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Series

eero2Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026eero is the maker's mesh Wi-Fi brand, and the shop calls the 6+ its most affordable gigabit system.

Opal1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026The page sits under Travel Routers, Opal Series in the maker's menu.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

R010001, FF023Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 2026Product Specifications: eero 6+, Model R010001, FF02. The 6+ extender is a separate model, FE02.

GL-SFT12001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Page title Opal (GL-SFT1200) Wireless Travel Router.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

23 March 20225Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2022/3/eero-introduces-its-fastest-mesh-wifi-systems-eero-pro-6e-and-eero-6Read 15 October 2026Release dated 23 March 2022 announcing the eero Pro 6E and the eero 6+.

9 November 20215Press releaseforum.gl-inet.com/t/opal-gl-sft1200-gigabit-wireless-travel-router-is-coming-soon/18234Read 15 October 2026GL.iNet staff forum post of 2021-11-09: Opal (GL-SFT1200) gigabit wireless travel router is coming soon.

Status

Available2Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026The US shop sells a 1-pack, 2-pack, 3-pack and a 1-pack with an extender.

Available1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026The store listing is in stock with an Add to cart button at 39.99 USD. The launch price in the launch blog was 39.9 USD.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Amazon eero 619Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026Review of 8 May 2023: the Eero 6+ top speed of 3.0Gbps is almost twice that of its predecessor, the eero 6. Amazon still sells the eero 6.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1395Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2022/3/eero-introduces-its-fastest-mesh-wifi-systems-eero-pro-6e-and-eero-6Read 15 October 20261-pack 139 USD, 2-pack 239 USD and 3-pack 299 USD. The 1-pack was a pre-order price. US prices are shown without sales tax.

$39.94Press releasegl-inet.com/blog/opal-gigabit-wireless-router-for-security-savvy-travelersRead 15 October 2026Launch blog dated 2021-11-28: At only $39.9 USD each. The maker's store sells in USD. The price excludes tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€1496Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/de/2022/5/eero-pro-6e-und-eero-6-eero-stellt-seine-bisher-schnellsten-mesh-wlan-systeme-vorRead 15 October 2026Release dated 25 May 2022: eero 6+ 1-pack 149 EUR and 3-pack 329 EUR, available now in Germany on Amazon.de. The release lists no 2-pack price. It does not state the tax treatment.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE5Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2022/3/eero-introduces-its-fastest-mesh-wifi-systems-eero-pro-6e-and-eero-6Read 15 October 2026US pricing and availability on eero.com, Amazon.com and retailers. The German release gives the DE market.6Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/de/2022/5/eero-pro-6e-und-eero-6-eero-stellt-seine-bisher-schnellsten-mesh-wlan-systeme-vorRead 15 October 2026Available in Germany on Amazon.de.

US4Press releasegl-inet.com/blog/opal-gigabit-wireless-router-for-security-savvy-travelersRead 15 October 2026The price is the maker's USD price. The Amazon US listing went live on 2021-11-30 according to the forum post.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White19Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026The pod is white. The review lists the router in White.

White1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026The text says the bright white colour suits small apartments. The page prints no other colour and the product photo is white.4Press releasegl-inet.com/blog/opal-gigabit-wireless-router-for-security-savvy-travelersRead 15 October 2026The blog says the bright white colour gives a sense of space.

Form factoriMesh system is a product line sold in packs of mesh units, e.g. eero, Deco and Orbi. A standalone router that can join a mesh as an option is a router. A travel router is a pocket-size router sold for travel.

Mesh system2Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026Sold as 1, 2 and 3-packs of the same router, which join into one mesh. Stored as a mesh system.

Travel router1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026The maker sells it as a pocket-sized travel router.

SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ROG is Gaming and ASUS ExpertWiFi is Business. It is not assigned from price or features.

Home2Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026Sold as home wifi. It is not in the Professional Solutions line.

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Wi-Fi

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Wi-FiiThe newest Wi-Fi generation the product supports.

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Protocol IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. The 2.4 GHz radio is 802.11n and the 5 GHz radio is 802.11ac.

Wi-Fi speed classiThe maker's class name, e.g. BE19000 or AXE11000. It adds up the top link rates of all radios. No single device reaches it. A Wi-Fi 6E class starts with AXE, also when the maker writes AX, so eero's AX5400 is AXE5400. The class is not the model number, so GL.iNet's GL-AXT1800 is AX1800.

AX30001Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026Features: AX3000 rating, 2x2 antenna array.

AC12003Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026The EU declaration of conformity names the radio equipment type AC1200 Wireless Travel Router, GL-SFT1200.

Wi-Fi radiosiOne row per radio in one unit. A quad-band unit with two 5 GHz radios has two 5 GHz rows.

AAmazon eero 6+

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	40	574	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	160	2,402	No

Source1Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026Hardware Specifications: dual-band 2x2/2x2 SU-MIMO, 2.4 GHz 2x2 and 5 GHz 2x2, channel width 20, 40, 80, 160 MHz. The 160 MHz width is on 5 GHz only, see the compliance page. The page prints no link rate. Wired or wireless speeds up to 940 Mbps is a throughput figure, so it is not stored. The product comparison page says MU/SU-MIMO for the router, but this page says SU-MIMO, so MU-MIMO is not stored.3Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 2026Dual-band 2.4 GHz: 20, 40 MHz and 5 GHz: 20, 40, 80, 160 MHz, Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax).18Reviewandroidcentral.com/eero-6-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of 23 June 2022 on firmware 6.10.2-71: 160MHz support takes the maximum connection speed from 1201 Mbps up to 2402 Mbps on Wi-Fi 6 devices. This is the 2x2 5 GHz rate at 160 MHz. No source prints a 2.4 GHz rate and The Ambient prints 600 Mbps rounded. The stored 574 Mbps is the 802.11ax rate for 2 streams at 40 MHz, the same figure the eero 6 fact sheet prints for its 2x2 2.4 GHz radio. With the 5 GHz rate it adds up to 2976, which fits the AX3000 class.

BGL.iNet Opal

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 4	2	40	300	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 5	2	80	867	No

Source1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Wi-Fi Speed: 300 Mbps (2.4GHz) and 867 Mbps (5GHz). The page prints no stream count and no channel width. 300 Mbps is only reached by 2 streams at 40 MHz in 802.11n and 867 Mbps is the 802.11ac rate of 2 streams at 80 MHz. The two streams come from the chip description in the CNX Software entry. The widths are worked out from the printed rates.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n, 300Mbps (2.4GHz) and 802.11 ac, 867Mbps (5GHz). No stream count or width is printed.8Press articlecnx-software.com/2024/11/28/16-banana-pi-bpi-wifi5-router-is-powered-by-siflower-sf19a28-dual-core-mips-socRead 15 October 2026Chip spec list: 2.4 GHz WiFi 2x2 MIMO up to 300 Mbps and 5 GHz WiFi 2x2 MIMO up to 866.7 Mbps. That rules out 1 stream at 160 MHz for the 867 Mbps rate. The article covers a Banana Pi board with the same chip, not the Opal, so the Opal's stream count rests on the chip.

Radio bandsiRadios that work at the same time in one unit. Tri-band is 3 and quad-band is 4, also when two radios use the same frequency band.

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Combined Wi-Fi link rateiSum of the top link rates of all radios in one unit. It is close to the number in the speed class. No single device reaches it.

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Wi-Fi streamsiSpatial streams of all radios in one unit, e.g. 12 for a tri-band router with 4x4 on each band.

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Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel of any radio, e.g. 320 on the 6 GHz band.

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Wi-Fi featuresiFeatures the maker names for the product. Band steering puts all bands under one network name and moves devices between them, e.g. Smart Connect. Band steering over only some of the bands, such as 2.4 and 5 GHz on a tri-band router, counts. AFC is Automated Frequency Coordination, which allows standard power on 6 GHz. Support that needs a later firmware counts, and the firmware goes in the source note.

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External antennasiAntennas outside the case, as the maker counts them.

01Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026Features list a 2x2 antenna array. The Android Central review says all antennas are internal, which is the source of the stored count.18Reviewandroidcentral.com/eero-6-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026All antennas are internal, with a status light on top, two gigabit Ethernet ports and one USB-C port on the back.

21Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Antennas: 2 x undetachable external Wi-Fi antennas.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026External Antennas: 2 x 2.4GHz + 5GHz two-in-one Wi-Fi Antennas. Both antennas serve both bands.

Internal antennasiAntennas inside the case, as the maker counts them.

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Detachable antennasiThe external antennas screw off and can be replaced. Fixed antennas that only fold or turn do not count.

No18Reviewandroidcentral.com/eero-6-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026All antennas are internal, so there are no antennas to detach.

No1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Antennas: 2 x undetachable external Wi-Fi antennas.

Coverage of one unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area that one unit covers. A square feet claim is converted exactly and rounded to a whole m². A claim for a whole pack is stored separately. An area that a trusted review quotes from the maker counts, and the source note names the review.

140m²4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08ZK39NSLRead 15 October 2026eero's Amazon listing: Wifi coverage covers up to 140 m². The German release says 140 m² too, and the US pages say 1,500 sq. ft.

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Connected devices per unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed maximum number of devices one unit serves. A claim for a whole mesh pack is not stored here.

751Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026Supports up to 75+ simultaneous connected devices. Stored as 75, the plus sign is dropped.2Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026eero 6+ supports 75+ devices, with each router providing 1,500 sq. ft. of coverage.

521Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Support Max. 52 connected wireless devices simultaneously.

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PortsiData ports on the main unit. The power input is not a port. A combo port takes an RJ45 cable or an SFP+ module and is counted once. WAN or LAN means the maker says the port can be either, including auto-sensing ports.

AAmazon eero 6+

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	2	WAN or LAN	1

Source1Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026Hardware Specifications: 2 auto-sensing 1 GbE ports. Either port can take the internet connection on the primary unit, as Android Central and TechRadar (2x Gigabit Ethernet WAN/LAN) describe.3Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 2026Wired connectivity: two auto-sensing 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports.

BGL.iNet Opal

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN	1	Not available
RJ45	2	LAN	1	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	0.48	USB 2.0

Source1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Interface: 1 x WAN Ethernet port, 2 x LAN Ethernet ports, 1 x USB 2.0 port, 1 x Type-C power input. Ethernet Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps. USB 2.0 is stored at the standard 480 Mbps rate.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Ethernet Port: 1 x WAN, 2 x LAN at 10/100/1000 Mbps. USB Port: USB2.0 Type-A. Power Port: USB Type-C interface, 5V/3A power supply.

Ethernet portsiRJ45 ports of all roles, WAN and LAN.

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Multi-gig portsiWired network ports of 2.5 Gbps or faster, RJ45 or fiber.

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Fastest WAN portiThe fastest port that can take the internet connection.

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Fastest LAN portiThe fastest port for wired devices. A port that can be WAN or LAN counts here too.

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USB ports

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SFP+ portiA slot for a 10 Gbps fiber or DAC module.

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Built-in modemiModems inside the router. A port for an external modem does not count. A fiber slot counts only when the fiber module is in the box.

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Modem standardsiStandards of the built-in modem as published, e.g. DOCSIS 3.1, VDSL2 35b, GPON or 5G NR.

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Mesh

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Mesh technologiesiMesh systems the unit can join, by the maker's name, e.g. AiMesh, EasyMesh or TP-Link OneMesh.

TrueMesh2Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026Patented TrueMesh software, combined with TrueRoam and TrueChannel.16Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 15 October 2026TrueMesh connects every eero to every other eero in range on both the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz bands.

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Units per packiUnits in the box. The base lists every pack size sold. Each pack variant holds its own. A standalone router is 1.

1, 2, 32Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026Pack size options: 1-pack, 2-pack and 3-pack, plus a 1-pack with an extender that is not stored.5Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2022/3/eero-introduces-its-fastest-mesh-wifi-systems-eero-pro-6e-and-eero-6Read 15 October 2026Coverage and prices are given for 1, 2 and 3-packs of the eero 6+.

11Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026One router is sold.

Coverage of the pack (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area for a whole pack. Each pack variant holds its own claim. The claims of single units are never added up.

140 to 420m²1Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 20265Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2022/3/eero-introduces-its-fastest-mesh-wifi-systems-eero-pro-6e-and-eero-6Read 15 October 20266Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/de/2022/5/eero-pro-6e-und-eero-6-eero-stellt-seine-bisher-schnellsten-mesh-wlan-systeme-vorRead 15 October 2026

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Identical unitsiEvery unit in a pack is the same model, so any unit can be the router. Not true for systems with a separate satellite model, such as NETGEAR Orbi.

Yes1Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026Each package sold individually holds one eero 6+. The 6+ Extender is a separate wifi-only product that this entry does not cover.

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Satellite modeliModel number of the satellite when it differs from the router unit.

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Satellite portsiData ports on one satellite. Only when the satellite differs from the router unit.

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Ethernet backhauliMesh units can link to each other over an Ethernet cable.

Yes14Maker product pagesupport.eero.com/hc/en-us/articles/207852743-Can-I-connect-my-eeros-with-EthernetRead 15 October 2026eeros can be connected together via Ethernet backhaul. Only the extender and Beacon have no Ethernet ports.

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Software

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ManagementiWays to set up and manage the router. A web interface is a full settings page in a browser on the local network. A status page alone does not count.

Mobile app1Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026The eero 6+ requires the Android or iOS eero App for setup and network management.13Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/do-i-need-a-password-to-sign-in-to-my-eero-appRead 15 October 2026Setup and management run in the eero app. The compliance page lists a supported iOS or Android device as required for setup.

Mobile app, Web interface3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Settings are made in the web Admin Panel. The guide also says to use the GL.iNet app for the internet setup if preferred.

Online account requirediSetup and management need an online account with the maker, with no local way around it.

Yes1Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026Setup and management need the eero app, which signs in to an eero account, see the sign-in article.13Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/do-i-need-a-password-to-sign-in-to-my-eero-appRead 15 October 2026The eero app signs in to an eero account with a login code sent by text or email, or with a linked Amazon account. Android Central lists the need for an online account among the 6+ drawbacks.

No3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Setup: open 192.168.8.1 in a browser, choose a language and set an admin password. GoodCloud and AstroWarp are optional cloud services.

Operating modesiModes the maker lists. Media bridge connects wired devices to another router over Wi-Fi. Extender, range extender and WDS modes count as repeater.

Router, Access point, Mesh node1Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026Can be used as either a primary router or as a mesh access point for an existing eero network. The bridge mode article adds access point use behind another router.15Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/what-is-bridge-modeRead 15 October 2026Bridge mode disables routing and wifi capabilities of the device, so it works as a modem or access point. Stored as access_point.

Router, Access point, Repeater2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Network mode: Routing, AP, Wireless Bridge, Wired Bridge. Repeater Mode: scans and connects to SSID, connects to hidden SSID. The bridge modes are not stored as media_bridge, since the maker does not define them.

Network featuresiFeatures the maker lists that work without a paid subscription. An IoT network is a separate network for smart home devices. Dual WAN uses a second internet connection as a backup or to share the load. Only features the maker clearly says are free. Parental controls counts when a free feature pauses or schedules internet access per person or device, such as eero Profiles, even when content filters need a subscription. When the maker's pages contradict each other, leave the feature out.

Guest network, Parental controls11Maker product pagesupport.eero.com/hc/en-us/articles/207895123-How-do-I-share-my-eero-network-with-guestsRead 15 October 2026eero lets you share your wifi with a separate guest network that you create and manage in the eero app.12Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/what-are-profilesRead 15 October 2026All eero users can use Profiles to group devices by user and schedule when those devices can connect to the internet. Content filters and app blocking need eero Plus and are not covered by the stored value.

Guest network, Dual WAN, Dynamic DNS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wireless Configuration lists Guest SSID. Multi-WAN and Dynamic DNS come from the user guide. The datasheet lists no QoS, parental control or VLAN.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Network settings lists Multi-WAN with automatic failover, Guest Network and Dynamic DNS. The IoT network, QoS and parental control pages are not described for this model and are not stored.

VPN serveriProtocols the router can serve, to reach the home network from outside. A paid VPN service is not a VPN server.

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OpenVPN, WireGuard1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026The page says Opal provides a secured network with OpenVPN and WireGuard and a VPN server can be set up on it. The datasheet lists client and server for both.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN client and server and WireGuard client and server.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Opal supports OpenVPN, WireGuard and Tor, with client and server tutorials for OpenVPN and WireGuard. Tor is not native.

VPN clientiProtocols the router can use to connect to an outside VPN server.

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OpenVPN, WireGuard1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026OpenVPN and WireGuard. The page lists up to 12 Mbps for OpenVPN and 65 Mbps for WireGuard in client mode.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN client and server and WireGuard client and server. Maximum OpenVPN speed 12 Mbps and maximum WireGuard speed 65 Mbps.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026OpenVPN and WireGuard client tutorials.

USB applicationsiWhat the USB port can be used for. Cellular modem is a USB 4G or 5G modem used as an internet connection or backup.

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File server, Cellular modem3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Plug a cellular USB modem into the USB port to share its internet. Network Storage is listed under Applications and the System Overview shows USB drives.

Security

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Wi-Fi securityiEnhanced Open encrypts an open network without a password.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal3Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 2026Profiles, WPA3 (eero Labs feature) and WPA2 wireless encryption.16Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 15 October 2026WPA3 is an optional eero Labs feature. WPA2 is the default.

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Security serviceiThe maker's built-in security service by name, e.g. AiProtection Pro, HomeShield, NETGEAR Armor or eero Plus.

eero Plus10Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/what-is-eero-plusRead 15 October 2026eero Plus, formerly eero Secure, is the premium security and privacy service. The 6+ is compatible with eero Plus.

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Security service costiWhat the service costs after any free trial. Basic free means the basic features are free and the full set needs a subscription. When the free and paid tiers share one name, such as HomeShield, it is basic free. NETGEAR Armor has no free tier after its trial, so it is paid. When the paid tier is a separate add-on, such as eero Plus, it is paid.

Paid10Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/what-is-eero-plusRead 15 October 2026eero Plus features are exclusive to the subscription and are grayed out in the app without it. The shop page lists it as an add-on at 9.99 USD a month or 99.99 USD a year after a free trial.

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Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

Yes2Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026Automatic updates bring new features, performance improvements and security enhancements without interrupting your wifi.

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Security updates untiliPublished end date of security updates for this model. It is not calculated from a number of years. A published minimum date, such as "at least through" or "or later", counts as the stated date. The source note says it is a minimum and names the region.

31 October 20317Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-software-security-updatesRead 15 October 2026Table of software security updates at least through: eero 6+ October 31, 2031. The page says the support lasts at least five years from purchase on eero.com or Amazon.com, or until the table date if later. The date is a minimum and the page has no region.

11 June 20277Maker product pagegl-inet.com/pages/psti-support-periodRead 15 October 2026PSTI Support Period table, last updated 2025-06-27: Opal (GL-SFT1200) June 11, 2027 or later. The actual period is 2 years after the announcement of end of life. The date is a minimum and the table is the maker's UK PSTI statement.

Smart home

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Thread border router

Yes2Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026Built-in smart home hub for Thread devices. The Thread article confirms border routing.8Maker product pagesupport.eero.com/hc/articles/360000104706Read 15 October 2026The eero 6+ is listed among the models that support Thread border routing and are Thread 1.3.0 compliant.

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026Features: Matter controller.3Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 2026Matter controller supported.9Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/does-eero-support-matterRead 15 October 2026The eero 6+ is listed among the Matter-compatible controllers.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

Yes1Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026Features: Zigbee controller and Supports Smart Home Hub (SHH).2Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026Built-in smart home hub to control Thread, Zigbee and Matter-enabled devices with Alexa.3Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 2026Smart home connectivity: 802.15.4 radio (Zigbee, Thread).

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BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio in the router, often used for setup.

5.03Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 2026Smart home connectivity: Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0.

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Smart home platformsiSmart home and voice platforms the router works with, e.g. Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

Amazon Alexa1Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026Features: Works With Alexa.3Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 2026Works with Alexa.

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Hardware

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System on chipiMain chip or platform as published, e.g. Broadcom BCM4916 or Qualcomm Networking Pro 620. A chip maker name alone, such as Broadcom, is not stored.

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Siflower SF19A281Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026CPU: SF19A28. The maker prints the chip name without its maker. CNX Software names it as the Siflower SF19A28.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026CPU: SF19A28, Dual-Core, @1 GHz.8Press articlecnx-software.com/2024/11/28/16-banana-pi-bpi-wifi5-router-is-powered-by-siflower-sf19a28-dual-core-mips-socRead 15 October 2026CNX Software names the Siflower SF19A28 dual-core MIPS SoC. The article covers a Banana Pi board, not the Opal.

CPU cores

24Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08ZK39NSLRead 15 October 2026Processor, memory, and storage: 1 GHz dual-core processor, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB flash memory. TechRadar prints the same dual-core 1.0GHz, 512MB and 4GB flash.

21Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026CPU: SF19A28, Dual-Core @1GHz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026CPU: SF19A28, Dual-Core, @1 GHz.

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

1GHz4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08ZK39NSLRead 15 October 2026The listing and TechRadar say 1 GHz. BroadbandNow prints 1.2 GHz, which is the eero 6 figure, so it is not used.

1GHz1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026CPU: SF19A28, Dual-Core @1GHz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026CPU: SF19A28, Dual-Core, @1 GHz.

RAMiRouter RAM in GB. When any trusted source prints a GB figure, use it, e.g. 1 GB rather than 1024 MB converted. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB only when MB is the only figure, e.g. 512 MB is 0.512, and keep the original figure in the source note. Same rule as streaming devices.

512MB4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08ZK39NSLRead 15 October 2026512 MB is stored as 0.512 GB.

128MB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR3 128MB. Only a megabyte figure is published, so it is stored as 0.128 GB.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR3 128MB / SPI NAND Flash 128MB.

Flash storageiBuilt-in flash memory for the firmware in GB. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB, as for RAM. A memory card or USB drive does not count.

4GB4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08ZK39NSLRead 15 October 20264 GB flash memory. The validate warning against the router median is expected, since the eero 6 also has 4 GB and other routers print 128 or 256 MB.

128MB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: SPI NAND Flash 128MB. Stored as 0.128 GB.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPI NAND Flash 128MB. Stored as 0.128 GB.

Cooling faniA fan inside the unit. Passive cooling does not count.

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Power

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Power supplyiHow the main unit gets power. USB is a USB-C power adapter. PoE is power over an Ethernet cable.

USB18Reviewandroidcentral.com/eero-6-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026The USB-C port is only used to power the device with an external 15W power supply. The compliance page says USB-C eero power adapters power Wi-Fi 6 eeros.

USB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Power Input: Type-C, 5V/3A.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Port: USB Type-C interface, 5V/3A power supply.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating as published, in volts and amps.

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5 V, 3 A1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Power Input: Type-C, 5V/3A.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Port: USB Type-C interface, 5V/3A power supply.

Included adapter outputiRated output of the power adapter in the box. This is not power use.

15W18Reviewandroidcentral.com/eero-6-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026External 15W power supply. The support page lists a power adapter in the box without a rating.

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Power use (typical, claimed)iThe maker's typical or average power use of one unit. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out.

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Power use (max, claimed)iThe maker's maximum power use of one unit. Power given out over PoE is not included. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out. A figure measured with the power adapter counts.

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6W1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Power Consumption: <6W. Published as an upper bound without a stated load.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Consumption <6W.

Measured

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Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iTom's Guide throughput, one row per test position. Tool, client, direction and walls are in the source note. Other reviewers' results go in source notes only.

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Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iHighest measured row with the client connected to the main unit. Compare only results from the same reviewer.

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Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)iTom's Guide throughput at 25 ft through one wall, with the client on the main unit.

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Range (measured)iDistance at which the reviewer's client lost its connection to the main unit.

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Power use under load (measured)iWall power of the main unit during the reviewer's throughput or saturation test.

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Energy use per day (measured)iEnergy the router used over 24 hours of the reviewer's test use. This is not the power at one moment.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiOne unit in its normal position, with antennas folded flat or removed. Height is bottom to top. For a round unit, width and depth are both the diameter. A size the maker prints with antennas up goes in Dimensions with antennas.

Width99.4Height65.8Depth97mm(3.9 × 2.6 × 3.8 in)1Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026Size 3.9 x 3.8 x 2.6 in (99.4 x 97 x 65.8 mm). The same figures are on the compliance page and the Amazon listing. The product comparison page prints 3.82 x 3.92 x 2.35 in (97 x 99.4 x 59.7 mm) for the router, which no other source repeats. The size is stored as 99.4 wide, 97 deep and 65.8 high, the order used for the eero 6.3Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 2026Dimensions 3.9 x 3.8 x 2.6 in. (99.4 x 97 x 65.8 mm).

Width118Height30Depth85mm(4.6 × 1.2 × 3.3 in)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 118 x 85 x 30mm / 145g. The page prints no labels. Stored as width 118, depth 85 and height 30, as for the Beryl 7. The launch blog says the antennas fold.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 118 x 85 x 30mm / 145g.

Dimensions with antennasiOne unit with its external antennas up, as the maker prints it.

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WeightiOne unit without power adapter and cables.

250g(8.8 oz)19Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026Spec box: 66 x 97 x 99.4 mm, 0.25kg. The weight is rounded to 0.01 kg, so 250 g is a rounded figure. The maker prints no weight.

145g(5.1 oz)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 118 x 85 x 30mm / 145g.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026145 g.

Wall mountableiThe maker says the unit can be mounted on a wall.

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Certifications

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Wi-Fi Alliance certification IDiCertificate ID in the Wi-Fi Alliance product finder.

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FCC IDiFCC ID of the main unit.

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2AFIW-SFT12003Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Regulatory Statements: FCC ID: 2AFIW-SFT1200.

Other certifications

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CE, FCC, MIC, RoHS, WEEE, CCC, IC2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Certification: CE, FCC, MIC, RoHs, WEEE, CCC and IC.

In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them for the exact pack.

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Opal (GL-SFT1200) router, Power adapter, Ethernet cable, Warranty card, User manual2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package list: 1 x Opal (GL-SFT1200) Router, 1 x Power Adapter, 1 x Ethernet Cable, 1 x Warranty Card, 1 x User Manual. The user guide also lists a thank you card and a plug converter. Only the items both documents list are stored.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Package contents: Opal (GL-SFT1200), user manual, Ethernet cable, thank you card, warranty card, power adapter and a converter for the shipping country.

Links

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Product page

eero.com/shop/eero-6-plus2Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026

www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-sft12001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

eero.com/support/articles/eero-6-plus1Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026

static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Datasheet GL-SFT1200, file dated 20240301, page footer ver.20230301.

Manual

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docs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-sft12003Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Opal (GL-SFT1200) User Guide for firmware 4, dated 2026-10-02.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-6-plusRead 15 October 2026The eero 6+ is backed by a limited 1-year warranty. The legal warranty page gives 1 year too, and only the eero 7 family has 3 years.17Maker product pageeero.com/legal/warrantyRead 15 October 2026Limited warranty North America: one year from retail purchase for new products. Only the eero Outdoor 7, Max 7, Pro 7, 7, Signal, PoE 7 and a power adapter have three years. The eero shop page repeats 3-year warranty in a generic block and one-year warranty in the product text, so the legal page is used.

2years1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Hassle-Free 2 Year Warranty on the store page.

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