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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.

Velop1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Velop is the maker's mesh line. Velop Pro 7 sits next to Velop Micro 7, Velop Pro 6E and Velop Micro 6 in the Mesh WiFi 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.

MBE7001, MBE7002, MBE70032Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026FAQ for the Linksys MBE7000 Velop Pro 7 BE11000. The support page names the packs MBE7001 (one-pack), MBE7002 (two-pack) and MBE7003 (three-pack). The MBE7000PW-HK is for PCCW subscribers in Hong Kong and is not stored. Regional codes such as MBE7003-KE are not stored.

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+.

26 October 20234Press releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 October 2026Press release of October 26th, 2023: Linksys today announces its first WiFi 7 mesh system, Velop Pro 7.

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.

Available3Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/521-enRead 15 October 2026The MBE7000 support page is live. Latest firmware 1.0.14.216607 is dated 6/26/2025. Some US retailer pages, such as Best Buy, may no longer list new units. This could not be confirmed.

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.

$399.994Press releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 October 2026$399.99 for the 1-node pack, $749.99 for the 2-node pack and $999.99 for the 3-node pack. The base value is the 1-node pack. US dollars, excluding 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 releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 October 2026US launch prices.

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.

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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.

Mesh system1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Sold as a mesh system. Velop Pro 7 is listed under Mesh WiFi in the maker's menu on 2026-10-15.

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.

Home1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Listed in the maker's home Mesh WiFi range. The maker's business products are listed separately.

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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 71Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026WiFi 7 True Tri-band Router. The page prints no per-band rates or channel widths.

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.

BE110002Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 BE11000.6Press articletechadvisor.com/article/2116853/linksys-velop-pro-7-mbe7000.htmlRead 15 October 2026Called a BE11000 system, with the be referring to 802.11be.

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.

BLinksys Velop Pro 7

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	40	591	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	240	4,324	No
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	320	5,765	No

Source5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026The system lacks a dedicated 5 GHz wireless backhaul channel. It can use 240 MHz channels between nodes and host. The review says 4x4 on every band, which does not fit the 2x2 radios and rates in the Tech Advisor and TechRadar articles, so the 2 streams per band are stored.6Press articletechadvisor.com/article/2116853/linksys-velop-pro-7-mbe7000.htmlRead 15 October 2026News of 2023-10-26 after a Linksys briefing: up to 591 Mbps over 2.4 GHz, 4324 Mbps on 5 GHz and 5765 Mbps on 6 GHz, which add up to 10680 Mbps. Each band is 2x2 on the Qualcomm Networking Pro 620 platform, six streams in total. The rates fit 2 streams at 240 MHz on 5 GHz and 2 streams at 320 MHz on 6 GHz. 40 MHz is the widest 2.4 GHz channel. The 24wireless article gives about 600 Mbps for 2.4 GHz, so the figure is approximate there.7Press article24wireless.info/linksys-velop-pro-7Read 15 October 2026Japanese news article: 6 GHz up to 5,765 Mbps (2 streams, 320 MHz), 5 GHz up to 4,324 Mbps (2 streams, 240 MHz) and 2.4 GHz on IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) up to 600 Mbps. The Wi-Fi 6 radio standard of the 2.4 GHz radio comes only from this article and the 591 Mbps rate does not fit a 2-stream 802.11be 40 MHz radio. Linksys prints no per-radio standard.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Networking-Pro-620-product-brief_87-PW328-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Qualcomm Networking Pro 620 product brief: tri-band Wi-Fi 7 platform with 6 spatial streams, 10 Gbps peak PHY rate and channel support of 320, 240, 160, 80, 40 and 20 MHz. Six streams across three bands fit 2 streams per band. This is the chip maker's brief, not Linksys.

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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Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, Preamble puncturing, OFDMA, MU-MIMO1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and the ultrawide 320 MHz band and 4K QAM are named. The support FAQ calls MLO a beta feature.2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Features list OFDMA. MLO is currently in beta.5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review names 4K QAM, preamble puncturing and 320 MHz channels.10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00608117.htmlRead 15 October 2026Key features: tri-band Wi-Fi 7 MU-MIMO router and OFDMA. The MU-MIMO claim comes only from this retailer copy.

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.

05Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Its six antennas are inside. A retailer data sheet says 4 internal antennas, so no internal count is stored.

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.

No5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Number of antennas/removable: 6/No.

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.

279m²1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Seamless WiFi Up to 3000 sq. ft. per Node. 3000 sq ft is 278.7 m2, stored as 279.

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.

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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.

BLinksys Velop Pro 7

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	1	WAN	2.5
RJ45	4	LAN	1

Source1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 20264x 1 Gbps ports for wired devices and a 2.5 Gbps internet port.2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Five ethernet ports: one internet port (2.5 Gbps) and four ethernet ports (1 Gbps per port).3Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/521-enRead 15 October 2026Hardware: one 2.5 Gbps internet port, four 1 Gbps ethernet ports.6Press articletechadvisor.com/article/2116853/linksys-velop-pro-7-mbe7000.htmlRead 15 October 2026Each unit has four Gigabit Ethernet ports and only the WAN port is 2.5 Gbps.9Reviewtechradar.com/computing/servers-network-devices/linksys-velop-pro-7Read 15 October 2026Ports per router: 1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet (WAN), 4 x Gigabit Ethernet (LAN). There are no USB ports.

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.

Cognitive Mesh1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026The support FAQ names Linksys Cognitive Mesh technology. It joins other Cognitive Mesh nodes only. A node that is not a Cognitive Mesh router is not detected.

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+.

1, 2, 31Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026The page is shared by the one, two and three node packs. See the pack sizes in the press release.

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

279 to 836m²3Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/521-enRead 15 October 20264Press releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 October 2026

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.

Yes5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026The devices are identical out of the box and are set up as router and nodes during installation.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Support for wired and wireless backhaul.5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026For all-out top speed the units can be wired together using Ethernet cabling.

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 interface2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026The node's dashboard can be reached with the Linksys app or the web interface. The support page says the latest web browser is needed to configure the router settings. Tom's Guide says in 2024 that there is no way to reach the nodes through a browser, so the maker's statement is used.3Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/521-enRead 15 October 2026Product requirements: the latest web browser version to configure the router settings.

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.

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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, Mesh node2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Supports parent and child modes.

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, QoS, Parental controls1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Guest Access for a separate guest network. Daily schedules for internet bedtime and free safe browsing blocks are listed. Parental controls are still in beta per TechRadar.5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026QoS can prioritize up to three systems. Guest Access and Parental Controls are in the app.

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

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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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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.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, Enhanced Open (OWE)2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026WPA2/WPA3 Mixed Personal, WPA3 Personal, WPA2 Personal, Enhanced Open Only, Open and Enhanced Open, Open.

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.

Cognitive Security2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Cognitive Security blocks malicious websites and adult content with Fortinet Secure DNS and Cisco OpenDNS. Only one of the two can be active at a time.

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.

Free5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Cognitive Security has a choice of Fortinet Secure DNS or OpenDNS. Unlike Armor, there is no charge for updates.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Firmware Auto Update: automatic updates for the latest security patches.2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026The node automatically installs the latest firmware overnight. Automatic Firmware Update must be ON.

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.

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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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Qualcomm Networking Pro 6204Press releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 October 2026Powered by the latest Qualcomm Networking Pro 620 Platform.

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.

41Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Powerful 1.5 GHz quad-core processor optimized for WiFi 7.

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.

1.5GHz1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 20261.5 GHz quad-core processor.

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.

1GB9Reviewtechradar.com/computing/servers-network-devices/linksys-velop-pro-7Read 15 October 2026Specifications: Memory 1GB SDRAM. Storage is listed as unspecified, so no flash size is stored.

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.

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

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No5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026The system is passively cooled and never got over 93 degrees Fahrenheit.

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.

External DC adapter2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026A power adapter is in the box for each node.

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

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12 V, 2.5 A2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Ports: one power port (12V, 2.5A).3Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/521-enRead 15 October 2026One power port (12V, 2.5A).

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.

30W2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Package contents: one power adapter per node (12V, 2.5A), so 12 x 2.5 is 30 W.

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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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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BLinksys Velop Pro 7

Distance (m)	Connected to	Throughput (Mbps)
4.572	Main unit	916.7
15.24	Main unit	453.3
22.86	Main unit	170
27.432	Main unit	12.1
12.192	Satellite	350.7
12.192	Satellite	308.9

Source5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review published 2024-04-29 (Brian Nadel). Client is a Wi-Fi 7 Acer Swift Edge 16 notebook and the benchmark is Keysight IxChariot simulating 10 users. Direct rows: 15 ft (4.572 m) 916.7 Mbps, 50 ft (15.24 m) 453.3 Mbps, 75 ft (22.86 m) 170.0 Mbps and 90 ft (27.432 m) 12.1 Mbps. The text prints the 15 ft figure as 916.7 Gbps, which is a typo for the table's Mbps. Satellite rows: nodes a floor above and a floor below the router with the test system 40 ft (12.192 m) away: 350.7 Mbps upstairs and 308.9 Mbps in the basement. Next to the router it measured 1.678 Gbps with IxChariot, which is not stored. The band is not named. Firmware not stated.

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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553.1Mbps5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Across a 25-foot room and through a wall: 553.1 Mbps. IxChariot, Acer Swift Edge 16 client.

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

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28.956m5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Maximum range of 95 feet, which is 28.956 m.

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

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11W5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026All three devices, router or node, consumed 11.0 watts and lacked an idle mode.

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).

Width95Height221Depth95mm(3.7 × 8.7 × 3.7 in)9Reviewtechradar.com/computing/servers-network-devices/linksys-velop-pro-7Read 15 October 2026Specifications: Dimensions 221 x 95 x 95mm. The LDLC data sheet gives 95 wide, 221 high and 95 deep. Tom's Guide gives 8.7 x 3.7 x 3.7 in.10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00608117.htmlRead 15 October 2026Width 95 mm, height 221 mm, depth 95 mm for the MBE7003-KE.

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.

950g(2.1 lb)9Reviewtechradar.com/computing/servers-network-devices/linksys-velop-pro-7Read 15 October 2026Specifications: 0.95kg / 2lbs, per router. Stored as 950 g. Retailer data may show a gram figure such as 954, which TechRadar rounds.

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

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No2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Can the router be wall-mounted? No, wall mounting is not supported.

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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Other certifications

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FCC11Regulatory filingdownloads.linksys.com/support/assets/others/REG_MBE700X_LNKPG-00985_RevA00_US-FCC_v2-FN_Online.pdfRead 15 October 2026Linksys USA regulatory information for the Velop Pro 7 (MBE7000): FCC Part 15 statement for a Class B digital device. It prints no FCC ID.

In the box

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

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Links

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Product page

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

www.linksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-71Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

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Manual

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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.

3years4Press releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 October 2026All systems come with an extended three-year warranty. The release is from the US company and the warranty period depends on the country of purchase per the support FAQ.

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