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.)
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.
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!
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
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!
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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?
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.
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!
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
Could you help me set up my SB8200,. I want to do it myself, but don't have a computer with Ethernet port. Thanks for all you do to help us Geek Out! Gary
All you need to do for the SB8200 is plug it to the coax cable and connect the top ethernet port to your router. Power on order can also make a difference, some of the routers have to be powered on before you power on the modem and vice versa, some routers need the modem to power on first and be fully connected, then you power on the eero. I can't remember which the eero is from the two since I'm now using an ONT which doesn't need to be reset when I'm changing routers. Try powering on the modem first, wait till all the lights are on, then turn on the router.
Something I was trying to find out today and brought me here, so I thought I'd leave a comment. If a second eero router is initially setup on a powerline ethernet connection, it won't bounce the wireless signal of another eero within range. It has to be factory reset and added as a new device without the powerline before it will work as a beacon. Once I'd done that, I have a nice speedy wireless bridge to my eero plugged into my router, that I can then run an ethernet cable to my PC and lose the powerline adapters altogether. It only became apparent when the BB had been upgraded and I realised I'd hit a bottleneck with the powerline routers. Approximately 200 year old house wired questionable wiring. I don't need the powerline adapters anymore.
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?
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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: ua-cam.com/video/_7J039zIa-c/v-deo.html
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
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.
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.
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 ua-cam.com/video/_7J039zIa-c/v-deo.html
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?
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.
@@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.
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
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!
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
Hey landpet great video, very informative. I have no experience with home networking, and especially a mesh system. I plan on buying the eero 6+ 3 pack of routers for my home. I plan on doing option #3 (eero 6+ router + eero 6+ router via ethernet) using a hub like you're doing. My question is will the 3rd router be fine running wirelessly? And do I still need to follow the setup direction of the eeros app for the 2nd router that is being connected via ethernet. Furthermore, will the 2nd router that is connected via ethernet still show up in the eeros app?
Thanks! Just a heads up, this is a switch not a hub, there is a difference between the two. A hub slows down with every connection, a switch itself does not. Be sure to get an unmanaged switch and not a hub. Yes you can mix wired and wireless backhaul. you have some freedom with how you want to connect them as well, the important thing is, you go from modem to eero 6+ first. From there you can go to a switch or to another eero 6+, etc. Hope this helps
@@landpet Thank you for the reply, it was very informative. Sorry, i misspoke about the hub. I did order a Netgear unmanaged switch. Thank you again, and keep up the good work. Your videos are great for people like me that have no experience in home networking; it helps a lot.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
Thanks! eero doesn't have that capability. Check out the Asus XT8 if you want that. The TaoTronics mesh wifi also has that capability but it's slow for transfers. The Asus has normal transfer speeds.
Great video! Now I have 2 questions if you could help me out please. #1 In the hardwire option, the eero working as a router was connected to the modem and the second eero access point (with ethernet ports) was connected to the first eero through a cable. Now the question is, can I connect both eeros to the modem through an ethernet cable or does the second eero HAS to be connected only to the first eero? And question #2 would the app tell you if they're working wirelessly or if they're working using an ethernet cable?
Thanks #1 - You cannot connect both eero's to the modem. The connection should be modem -> eero router -> secondary eero. To elaborate, after you connect the modem -> main eero -> you have a lot of freedom from this point on, for example you can do the following modem -> eero router -> switch -> all eero(s) go to this switch. #2 - Yes, generally speaking the app tells you. The interesting part of this question is that out of ALL the mesh wifi's I've tested, the ONLY mesh wifi that sometimes shows a wireless connection even though it's wired has been this specific eero 6. So that has been buggy at times, I'm assuming it should've been fixed by now. Even with the mistake, it would still get me the full speeds of wired (even though it was showing wireless).
@@landpet Thank you so much for replying! It was very helpful. If you could help me with one more question, that'd be awesome. I was looking to buy the eero 6 (3 routers) to replace a google wifi (3 routers, old gen) the ones with a ring of light all around. They used to work great, but I'm having some issues that started a few months ago. I started to add more and more smart devices around my house and now there's 4 fire sticks, 4 phones, 4 alexas and about 8 smart switches/bulbs and the problem now is that at night sometimes I get speeds of 50 to 80 on the main router when I used to get 270 constantly, which makes the access points have pretty low speeds, specially for streaming and the access points are only about 25 feet from the Google router. NOTE: I pay for a 1GB internet, but I get only about 400 from my modem router wirelessly on the 5Ghz. Now the question finally 😅 What do you think the problem of constant low speeds at night is?. Is it because I have connected too many devices at the same time? (About 20), although they're mostly smart swtiches/bulbs. Or is the the old mesh system I'm using? Will the eero 6 be any different? I was thinking maybe they support more devices connected at the same time 🤔 I was gonna run an ethernet cable to the access points, but if I'm getting 60 to 80 on the main one, I think it wont make much of a difference. Thank you so much for your help!
Thanks for a great explanation video. One question, I don’t have internal Ethernet routing throughout my home, could I connect the eero6 router to an Ethernet switch then the Ethernet switch to a power line adapter and connect that to another eero 6, I know this won’t give the best speeds compared to Ethernet but would it be better than connecting an eero extender? Thanks 🙏
Thanks! As long as the powerline works well (provides good speeds), it should be better than an eero extender. Definitely worth a try especially since this is a dual band system which typically suffers in wireless backhaul mode much more than triband systems.
Thank you for sharing the trick of keeping the same SSID and PW. How to add affordable extender to eero 6 pro base? Do I have to buy pack of two or could I add a beacon to it for my second floor?
No problem. As long as there is one eero router, the rest can be extenders. You can mix and match so as long as you have at least one eero router that's connected to your modem.
Great Reviews! I am looking for wifi mesh system that is powered via USB A or USB C cable… I see that the Eeros are USB C powered, are there others that are also powered by USB cable (USB A or USB C)
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.
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.
Thanks! No, you must go to the eero pro 6 directly from the modem. After the first eero Pro 6 (which becomes your router) it's fair game. Meaning you can go from Modem -> eero Pro 6 -> Pretty Much Anything After This Point i.e. Modem -> eero Pro 6 -> Switch -> eero Pro 6 or Modem -> eero Pro 6 -> Switch -> Another Switch -> Another Switch -> eero Pro 6 or Modem -> eero Pro 6 -> Switch -> 3 other eero Pro 6's
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 ?
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.
@@landpet Seriously fantastic video, loved it. Helped me chose. Made my purchase yesterday and can't wait to install today. Instant subscribe to your channel. Lots of great stuff. Keep it up :).
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?
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
Great video and thank you for taking the time to give a great tutorial. Just one question, I currently have a Virgin Media SuperHub in modem mode which is connected to an Eero (5) in gateway modeI and then have two other Eero (5) connected wirelessly around the house. I am now having Ethernet installed around the house so can I do the following for option 3: modem->Eero->Switch->data point (downstairs)->data point (upstairs)->Eero? Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question but not sure how the hardwired Ethernet points work!
Thanks! Yes the order you listed will work. Once you connect it, just restart the eero’s and they should detect your on wired backhaul. Off topic but I remember the eero 6 sometimes not showing a wired connection even when wired however the speeds it delivered were wired speeds so you should be good to go. There is no setting you need to change, it’s all automatic
@@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?
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
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!
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.
you're awesome..but what's matter to me is how far can i put the second router away from the main router.. and how different in speed will it be in those different distances. also multiple walls... thank you
Thanks. The placement depends on your house and how many walls you have so in my case it’s about a little under 40 feet away with a few walls and it’s a good connection. So with the eero 6 speeds are pretty much going to be cut in half if you connect them wirelessly (option 4) if you are connecting via ethernet (option 3) it really doesn’t matter where you place it you will still get pretty much full speeds. If you’re connecting them wirelessly (option 3) I would get the eero Pro 6 since it has much better wireless performance.
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.
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).
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
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.
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.
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?
At about 4 min, you make a comment about if you need more Ethernet ports, get a switch. But what if you don't need more Ethernet ports, but greater distance good wifi coverage (not quite campus LAN, but close). I'd like to keep my current router/modem combo, because I don't want the eeros to start handling DHCP, dns, port forwarding, QoS, guest networks, and NAT/PAT - all stuff I can do thru my existing router default gateway address using a browser. I just need to extend good wifi signal to an outdoor site where my office is. I'm fairly comfortable with router and switch configs (about to take my CCNA and have taken all 3 quarters of the Cisco v7 200-301 in college last year). Just curious if you have advice on this sort of scenario. Thanks.
Sure, get the Deco X20 instead and run it in Access Point mode. That way you can continue to run your modem/router combo and the X20's will just increase your wifi coverage. I did a video on the speed and range you can expect from the X20: ua-cam.com/video/4M0-9il9mQk/v-deo.html
I personally am not a fan of the eero system. I prefer to decide which band I want to connect to and the eero system doesn’t always make the correct decision. It also does not switch seamlessly from one box to the other. Many times I have to disconnect and reconnect to my network for it to switch. There are better options out there in my opinion, but it could be a great option for those who want a completely hands off experience.
Well said, this is the easy way of setting up and for me it did work well but I can see that happening since you don't pick the band. Asus would be a great option for you.
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
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!!
My home is wired with Ethernet, so Option 3 with the wired Ethernet backhaul is the one for me. I have an all-in-one Cable Modem with Router from my ISP (Virgin Media), and wondered if I should go into the Settings and put it into Bridge Mode so that all routing is handled by the eero. Any advice would be helpful.
@@landpet I’ve tried exactly that and connected three of my TV Set Top Boxes boxes via Unmanaged 8-Port Switches as advised, and yet they all report “No Internet Connection”, albeit I can connect to WiFi on my iPhone. When I check the status of the Network Connection on the Set Top Box, it shows the correct Network Name (VM2F1A38), which is the name I assigned on the Router to match that of the Cable Modem, thus saving me having to reconnect all of my devices again. The Set Top Box says it has a “Connection to broadband router” but no “Connection to internet”. I’m puzzled and not sure what to try next. I meant to come back and update this to say all is working perfectly. I can’t recall exactly what I did, but getting great speed everywhere in the house.
@@joeybold4575 It took a couple of attempts where at first I had a red light showing on one or two of the eero devices acting as access points, but then after powering off and on the one acting as the main Router as well as powering off and on the Virgin Hub which is a Cable Modem with built in Router as provided by the ISP, all started working perfectly. I even went into the Settings of the Virgin Hub using a Browser connected to the network and turned of routing so that it would act only as a Modem, allowing the eero to do all of the Routing. Having now had everything setup for a few weeks, I have to say the App is very easy to use and I like that I can see all of my wireless and wired devices on it, as well as which eero each is connected to. I am of course unable to compare the eero or the App to any other Mesh systems with their respective Apps, but I’m more than satisfied with mine which I bought in as “new open box” condition and paid just over £100 for all three eeros, each coming with two ethernet ports and an ethernet cable, thus allowing me to create a wired backhaul. Hope you have more luck, because once you get it setup and working correctly, it’s pretty good in my opinion.
@@paullawrence7340 thanks for that input man - I’m going to mess with it more tonight I think. Trying to avoid starting a yard fire and using it as kindling lol
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…
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
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
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
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.
@@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
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.
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
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?
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
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.
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?
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.
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.
I need to boost the wifi signal around my pool outside. Can I add a third party outdoor rated extender and directly connect to the switch that is connected to the Eero 6 router?
You can but you won't see it in the eero app, it's kind of on it's own thing that just sees the wifi signal and extends it further. It should work in theory but I prefer sticking with the same mesh wifi
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?
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.
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?
Basically, this video basically covers the basics of what I basically need.
Basically :)
This guy explains it better than anyone including some basic networking that is easy to follow. Great stuff!
Appreciate the feedback!
That was helpful, exactly the information and demo I was looking for. Thank you!
No problem!
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.)
I have a seaparate unboxing and review video, this is just the setup guide
Option #4 is exactly what I needed, thank you for covering all potential options.
You're welcome
Best video ever. Great work!!! Clearly explains everything in detail!
Glad it was helpful!
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.
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!
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
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!
Thanks! Hopefully it works out for you
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.
No problem!
Excellent video. Thanks for the concise yet thorough video exactly what I wanted to know.
You're welcome!
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
Thanks for the info!
Nah bro these things suck
@@cresttoothpaste6857 OK why do you say that
very thorough. What is the maximum recommended distance from router to wireless extender and from wireless extender to wireless extender?
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.
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
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.
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
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?
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.
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!
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
@@landpet Thanks for the reply...All the best!
Thank you for this information I wanted to know the correct order of linking the modem, router and switch.
Excellent video. Exactly what i needed to make an informed decision. Thank you, liked and subscribed.
Thanks!
Could you help me set up my SB8200,. I want to do it myself, but don't have a computer with Ethernet port. Thanks for all you do to help us Geek Out! Gary
All you need to do for the SB8200 is plug it to the coax cable and connect the top ethernet port to your router. Power on order can also make a difference, some of the routers have to be powered on before you power on the modem and vice versa, some routers need the modem to power on first and be fully connected, then you power on the eero. I can't remember which the eero is from the two since I'm now using an ONT which doesn't need to be reset when I'm changing routers. Try powering on the modem first, wait till all the lights are on, then turn on the router.
I was wondering if option 4 was possible before purchasing. This answered my questions! Clear and informative, thanks!
Great to hear!
Something I was trying to find out today and brought me here, so I thought I'd leave a comment. If a second eero router is initially setup on a powerline ethernet connection, it won't bounce the wireless signal of another eero within range. It has to be factory reset and added as a new device without the powerline before it will work as a beacon. Once I'd done that, I have a nice speedy wireless bridge to my eero plugged into my router, that I can then run an ethernet cable to my PC and lose the powerline adapters altogether. It only became apparent when the BB had been upgraded and I realised I'd hit a bottleneck with the powerline routers. Approximately 200 year old house wired questionable wiring. I don't need the powerline adapters anymore.
X-cellent, I will be undertaking an installation shortly. Thank you kindly. (UK)
Best of luck!
Great video! I have 1gb service. Do all the wired connections thru the switch have the same speeds?
Yes
@@landpet Thanks
No
What a great video. It covered every question I had.
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?
Thanks! What will eero 2 and 3 be connected to? Where are those Ethernet cables coming from?
For option #4, what kind of speed difference is there when using the access point wireless compared to wired like option #3?
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.
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.
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.
Thanks for helping those of us looking to do more DIY
No problem
Really helpful, answered multiple questions I had on this - cheers.
Glad it helped!
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
@@landpet Thank you. I'll try that and get back to you! :)
Sounds good
@@landpet sorry another question: can I connect router (ap) #2 and #3 on the same switch that stems out of the router #1?
@@leeaf7 Yup, that's what I was trying to say in my original response.
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
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: ua-cam.com/video/_7J039zIa-c/v-deo.html
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
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.
@@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
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.
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 ua-cam.com/video/_7J039zIa-c/v-deo.html
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?
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.
@@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.
@@landpet I prefer an Ethernet back end. I use Ethernet connections on all my desktop PCs on my LAN.
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
no problem!
Excellent info. Thoroughly explained but wasn’t condescending! Thank you 🙌🏾
Thanks!
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!
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
@@landpet Awesome! Thank you for such detailed explanation! Much appreciated!
Hey landpet great video, very informative. I have no experience with home networking, and especially a mesh system. I plan on buying the eero 6+ 3 pack of routers for my home. I plan on doing option #3 (eero 6+ router + eero 6+ router via ethernet) using a hub like you're doing. My question is will the 3rd router be fine running wirelessly? And do I still need to follow the setup direction of the eeros app for the 2nd router that is being connected via ethernet. Furthermore, will the 2nd router that is connected via ethernet still show up in the eeros app?
Thanks!
Just a heads up, this is a switch not a hub, there is a difference between the two. A hub slows down with every connection, a switch itself does not. Be sure to get an unmanaged switch and not a hub.
Yes you can mix wired and wireless backhaul. you have some freedom with how you want to connect them as well, the important thing is, you go from modem to eero 6+ first. From there you can go to a switch or to another eero 6+, etc.
Hope this helps
@@landpet Thank you for the reply, it was very informative. Sorry, i misspoke about the hub. I did order a Netgear unmanaged switch. Thank you again, and keep up the good work. Your videos are great for people like me that have no experience in home networking; it helps a lot.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
So it’s possible to connect all eeros directly to another router instead of themselves but it still creates another network, interesting
Wonderful explanation! Thank you!
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.
Sir wonderful review. Do have a question. How would I connect two External Hard drives using USB to the EERO?
Thanks! eero doesn't have that capability. Check out the Asus XT8 if you want that. The TaoTronics mesh wifi also has that capability but it's slow for transfers. The Asus has normal transfer speeds.
@@landpet Thank you sir, will check it out
Awesome video! Keep up the good work I just purchased one set, it’s working just well a lot better....
Thanks! Glad to hear it!
Great video! Now I have 2 questions if you could help me out please.
#1 In the hardwire option, the eero working as a router was connected to the modem and the second eero access point (with ethernet ports) was connected to the first eero through a cable. Now the question is, can I connect both eeros to the modem through an ethernet cable or does the second eero HAS to be connected only to the first eero?
And question #2 would the app tell you if they're working wirelessly or if they're working using an ethernet cable?
Thanks
#1 - You cannot connect both eero's to the modem. The connection should be modem -> eero router -> secondary eero. To elaborate, after you connect the modem -> main eero -> you have a lot of freedom from this point on, for example you can do the following modem -> eero router -> switch -> all eero(s) go to this switch.
#2 - Yes, generally speaking the app tells you. The interesting part of this question is that out of ALL the mesh wifi's I've tested, the ONLY mesh wifi that sometimes shows a wireless connection even though it's wired has been this specific eero 6. So that has been buggy at times, I'm assuming it should've been fixed by now. Even with the mistake, it would still get me the full speeds of wired (even though it was showing wireless).
@@landpet Thank you so much for replying! It was very helpful. If you could help me with one more question, that'd be awesome.
I was looking to buy the eero 6 (3 routers) to replace a google wifi (3 routers, old gen) the ones with a ring of light all around.
They used to work great, but I'm having some issues that started a few months ago. I started to add more and more smart devices around my house and now there's 4 fire sticks, 4 phones, 4 alexas and about 8 smart switches/bulbs and the problem now is that at night sometimes I get speeds of 50 to 80 on the main router when I used to get 270 constantly, which makes the access points have pretty low speeds, specially for streaming and the access points are only about 25 feet from the Google router.
NOTE: I pay for a 1GB internet, but I get only about 400 from my modem router wirelessly on the 5Ghz.
Now the question finally 😅 What do you think the problem of constant low speeds at night is?. Is it because I have connected too many devices at the same time? (About 20), although they're mostly smart swtiches/bulbs. Or is the the old mesh system I'm using? Will the eero 6 be any different? I was thinking maybe they support more devices connected at the same time 🤔
I was gonna run an ethernet cable to the access points, but if I'm getting 60 to 80 on the main one, I think it wont make much of a difference.
Thank you so much for your help!
Thanks for a great explanation video. One question, I don’t have internal Ethernet routing throughout my home, could I connect the eero6 router to an Ethernet switch then the Ethernet switch to a power line adapter and connect that to another eero 6, I know this won’t give the best speeds compared to Ethernet but would it be better than connecting an eero extender? Thanks 🙏
Thanks! As long as the powerline works well (provides good speeds), it should be better than an eero extender. Definitely worth a try especially since this is a dual band system which typically suffers in wireless backhaul mode much more than triband systems.
@@landpet thanks, will definitely give it a try and see what wifi speeds I get out of it!
Thank you for sharing the trick of keeping the same SSID and PW. How to add affordable extender to eero 6 pro base? Do I have to buy pack of two or could I add a beacon to it for my second floor?
No problem. As long as there is one eero router, the rest can be extenders. You can mix and match so as long as you have at least one eero router that's connected to your modem.
@@landpet Thank you 🙏
Great Reviews! I am looking for wifi mesh system that is powered via USB A or USB C cable… I see that the Eeros are USB C powered, are there others that are also powered by USB cable (USB A or USB C)
Thanks! I think only the eero's are USB-C powered from everything I've tested. Haven't seen anything powered with USB-A.
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.
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.
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. Extremely helpful. Appreciate.
Great video. Could I go modem to switch to 2 separate eero pro 6? Hardwired
Thanks!
No, you must go to the eero pro 6 directly from the modem. After the first eero Pro 6 (which becomes your router) it's fair game. Meaning you can go from Modem -> eero Pro 6 -> Pretty Much Anything After This Point
i.e. Modem -> eero Pro 6 -> Switch -> eero Pro 6
or
Modem -> eero Pro 6 -> Switch -> Another Switch -> Another Switch -> eero Pro 6
or
Modem -> eero Pro 6 -> Switch -> 3 other eero Pro 6's
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 ?
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.
This was exactly the information I needed. Thank you so much.
No problem!
at 1.75x speed this was perfect :) Thanks for the video!
Glad it was useful!
@@landpet Seriously fantastic video, loved it. Helped me chose. Made my purchase yesterday and can't wait to install today. Instant subscribe to your channel. Lots of great stuff. Keep it up :).
@@swimmer751 Thanks!
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?
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
@@landpet Ok. Gotcha. Thanks for your quick response. Very informative videos.
Great video and thank you for taking the time to give a great tutorial.
Just one question, I currently have a Virgin Media SuperHub in modem mode which is connected to an Eero (5) in gateway modeI and then have two other Eero (5) connected wirelessly around the house.
I am now having Ethernet installed around the house so can I do the following for option 3: modem->Eero->Switch->data point (downstairs)->data point (upstairs)->Eero?
Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question but not sure how the hardwired Ethernet points work!
Thanks! Yes the order you listed will work. Once you connect it, just restart the eero’s and they should detect your on wired backhaul. Off topic but I remember the eero 6 sometimes not showing a wired connection even when wired however the speeds it delivered were wired speeds so you should be good to go. There is no setting you need to change, it’s all automatic
@@landpet that’s great, thanks!
Question, should you disable your router before installing your eero system?
Ideally you should
@@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?
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
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!
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?
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.
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.
Thank you. You answer all my questions...
Glad to hear it!
Thank you thank you. You told me exactly what I needed to hear!!
Glad to hear it! Thanks for the feedback!
you're awesome..but what's matter to me is how far can i put the second router away from the main router.. and how different in speed will it be in those different distances. also multiple walls... thank you
Thanks. The placement depends on your house and how many walls you have so in my case it’s about a little under 40 feet away with a few walls and it’s a good connection. So with the eero 6 speeds are pretty much going to be cut in half if you connect them wirelessly (option 4) if you are connecting via ethernet (option 3) it really doesn’t matter where you place it you will still get pretty much full speeds. If you’re connecting them wirelessly (option 3) I would get the eero Pro 6 since it has much better wireless performance.
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.
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).
@@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..
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
No problem. It depends on your place but it typically is roughly 30 to 40 ft apart
I have the wifi extender and I’m buying the mesh router, will that work for my Eeros 6 dual band extender?
All eero devices are compatible with one another
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.
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.
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?
No, modem goes to router first, then you can connect to a switch
Have you had any problems with Apple products connecting when moving around your house?
Not at all
Should I buy the TP-Link Deco WiFi 6 Mesh WiFi System(Deco X20) or eero 6?
Really Helpful,
Thank You
At about 4 min, you make a comment about if you need more Ethernet ports, get a switch. But what if you don't need more Ethernet ports, but greater distance good wifi coverage (not quite campus LAN, but close). I'd like to keep my current router/modem combo, because I don't want the eeros to start handling DHCP, dns, port forwarding, QoS, guest networks, and NAT/PAT - all stuff I can do thru my existing router default gateway address using a browser. I just need to extend good wifi signal to an outdoor site where my office is. I'm fairly comfortable with router and switch configs (about to take my CCNA and have taken all 3 quarters of the Cisco v7 200-301 in college last year). Just curious if you have advice on this sort of scenario. Thanks.
Sure, get the Deco X20 instead and run it in Access Point mode. That way you can continue to run your modem/router combo and the X20's will just increase your wifi coverage. I did a video on the speed and range you can expect from the X20: ua-cam.com/video/4M0-9il9mQk/v-deo.html
I personally am not a fan of the eero system. I prefer to decide which band I want to connect to and the eero system doesn’t always make the correct decision. It also does not switch seamlessly from one box to the other. Many times I have to disconnect and reconnect to my network for it to switch. There are better options out there in my opinion, but it could be a great option for those who want a completely hands off experience.
Well said, this is the easy way of setting up and for me it did work well but I can see that happening since you don't pick the band. Asus would be a great option for you.
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?
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
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!!
Thanks! Yeah it would be better with some ventilation but it doesn't crash or anything so it's probably fine.
My home is wired with Ethernet, so Option 3 with the wired Ethernet backhaul is the one for me. I have an all-in-one Cable Modem with Router from my ISP (Virgin Media), and wondered if I should go into the Settings and put it into Bridge Mode so that all routing is handled by the eero. Any advice would be helpful.
Yes, I would put it in bridge mode so eero handles everything.
@@landpet I’ve tried exactly that and connected three of my TV Set Top Boxes boxes via Unmanaged 8-Port Switches as advised, and yet they all report “No Internet Connection”, albeit I can connect to WiFi on my iPhone. When I check the status of the Network Connection on the Set Top Box, it shows the correct Network Name (VM2F1A38), which is the name I assigned on the Router to match that of the Cable Modem, thus saving me having to reconnect all of my devices again. The Set Top Box says it has a “Connection to broadband router” but no “Connection to internet”.
I’m puzzled and not sure what to try next.
I meant to come back and update this to say all is working perfectly. I can’t recall exactly what I did, but getting great speed everywhere in the house.
@@paullawrence7340 glad you figured it out - I sure as hell can’t....I hate this thing
@@joeybold4575 It took a couple of attempts where at first I had a red light showing on one or two of the eero devices acting as access points, but then after powering off and on the one acting as the main Router as well as powering off and on the Virgin Hub which is a Cable Modem with built in Router as provided by the ISP, all started working perfectly. I even went into the Settings of the Virgin Hub using a Browser connected to the network and turned of routing so that it would act only as a Modem, allowing the eero to do all of the Routing. Having now had everything setup for a few weeks, I have to say the App is very easy to use and I like that I can see all of my wireless and wired devices on it, as well as which eero each is connected to. I am of course unable to compare the eero or the App to any other Mesh systems with their respective Apps, but I’m more than satisfied with mine which I bought in as “new open box” condition and paid just over £100 for all three eeros, each coming with two ethernet ports and an ethernet cable, thus allowing me to create a wired backhaul.
Hope you have more luck, because once you get it setup and working correctly, it’s pretty good in my opinion.
@@paullawrence7340 thanks for that input man - I’m going to mess with it more tonight I think. Trying to avoid starting a yard fire and using it as kindling lol
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…
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
Excellent video. Thank you very much for the detailed explanation. This is very helpful.
No problem!
Planning to get this. I use both 2.4 and 5ghz. How do I set it up?
It's one SSID (WiFi name), eero automatically detects the device and assigns it to the respective band
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
Great video. Lots of attention to detail. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Super helpful, thank you!
No problem!
Great video, that’s so helpful and easy to understand
Thanks for checking it out!
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
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.
@@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
Thank you, exactly the information I needed.
No problem!
This is awesome. i have ethernet connection from a switch downstairs to an upstairs ethernet port. i can use option #3 to boost the signal !
Yup you can
Thank you Sir....I'm Suscribed now
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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.
Call your ISP (internet service provider), make sure your modem is connected and is compatible with your ISP
How do you set priority for devices on eero? Thanks mate
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
@@landpet Thank you
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?
2 pack should be fine unless your house is huge.
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?
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
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.
Thanks, yes that should work. It will give out wireless and the 2nd port will be available for use
@@landpet nice thanks i just gone and brought x2 extra routers with x2 ports on to cover myself incase the wifi aint great, thanks :)
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?
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.
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?
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.
I need to boost the wifi signal around my pool outside. Can I add a third party outdoor rated extender and directly connect to the switch that is connected to the Eero 6 router?
You can but you won't see it in the eero app, it's kind of on it's own thing that just sees the wifi signal and extends it further. It should work in theory but I prefer sticking with the same mesh wifi
@@landpet Thank you for your reply, and your post - it was really helpful. Too bad eero doesn't have an extender that can be put outdoors.
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?
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.
excellent video. well described
Thanks!
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?
Extenders can both be wireless to router. Router to modem must be via Ethernet.