eero 6

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Speed class: AX1800
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 0
Coverage: 1,500 sq ft
Mesh: eero (TrueMesh)

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eero 6 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band

Up to 1,201 Mbps on 5 GHz.
Coverage

Apartments and small homes

1,500 sq ft per unit, in packs of up to 3. Up to 75 devices.
Wired

Gigabit ports

Fastest port 1 Gbps. 1 LAN port.
Mesh

Wired or wireless links

eero.
Security & VPN

Some features paid

No built-in VPN. Parental controls. eero Plus for extras.
Gaming

Game traffic first

Optimize for conferencing and gaming (eero Labs).

eero 6 full specifications

Overview

Brand	eero
Model	eero 6
Model number	N010001
Hardware version	single version
Type	Mesh Wi-Fi System
Released	2020
Pack options	1-pack, 2-pack, 3-pack

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band: plenty for most homes on plans under 1 Gbps.

It offers up to 1,201 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6
Speed class	AX1800
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	1,775 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	574 Mbps
5 GHz speed	1,201 Mbps
Max channel width	80 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Spatial streams	2x2 + 2x2 (4 spatial streams)
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Apartments and small homes: the maker claims 1,500 sq ft per unit, and packs of up to 3 multiply that.

Rated for up to 75 connected devices. Coverage claims are measured in open space, so walls and floors cut them down.

Coverage (per unit)	1,500 sq ft
Max devices	75

Ports

Gigabit ports, which suit internet plans up to 1 Gbps.

1 LAN port for wired devices. Internet: 1x 1G (auto-sensing; either port can be WAN).

WAN ports	1x 1G (auto-sensing; either port can be WAN)
LAN ports	1x 1G (second auto-sensing port; 2 ports total)
Fastest wired port	1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	0
SFP ports	None
USB ports	None
Cellular / tethering	None
Configurable WAN/LAN	Yes

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Quad-core 1.2 GHz processor with 512 MB of RAM.

Processor	Quad-core 1.2 GHz
RAM	512 MB
Flash storage	4,096 MB

Mesh

A mesh system whose units can link over Ethernet as well as Wi-Fi.

As a dual-band kit, the link between units shares airtime with your devices. It works with other eero units.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	eero (TrueMesh)
Wired backhaul	Yes
Dedicated backhaul band	No

Software & security

Some security or parental features need eero Plus, a paid subscription.

Parental controls are built in. A Thread border router connects Matter smart home devices. Gaming features put game traffic first. Setup and settings run from the phone app only.

Management	eero app (iOS/Android)
Web interface	No
Security suite	eero Plus
Subscription	eero Plus (paid subscription) for the security suite: content filters, ad blocking, Guardian VPN, partner services; Dynamic DNS also needs Plus. Basic features, scheduling and profiles are free.
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	Built-in firewall (type not specified)
Gaming features	Optimize for conferencing and gaming (eero Labs)
LEDs can be turned off	Yes
Smart home	Zigbee hub, Thread (OpenThread), Bluetooth LE 5.0
Voice assistants	Alexa

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 299 g. Released in 2020.

Dimensions	99.4 x 97.0 x 61.4 mm
Weight	299 g
Power	15 W external power adapter (100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz)
Operating temperature	0 to 40 °C

Support

1-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	1 year

Specs compiled from eero's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.