances.

[@wademiddleton7098]

@@PicRic Ok thank you😁

[@PicRic]

Let me, and the other viewers, know how you get on, Wade.

[@squirrel0349]

WOW! A 20 mins video and not one word on what you was doing. For those who don't understand, you think you would of explained your steps or typed them out. Good video for those that have the basic understanding of cable and modems.

[@PicRic]

My viewers understand very well, Squirrel. 38,000 of 'em so far. Thanks for watching and commenting. There are many more similar videos that you'll like on my channel.

[@vinrave]

I just upgraded my fios internet to 1gb/s. I have an old eero router and it can only do a best of 400-500mbps. When I’m far the router or in the other room it gets about 100-200mpbs. Can I just buy the eero WiFi 6 to increase my internet WiFi speed or do I need to change my router as well? Thank you

[@PicRic]

Hi Ed, I think that is a question for eero but, quite by chance, I did happen to see that eero are offering 30% savings deals, eero.com/sale.

[@YAMANTAKA0412]

@@PicRic thank you for the link

[@galacticbeat6328]

most consumer wifi products have 2 antennas, which will always limit speed to some degree.

[@gr8vocl]

Does the 2nd Eero have to be wired to Ethernet cable to work?

[@PicRic]

It doesn't have to be, no. This installation is making the best use of an ethernet wired home. You can choose to go wired, wireless or a mix of the two, Travis. Good luck with your network.

[@macho1657]

CAN I CONECT MORE THAN 3 at the same time?

[@PicRic]

If you mean extend the network by adding more eero hubs then, yes, I do believe you can. Having said that, check with eero for the latest technical solutions to see what works best for your property. It will be interesting to see how that all works for you, Macho1.

[@samueljoli3675]

Can I connect my laptop to an extender via ethernet?

[@PicRic]

Sure, plug it in and configure it / select it from your network choices. My PCs are set up to use ethernet foremost and WiFi if ethernet is not available. Good luck, Samuel.

[@dustinn2706]

Hey If you see this I know someone who bought a eero pro 6 an its very very slow. Can he speed it up? He has a Ethernet cable an Its not speeding up anything

[@PicRic]

A quick Google search shows quite a few links to tips on speeding up a slow network and there is also an eero community website that has plenty to say on the subject. Wishing your friend good luck with finding a solution. Let me know what works.

[@VishalSingh-hg7jt]

Thank you it helped

[@PicRic]

Pleased to hear it, Vishal. Thanks for your feedback.

[@husaynnaqvi4141]

Hey I had a question I am having trouble getting the others eeros to be wired, I have it connected but it it says wireless?

[@PicRic]

Could be a number of things; is the port it's plugged into live/plugged into the switch? What about placement; Is that good, according to the app? Does it matter that is is using Wi-Fi rather than cable?

[@husaynnaqvi4141]

@@PicRic I think I might have found the problem, the wires connecting to the Ethernet outlet were connected to my old router and I believe I have to buy an Ethernet switch. Thank you

[@PicRic]

@@husaynnaqvi4141 Hey, I'm pleased you found he problem and can fix it.

[@slawomirmierzchala3459]

How to conect tv?

[@PicRic]

Good question, Slav. Increasingly it is watched directly on tablet or PC here, using either wifi or ethernet connection. Dedicated TVs use ethernet or wifi with a Firestick. It will depend largely on viewing preferences and subscriptions won't it?

[@CartwrightFour]

Are closets really the best place for the nodes?

[@PicRic]

I don't know but everything works and closing the door keeps the room looking neat and tidy. Where would you recommend?

[@CartwrightFour]

@@PicRic Your point is well received. In a home form over function will often prevail. If you are getting good speeds then not to worry. High and visible with no obstruction is best but then again not everyone has power and certainly not Ethernet in these types of locations. You answered my question though, that even though in a closet, you are happy with the speeds.

[@PicRic]

@@CartwrightFour Thanks, J.T. All good points.

[@Alarmsystems829]

You do know that you don’t have to plug all the routers in the modem. You only have to plug in 1

[@PicRic]

Yes, I do, thanks, Catalina. In fact there is only one place to plug into the modem and that is shown around the 5:49 mark. All the other ethernet wires are plugged into the switch.

[@Alarmsystems829]

@@PicRic ohhh

[@onatics]

If you use extenders wirelessly your speeds will be halfed on 5GHZ.

[@jsmcguireIII]

Thanks for not adding cheesy korean syntho-pop music Ric! So, you still have an ethernet connection to the loft office laptop, AND wifi with an ethernet backhaul line to the switch? This is what I want to do if possible.

[@PicRic]

Thanks, timber_beast. Yes, ethernet and Wi-Fi still going strong all throughout the house. Two of us working at home all day, everyday. When guests are here there can be six to eight users - never an issue.

[@iharvalianski7843]

The one in loft has miss plugged Ethernet cable. From a wall outlet Ethernet cables should be going into port 1 and also don’t forget to coo next switch to eero near the cable modem

[@PicRic]

No, the one in the loft is not miss-plugged; the ports are not numbered on the pro 6 and each hub automatically configures itself regardless of what is plugged in where. I'm not sure what "don’t forget to coo next switch" means.

[@eddieg6058]

Appreciate your video and efforts, but narration would have been perfect for this :)

[@PicRic]

Thanks for watching, Eddie but, please, tell me which parts you don't understand and I will explain them to you.

[@sirsmokeye1724]

Maybe some major keep point notes? If you don’t want to speak?

[@PicRic]

What are you having trouble understanding, Sir?

[@mrbass093]

5:37 if you want to skip to the good part

[@PicRic]

Okay but a lot of people are interested in the speed tests as well. Thanks for your input mrbass093.

[@mrbass093]

@@PicRic of course

[@mrbass093]

Apologize if that was an offense, just wanted to let people know how to set it up including myself

[@PicRic]

@@mrbass093 No, not at all, mrb. In fact I think your contribution makes total sense for those, like you, who just want to get to the set up.

[@skinny8019]

that upload speed LOLz

[@PicRic]

Not sure which upload speed you are referring to, skinny, but when internet providers are limited to a choice of one it's never going to blaze a trail. The eero Pro 6 is still doing a great job.

[@skinny8019]

@@PicRic just playing bro.

[@JSaldivar-qd7yt]

Why aren't you talking

[@PicRic]

What did you want to hear, J? Don't the actions tell the story?

[@karlsaunders1769]

download is ok but upload is rubbish because the upload are open files (write) when download are receive mean nothing (read) shame! need upload more than download are better.. more faster than download example like a 100mps downl and 20mps upl are not good.. 100mps downl and 200mps upl are the best.. 1gbps downl and 1gbps upl are the best!

[@PicRic]

Is this a comment on the video or your experience with your eero Pro 6 setup, Karl?

[@lbnationn4815]

Maybe next time speak lol , would make this much more tolerable .

[@PicRic]

Tell me, what did you not understand Mr. Rection?

[@lbnationn4815]

@@PicRic i didn't watch the whole thing because there was really no interaction and because I'd actually have to watch it and not just listen while doing it. Good video , gets the point across. But would be better with you talking . That's all

[@omeletpants]

this sucks...............a lot

[@PicRic]

Well I can't please all the people all the time ... What's wrong with it, omeletpants?

[@HLV003]

Makes no difference, connection is still the same

[@PicRic]

What are you referring to?

[@Jj-qx1cj]

Blud didnt watch the video

[@PicRic]

Yeah, sounds like it!@@Jj-qx1cj

[@RichardHatcher]

if your not going to speak turn your mic off please the fumbling around is distracting.

[@PicRic]

Eh? It's a bit late for that now. Do you have a volume control or mute setting, Richard? Looks like you know a bit about sound ... Ooh! I see you own a recording studio; so, expert then. Anyhoo, enuf of that; how was your wi-fi installation?