eero Mesh WiFi

A mesh network is a WiFi system that uses multiple access points to provide your home with fast, reliable coverage on a single network.

For a traditional router, the most common way to extend a network’s coverage is to use a range extender. However, extenders rely on a single radio to both receive and transmit information. Think of it like a walkie-talkie — you can either listen or speak, but not both at once. Since data only has one path in or out, these extenders end up cutting bandwidth in half. Connecting more and more devices — phones, tablets, laptops, etc. — puts additional stress on that single radio, further affecting performance. Only a single range extender can be added to a router in any given direction. If your router’s located in a far corner of your home, it’s not possible to add multiple range extenders in a row to provide coverage to the other side.

A mesh network works by placing multiple wireless access points strategically throughout a space, so you and your devices are always close to one. It’s essentially like having multiple routers throughout your home, all working together to bring WiFi to every corner. You can add as many wireless access points as you need, and in any order. And, unlike a single router and a range extender that only transmit data in one direction, eeros allow data to make multiple “hops” to travel throughout your home.

Set up Whole Home WiFi by connecting your eero device to your modem, using the eero app to complete setup, and adding more devices to extend coverage throughout your home.

Every home is unique, and Whole Home WiFi powered by eero was designed to be flexible so that it can be a fit for any home. Generally, we recommend the number of eeros needed based on the number of bedrooms and/or floors in a home.

• Apartments and Small homes: Since 1-2 eeros are recommended per floor, in these home settings, a great fit would be up to 2 eeros.
• Most homes: If you have a home that has two or more floors, you will likely see best results from 2 or more eeros to deliver the best-connected home experience.
• Larger homes: If you have a larger home, meaning more than three floors, you may benefit most from 3 or more eeros, depending on square footage. Additional eeros are available to rent from Astound.

Yes, you can add a mesh WiFi system to an existing router, but there is a catch. To prevent the two systems from interfering with each other and creating network conflicts, you should configure your existing router into Bridge Mode (or Access Point Mode) and turn off its built-in WiFi broadcast. This allows your new mesh system to handle all your wireless connections while your old router acts simply as a modem pass-through.

The main difference lies in coverage architecture and network management:

1. Traditional Router: Broadcasts a internet signal from a single, central point. As you move further away from the router or behind thick walls, the signal degrades significantly, creating “dead zones.”

2. Mesh WiFi: Uses a central hub and multiple satellite nodes placed throughout your home. They all share the same network name (SSID) and work together to create a single, continuous blanket of coverage.

Yes, mesh WiFi signals go through walls, but like all wireless signals, they lose some strength depending on the building materials. Standard drywall and wood cause very little interference, while brick, concrete, plaster, and metal can severely weaken the signal.

Note: In a mesh system, you can strategically place nodes around obstructions or near doorways to route the signal effectively through your home, rather than forcing a single router to punch through multiple walls.

A mesh WiFi system is better than a traditional router if you have a large home (over 2,000 sq. ft.), multiple floors, or an unusual architectural layout with persistent dead zones. With Mesh WiFi, you can get seamless roaming, meaning your device automatically switches to the strongest node as you move from room to room without disconnecting.

However, if you live in a smaller home or apartment with an open floor plan, a high-quality traditional router is usually sufficient and more cost-effective.

Eero mesh is an app-managed whole-home Wi-Fi system that replaces traditional routers with multiple interconnected nodes to eliminate dead zones. It uses “TrueMesh” technology to intelligently route data, ensuring fast, reliable, and consistent connectivity for numerous devices across large homes

A Wi-Fi mesh system is a home networking solution that uses multiple, interconnected devices (a main router and satellite nodes) to create a single, seamless Wi-Fi network that eliminates dead zones, unlike traditional routers. These nodes work together to provide consistent, high-speed internet throughout a home, allowing devices to automatically switch to the strongest signal without disconnecting.

Mesh WiFi generally improves internet speed and performance throughout a home by eliminating dead zones and providing strong, consistent coverage. While it cannot boost the maximum speed provided by your ISP, it helps maintain high speeds across larger areas and multiple devices, often outperforming single routers and extenders.

Yes, mesh WiFi is generally excellent for streaming and gaming, particularly in larger homes, as it provides wide coverage, eliminates dead zones, and manages multiple devices better than traditional routers.

A WiFi extender acts as a signal repeater, often creating a separate network name and cutting speeds in half as it rebroadcasts your existing signal. In contrast, a mesh system uses multiple nodes to create a single, seamless network that maintains high speeds and automatically connects your device to the strongest signal as you move.