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General

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Series

eero1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 2026eero is the maker's mesh Wi-Fi brand. The shop sells the eero 6 and the eero 6+.

Deco1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026

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

N010001, N0111112Maker spec sheet (PDF)snapav.com/wcsstore/ExtendedSitesCatalogAssetStore/attachments/documents/Networking/SupportDocuments/eero-6-fact-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026SKU numbers: 1 pack N011111. The hardware model N010001 comes from the maker's model number and compliance pages.4Maker product pagesupport.eero.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005333406-What-are-the-model-numbers-for-eero-and-eero-BeaconRead 15 October 2026Model number table: eero 6 N010001.5Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 2026Product specifications block: device name eero 6, model N010001. The eero 6 Extender block is Q010001.

Deco X55, Deco X55(1-pack), Deco X55(2-pack), Deco X55(3-pack)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026The US page is titled Deco X55 and sells 1, 2 and 3 packs. Package Content names them Deco X55 (1-pack), (2-pack) and (3-pack). The support page lists hardware versions V1.60, V1.32, V1.26 and V1. The user guide is for the US V1.6 model.

GTIN / EAN

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

24 September 20206Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2020/9/wi-fi-6-is-here-amazon-introduces-all-new-eero-6-series-mesh-wifi-systems-starting-at-129Read 15 October 2026Press release of 2020-09-24: eero Pro 6 and eero 6 open for pre-order on that day and available later in the year.

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Status

Available1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 2026The US shop page offers the 1-pack, a 2-pack, a 3-pack with extenders and a single extender for sale.

Available1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026The page, the support downloads and the Amazon US buy link are live. Firmware 1.11.1 is dated 2026-09-28.

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

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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.

Amazon eero 6+21Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/eero-6-plusRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's review says the Eero 6+ is an update of the original Eero 6 and almost twice as fast as its predecessor.

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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.

$1296Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2020/9/wi-fi-6-is-here-amazon-introduces-all-new-eero-6-series-mesh-wifi-systems-starting-at-129Read 15 October 2026eero 6: $129 (one-pack), $199 (two-pack), $279 (three-pack). Prices in US dollars excluding tax, for the US release.

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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.

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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, CA6Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2020/9/wi-fi-6-is-here-amazon-introduces-all-new-eero-6-series-mesh-wifi-systems-starting-at-129Read 15 October 2026US release. The Canadian release of the same day covers Canada.7Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2020/9/wi-fi-6-is-here-amazon-introduces-all-new-eero-6-series-mesh-wifi-systems-starting-at-179Read 15 October 2026Canadian release: available for pre-order on 2020-09-24 and later in the year.

US1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026TP-Link US site.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White20Retailer pagering.com/ca/en/products/eero-6-starter-kitRead 15 October 2026Variant option Color: White on the eero 6 Starter Kit page. The photos show a white unit.

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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 system1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 2026Sold as packs of mesh units, so it is stored as a mesh system.

Mesh system1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Whole Home Mesh WiFi 6 System. The packs hold identical Deco X55 units.

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.

Home1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 2026The shop sells it as home wifi for apartments and homes. It is not in the Professional Solutions line.

Home1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Listed under Mesh WiFi, for home.

Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 2026Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax).

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026

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.

AX18002Maker spec sheet (PDF)snapav.com/wcsstore/ExtendedSitesCatalogAssetStore/attachments/documents/Networking/SupportDocuments/eero-6-fact-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wifi: AC rating AX1800.

AX30001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026WiFi Speeds row: AX3000, 5 GHz 2402 Mbps (802.11ax, HE160) and 2.4 GHz 574 Mbps (802.11ax).

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	80	1,201	No

Source1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 2026Wifi connectivity: dual-band radios, simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 2x2/2x2 MU/SU-MIMO. The shop page prints no rates. The rates and widths come from the fact sheet and the support comparison.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)snapav.com/wcsstore/ExtendedSitesCatalogAssetStore/attachments/documents/Networking/SupportDocuments/eero-6-fact-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Technical specifications: Wi-Fi 6, 2 radios, dual-band, 2x2/2x2 MU/SU-MIMO, 4 spatial streams, channel width 20, 40, 80 MHz, antenna 2.4 GHz 2x2 and 5 GHz 2x2, peak PHY rates 2.4 GHz 574 Mbps and 5 GHz 1201 Mbps. The widths per band are 40 MHz at 2.4 GHz and 80 MHz at 5 GHz, since those are the widths that give the printed rates with 2 streams.3Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-mesh-wifi-product-comparisonRead 15 October 2026eero 6 router: dual-band, 2x2/2x2 MU/SU-MIMO, 2.4 GHz 2x2, 5 GHz 2x2, wireless speeds up to 900 Mbps, channel width 20, 40, 80 MHz.

BTP-Link Deco X55

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	Not available	574	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	160	2,402	No

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Standards row: Wi-Fi 6 on both bands. Highlights: 2x2/HE160 2402 Mbps + 2x2 574 Mbps and 4 Streams, so 2 streams per band. The page prints no channel width for 2.4 GHz, so none is stored for that band. The footnote says the 160 MHz bandwidth may be unavailable in the 5 GHz band in some regions. No band is a dedicated backhaul, because Dual-Band distributes devices to different bands and the system has no third radio.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Datasheet Deco X55(US) V1: signal rate 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz.

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.

OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Beamforming, Band steering1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 2026Wifi connectivity: WMM, Tx Beamforming and OFDMA, with 2x2/2x2 MU/SU-MIMO. The fact sheet lists band steering as an eero Labs feature, see its entry.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)snapav.com/wcsstore/ExtendedSitesCatalogAssetStore/attachments/documents/Networking/SupportDocuments/eero-6-fact-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Other wifi features: WMM, Tx Beamforming, OFDMA. Band steering: Yes, eero Labs feature. It is an optional Labs feature.

OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Beamforming1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026WiFi Capacity row: 2x2 MU-MIMO, OFDMA and Beamforming. 1024-QAM and BSS Color are named but have no option. The page does not name band steering, so it is not stored.

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

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01Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 20262x Antennas (Internal).

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

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21Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 20262x Antennas (Internal).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Antenna: 2 internal antennas.

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

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No1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026The antennas are internal, so they cannot be removed.

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.

140m²3Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-mesh-wifi-product-comparisonRead 15 October 2026Up to 1,500 sq. ft. per device. The maker's own m2 figure comes from the Canadian launch release.7Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2020/9/wi-fi-6-is-here-amazon-introduces-all-new-eero-6-series-mesh-wifi-systems-starting-at-179Read 15 October 2026Canadian release of 2020-09-24: a single eero 6 covers up to 140 square meters. The two-pack covers up to 280 and the three-pack up to 460 square meters. The Canadian prices are in dollars of that market and are not stored.

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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/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 2026Wi-Fi 6 supports 75+ devices. Stored as 75 and the plus sign is kept here.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)snapav.com/wcsstore/ExtendedSitesCatalogAssetStore/attachments/documents/Networking/SupportDocuments/eero-6-fact-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Support for speeds up to 900 Mbps even as you add 75+ devices. Stored as 75.3Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-mesh-wifi-product-comparisonRead 15 October 202675+ devices.

1501Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Connects over 150 devices. The footnote says the figure is not guaranteed. The maker states it for the product and not per pack.

Ports and modem

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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/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 2026Wired connectivity: dual auto-sensing gigabit ports for WAN and/or LAN connectivity.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)snapav.com/wcsstore/ExtendedSitesCatalogAssetStore/attachments/documents/Networking/SupportDocuments/eero-6-fact-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Ethernet: 2 x 1 auto-sensing Gigabit ports, RJ-45.3Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-mesh-wifi-product-comparisonRead 15 October 2026Router: two ethernet ports, wired speeds up to 1 Gbps. The eero 6 Extender has no ethernet ports.

BTP-Link Deco X55

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	3	WAN or LAN	1

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Ethernet Ports: 3x Gigabit ports per Deco unit. Supports WAN/LAN auto-sensing. No USB port is listed.

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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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.

TrueMesh1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 2026Our TrueMesh technology intelligently routes traffic to reduce drop-offs.19Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 15 October 2026eero's own mesh software is called TrueMesh. Every eero connects to every other eero in range on both the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz bands.

Deco Mesh1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026WiFi Range row: TP-Link Mesh Technology with optional Ethernet backhaul. The datasheet calls it Deco Mesh Technology.

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, 31Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 2026The shop sells a 1-pack, a 2-pack of 2 routers, a 3-pack with 1 router and 2 extenders and a 1-pack extender. The launch release sold the 1, 2 and 3 packs, see its entry.6Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2020/9/wi-fi-6-is-here-amazon-introduces-all-new-eero-6-series-mesh-wifi-systems-starting-at-129Read 15 October 2026A single eero 6 covers up to 1,500 sq. ft. The two-pack covers up to 3,000 sq. ft. and includes an eero 6 router and an eero 6 extender. The three-pack covers up to 5,000 sq. ft. and includes an eero 6 and two eero 6 extenders.

1, 2, 31Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 20261-pack, 2-pack and 3-pack.

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 460m²2Maker spec sheet (PDF)snapav.com/wcsstore/ExtendedSitesCatalogAssetStore/attachments/documents/Networking/SupportDocuments/eero-6-fact-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 20266Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2020/9/wi-fi-6-is-here-amazon-introduces-all-new-eero-6-series-mesh-wifi-systems-starting-at-129Read 15 October 20267Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2020/9/wi-fi-6-is-here-amazon-introduces-all-new-eero-6-series-mesh-wifi-systems-starting-at-179Read 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.

No3Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-mesh-wifi-product-comparisonRead 15 October 2026The page lists the eero 6 router and the eero 6 Extender as two models. The extender is wireless-only and can only be added to an existing eero network. The 3-pack has 1 router and 2 extenders, so the units are not identical. The shop now also sells a 2-pack of 2 routers.6Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2020/9/wi-fi-6-is-here-amazon-introduces-all-new-eero-6-series-mesh-wifi-systems-starting-at-129Read 15 October 2026The launch two-pack and three-pack include extenders, which are a separate model.

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Package Content lists 2 or 3 Deco X55 units. All Decos work together.

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

Q0100013Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-mesh-wifi-product-comparisonRead 15 October 2026The eero 6 Extender is the wireless-only satellite. Its model number is on the model numbers page.4Maker product pagesupport.eero.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005333406-What-are-the-model-numbers-for-eero-and-eero-BeaconRead 15 October 2026Model number table: eero 6 Extender Q010001.

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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.

Yes17Maker 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. The eero 6 Extender has no Ethernet ports and cannot be wired.

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Wireless connections and optional Ethernet backhaul link the Deco units.

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 app15Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/do-i-need-a-password-to-sign-in-to-my-eero-appRead 15 October 2026The shop page lists a supported iOS or Android device as required for setup.

Mobile app1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Management Features: Deco App. The page's web server entry is a service port and not a settings page.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Management: Local Management, Remote Management, Multi-Managers. The datasheet names no web interface.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/80590Read 14 October 2026Setup and use are described through the Deco app for iOS and Android.

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

Yes15Maker 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.

Yes3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/80590Read 14 October 2026Setup step 2 of the user guide (REV1.30.0): log in or sign up with a TP-Link ID in the Deco app.

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 node3Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-mesh-wifi-product-comparisonRead 15 October 2026Use case of the router: Gateway or extender.18Maker 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 point1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Working Modes: Router Mode, Access Point Mode.

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 controls1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 2026Security and network services: WPA2-AES, WPA3-Personal transition mode and Parental Controls. The page says to share your network easily and securely with guests.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)snapav.com/wcsstore/ExtendedSitesCatalogAssetStore/attachments/documents/Networking/SupportDocuments/eero-6-fact-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Parental Controls: device/profile pause Yes. Easy password sharing for guest and home network Yes.13Maker 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.14Maker 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, IoT network, IPTV, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Guest Network: 1x 5 GHz and 1x 2.4 GHz. Advanced Features: IoT network and device isolation. IPTV: IGMP proxy and snooping, bridge, tag VLAN. DDNS: TP-Link. Tag VLAN is part of IPTV, so VLAN is not stored. QoS and parental controls are sold as HomeShield features and the maker's HomeShield page is unclear on what is free, so they are not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Guest Network 2.4 GHz x1 and 5 GHz x1. Features list IPTV and TP-Link DDNS.

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, PPTP, L2TP1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026VPN Server: Open VPN, PPTP and L2TP/IPSec. Stored as l2tp. The Deco app guide also names WireGuard for the Deco app generally, but the product page does not list it for the X55.

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

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OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026VPN Client: Open VPN, PPTP and L2TP/IPSec. Stored as l2tp.

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-Personal1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 2026Security and network services: WPA2-AES, WPA3-Personal transition mode.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)snapav.com/wcsstore/ExtendedSitesCatalogAssetStore/attachments/documents/Networking/SupportDocuments/eero-6-fact-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Security: WPA2-AES, WPA3-Personal transition mode.5Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 2026Network security and services: WPA3, WPA2.19Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 15 October 2026WPA3 is an optional eero Labs feature, which fits the WPA3-Personal transition mode of the fact sheet.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal. The older WPA option is not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Wireless Security: WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3 encryptions.

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

eero Plus12Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/what-is-eero-plusRead 15 October 2026eero Plus (formerly eero Secure) is the premium security and privacy service. It was named eero Secure at the 2020 launch.

HomeShield1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026TP-Link HomeShield.

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.

Paid12Maker 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.

Basic free, full paid1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Footnote: HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan. One name for both tiers.9Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/homeshieldRead 14 October 2026The HomeShield page lists a free tier and paid Security+ and Total Security tiers with one HomeShield name. It gives no prices. Basic free is stored.

Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

Yes16Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/how-do-eeroos-updates-workRead 15 October 2026Updates roll out over the air. The eeros can update automatically overnight.

Yes4Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/16144Read 14 October 2026Deco App User Guide (FW1.12.0), setup: set an auto update time so the Deco updates itself to the latest firmware. The guide is listed on the X55 support page. The product page lists OTA Firmware Upgrade.

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 20319Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-software-security-updatesRead 15 October 2026Table lists eero 6 as October 31, 2031 for software security updates at least through, for devices bought on eero.com or Amazon.com. The page says the date is a minimum.

31 December 20298Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2026/202609/20260907/Statements%20of%20PSTI%20Compliance_TP-Link.pdfRead 14 October 2026UK PSTI statement of compliance, defined support period for Deco X55(3-pack) V1 and V3 (and the 1-pack and 2-pack V3): 31/12/2029 or later. Stored as a minimum date for the UK statement. The statement names hardware versions and not the US V1.6 label.

Smart home

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Thread border router

Yes10Maker product pagesupport.eero.com/hc/articles/360000104706Read 15 October 2026eero 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.

Yes11Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/does-eero-support-matterRead 15 October 2026eero 6 is listed among the Matter-compatible controllers. eero supports Matter as a controller only and the hub is turned on by linking an Amazon account.

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

Yes1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 2026eero 6 features a built-in Zigbee smart home hub that works with Alexa.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)snapav.com/wcsstore/ExtendedSitesCatalogAssetStore/attachments/documents/Networking/SupportDocuments/eero-6-fact-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Smart home hub: Yes (Zigbee). Thread: OpenThread.

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

5.01Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 2026Smart home connectivity: Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)snapav.com/wcsstore/ExtendedSitesCatalogAssetStore/attachments/documents/Networking/SupportDocuments/eero-6-fact-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Low power radios: 802.15.4 and 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/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 2026Works with Alexa.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)snapav.com/wcsstore/ExtendedSitesCatalogAssetStore/attachments/documents/Networking/SupportDocuments/eero-6-fact-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Works with Alexa: Yes.

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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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CPU cores

41Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 2026Processor, memory, and storage: 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB flash storage.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)snapav.com/wcsstore/ExtendedSitesCatalogAssetStore/attachments/documents/Networking/SupportDocuments/eero-6-fact-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Processor: 1.2 GHz quad-core processor.

22Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Features: 1 GHz Dual-Core CPU.

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

1.2GHz1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 20261.2 GHz quad-core processor.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)snapav.com/wcsstore/ExtendedSitesCatalogAssetStore/attachments/documents/Networking/SupportDocuments/eero-6-fact-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Processor: 1.2 GHz quad-core processor.

1GHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Features: 1 GHz Dual-Core CPU.

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.

512MB1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 2026Published as 512MB RAM. No source prints a GB figure, so it is stored as 0.512 GB.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)snapav.com/wcsstore/ExtendedSitesCatalogAssetStore/attachments/documents/Networking/SupportDocuments/eero-6-fact-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Memory: 512MB RAM.

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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.

4GB1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 2026Published as 4GB flash storage.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)snapav.com/wcsstore/ExtendedSitesCatalogAssetStore/attachments/documents/Networking/SupportDocuments/eero-6-fact-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Storage: 4GB flash storage.

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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.

USB5Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 2026The eero Signal block says its single power adapter works for eero Signal and any USB-C powered Wi-Fi 6 or greater eero, and that a 27W USB-C power supply may be used when adding eero Signal to an eero 6. The eero 6 block itself gives only 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz and no adapter output. Dimensions in the eero 6 block are 99.4 x 97 x 61.4 mm.

External DC adapter1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026The datasheet lists a power adapter with 12 V 1.5 A output and a power port on the unit.

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

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12 V, 1.5 A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Power Adapter Output: 12V 1.5A. The adapter input is 100-240V 50-60 Hz 0.6A. The unit's DC input is the adapter output.

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

15W1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 2026Requirements: power supply 15W external.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)snapav.com/wcsstore/ExtendedSitesCatalogAssetStore/attachments/documents/Networking/SupportDocuments/eero-6-fact-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power supply: 15W external.

18W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 202612 V x 1.5 A is 18 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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18.5W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Power Consumption (with power adapter): 18.5 W max.

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.

Width99.3Height61.5Depth97mm(3.9 × 2.4 × 3.8 in)1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 2026Published as 99.4 x 97.0 x 61.5 mm (3.91 x 3.82 x 2.42 inch). The support comparison prints 99.3 x 97 x 61.5 mm and the compliance page 99.4 x 97 x 61.4 mm. The 3.91 inch width is 99.3 mm, so 99.3 is stored. Width, depth and height follow the order of the support comparison.3Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-mesh-wifi-product-comparisonRead 15 October 2026Size 3.91 x 3.82 x 2.42 in (99.3 x 97 x 61.5 mm) for the router and the extender. The unit sits on a flat surface.

Width110Height114Depth110mm(4.3 × 4.5 × 4.3 in)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Dimensions (W x D x H): 4.33 x 4.33 x 4.49 in (110 x 110 x 114 mm). The unit is a round cylinder.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 20264.33 x 4.33 x 4.49 in (110 x 110 x 114 mm).

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.

299g(10.5 oz)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)snapav.com/wcsstore/ExtendedSitesCatalogAssetStore/attachments/documents/Networking/SupportDocuments/eero-6-fact-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Physical characteristics: weight 0.66 lbs. Converted to 299 g (299.4) and rounded to a whole gram. The sheet does not say whether the adapter is included.

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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.

2AEM4-617042Maker spec sheet (PDF)snapav.com/wcsstore/ExtendedSitesCatalogAssetStore/attachments/documents/Networking/SupportDocuments/eero-6-fact-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026FCC Id 2AEM4-61704.

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Other certifications

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CE, FCC, RCM1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Certifications: CE, FCC, RCM.

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-61Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x551Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.snapav.com/wcsstore/ExtendedSitesCatalogAssetStore/attachments/documents/Networking/SupportDocuments/eero-6-fact-sheet.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)snapav.com/wcsstore/ExtendedSitesCatalogAssetStore/attachments/documents/Networking/SupportDocuments/eero-6-fact-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Amazon eero 6 fact sheet of 2020, two pages, copied on a distributor site.

www.tp-link.com/us/document/805622Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026

Manual

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www.tp-link.com/us/document/805903Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/80590Read 14 October 2026

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/shop/eero-6Read 15 October 20261-year limited warranty on the US shop page.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)snapav.com/wcsstore/ExtendedSitesCatalogAssetStore/attachments/documents/Networking/SupportDocuments/eero-6-fact-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 20261-year limited warranty.

2years7Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warrantyRead 14 October 2026Warranty periods for products purchased on or after 9/1/2023: Whole Home Wi-Fi / Mesh Wi-Fi / Deco, 2 years. US site.

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