Amazon eero 6+ mesh Wi-Fi router 1.0 GBPS ethernet review

The Eero 6 that came before it is upgraded with a faster AX3000 construction and new support for full-width 160MHz channels, up from 80MHz, in the Amazon eero 6+ mesh Wi-Fi router 1.0 GBPS ethernet. Wider channels have a significant impact as they enable the system to transfer data to suitable devices twice as efficiently. Get details in Amazon eero 6+ mesh Wi-Fi router 1.0 GBPS ethernet review.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Wi-Fi 6 performance at 3.0 Gbps
• Performance at top level
• Manages gadgets for home automation
• 160MHz channels are supported.
• Easy setup and management with the Eero app
• Support for matter and an integrated Zigbee hub

Cons

• Parental controls require additional subscription
• Lacks USB connectivity

Amazon eero 6 Plus Price

At $440 for a four-pack, $300 for a three-pack, $240 for a two-pack, or $140 for a single device, the Eero 6 Plus is currently on sale. Since every unit is the same, you can utilize any one of them to serve as the system’s primary router or as an extender.

Amazon eero 6 Plus Specs

• Dimensions: 66 x 97 x 99.4mm, 0.25kg
• Wireless Specification 802.11ax
• Wi-Fi Speed (Total Rated Throughput) AX3000
• Number of Wired LAN Ports (Excluding WAN Port) 1 on router, 2 on satellites
• Number of Bands 2
• Number of USB ports No
• Number of Antennas –
• Wireless Networking Security WPA2, WPA3
• MU-MIMO Yes
• IPv6 Compatible Yes
• Quality of Service
• VPN Client Pre-Installed No
• Supports DD-WRT No
• Anti-Malware Tools No
• Wireless Parental Controls Yes
• Link Aggregation Yes
• Beamforming Yes
• Guest Networking Yes
• Wi-Fi: Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz/5.0GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, Thread
• Speed: 3.0Gbps
• Connectivity: 2x Gigabit Ethernet (WAN/LAN)
• Processor: Dual-core @ 1.0GHz
• Memory 512MB
• Storage: 4GB Flash

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Amazon eero 6+ mesh Wi-Fi router 1.0 GBPS ethernet review

Design

The original Eero 6 was made up of two “extender” units that had to be configured in a specific order in addition to the main router, known as the “gateway.” These nodes, which measure 2.6 by 3.9 by 3.8 inches (HWD), are around the same size as the Eero 6 nodes (2.4 by 3.9 by 3.8 inches), although they are significantly smaller than the nodes that come with the Eero Pro 6 (2.1 by 5.3 by 5.3 inches). The fundamental curvy design and white finish are shared by the nodes of all three Eero systems.

Ports

The Asus ZenWiFi AX XT8 system comes with multi-gigabit connectivity and USB, which is not available with Eero 6 Plus system. Rather, the back panel of each node houses a power port, two auto-sensing gigabit LAN ports, and other connectors. The node features a little LED indicator on top that illuminates red when the node loses its internet connection, blue during setup, and white when everything is connected and functioning as it should.

Tri-band

With a maximum theoretical speed of 574 Mbps on the 2.4GHz band, up to 1,201 Mbps on one of the 5GHz bands, and up to 2,402 Mbps on the secondary 5GHz band, the Eero 6+ is a tri-band AX4200 system.

Coverage

Since a single router can cover up to 1,500 square feet, it should be plenty for the majority of households with only one or two bedrooms. For $239.99, customers in the US can also purchase a two-pack mesh system that covers 3,000 square feet; but, at this time, it doesn’t appear to be accessible outside of the US.

WiFi chip

A 1GHz dual-core CPU, 512MB RAM, and 4GB flash memory power each Eero 6+ node. Similar to the Eero Pro 6, the Eero 6+ connects to a range of smart home appliances, including lights, cameras, smart plugs, and thermostats, via a Zigbee radio. These devices may all be managed via the Eero mobile app. In addition, it has a Bluetooth radio, supports voice commands and routines from Amazon Alexa, and can operate some items that are compatible with Thread.

Setup and eero app

The Eero 6+ is also incredibly simple to set up and operate, just like all other Eero devices. After connecting to the Eero routers via Bluetooth at first, the Eero app for iOS and Android walks you through the quick setup process for a new Wi-Fi network. Comparing the Eero app to other of its competitors, though, reveals that it is somewhat simplistic.

The Eero 6+ operates on the same intuitive iOS and Android smartphone app as earlier Eero systems. The name of the network is shown on the app’s home screen, which also has tabs for each node. To view the IP address and devices currently connected to a node, tap on any of the tabs.

There are two tabs below this that show the user profiles that are currently in use and the devices that are currently connected. You can apply content restrictions, add a device, disable ad blocking, block websites and the use of particular apps, and halt a user’s internet by tapping any profile.

You can see the type of connection (wired, radio band) and node to which a connected device is connected by tapping on it. In addition, the IP and Mac addresses, as well as the device’s last active time and date, are displayed here.

The buttons for Home, Activity, Discover, and Settings are located along the bottom of the screen. While the Activity button shows historical data including the amount of data uploaded and downloaded, the number of security scans completed, and the number of security threats prevented, the Home button takes you back to the Home screen.

Amazon eero 6+ mesh Wi-Fi router 1.0 GBPS ethernet performance review

As a result, the Eero 6 Plus achieved significantly higher average speeds at the finish than the Eero 6. While it was just 196Mbps with the Eero 6, its average download speed to my test laptop equipped with Wi-Fi 6 was 304Mbps overall.

Although the system’s average upload speed of 253 Mbps was not as stunning as it could have been, it is still a respectable result, outperforming the Eero 6’s 204 Mbps and well-reviewed systems like the TP-Link Deco W7200 (248 Mbps), Nest WiFi (230 Mbps), and Asus ZenWiFi XD6 (224 Mbps).

Subscription

The free parental control and anti-malware software that are included with the Asus ZenWiFi XT8 and TP-Link Deco W7200 systems is not available for the Eero 6+. Rather, you will need to sign up for a yearly or monthly plan.

For a fair $2.99 a month or $29.99 per year, you can get parental controls with the Eero Secure plan. These allow you to prevent access to adult-oriented websites by creating user profiles and applying content filters. In addition, it provides security scans to keep you from visiting dangerous websites and an ad blocker.

Amazon eero 6+ mesh Wi-Fi router 1.0 GBPS ethernet consumer review

Great Product, Easy to Use

I needed a product that would boost the Wi-Fi signal so that we could stream without buffering. The eero works perfectly! The price is good (midrange) for a mesh system, and it is simple to install. I am not tech savvy and I had both devices installed and working in about 15 minutes. (The hardest part was typing in the Wi-Fi name and password.) The instructions are clear and well-written to make it as easy as possible. It works by connecting one device to the router and putting the other somewhere in the house where the Wi-Fi needs to be stronger. The eero system also can add additional devices; I don’t need this as the 2 in the pack are doing the job, but it was an option that I considered when deciding which mesh product to choose. The eero system works great; I haven’t had any problems with buffering, especially during the day, and I can log into steamers like Hulu and Netflix on my smart tv when before, it sometimes wouldn’t even load. I feel like I got a great deal for the money.

By AmberB at Best Buy

Amazon eero 6+ mesh Wi-Fi router 1.0 GBPS ethernet alternative

Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi 6E (RBKE963)

The Orbi RBKE963 mesh router system from Netgear is the fastest mesh system available, but it also costs the most. But this mesh system is for you if you have a big house, gigabit broadband, and a lot of money to burn.

Up to 9,000 square feet can be covered with the RBKE963; 12,000 square feet can be covered with the addition of a third satellite. The router was the first mesh router in our tests to provide throughput greater than a gigabit at a distance of 15 feet using its 6-GHz channel.

Each unit is equipped with 12 antennas, four Ethernet connections (one of which is rated at 2.5 Gbps), and a fourth 5-Ghz channel for backhaul between units. The system generates channels on the 2.5, 5 and 6-Ghz bands.

Trial versions of Netgear’s Armor security suite, which comes with parental controls and Bitdefender antivirus software, are available. After 90 days, you will also need to pay for tech support.

You won’t mind, though, if you can afford to pay for this mesh system. If not, the Orbi RBK863SB, which is based on Wi-Fi 6, is a good substitute.

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