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I saw they have a 3 pack. I'm wondering why anyone would need 3? Unless there's some advantage to using multiple eero pros vs 1 and beacons.
Anyone got any input for me? Currently my fiber comes in downstairs and my entire media /computer system is upstairs <.<. So the signal is terrible. Could just be the supplied router. But I'm torn on how to fix the problem
*I'm trying to get as close to the Gig of fiber optic I'm paying for as I can. So if this system won't cut it def need to know
I saw they have a 3 pack. I'm wondering why anyone would need 3? Unless there's some advantage to using multiple eero pros vs 1 and beacons.
Anyone got any input for me? Currently my fiber comes in downstairs and my entire media /computer system is upstairs <.<. So the signal is terrible. Could just be the supplied router. But I'm torn on how to fix the problem
*I'm trying to get as close to the Gig of fiber optic I'm paying for as I can. So if this system won't cut it def need to know
The beacons suck, they are only dual (not tri) band.
I'd recommend the eero pro 6 3-pack. Maybe wait for prime day to see what sales they come back with though.
I'd recommend the eero pro 6 3-pack. Maybe wait for prime day to see what sales they come back with though.
So you can use the others as beacons?
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Ya, that's kinda the whole point, each unit can be a "mesh node", the beacon is just what the call their cheap underpowered dual band ones.
Eero pro 6 = tri band and fastest, maybe max to 800 mbps
Eero pro 6e = tri band, technically fastest but new and seems to have issues so I'd avoid.
Eero pro 2nd Gen = tri band, a little older. Tends to max around 500 mbps or so. Can get a 3-pack on ebay for like $120 (this is the router in this thread).
Everything else they make is dual band (including the beacons) so you end up getting your speeds way slower due to network congestion on the 5 ghz band.
Ideally you want each node to be 30 ft away with line of site, and knock that down 5 ft for every wall or floor you have to go through (so 2 walls = 20 feet).
I set-up the regular eeros for a family member's house and they've been ultra solid.
Just keep in mind, the 3-pack 2nd gen eero pros can be had used on ebay for like $115 or so. I've personally had good luck with used eero's, since they don't "go bad", and they are used as soon as you open the box.
I set-up the regular eeros for a family member's house and they've been ultra solid.
Just keep in mind, the 3-pack 2nd gen eero pros can be had used on ebay for like $115 or so. I've personally had good luck with used eero's, since they don't "go bad", and they are used as soon as you open the box.
Thank you for all of the detailed responses…I definitely appreciate it. Currently we are not using many smart appliances, just a thermostat and lots of streaming. However, I failed to include a zero in my post as I have a 1000mbps plan. So it would seem as if I would get an uplift with the pro units. Thank you for the feedback on the used unit reliability as well!
Can I still use the 3 old versions from 2020 with this eero pro set to extend my coverage (even if slower)?
My work VPN became unstable. Typically I my Orbi RBK50 setup it was never an issue. Would go days without disconnecting!! With this would t last more than a few minutes.
Throughput sucks. Less than half of the many years old Orbi.
Just unbelievably poor device.
I'm sure there are those that will swear by the performance of these shitty devices and therefore to them… no comment needed please
Move on 😂