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Last updated: Dec 23, 2025 Scoring
Re-iterating what others have stated. They work great when you hardware each unit. I am not a fan of wireless backhaul. In theory it should work, but in reality I find them lacking. I have recently done a Deco install and an Eero install, hardwiring all units for both. It is sometimes cheaper to do it this way than buying APs to wire in. Just remember to have the "Main" mesh unit first in the chain. I usually go Internet Modem -> First Mesh Unit -> switch -> satellites.
r/HomeNetworking • Does your mesh system perform well? ->Eero does 500mbps over WiFi, it’s hands down one of the best and easiest to manage. After 6 years of using it for all my security cameras and IoT it’s basically pointless to run CAT cable throughout a house in today’s world. Most people don’t need Gig network running throughout a house, it’s irrelevant Anyone saying don’t do mesh is honestly an idiot. Most probably live in an apartment or small house or just have know clue what you need vs what you want. I have 3 wireless cameras on my deck, 2 on my garage, one on my door, 2 inside my home. Including the other random 70 devices throughout my basement (movie room), office (2nd floor) in a 3500sqft home and have literally zero issues, from stream live security streams, streaming movies, gaming doesn’t matter Zero reason to not have a mesh setup in 95% of setups… plan and simple Especially when you can do outdoor mesh setups with companies like Ubiquity but unless you need outdoor internet to throw it to a barn or something… most get the job done just fine, like eero
r/wifi • Home Wi-Fi recommendations ->We have a basic ASUS router with eero mesh, but in-office WiFi is still better. That’s one of the actual upsides of 3-4 day RTO.
r/AskSF • I don't care how much it costs, what is the best wifi in 2025 ->On an android phone, you can download am app called WifiAnalyzer, it has a white wifi symbol and a green background. Itll tell you how many networks are in your area and should give an idea of if this is truly the wifi going out or just being talked over. Id also say to go into the routers gui and split the 2.4/5g bands and see if one gives better signal than the other, as most modern routers mesh them together via "smart connect" or similar language. A factory reset of the router is a last resort before simply buying a new one, as you don't really mechanically fix components in consumer routers anymore, they're too cheap. I like tp-links Archer series for a new simple router, and suggest Amazon's EERO if you want to get a meshed routing system for better coverage
r/techsupport • ASUS router RT-AX86U WiFi range dropped to about 3ft. ->I'd go with [Eero](https://productbible.com/product/amazon-eero-6-mesh-wifi-system). I'm usually terrible with networking related stuff, but this one was a breeze to setup.
r/HomeNetworking • What is the Best WiFi Mesh System for Home? ?????????? ->Get eero or Tplink, you'll be fine. I went through 2 Google mesh systems and now leave them alone. BTW you don't need the wifi 7 or even 6E. Save some money unless you have Gigabit internet, then go crazy.
r/HomeNetworking • What is the Best WiFi Mesh System for Home? ?????????? ->Eero mesh with the outdoor unit on the main house probably.
r/HomeNetworking • Easiest way to extend WiFi to guest house?. ->Spectrum customer here. I use the modem they supply and an eero mesh WiFi system. Very happy family with good and reliable WiFi throughout the house.
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Mesh networking is the key. We have Sonic Fiber and Eero nodes around the house and it's awesome.
r/AskSF • I don't care how much it costs, what is the best wifi in 2025 ->Yeah... the literal plug n play is worth a lot unless you're doing large data xfer for work or something. The second hand Eero repeaters are so cheap you can sprinkle them liberally too
r/AskSF • I don't care how much it costs, what is the best wifi in 2025 ->I've been very happy with eero, but if I were to do it today, I'd pick the new tp-link WiFi 7 mesh system.
r/wifi • View on Reddit →The eero mesh system is pretty foolproof and great for users who don’t want to tinker. I highly recommend it for people who just want to plug their router in and forget it exists and maybe expand their mesh network as they need.
r/nbn • View on Reddit →I second this. Eero gets a lot of hate on reddit but i dont personally understand why. In my experience its been plug and play, set and forget, robust, solid, and fast. I have 3 different networks/locations with a total of 21 eero 6+s. No issues whatsoever, all my homekit, matter and thread devices work great. I also dont have the thread network issue others report. Mine creates a single thread network using my apple TBRs and my eeros. I can see it in HA and in eve app. I recommend it without reservation. I see a lot of discussion about setting network parameters on other systems that DO get more love like Unifi. I definitely dont get as much granular control with eero, but I also dont need it. Which is exactly what I want.
r/HomeKit • View on Reddit →The new Eero Mesh system is really good and isn't too expensive for a wifi7 setup. It's been great at my place but that being said yours is definitely bigger. Like someone else said the best option would be to pull a cat6 to each floor and run access points but if that's not an option this is the next best thing.
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →I would recommend a wireless mesh system. I had Orbi in a 2400 sq ft 3 level home (1 router, 2 satellite units) and Eero in a 2 story 3100 sq ft home (1 router, 1 satellite unit).
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →Spectrum customer here. I use the modem they supply and an eero mesh WiFi system. Very happy family with good and reliable WiFi throughout the house.
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →everyone's fave router is Eero. has both 2.4 and 5 ghz. mesh networking so you get super strong signal everywhere. including the bathrooms lol. easy to set up as seen here [https://youtu.be/ooGnTxTXmRg](https://youtu.be/ooGnTxTXmRg)
r/homeautomation • View on Reddit →As long as the two nodes are hardwired together it will be great. If you have one where the isp comes in and run an Ethernet cord to his pc area you can put a switch there and plug in his pc and another eero.
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →I think wait and see how it goes first. My experience with Xfinity modem/routers was awful so I added eero mesh routers and everything is connected to those and not the Xfinity modem/router. Just one eero was better than the Xfinity modem/router but connections were perfect when I finished placing the other 2. Google nest would be a similar experience to eero. But again first check and see if you even need it first. Maybe att has an upgraded router/modem.
r/ATT • View on Reddit →This. I installed Eero at my brothers and Mom’s. Basically troubleshooting free unless they unplug something. Eero 6+ gets good reviews
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →Sonic. And get a good mesh system. Sonic actually provided some eero routers when I first signed up with them years ago if you don’t want to DIY it (though it’s worth the extra effort imo)
r/AskSF • View on Reddit →Ideally you would want one on each side of the house on separate floors but in this situation I'd go with what you've got and see how it works before doing anything drastic. I'm betting you'll be fine. I've heard really good things about the Eero systems, I've installed alot of them and everyone seems happy with their service. I don't think you could go wrong with either tho. The Eero 6 mesh system seems like a pretty good deal on Amazon at the moment and will be a significant upgrade from what you've got now. https://a.co/d/iG40Rwr
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →Have a look at the Amazon Eero 6+ as it works very well on FTTP connections.
r/nbn • View on Reddit →For a two bed flat, just get a mesh network. Eero is an absolute doddle to set up. You plug one into the main incoming line (or the main router, and turn the main WiFi off). You plug the second mesh node somewhere else in the house. Should absolutely do the job. The more recent generations are capable of handling 1 Gbps. The alternative is getting a proper home network wired in, but that seems overkill.
r/HENRYUKLifestyle • View on Reddit →Put in the eero system for mesh WiFi
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →I use amazon Eero. You can get 3 of them for less than $400. My only crit is that they make it hard to set static IP and port forwarding on your home network (not impossible, but the UI is clunky), and that they don't support Dynamic DNS services (at least mine doesn't). For what it's worth, you'd probably only need 2 devices in a small townhouse. One upstairs and one downstairs.
r/nbn • View on Reddit →My Eeros have been rock solid. They aren’t the newer 7’s but they do what I need. Ubiquity users are usually much more likely to be trying weird setups and trying to do anything to squeeze maximum performance out of their network. The have to be committed to learn the software well enough to customize things to meet their expectations. Eeros are good for pulling it out of the box and having something good enough setup and running in short time.
r/amazoneero • View on Reddit →A simple eero 6+ system would be fine with like 2 nodes. You could easily run an Ethernet on your ceiling if you have hurricane proofed walls like I do to power your other WiFi
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →I use Eero from Amazon. Pick them up in a regular sale and they are cheap as chips. I have a hub in the lounge and one extender upstairs and recently stuck one outside to get a better signal from my cameras.
r/homeoffice • View on Reddit →While this is a useful list, it does not compare each model to the speed of the internet connection. And it is misleading to consumers, assuming that is who you targeted it to, by posting on Reddit. This list is very biased to Wi-Fi standards and not the needs of individuals buying a router/mesh for their home. While carriers are offering faster and faster speeds, not everyone needs it! The vast majority of homes only need the slowest high-speed, but carriers are happy to push higher speeds to people who clearly do not need it! I manage Wi-Fi at 5 homes, including friends and family. In my personal home, I run a network supporting 2 living units, 6 bedrooms, multiple streaming TVs, up to 12 people at a given time, lots of Wi-Fi attached devices. And all of that works fine on a 3-node Eero 6+ with 400MB service. Since 6+ is good to 1GB service, it is more than fine for this network. Cost $300 for 3-nodes 7 Max is $1700 for 3-nodes! Pro is $700. Neither of those are affordable to most people.
r/amazoneero • View on Reddit →Last part of the response above is a pretty good thing to troubleshoot. I think just buying a decent WiFi equipment or one of the mesh ones will help. I am not sure how bad the internet provider’s equipment is, many of the new ones will negotiate for better less traffic frequencies. One of the other responses was about changing from 2.4ghz to 5ghz, many of the new ones do both and will negotiate whatever is best for your situation. I bought the Eero 6+ mesh setup after previously using Google’s mesh. The difference just one unit from the setup was immensely better. In fact I think the mesh was a waste of money, just having better equipment will make a better difference. What I bought wasn’t even the best, but I can consistently get 500mbps through it.
r/mac • View on Reddit →Eero is pretty good. it has both 2.4 and 5 ghz. mesh networking, with ethernet backhaul, so you get super strong signal everywhere. including the bathrooms lol. easy to set up as seen here [https://youtu.be/ooGnTxTXmRg](https://youtu.be/ooGnTxTXmRg)
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →Simplest solution is something like Eero mesh routers. They also make an outdoor unit… so you can do something like put an Eero router in the main house, an outdoor unit in your patio or backyard, and then one in the guest house, and the signal should hop from main house > patio > guest house just fine.
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →Got to be a mesh. At that size it’s almost worth commercial but then you need an msp to manage it. I would recommend ASUS or ubiquiti but both need a level of tech savvy to configure and run. Eero if you want easy and simple and low ability to run custom configuration.
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →Did eero max 7 get released recently? The reason I am ask is because I have eero 6+ and my connection has been AWFUL as of lately
r/amazoneero • View on Reddit →Re-iterating what others have stated. They work great when you hardware each unit. I am not a fan of wireless backhaul. In theory it should work, but in reality I find them lacking. I have recently done a Deco install and an Eero install, hardwiring all units for both. It is sometimes cheaper to do it this way than buying APs to wire in. Just remember to have the "Main" mesh unit first in the chain. I usually go Internet Modem -> First Mesh Unit -> switch -> satellites.
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →I think the hate comes mostly from the fact that, although you don't have to, you're strongly encouraged to use it within the Amazon ecosystem and with an Amazon account which triggers every data/privacy nerd's alarms. I have an eero system and it works flawlessly and I do not have it set up with an Amazon account. I realize that Amazon could still snoop if they wanted to since they own the hardware and software stack now but, in my experience, you can verify that eero functions mostly independently of Amazon, if you want it to.
r/HomeKit • View on Reddit →The Amazon Eros are a great product. As the owner of FixIT Computer and Tech in Port Angeles / Sequim WA I install these frequently, mesh Wi-Fi systems are definitely the way to go, stay away from the simple boosters, they can cause problems.
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →Most of my home clients I get them a Eero 6+ They are essentially idiot proof and while not as customizable as MicroTik the average Joe the Plumber types will do better with this that frogging around with settings they don't understand.
r/Spectrum • View on Reddit →I'm using the eeroesh system. I have the eero 6+. There's newer versions now, and noticed multiple subnets. You can just buy one and setup a new one as an extender with no issue, or buy one with a network jack and use it as a wired extender. I don't have the eero 6 pro,but I still get nearly 959 or greater for download and 850+ for upload speeds on a 1gb line. On wifie purely it's in the 700 to 800 range. I am a computer person, I understand networking, I'm a solutions architect and know how to troubleshoot so many random things. The EERO system has been insanely easy to setup and has been crazy reliable. Have had eero since 2022 and haven't had a single failure
r/wifi • View on Reddit →Here is my recommendation, get a the modem/router combo from your ISP it will more than likey be just fine for your needs as long as you get high enough speeds. Download speed is good, but upload speed is the important factor. The more upload you have the better you are going to be. You are going to connect hardwired so most of the time these combo units have 4 ports already on them. If you need to go beyond that and want to build a wifi mesh at a lower price I might suggest EERO as the first option. EERO is user friendly, easy to setup, solid connections, the app does everything you would need. There are a few others out there as well some less complex some more complex.
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →I’ve tried every single WiFi google nest router(google WiFi, nest WiFi, nest WiFi pro) and out of them they all had slow speeds. I ended up getting the eero mesh system and those work flawlessly
r/googlehome • View on Reddit →I’ve had no issues with my eero 6+ units. They are wired backhaul. All HomeKit and matter devices work flawlessly. Even the ones that are at the edge of the WiFi bubble.
r/HomeKit • View on Reddit →everyone's fave router is Eero. has both 2.4 and 5 ghz. mesh networking so you get super strong signal everywhere. including the bathrooms lol. easy to set up as seen here [https://youtu.be/ooGnTxTXmRg](https://youtu.be/ooGnTxTXmRg)
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →Eero can do a decent job if you are absolutely against wiring in access points. Just temper your expectations. The access points that are furthest away from the gateway will have slower speeds than the access points that are closer to the gateway. Your house’s type of construction will also play role in performance.
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →I use an eero 6+ 2-pack I got from Best Buy on Black Friday. I get nearly gigabit speeds wirelessly on just Wi-Fi 6, but I do run a backhaul run through my house (very long ethernet cable hidden with those plastic cable run covers you can get at Home Depot; with both points connected to each other via ethernet). I've had nothing but wonky experiences with Spectrum's own routers. Their modems are fine tho.
r/Spectrum • View on Reddit →I'm interested to know what you went with? I am a recent AB (1000/40mbps)customer who purchased the Eero 6+ (that they sell) and can't get above 400mbps. I'm about to return it today, after many, many weeks of to and fro and testing. I can get 900mbps ethernet connected to NBN box but, even with the router plugged in to the box and me sitting right beside it (it's in the garage and not practical to sit out there to work), the best I get is 400mbps. Further away, with the additional mesh, it's only ever 200mbps.
r/nbn • View on Reddit →So what I did was get an Eero 6+ mesh and run it out the back of my Att modem. Since the speeds upstairs were not the best I ran a 150ft Ethernet cable along the ceiling into the office into a switch for my wife’s office setup (she was getting 100mbs speeds prior) then hooked the other eero mesh to the switch and now the upstairs gets 800mbs on WiFi. I thought about doing it to the living room but I was getting 7-800mbs on my streaming PC so I assume all devices hooked to that eero via the switch are good.
r/HomeNetworking • View on Reddit →