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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+.

Roam1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026The page names the product Roam 6. Roam is the maker's travel router line.

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.

TL-WR1512X1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026Page title TL-WR1512X, Roam 6 AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Travel Router. The support page lists the US model as hardware version V1.60.

GTIN / EAN

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8404606017339Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GLP6QL6RRead 15 October 2026Item details: UPC 840460601733.

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/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026The US product page is live with a Buy Now link to Amazon US.

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.

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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.

Black9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GLP6QL6RRead 15 October 2026Color: Black.

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.

Travel router1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026The maker lists it as a travel router and in its Portable Travel Routers menu.

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.

Home6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2026/202609/20260907/Statements%20of%20PSTI%20Compliance_TP-Link.pdfRead 15 October 2026The statement files the model under Home Networking, Routers.

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/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026Standards: Wi-Fi 6 IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a on 5 GHz and IEEE 802.11n/b/g on 2.4 GHz.

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.

AX15001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026WiFi Speeds row: AX1500.

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 Roam 6 AX1500 (TL-WR1512X)

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 6	2	80	1,201	No

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 20265 GHz 1201 Mbps (802.11ax) and 2.4 GHz 300 Mbps (802.11n). The page prints 4 Streams in total and no streams or channel widths per band. The 2.4 GHz radio is 802.11n, so it is stored as Wi-Fi 4. The reception sensitivity table lists 5 GHz widths up to HE80, so 1201 Mbps at 80 MHz is 2 streams. 300 Mbps at 40 MHz is 2 streams for 802.11n. Together they give the 4 streams the maker prints. The streams and widths per band are worked out and are not printed.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 2026Signal Rate: 300 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 1201 Mbps at 5 GHz. The 5 GHz sensitivity table covers HE20, HE40 and HE80 only.

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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6 GHz 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.

Band steering1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026WiFi Capacity: High Dual-Band, which allocates devices to different bands. Stored as band_steering together with the Smart Connect note from the support page.5Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/download/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026Firmware 1.2.0 (build 20260430, published 2026-07-03) notes: Supported the Smart Connect function. Stored as band_steering. The product page and datasheet do not name it.

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

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29Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GLP6QL6RRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Number of Antennas 2. The comparison table lists External Antennas. The maker's product photo shows two external antennas.10Press articletelepolis.pl/tech/sprzet/tp-link-tl-wr1512x-router-podroznyRead 15 October 2026Article of 2026-07-27 on the Polish launch: two external antennas. It also gives 119 x 90 x 34 mm, 187 g and a USB 3.0 port.

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.

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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.

139m²9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GLP6QL6RRead 15 October 2026Product description, written by the maker: Wi-Fi coverage up to 1,500 sq. ft. Converted to 139 m2 (139.35). The maker's own pages print no coverage.

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.

601Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026Overview: Connect up to 60 Devices.9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GLP6QL6RRead 15 October 2026About this item: up to 60 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/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 Roam 6 AX1500 (TL-WR1512X)

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN or LAN	1	Not available
RJ45	1	LAN	1	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.0

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026Ethernet Ports: 1 x Gigabit WAN Port and 1 x Gigabit LAN Port. The datasheet says the first one is a WAN/LAN port. The page USB Support row says 1 x USB 2.0 Port. That conflicts with the datasheet, the quick installation guide and the label in the maker's product photo, which all say USB 3.0. The same USB 2.0 and 12V/1.5A rows are printed on the maker's TL-WR1502X US page, so they look copied. USB 3.0 is stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 2026Ports: 1 x Gigabit WAN/LAN Port, 1 x Gigabit LAN Port, 1 x USB 3.0 Port and 1 x Type-C Power Port. USB 3.0 is stored at the 5 Gbps data rate. The Type-C power port is not a data port.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/34444Read 15 October 2026TL-WR1512X(US) 1.0 quick installation guide, Interface Description: the WAN port is the internet port by default and can be set manually as a LAN port. One LAN port. One USB 3.0 port.

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.

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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, 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.

19Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GLP6QL6RRead 15 October 2026Item details: Unit Count 1 Count. The package lists one router.

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.

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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.

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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 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 app, Web interface1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026Management Features: Tether App and Webpage.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/34444Read 15 October 2026Setup works with the Tether app or a web browser.4Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/113336Read 15 October 2026Chapter 1: log in via the Tether app or the web management page.

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.

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/34444Read 15 October 2026Setup by web browser asks only for a new router password. Binding a TP-Link ID is described as optional.

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 point, Repeater, Media bridge1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026Working Modes: Router, Access Point, Range Extender, USB Tethering, 3G/4G USB Modem, Client and Hotspot (WISP). Client mode is stored as media_bridge, see the quick installation guide.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 2026Modes: Router, USB Modem (3G/4G/5G), USB Tethering, Hotspot, Access Point, Range Extender and Client.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/34444Read 15 October 2026Network Modes table: Client mode connects a wired-only device such as a smart TV, media player or game console to a Wi-Fi network. This is stored as media_bridge. The table also lists Router, USB Tethering, 3G/4G/5G USB Modem, Hotspot, Access Point and Range Extender.

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, Dual WAN, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026Guest Network: one 5 GHz and one 2.4 GHz network. Quality of Service: QoS by Device. DDNS: TP-Link, NO-IP, DynDNS. No IPTV, VLAN or IoT network is listed for this model.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 2026Security: Guest Network and Parental Controls. Software: Parental Controls Supported, QoS by Device and DDNS (TP-Link, NO-IP, DynDNS). The basic parental controls of HomeShield are free, see the HomeShield page.5Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/download/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026Firmware 1.2.0 notes: Supported the Load Balance function for Multi-WAN. Stored as dual_wan. Firmware 1.2.0 or later is needed.

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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WireGuard, OpenVPN, L2TP, PPTP1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026VPN Server: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP and WireGuard.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 2026VPN: PPTP/L2TP/OpenVPN/WireGuard.

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

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WireGuard, OpenVPN, L2TP, PPTP1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026VPN Client: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP and WireGuard.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 2026VPN: PPTP/L2TP/OpenVPN/WireGuard. The product page lists the same four as client protocols.

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 modem2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 2026The USB 3.0 port shares photos, videos and music across the home network and gives remote access through the router's FTP server. The USB Modem (3G/4G/5G) and USB Tethering modes use the same port.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/34444Read 15 October 2026The USB 3.0 port connects a 3G/4G/5G USB modem, a mobile device or a USB storage device.

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/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Personal and WPA/WPA2-Enterprise. Enterprise is not stored. The datasheet lists only WPA2/PSK and WPA3-Personal, and the troubleshooting guide treats enterprise as a way to join an enterprise Wi-Fi as a client.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 2026Wireless Security: WPA2/PSK, WPA3-Personal 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.

HomeShield9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GLP6QL6RRead 15 October 2026The product description says it includes HomeShield with network security tools, parental controls and IoT protection. The maker's product page and datasheet do not name HomeShield for this model.

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 paid8Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/homeshieldRead 15 October 2026The essential HomeShield features and basic Parental Control are free with the router. Security+ and Total Security are paid tiers. The page does not list this model, so the Amazon listing is used for the link to HomeShield.9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GLP6QL6RRead 15 October 2026Legal disclaimer: HomeShield includes both basic and advanced features, and advanced features require a paid subscription.

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.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 2026Cloud Service: Auto Firmware Upgrade, TP-Link ID, DDNS.

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 20296Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2026/202609/20260907/Statements%20of%20PSTI%20Compliance_TP-Link.pdfRead 15 October 2026UK PSTI statement signed 7 September 2026, Home Networking, Routers, Portable Router: TL-WR1512X V1 has a defined support period of 31/12/2029 or later. The date is a minimum. The statement says a non-EOL period may be refreshed to extend it, and it applies to the UK.

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.

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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.

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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.

USB3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/34444Read 15 October 2026The Power Port is for the USB-C charger provided in the package.

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

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5 V, 3 A3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/34444Read 15 October 2026The guide recommends the provided adapter or a 5V/3A adapter. The US product page prints 12V/1.5A in its spec row and a 9V/12V power bank note. That conflicts with this guide, the label in the maker's product photo (5V 3A), the UK and Australian pages and the Amazon listing, so 5 V, 3 A is stored. The adapter's own rating is not published.9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GLP6QL6RRead 15 October 2026About this item: power the router via the USB-C port using the included adapter or any 5V/3A PD power source.

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.

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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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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.

Width119Height34Depth90.3mm(4.7 × 1.3 × 3.6 in)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026Dimensions (W x D x H): 119 x 90.3 x 34 mm (4.7 x 3.6 x 1.3 in). The datasheet says this includes the antennas and foot pad. It does not say if the antennas are folded. Older maker pages for this model printed 104 x 90 x 28 mm.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 20264.9 x 3.6 x 1.3 in (119 x 90.3 x 34 mm, including antenna and foot pad). The inch figure for the width is printed as 4.9 and does not match 119 mm, so the metric figure is stored. The product page prints 4.7 in.

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.

187g(6.6 oz)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 20266.6 oz / 187 g. The datasheet does not say if this includes the power adapter. Polish launch coverage also gives 187 g and the Amazon US listing gives an item weight of 6.72 ounces.

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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FCC, CE, RoHS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 October 2026Certifications: FCC, CE.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 2026Certification: FCC, CE, RoHS.

In the box

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

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Wi-Fi 6 Portable Router TL-WR1512X, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Power Adapter, USB Cable, Quick Installation Guide, Wi-Fi Info Card2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 2026Package Contents: Wi-Fi 6 Portable Router TL-WR1512X, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Power Adapter, USB Cable, Quick Installation Guide and Wi-Fi Info Card.

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/wifi-router/tl-wr1512x1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr1512xRead 15 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/1074132Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107413Read 15 October 2026TL-WR1512X V1 datasheet for hardware version V1.60, copyright 2025.

Manual

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www.tp-link.com/us/document/1133364Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/113336Read 15 October 2026Portable Router User Guide (For web), listed under Manual on the TL-WR1512X support page. The guide is shared by the maker's portable routers and says features vary by model, so it is not used for model-specific features.

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 15 October 2026US warranty page: Wi-Fi Router products bought on or after 2023-09-01 have a 2 year warranty term. The Amazon US listing says 2 Year Manufacturer.9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GLP6QL6RRead 15 October 2026Warranty Description: 2 Year Manufacturer.

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