Amazon recently reported it will be updating its Eero router range and will be supporting the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard. That's undoubtedly an improvement over the Eero line's performance. To make the Eero line more appealing, Amazon has included a host of extra features including a built-in smart home hub, extra robust security layers, as well as a very attractive price point. This is in an effort to advance the Eero line even further.
Our Video Review on the Amazon Eero 6 Mesh
Amazon Eero 6 Mesh Whole Home WiFi System Full Review
- Dual-band mesh Wi-Fi 6
- Zigbee smart home hub
- Covers up to 1,500 sq. ft.
- Easily expand your system
- Permits 75+ connected devices
- Works with Alexa
- Set up in minutes
- Automatic updates
● Throughput: 1800 Mb/s Total
2.4 GHz: 600 Mb/s
5 GHz: 1200 Mb/s
● Operation Modes: Mesh
● Supported IEEE Standards: 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
Connectivity
● Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax); Tri-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz)
● Number of Antennas: 2 x Internal (Amplified)
● MU-MIMO Support: Yes
● Beamforming Support: Yes
● Wireless Security: WPA3
● Virtual Assistant Support: Amazon Alexa
Hardware
● CPU: 1.2 GHz Quad-Core
● Memory: 512 MB (Router)
● Flash Memory: 4 GB NAND (Router)
A detailed breakdown of the Amazon Eero 6 Mesh
Although Eero's mesh Wi-Fi systems have been available for a few years, the company's name isn't as well-known as Netgear and Linksys. However, because it is now owned by Amazon, you'll most likely see the Eero name at the top of the search results if you're looking for a new mesh system online.
Mesh Wi-Fi systems can be costly and difficult to set up, so the goal with the new Eero 6 is to eliminate capital letters (the company insists on calling the devices ‘eero') while also providing an affordable and simple upgrade for people looking to improve their home Wi-Fi. The Eero 6 is the first model to use the new Wi-Fi 6 technology, rather than being a ‘version 6' as the name suggests (aka 802.11ax).
Features and design
The new Eero 6 has a pod-like shape that measures just 90mm wide, deep, and high, making it simple to put them all up without wasting space.
The primary router, which the Eero app refers to as the ‘gateway,' features a USB-C port on the rear for power and two Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired network connections.
Performance
Even in a dead spot in our back office, where I generally rely on a PowerLine adaptor to offer a wired network connection for my office iMac, the Eero 6 showed fully competent in managing our 100Mbps broadband connection. It reported download and upload speeds of 100Mbps and 11Mbps, respectively, which is the maximum supported by our service, and those speeds were consistent for devices in the same area as the primary Eero router, as well as in the backroom with one of the secondary extenders. Steam transfers were also very strong, with both rooms maintaining a consistent speed of 12MB/s. Although the sophisticated capabilities of Wi-Fi 6 come at a price, if you're looking for a cheap wifi update that's ideal for larger homes with a lot of connected smart devices, the Eero 6 fits the criteria without breaking the bank.
- Simple to set up
- Integrated Zigbee smart home hub
- User Friendly
- Affordable Wi-Fi 6 mesh system
- Generally stable performance
- not quick enough to fully utilise gigabit speeds
- Only one spare Ethernet jack is available
- Dual-band means no support for Wi-Fi 6E
Amazon Eero 6 Driver Download, Helpdesk, FAQ and Resources
- Trouble Connecting a Device to my eero 6 or eero Pro 6 Network
- How do I set up eero?
- Eero app
- Eero General Helpdesk
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Singaporeans use the internet more than ever because it gives them access to entertainment, the ability to work, and quick ways to talk to each other. All of these things depend on how fast your broadband connection is.
But what kind of high-speed Internet connection is best for you?
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What is bandwidth? And Why it is Important.
Your bandwidth is the most information you can get in a certain amount of time. This is shown in megabits per second or Mbps. Mbps is the number, in millions, of bits of information that your connection can get in one second.
Do you and your family watch much online TV or play many online games? Does your family often use more than one thing at once? If so, you should use a connection with high bandwidth. Families with four or more people should also have a high bandwidth connection. These higher data transfer rates are great for streaming movies and TV shows in 4K UHD and other high-quality formats, as well as for online gaming, like massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) like Final Fantasy XIV or real-time first-person shooters (Online FPS) like the Call of Duty series.
With high bandwidth, everyone in the house can connect to the internet without any problems. If your connection bandwidth is too low, you might have a lot of buffering, freezing, and lagging. This could make it hard for you to enjoy these activities. For a stable internet connection, gamers should always connect their device directly to their router, like with a LAN cable, instead of relying on WiFi. Streaming entertainment systems should also be connected directly with a cable.
How Much Bandwidth Do You Need?
Here are a few quick tips to help you figure out how much bandwidth you need.
Video Streaming: Sites like Netflix, YouTube, and Twitch recommend a 5Mbps connection for full HD content and a 25Mbps connection for 4K High Dynamic Range (HDR) content per device.
Smart Home Devices: Most experts say that you should add 5 Mbps to your plan for every 10 smart devices you have. However, some products, like cameras, will need a bit more.
Gaming: You don't need as much bandwidth as you think to play games. Most games require just about a 10Mbps connection per device. If your game is slow, it's probably because of latency.
To figure out how much bandwidth you need, you can do some quick math and make a rough estimate of how many devices will be connected to your network at the same time.
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Comparison: How does the Amazon Eero 6 compare to the other mesh routers on our top-reviewed router list? Click here to see the differences and benchmark these mesh routers against each other.
Using one router to try to provide coverage across a large part of the house is frequently the cause of poor Wi-Fi, which can be more annoying than having no Wi-Fi at all. Mesh networking systems distribute several access points throughout your home in place of just one router, increasing Wi-Fi range and speed. Read on to see how mesh routers stack up against each other.
Whether or not you are familiar with DNS and QoS, the app-based setup procedure is pleasantly straightforward, and the Wi-Fi 6 standard it supports enables quick speeds and wide coverage.
Alexa integration is expected given that Eero is an Amazon firm, however, many extra capabilities are only accessible via membership. While many other networking devices have recently provided this exact same service, the first generation of Eero stood out due to its TrueMesh technology, which aims to reroute connections to devices as and when necessary, as well as the clear and approachable user interfaces and competitive pricing.
The Eero 6 is available as a single router for compact homes. Or you may purchase a few pieces, like a 3-pack, to create a mesh configuration. In this situation, a wired backhaul can be used to connect them together using the available ports.
However, it's more likely that you'll receive the 2-pack dual-band box. A router and an extender without any network ports are included in the box. Therefore, you can only utilise them in a wireless configuration. The extender itself is, incidentally, also offered as an add-on.
Due to signal loss, using dual-band hardware in a wireless system is never a good idea. Due to the underwhelming hardware specifications, things are much worse in the case of the eero 6.
The style is so understated that I didn't mind leaving them on display because each device is far smaller than other Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers, making it easier for me to place them. The placement options for each satellite are limited because the power cable isn't particularly long.
Each satellite has a single LED on the front that changes colour based on the mode it's in (blue during setup, white during regular operation, and red during an internet connection outage). With all features managed by the smartphone companion app, it is intentionally simple.
