![]() ![]() Why am I giving you a history lesson before I dig into a product review? Because the launch of tri-band routers happening this year is a huge victory for technology, especially technology that is almost “free” for users. ![]() It’s difficult for the government to give up billions in potential revenue, and yet, Wi-Fi is one of the greatest success stories for unlicensed connectivity of our time. Unlike the spectrum used for cellular connectivity, where a company will pay for the rights to exclusively use the spectrum, unlicensed bands have been a harder sell. The last time we got a new band of spectrum for Wi-Fi was in 2009 when the first routers that used available 5 GHz frequencies came out.īut in our tech-heavy world, we’re sending more and more data over Wi-Fi networks, which means that there’s an unending demand for more airwaves over which to send those bits. In the midst of the pandemic, the FCC approved the use of the so-called 6 GHz spectrum band for unlicensed use, a decision that was contested and later found valid by the courts in 2021. The biggest story in Wi-Fi has been half a decade in the making. The latest Eero routers open an entirely new spectrum band. More on the Eero Pro 6E devices in a bit, but first let’s talk about how freaking awesome it is that we’re getting a whole new 1,200 megahertz of spectrum available for Wi-Fi. They aren’t as expensive as some of the other 6E routers out on the market either at $499 (2-pack) or $699 (3-pack). Eero, which is owned by Amazon, has also released a system of mesh routers called Eero 6+ which is cheaper, but I didn’t review those, because I’m most interested in Wi-Fi 6E.įor consumers upgrading from a Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or earlier iteration, or if you’re a small office planning on an equipment refresh this year or next to computers or phones that will support Wi-Fi 6E, it makes sense to invest in the most advanced router that you can buy, and the Eero Pro 6E devices are pretty solid. For more information about eero performance, visit ’ve been spending a few days testing Eero’s latest Pro 6E Wi-Fi system and I can tell you I see a significant speed increase over my existing Eero Pro 6 routers. Combining eero 6+ devices with older generation eero devices on the same network may result in reduced performance across the network. Specifications are based on use of a Wi-Fi 6 or later client device. Actual range and performance can vary, and maximum supported speeds may not be available to all customers, due to factors such as local regulations (including power limits), network configuration, interference, connected devices, device usage, building materials, and obstructions. Coverage estimates are based on normal use conditions. Specifications assume wired Ethernet connection your experienced speed may vary when connected to an eero device that is configured as a wireless extender. Maximum wireless signal rates are derived from IEEE 802.11 standard. Maximum network speeds, if applicable, reflect combined supported speeds across wired and wireless clients. Internet connection speeds and availability depend on your internet service provider if your internet service provider does not provide you with the maximum supported speed, you will not experience that maximum speed. Some features require linking your Amazon account, and downloading the Alexa application or using a compatible Alexa device. ![]()
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