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General

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Series

eero1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-7Read 14 October 2026eero is the maker's mesh Wi-Fi brand. The Wi-Fi 7 line also has eero Max 7, eero Pro 7 and eero Outdoor 7.

Deco1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Part of the Deco whole home mesh family.

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

PA10001, PA10111, PA10211, PA103111Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-7Read 14 October 2026PA10001 is the hardware model. PA10111, PA10211 and PA10311 are the US eero.com store SKUs for the 1, 2 and 3 packs, read from the page data.4Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 14 October 2026

Deco BE85, Deco BE85(1-pack), Deco BE85(2-pack), Deco BE85(3-pack)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026The US page is titled Deco BE85 and Deco 7 Elite BE22000 and sells 1, 2 and 3 packs. The support page lists hardware versions V1.60, V2.60 and V3. Package Content names Deco BE85 (1-pack), (2-pack) and (3-pack). Amazon lists the manufacturer part numbers as Deco BE85(2-pack) and Deco BE85(3-pack). The UK and EU sell a BE19000 model of the same name with 5760 Mbps on 5 GHz, which is a different regional spec and is not covered here.

GTIN / EAN

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840030706929, 8400307069058Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4W31L4NRead 16 October 2026Item details of the 3-pack listing: UPC 840030706905, Mfr Part Number Deco BE85(3-pack).9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4W1L4B3Read 16 October 2026Item details of the 2-pack listing: UPC 840030706929, Mfr Part Number Deco BE85(2-pack). No US 1-pack GTIN was found.

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

19 February 20256Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2025/2/eero-celebrates-a-decade-of-innovation-with-all-new-wi-fi-7-productsRead 14 October 2026Announced on 2025-02-19.

15 May 20237Press releasetp-link.com/us/press/news/20641Read 16 October 2026TP-Link press release dated 15 May 2023: TP-Link today announced the Deco BE85 and the Archer BE800.

Status

Available1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-7Read 14 October 2026The page offers the 1, 2 and 3 packs for sale.

Available1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026The page and the support downloads are live. The newest US firmware build on the support page is dated 2026-06-22.

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.

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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.

$169.996Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2025/2/eero-celebrates-a-decade-of-innovation-with-all-new-wi-fi-7-productsRead 14 October 2026US prices on sale: $169.99 for 1 pack, $279.99 for 2 packs, $349.99 for 3 packs. Excluding tax. Base value is the 1 pack.

From $999.991Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 20267Press releasetp-link.com/us/press/news/20641Read 16 October 20268Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4W31L4NRead 16 October 20269Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4W1L4B3Read 16 October 2026

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.

€199.9915Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/de/2025/2/eero-erweitert-wi-fi-7-portfolio-um-eero-7-und-eero-pro-7Read 14 October 2026German release: eero 7 at 199.99 euro for the 1-pack and 399.99 euro for the 3-pack. Shipping from 26 February. Tax treatment not stated. No 2-pack price.

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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, CA, GB, FR, DE, IT, ES6Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2025/2/eero-celebrates-a-decade-of-innovation-with-all-new-wi-fi-7-productsRead 14 October 2026Available in the US, UK, Italy, France, Germany and Spain at launch, and in Canada on 2025-03-26. Australia and Japan later.

US7Press releasetp-link.com/us/press/news/20641Read 16 October 2026US launch prices and US retailers.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White13Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/amazon-eero-7-wi-fi-7-mesh-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review describes white plastic.

White8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4W31L4NRead 16 October 2026Color White.13Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85Read 16 October 2026The review calls the units white cylindrical towers.

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-7Read 14 October 2026Sold as 1, 2 and 3 packs of identical mesh units.

Mesh system1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Whole home mesh Wi-Fi 7 system. The packs hold identical Deco BE85 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-7Read 14 October 2026The shop data lists the vendor as eero Home WiFi System. The support site describes use in apartments, condos and homes.

Home1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Listed under For Home, Mesh WiFi.

Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-7Read 14 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 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.

BE50002Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-7Read 14 October 20264Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 14 October 2026

BE220001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026WiFi Speeds row: BE22000.

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 7

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	40	688	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	240	4,324	No

Source2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-7Read 14 October 20262.4 GHz 2x2 and 5 GHz 2x2, 2x2/2x2 SU-MIMO, channel widths 20, 40, 80, 160 and 240 MHz.3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 14 October 2026Peak PHY rates row for eero 7 reads 2882 Mbps (160 MHz) and 688 Mbps (40 MHz). The same page lists channel widths up to 240 MHz and the BE5000 class. The 5 GHz rate stored is the 240 MHz rate from Dong Knows Tech, which with 688 Mbps adds up to the BE5000 class. The 2.4 GHz rate is 688 Mbps at 40 MHz. The page's MIMO row for eero 7 reads 2x2/4x4 and its spatial streams row reads 6. The maker's support and compliance pages and the Tom's Hardware review all state 2x2 on both bands, so 2 streams are stored per band.4Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 14 October 2026Product specifications block for eero 7 (model PA10001): 2x2 2.4 GHz and 2x2 5 GHz, BE5000.7Reviewdongknows.com/eero-7-vs-eero-pro-7-entry-level-wi-fi-7-routersRead 14 October 2026Table lists eero 7 as dual-band BE5000 with 2.4 GHz 2x2 BE up to 688 Mbps (20/40 MHz) and 5 GHz 2x2 BE up to 4324 Mbps (20/40/80/160/240 MHz). No 6 GHz band.13Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/amazon-eero-7-wi-fi-7-mesh-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review's spec table gives 2x2 on 2.4 GHz and on 5 GHz, and no 6 GHz band.

BTP-Link Deco BE85

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	40	1,376	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	240	8,647	No
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	320	11,530	No

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026WiFi Speeds row (V3 page): 6 GHz 11530 Mbps, 5 GHz 8647 Mbps and 2.4 GHz 1376 Mbps, all 802.11be. The V2.6 datasheet and the press release print 11520 and 8640 Mbps, and Dong Knows Tech prints the same. The 802.11be rates for 4 streams are 11529 Mbps at 320 MHz and 8647 Mbps at 240 MHz, so the V3 page figures are stored. WiFi Capacity row: 4x4 MU-MIMO and 12 Streams, so 4 streams per band. The footnote says 320 MHz is only on 6 GHz and that 160 and 240 MHz may not be available on 5 GHz in some regions, so 240 MHz is the widest 5 GHz channel. Dong Knows Tech lists 20/40 MHz on 2.4 GHz, 20/40/160/240 MHz on 5 GHz and 20/40/160/320 MHz on 6 GHz. Every radio serves devices. A 6 GHz dedicated backhaul is an option in the app, so dedicated_backhaul is false.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/19783Read 16 October 2026Datasheet Deco BE85(US) V2.6: Signal Rate 11520 Mbps (6 GHz) + 8640 Mbps (5 GHz) + 1376 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 12 Streams, 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax/be, 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax/be and 6 GHz 802.11ax/be. The page figures are stored, see its entry.14Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be85-wi-fi-7-mesh-system-reviewRead 16 October 2026Hardware table: 2.4 GHz 4x4 BE up to 1376 Mbps (20/40 MHz), 5 GHz 4x4 BE up to 8640 Mbps (20/40/160/240 MHz), 6 GHz 4x4 BE up to 11520 Mbps (20/40/160/320 MHz).

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.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), Band steering2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-7Read 14 October 2026Multi-Link Operation is named in the article.3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 14 October 2026Band steering is listed as Yes for eero 7.4Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 14 October 2026Lists automatic channel selection and band and client steering.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), Multi-RU, 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Band steering1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Advanced Features row: Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 320 MHz Channel, 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs. WiFi Capacity row: 4x4 MU-MIMO and OFDMA. The Very High Tri-Band entry says devices are distributed to different bands. Dong Knows Tech says the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands share one network through Smart Connect, so band_steering covers those two bands.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/19783Read 16 October 2026Features: Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 320 MHz Bandwidth, 4K-QAM, Multi-RU, MU-MIMO, OFDMA, BSS Color.13Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85Read 16 October 2026The app sets up a combined 2.4 and 5 GHz network and a separate 6 GHz network, so band steering covers 2.4 and 5 GHz only. The review says the 6 GHz link can be a dedicated backhaul in the advanced settings.14Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be85-wi-fi-7-mesh-system-reviewRead 16 October 2026The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands share one main network through Smart Connect.

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

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01Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 20268x High-Gain Antennas (Internal).

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

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81Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 20268x High-Gain Antennas (Internal) per unit.13Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Number of antennas/removable: 8/No. Each unit has eight amplified antennas inside.

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/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026The antennas are internal, so they cannot be removed.13Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Number of antennas/removable: 8/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.

190m²2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-7Read 14 October 2026Published as 2,000 sq. ft. (190 m²) of indoor coverage per unit.

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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.

1201Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-7Read 14 October 2026Published as 120+. Stored as 120.2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-7Read 14 October 2026

2001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Connect 200+ devices at once. The footnote says connection to over 200 devices is based on laboratory test data. 200 is stored and the plus sign is kept here.

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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 7

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	2	WAN or LAN	2.5

Source2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-7Read 14 October 2026Two auto-sensing 2.5 GbE ports. The USB-C port is the power input.

BTP-Link Deco BE85

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45 or SFP+ combo	1	WAN or LAN	10	Not available
RJ45	1	WAN or LAN	10	Not available
RJ45	2	WAN or LAN	2.5	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.0

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Ethernet Ports per Deco unit, WAN/LAN auto-sensing: 1x 10 Gbps, 1x 10 Gbps SFP+/RJ45 combo and 2x 2.5 Gbps. USB Support: 1x USB 3.0 port with FTP, media and Samba server. The footnote says all WAN/LAN ports work as either WAN or LAN and only one port can be WAN at a time. The user guide says only one port of the combo pair can be used at a time.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/19783Read 16 October 2026Ethernet Port: 1x 10 Gbps RJ45/SFP+ combo port + 1x 10 Gbps port + 2x 2.5 Gbps ports per unit (WAN/LAN auto-sensing). 1x 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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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.

TrueMesh3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 14 October 2026eero's own mesh software is called TrueMesh. Every eero links to every other eero in range on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, so no radio is dedicated to backhaul.

Deco Mesh1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026WiFi Range row: TP-Link Mesh Technology with optional Ethernet backhaul and AI-Driven Mesh. The datasheet calls it Deco Mesh and says all Deco models work together.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/19783Read 16 October 2026Deco Mesh forms a unified network with a single network name. All Deco models can work together.

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-7Read 14 October 20266Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2025/2/eero-celebrates-a-decade-of-innovation-with-all-new-wi-fi-7-productsRead 14 October 2026

1, 2, 31Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 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.

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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.

Yes2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-7Read 14 October 2026Any eero 7 can be the gateway or an extender.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/19783Read 16 October 2026The datasheet lists package contents of 1, 2 or 3 Deco BE85 units. Tom's Guide says the three devices are the same out of the box and set up as router or satellites in the app.

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.

Yes9Maker product pagesupport.eero.com/hc/en-us/articles/207852743-Can-I-connect-my-eeros-with-EthernetRead 14 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Optional Ethernet backhaul links the Deco units. The datasheet says the second 10G port can serve as a wired backhaul and that wired and wireless backhaul can run at once.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/19783Read 16 October 2026Wireless and Wired Combined Backhaul: the second 10G port can serve as a wired backhaul between 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 app2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-7Read 14 October 202613Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/amazon-eero-7-wi-fi-7-mesh-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026Setup and configuration use the eero app only.

Mobile app1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Management Features: Deco App. The page's web server entry is a service port. Dong Knows Tech calls the web interface limited and says it cannot manage the hardware alone.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/90026Read 16 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.

Yes11Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/do-i-need-a-password-to-sign-in-to-my-eero-appRead 14 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/90026Read 16 October 2026Setup step 2: log in or sign up with a TP-Link ID in the Deco app. Dong Knows Tech says the app requires a login account for setup and ongoing management.14Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be85-wi-fi-7-mesh-system-reviewRead 16 October 2026The app requires a login account for setup and ongoing management.

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 node2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-7Read 14 October 2026Use case is gateway or indoor extender for an existing eero network.10Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/what-is-bridge-modeRead 14 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/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 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 controls13Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/amazon-eero-7-wi-fi-7-mesh-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026The Settings tab can turn the guest network on and off. iPerf3 results (5 GHz 1,097 Mbps at 6 ft and 346 Mbps at 25 ft) use another method than Tom's Guide and are not stored.16Maker 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. This free feature is stored as parental controls. Content filters and app blocking need eero Plus.

Guest network, IoT network, IPTV, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Guest Network row (one guest network per band), IoT network and device isolation, QoS by device and HomeShield QoS, parental controls (profiles, family time, pause the Internet), IGMP proxy and snooping for IPTV, DDNS (TP-Link). The HomeShield page lists IoT network isolation, parental controls and QoS in its free tier. Bridge Tag VLAN is part of the IPTV settings, so VLAN is not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/19783Read 16 October 2026Software: Guest Network 2.4 GHz x1, 5 GHz x1 and 6 GHz x1, IoT Network x1, MLO Network x1. Highlights: Quality of Service (QoS) and Private IoT Network.

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/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026VPN Server: OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP/IPSec. Stored as l2tp.

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/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026VPN Client: OpenVPN, 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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File server, Media server1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026USB Support: FTP Server, Media Server, Samba Server.

Security

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

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 14 October 2026Published as WPA3 and WPA2 wireless encryption. The FAQ on this page calls WPA3 an optional eero Labs feature.4Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 14 October 2026

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, Enhanced Open (OWE)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal. Enhanced Open comes from the Wi-Fi Alliance listing.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/19783Read 16 October 2026Wireless Security: WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3 encryptions.10Certification listprf.cert.wi-fi.org/products/downloadRead 16 October 2026Listed with WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal and Wi-Fi Enhanced Open. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 is listed.

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

eero Plus1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-7Read 14 October 2026eero Plus is the paid subscription for advanced security, ad blocking and more.

HomeShield1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 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.

Paid8Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/what-is-eero-plusRead 14 October 2026eero Plus features are exclusive to the subscription and are grayed out in the app without it. Price is $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year per Tom's Hardware and TechRadar. TechRadar reports a two-month free trial.

Basic free, full paid5Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/homeshieldRead 16 October 2026HomeShield is free with the router and includes IoT network isolation, parental controls and QoS. Security+ and Total Security are paid tiers. The datasheet footnote says HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan and fees apply for the Pro Plan. The free and paid tiers share the name.

Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

Yes12Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/how-do-eeroos-updates-workRead 14 October 2026Updates roll out over the air. The eeros can update automatically overnight.

Yes4Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/16138Read 16 October 2026Deco App User Guide FW1.10.0, setup step 9: set the auto update time, which lets the Deco update to the latest firmware automatically. The guide is linked from the BE85 support page.

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 20315Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-software-security-updatesRead 14 October 2026Table lists eero 7 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 202911Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2026/202609/20260907/Statements%20of%20PSTI%20Compliance_TP-Link.pdfRead 16 October 2026UK PSTI statement of TP-Link Systems, version of September 2026, Home Networking, Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System: Deco BE85(1-pack) V1 and Deco BE85(2-pack) V1 have a defined support period of 31/12/2029 or later. Stored as a published minimum for the UK. The UK models are hardware version V1, and the US models are V2 and V3. The Singapore support FAQ (Duration of Security Support) lists Deco BE85 until 14 August 2029. The US site has no statement.

Smart home

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Thread border router

Yes1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-7Read 14 October 20264Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 14 October 2026Block says Thread, Zigbee and Matter (as a controller only). The Amazon launch release says eero 7 acts as a Thread border router.6Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2025/2/eero-celebrates-a-decade-of-innovation-with-all-new-wi-fi-7-productsRead 14 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-7Read 14 October 20264Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 14 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-7Read 14 October 20264Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 14 October 20266Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2025/2/eero-celebrates-a-decade-of-innovation-with-all-new-wi-fi-7-productsRead 14 October 2026

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

5.03Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 14 October 20264Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 14 October 2026

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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-7Read 14 October 20264Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 14 October 2026

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Works with Alexa and Google Assistant.

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 122013Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Spec table: Wi-Fi chip Qualcomm Networking Pro 1220. The text says the kit is built with that chip and a quad-core 2.2GHz processor.

CPU cores

43Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 14 October 2026Published as a 1.1 GHz quad-core processor.

413Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Spec table: Processor/memory/storage Quad-core 2.2GHz/1GB/512MB.

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

1.1GHz3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 14 October 2026

2.2GHz13Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Spec table: Quad-core 2.2GHz.

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.

1GB3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 14 October 2026Published as 1024MB RAM. Dong Knows Tech prints 1GB, so 1 is stored.7Reviewdongknows.com/eero-7-vs-eero-pro-7-entry-level-wi-fi-7-routersRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: 1GB RAM.

1GB13Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Spec table: 1GB RAM.

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.

4GB3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 14 October 2026Published as 4GB flash storage.

512MB13Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Spec table: 512MB flash storage.

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

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Yes14Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be85-wi-fi-7-mesh-system-reviewRead 16 October 2026Each Deco BE85 unit has an internal fan, and the units got warm and made a little noise at times. Hardware table: internal fan Yes.

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.

USB2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-7Read 14 October 20264Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 14 October 2026

External DC adapter1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026The page lists a power adapter and a power port on the unit. The adapter rating differs between hardware versions, so it is not stored.

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

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

15W2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-7Read 14 October 20264Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 14 October 2026The 15W USB-C power adapter (model C120011) is rated 5.0 V and 3.0 A, 15.0 W output.

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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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51W1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Power Consumption (without power adapter): 51 W max. The V2.6 datasheet gives the same figure.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/19783Read 16 October 2026Power Consumption (without power adapter): 51 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.

AAmazon eero 7

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BTP-Link Deco BE85

Distance (m)	Connected to	Throughput (Mbps)
4.572	Main unit	1,736
15.24	Main unit	790.4
22.86	Main unit	179.2
27.432	Main unit	42.6

Source12Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Tom's Guide tested a 3-pack with the OnePlus 11, the only Wi-Fi 7 client at the time, and Keysight IxChariot set to simulate 10 data-hungry users. Firmware is not stated and the review says it was a newer build than the preview. The band is not named per row. The review says the 6 GHz band reached about 40 ft and that the tester had to switch to the 2.4/5 GHz network by hand beyond that. Rows are 15 ft (4.572 m) 1.736 Gbps, 50 ft (15.24 m) 790.4 Mbps, 75 ft (22.86 m) 179.2 Mbps and 90 ft (27.432 m) 42.6 Mbps. Through a satellite the review gives 75.1 and 140.0 Mbps for a client 40 ft down the hall from a satellite upstairs or downstairs. It does not say which is which, so no via-satellite row is stored.

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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1,736Mbps=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi throughput (measured)

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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816.3Mbps12Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85Read 16 October 202625 ft in an adjacent room: 816.3 Mbps. Same IxChariot setup.

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

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30.48m12Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85Read 16 October 2026The review gives a range of 100 feet (30.48 m).

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

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21.1W12Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85Read 16 October 2026The router and satellites consumed 21.1 and 15.3 watts. The router figure is stored. The review does not describe the exact load.

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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485Wh15Measurementdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be85-wi-fi-7-mesh-system-reviewRead 16 October 2026Hardware table row Power consumption (per 24 hours): about 485 Wh for the router unit. Firmware at review 1.0.14 Build 20231124. The review does not describe the load.

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.

Width130Height64Depth130mm(5.1 × 2.5 × 5.1 in)2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-7Read 14 October 20264Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 14 October 2026The block gives 130 mm width, 130 mm height and 64 mm depth. The support page and a retailer data sheet give 64 mm as the height of the unit on a flat surface, so 64 mm is stored as height.

Width128Height236Depth128mm(5 × 9.3 × 5 in)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 20265.04 x 5.04 x 9.29 in (128 x 128 x 236 mm), width x depth x height.

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.

606g(1.3 lb)3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 14 October 2026Published as 1.3 lbs. (0.606 kg). Stored from the kg figure. The page 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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WFA12878010Certification listprf.cert.wi-fi.org/products/downloadRead 16 October 2026WFA128780, BE22000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System, model Deco BE85, hardware version PCIE, last certified 2023-12-26.

FCC IDiFCC ID of the main unit.

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Other certifications

Zigbee 3.014Certification listcsa-iot.org/csa_product/eero-7Read 14 October 2026Connectivity Standards Alliance listing for eero 7, product type End Product, specification 3.0.1, certificate ZIG26064ZB332295-24, certified 2026-03-23, firmware eeroOS-v7.6.

CE, FCC1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Certifications: CE, FCC.

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-71Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-7Read 14 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be851Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-be85Read 16 October 2026

Spec sheet

eero.com/support/articles/eero-72Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-7Read 14 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/document/197832Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/19783Read 16 October 2026

Manual

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www.tp-link.com/us/document/900263Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/90026Read 16 October 2026Deco BE85(US)_V2.6 User Guide, document 1910013376 REV2.0.0 of 2023.

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.

3years1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-7Read 14 October 20263-year limited warranty on the US shop page.2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-7Read 14 October 2026

2years6Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warrantyRead 16 October 2026Warranty periods for products purchased on or after 9/1/2023 list 2 years for Whole Home Wi-Fi, Mesh Wi-Fi and Deco. US site. Tom's Guide and Amazon also say two years.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C4W31L4NRead 16 October 2026Warranty Description: 2 year manufacturer. US listing.13Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/tp-link-deco-be85Read 16 October 2026Its two year warranty and lifetime support.

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