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General

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Series

eero1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026eero is the maker's mesh Wi-Fi brand. The Wi-Fi 7 line also has eero Pro 7, eero 7 and eero Outdoor 7.

Deco1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026

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

V0100014Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 20 October 2026Product specifications block for eero Max 7: Model V010001.

Deco BE25, Deco BE25(1-pack), Deco BE25(2-pack), Deco BE25(3-pack)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026The page is titled Deco BE25 and Deco 7 BE5000 and sells 1, 2 and 3 packs. The support page lists the US datasheet and user guide as V1.6. Other regions sell a Deco BE25 with BE3600 rates (2882 Mbps on 5 GHz, 160 MHz) from different hardware, for example Poland, Australia and the UK listings. Those are not stored here.

GTIN / EAN

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810142820332, 810142820325, 8101428203184Maker product pageus.store.tapo.com/products/deco-wi-fi-7-be5000-dual-band-mesh-router-1-packRead 14 October 2026JSON-LD GTINs of the maker's US store: 1-pack 810142820332 (SKU Deco BE25(1-pack)), 2-pack 810142820325 (SKU Deco BE25(2-pack)), 3-pack 810142820318 (SKU Deco BE25(3-Pack)). The 2-pack and 3-pack pages are at the same domain with the pack name in the URL.

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

20 September 202310Press articletechcrunch.com/2023/09/20/amazon-unveils-a-pricey-but-faster-599-00-eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Published 2023-09-20 from Amazon's devices event: Amazon introduced the eero Max 7.

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Status

Available1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026The page has a Buy now button.

Available1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026The page and the US downloads are live. The 3-pack is in stock on the maker's US store.

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.

$599.9910Press articletechcrunch.com/2023/09/20/amazon-unveils-a-pricey-but-faster-599-00-eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Will be available starting at $599.99 for the one-pack, $1,149.99 for a two-pack and $1,699.99 for a three-pack, US, tax not included. Amazon said it would be available soon. Tom's Guide and TechRadar print the same prices.

$129.997Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: U.S. Launch Price $299.99 (3-pack), $199.99 (2-pack), $129.99 (single router). Excluding tax. The maker's store listed a compare-at price of 229.99 USD for the 2-pack, which is not a launch price.

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.

€699.9911Press articleifun.de/eero-max-7-der-leistungsfaehigste-wlan-router-von-amazon-startet-221250Read 20 October 2026German news: 699.99 euro for one unit, 1,349.99 euro for the two-pack and 1,999.99 euro for the three-pack. Tax treatment not stated. The price is a German consumer 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, DE11Press articleifun.de/eero-max-7-der-leistungsfaehigste-wlan-router-von-amazon-startet-221250Read 20 October 2026German article on availability at Amazon, with euro prices.

US7Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026U.S. release and prices.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White8Retailer pageamazon.com/Amazon-eero-router-newest-model/dp/B09HJJN7MSRead 20 October 2026The Amazon images show a white unit. Tom's Guide says it is available only in white.9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Available only in white.

White5Retailer pagemyithub.com.au/tp-link-deco-be253-pack-mesh-wi-fi-system-dual-band-2-4-ghz-5-ghz-wi-fi-7-802-11be-white-2-internalRead 14 October 2026The maker's product photos show a white unit and its page gives no colour name. Australian listing of the Deco BE25 3-pack: colour White, 150 x 150 x 62 mm and 4 internal antennas, the same enclosure as the US model. The listing gives the Australian rates of 2882 + 688 Mbps, which differ from the US model, so it is used for the colour only.

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-max-7Read 20 October 2026Sold as packs of identical eero Max 7 units, see the Amazon listing.

Mesh system1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Whole Home Mesh WiFi 7 System. Packs hold identical Deco BE25 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-max-7Read 20 October 2026The page calls it the fastest, most advanced system and says it also helps small to medium-sized businesses. Its FAQ says it is not primarily for gaming. The maker's category is not exclusive to homes.

Home1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Listed under For Home, Mesh WiFi, Deco 7.

Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 73Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be).

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 row. 802.11be on 5 GHz and 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.

BE208003Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026AC/AX/BE Rating row reads BE20800.

BE50001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026WiFi Speeds row: BE5000, 5 GHz 4324 Mbps (802.11be), 2.4 GHz 688 Mbps.

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 Max 7

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Not available	2	40	574	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	240	8,647	No
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	320	11,529	No

Source3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Compare table: 3 radios, MIMO 2x2/4x4/4x4, 10 spatial streams, channel widths 20, 40, 80, 160, 240 and 320 MHz. Peak PHY rates 2.4 GHz 573.5 Mbps, 5 GHz 8647.1 Mbps and 6 GHz 11529.4 Mbps. Rounded to 574, 8647 and 11529. The datasheet gives 20/40 MHz for 2.4 GHz, up to 240 MHz for 5 GHz and up to 320 MHz for 6 GHz, which fits the rates. The 2.4 GHz rate is the 802.11ax rate for 2x2 at 40 MHz, so no Wi-Fi generation is stored for that radio. The maker states none per radio.4Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 20 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 tri-band concurrent 2:4:4 with support for 240 MHz channels in 5 GHz and 320 MHz channels in 6 GHz. That gives 2, 4 and 4 streams and the 5 GHz width of 240 MHz.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--ZJZh0I9N--/eb6e5782cfb1303c095e0ee6de2e5a41cbe73910.pdfRead 20 October 2026Two-page Amazon eero Max 7 datasheet, 2023. MIMO: 2.4 GHz 2x2 SU-MIMO, 5 GHz 4x4 MU/SU-MIMO, 6 GHz 4x4 MU/SU-MIMO. Channel width: 2.4 GHz 20/40 MHz, 5 GHz 20 to 240 MHz, 6 GHz 20 to 320 MHz.

BTP-Link Deco BE25

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

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Standards row lists 802.11be/ax/ac/n/a on 5 GHz and 802.11be/ax/n/b/g on 2.4 GHz. The WiFi Speeds row labels the 2.4 GHz rate 802.11ax, but 688 Mbps is the 802.11be 2x2 4096-QAM rate at 40 MHz (802.11ax tops out at 574 Mbps there), and the datasheet and Dong Knows Tech both give Wi-Fi 7 on 2.4 GHz, so that radio is stored as Wi-Fi 7. The capacity row says 4 Streams and Dual-Band. 688 Mbps at 40 MHz and 4324 Mbps at 240 MHz each fit 2 streams, so 2 per band. The page's Advanced Features row also lists a 320 MHz channel, but the datasheet says 240 MHz, the unit has no 6 GHz band and the 4324 Mbps rate is the 240 MHz rate, so 240 MHz is stored. No band is a dedicated backhaul (Dong Knows Tech: none).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 14 October 2026Datasheet Deco BE25(US) V1.6: signal rate 4324 Mbps (5 GHz) + 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz). Wireless standards 802.11b/g/n/ax/be on 2.4 GHz and 802.11a/n/ac/ax/be on 5 GHz. Features list 240 MHz Bandwidth.7Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: 2.4 GHz 2x2 BE up to 688 Mbps (20/40 MHz), 5 GHz 2x2 BE up to 4324 Mbps (20/40/80/160/240 MHz). Possible dedicated backhaul band: none. Firmware 1.0.13 at review.

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), 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Beamforming, Band steering1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026The FAQ names Multi-Link Operation as a new Wi-Fi 7 feature that lets devices use several bands at once.2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Features: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), a 2x4x4 antenna array and MU-MIMO.3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Other Wi-Fi Features row: WMM, Tx Beamforming, OFDMA. Band Steering row: Yes.9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026The review says the Max 7 uses 4K QAM and 320 MHz channels, and that data-heavy transmissions can span different bands.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), Multi-RU, 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Advanced Features row: MLO, 320 MHz channel, 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs. Capacity row adds OFDMA. The datasheet adds MU-MIMO. The Dual-Band entry says devices are distributed to different bands, but the maker does not name band steering, so it is not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 14 October 2026Features: MLO, 240 MHz Bandwidth, 4K-QAM, Multi-RU, MU-MIMO, OFDMA, BSS Color.

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

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01Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 20264x High-Performance Antennas (Internal).

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

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41Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 20264x High-Performance Antennas (Internal).

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

No9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Specs box: number of antennas / removable: 10 / No. The text counts 10 high-performance antennas plus a smart home antenna. A TechInsights teardown counts eight antennas, so no antenna count is stored.

No1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 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.

232m²2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026A single eero Max 7 provides up to 2,500 sq. ft. (232 m2) of coverage.

242m²1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Overview row: up to 2,600 sq. ft. (1-pack), converted to 242 m2 (241.5). The headline claims up to 6,600 sq. ft. for the 3-pack. The 2-pack figure is on the maker's store page.4Maker product pageus.store.tapo.com/products/deco-wi-fi-7-be5000-dual-band-mesh-router-1-packRead 14 October 20261-pack: covers up to 2,600 sq. ft. (242 m2). The 2-pack page says up to 4,600 sq. ft., converted to 427 m2 (427.4), and the 3-pack page says up to 6,600 sq. ft., converted to 613 m2 (613.2). Both are stored in the pack rows.

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.

2501Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Page data: each eero Max 7 system provides up to 2,500 sq. ft. of coverage and supports 250+ devices. Stored as 250, the plus sign is dropped. The 2023 datasheet and launch coverage say 200+.2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Can connect 250+ devices.

1501Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Connect 150 Devices at Once. The footnote says connection to over 150 devices is based on laboratory test data. The maker states it for the system and not per pack, so it is stored as the product figure.4Maker product pageus.store.tapo.com/products/deco-wi-fi-7-be5000-dual-band-mesh-router-1-packRead 14 October 2026Supports over 150 devices.

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 Max 7

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	2	WAN or LAN	10
RJ45	2	WAN or LAN	2.5

Source2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Two auto-sensing 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports and two auto-sensing 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports. Auto-sensing ports are stored as WAN or LAN.4Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 20 October 2026Two auto-sensing 10 GbE ports and two auto-sensing 2.5 GbE ports.

BTP-Link Deco BE25

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

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Ethernet Ports: 2x 2.5 Gbps per Deco unit, WAN/LAN auto-sensing. The footnote says all WAN/LAN ports work as either WAN or LAN and only one port can be WAN at a time. There is no USB 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.

TrueMesh1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Patented TrueMesh software with TrueRoam and TrueChannel.

Deco Mesh1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026WiFi Range row: TP-Link Mesh Technology with optional Ethernet backhaul and AI-Driven Mesh. The datasheet calls it Deco Mesh Technology and says all Deco models 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, 3, 41Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026The shop page shows packs in script data that the page text does not print. The Amazon listing sells 1, 2, 3 and 4 packs.8Retailer pageamazon.com/Amazon-eero-router-newest-model/dp/B09HJJN7MSRead 20 October 2026Size options 1-pack, 2-pack, 3-pack and 4-Pack.

1, 2, 31Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 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.

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242 to 613m²1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 20264Maker product pageus.store.tapo.com/products/deco-wi-fi-7-be5000-dual-band-mesh-router-1-packRead 14 October 20267Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026

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

Yes8Retailer pageamazon.com/Amazon-eero-router-newest-model/dp/B09HJJN7MSRead 20 October 2026All packs hold eero Max 7 routers.9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026The three units in the review kit are identical and are set as the host router and nodes in the app.

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Package content lists 1, 2 or 3 Deco BE25 units. Dong Knows Tech calls the hardware pre-synced and identical.7Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: Pre-Synced Hardware yes. The text calls the units identical.

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.

Yes18Maker product pagesupport.eero.com/hc/en-us/articles/207852743-Can-I-connect-my-eeros-with-EthernetRead 20 October 2026eeros can be connected together via Ethernet backhaul or wirelessly.

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Optional Ethernet backhaul links the Deco units. Dong Knows Tech: wired backhaul yes.7Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026Wired Backhaul: Yes.

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 app3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Management Tool row: iOS/Android App for end users.

Mobile app1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Management Features: Deco App. Cloud service: TP-Link ID. The page's web server entry is a service port. Dong Knows Tech says the web page is only for status and manual firmware updates, so web_interface is not stored.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/98087Read 14 October 2026Setup and use are described through the Deco app for iOS and Android.7Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026Web User Interface: Simple (status only, no local management). Mobile app: Deco.

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

Yes16Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/do-i-need-a-password-to-sign-in-to-my-eero-appRead 20 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. Tom's Guide created an account with the company during setup.

Yes3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/98087Read 14 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 with TP-Link and there is no web-based management.7Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026The Deco app requires a login account with TP-Link. The cons list says a TP-Link login account and mobile app are required, with no web-based 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 node17Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/what-is-bridge-modeRead 20 October 2026Bridge mode disables routing and wifi capabilities of the device, so it works as a modem or access point. Stored as access_point. The Max 7 can be the gateway or join an eero network as a node.

Router, Access point1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 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-max-7Read 20 October 2026The page says guests can be given the network and that screen time can be scheduled or paused. eero Profiles are free, see the Profiles article.14Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/what-are-profilesRead 20 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/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Guest network on each band, IoT network and device isolation, IGMP proxy and snooping for IPTV, HomeShield QoS by device and HomeShield parental controls, and DDNS (TP-Link) are listed. The store says basic parental controls and QoS are free. Tag VLAN is part of the IPTV settings, so VLAN is not stored.

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

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OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 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/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 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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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 20 October 2026Security row: WPA2-AES, WPA3-Personal transition mode. The compliance page calls WPA3 an eero Labs feature.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal. The Wi-Fi Alliance finder has no listing for this model, so Enhanced Open is not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 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 Plus1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026eero Plus adds Advanced Security, Ad Blocking, Parental Controls, Malwarebytes, 1Password and VPN powered by Guardian.

HomeShield1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 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.

Paid13Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/what-is-eero-plusRead 20 October 2026eero Plus features are exclusive to the subscription and are grayed out in the app without it. The tiers are monthly and yearly.

Basic free, full paid4Maker product pageus.store.tapo.com/products/deco-wi-fi-7-be5000-dual-band-mesh-router-1-packRead 14 October 2026HomeShield offers network security scans, basic parental controls, QoS and usage reports. The page's datasheet footnote says advanced features need a paid subscription. The free and paid tiers share the name HomeShield.

Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

Yes15Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/how-do-eeroos-updates-workRead 20 October 2026Updates roll out over the air. The eeros can update automatically overnight.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 14 October 2026Features list Online Upgrade. The user guide setup step 9 describes the automatic update time.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/98087Read 14 October 2026Setup step 9: Set auto update time. This allows your Deco to automatically update to the latest firmware.

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 20316Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-software-security-updatesRead 20 October 2026Table lists eero Max 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 202910Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2026/202606/20260609/Statements%20of%20PSTI%20Compliance_TP-Link.pdfRead 14 October 2026UK PSTI statement of TP-Link Systems, version of June 2026, lists Deco BE25(3-pack) V1 and Deco BE25(1-pack) V1 with a defined support period of 31/12/2029 or later. Stored as a published minimum for the UK. The Singapore support FAQ (Duration of Security Support) lists Deco BE25 until 29 May 2027. The US site has no statement.

Smart home

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Thread border router

Yes1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026The FAQ says the built-in smart home hub connects Thread devices. Amazon's launch announcement says it acts as a Thread Border Router.2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-max-7Read 20 October 202610Press articletechcrunch.com/2023/09/20/amazon-unveils-a-pricey-but-faster-599-00-eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Includes Matter support, the ability to act as a Thread Border Router and a built-in Zigbee smart home hub.

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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-max-7Read 20 October 2026FAQ: Matter and Zigbee devices (as a controller only).2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026FAQ: built-in smart home hub for Zigbee devices as a controller only. The compare table lists Zigbee as Yes.2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Zigbee-compatible smart home hub, Thread compatible, Smart Home Hub and Matter compliant.

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

5.03Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0.4Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 and an 802.15.4 radio (Zigbee, Thread).

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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-max-7Read 20 October 2026Control Thread, Zigbee and Matter devices with Alexa. Works with Alexa.2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 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.

Qualcomm Networking Pro 12204Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 20 October 2026The block lists a quad-core A73 processor and names no chip. The Qualcomm platform comes from Tom's Guide. Qualcomm's device finder lists the eero Max 7, but its page needs scripts and was not readable.9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Specs box and text: Wi-Fi chip Qualcomm Networking Pro 1220, quad-core Cortex A73 processor, 2GB RAM and 4GB flash. The maker publishes no chip name.

Qualcomm IPQ53128Reviewmbreviews.com/tp-link-deco-be25-be5000-wifi-7-mesh-system-test-and-reviewRead 14 October 2026Teardown table, TP-Link DECO BE25 column: CPU quad-core 1.1GHz Qualcomm IPQ5312. Radios: Qualcomm QCN8402 on 5 GHz and the IPQ5312 on 2.4 GHz. The reviewer tested 80, 160 and 240 MHz on 5 GHz, so the unit is the BE5000 hardware. The maker publishes no chip.

CPU cores

43Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Processor row: 2.2 GHz quad-core processor.

48Reviewmbreviews.com/tp-link-deco-be25-be5000-wifi-7-mesh-system-test-and-reviewRead 14 October 2026Quad-core 1.1GHz Qualcomm IPQ5312.

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

2.2GHz3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Processor row: 2.2 GHz quad-core processor.

1.1GHz8Reviewmbreviews.com/tp-link-deco-be25-be5000-wifi-7-mesh-system-test-and-reviewRead 14 October 2026Quad-core 1.1GHz Qualcomm IPQ5312.

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.

2GB3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Memory row: 2048MB RAM. Tom's Guide and Amazon print 2GB, so 2 is stored.

512MB8Reviewmbreviews.com/tp-link-deco-be25-be5000-wifi-7-mesh-system-test-and-reviewRead 14 October 2026RAM 512MB Nanya NT5AD256M16E4-JR. Stored as 0.512 GB. 512 MB is the only figure printed.

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 20 October 2026Storage row: 4GB flash storage.

128MB8Reviewmbreviews.com/tp-link-deco-be25-be5000-wifi-7-mesh-system-test-and-reviewRead 14 October 2026Storage 128MB Winbond W25N01GWZEIG. Stored as 0.128 GB.

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

No9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026The design has large openings at the bottom and top for passive airflow without a fan.10Press articletechcrunch.com/2023/09/20/amazon-unveils-a-pricey-but-faster-599-00-eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026The new form factor improves its thermal design so it doesn't require a fan.

No7Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the hardware has no internal fan and worked silently.

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.

USB3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Power Supply row: 45W external USB-PD.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--ZJZh0I9N--/eb6e5782cfb1303c095e0ee6de2e5a41cbe73910.pdfRead 20 October 2026Power supply: 45W external USB-PD.

External DC adapter1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026The datasheet lists a power adapter with 12 V output and a power slot 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/16072Read 14 October 2026Power Adapter Output: 12 V 1.5 A. The adapter input is 100-240 V 0.6 A. Dong Knows Tech prints 0.8 A for the output, which the maker's datasheet and the adapter model T120150 (12.0 V, 1.50 A) in the user guide contradict. The maker wins.

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

45W3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 202645W external USB-PD power supply. Amazon names it a 45W USB-C power adapter.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--ZJZh0I9N--/eb6e5782cfb1303c095e0ee6de2e5a41cbe73910.pdfRead 20 October 202645W external USB-PD.

18W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 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.

21.9W7Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/how-much-power-does-eero-useRead 20 October 2026eero Max 7: 21.9W. The page says eero reports power against the CTA 2049-A test, which reflects typical power consumption for in-home networking equipment. The page gives a maximum for eero 7 and Pro 7 but none for Max 7. Wi-Fi 7 eeros also have an Eco Efficiency mode that lowers consumption.

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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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15.5W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 14 October 2026Power Consumption (without power adapter): 15.5 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.

AAmazon eero Max 7

Distance (m)	Band	Connected to	Throughput (Mbps)
4.572	6 GHz	Main unit	1,781
15.24	Not available	Main unit	146.9
22.86	Not available	Main unit	132.7
27.432	Not available	Main unit	16.8
12.192	Not available	Satellite	539.2

Source9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Review of 2023-11-17, launch firmware, not stated. Keysight IxChariot simulating 10 active users in a 3,500 sq. ft. home. A OnePlus 11 phone is the named Wi-Fi 7 client for the close-range test. The client for the distance table is not named. Rows are 15 ft (4.572 m) 1.781 Gbps over 6 GHz, 50 ft (15.24 m) 146.9 Mbps, 75 ft (22.86 m) 132.7 Mbps and 90 ft (27.432 m) 16.8 Mbps with the client on the router. The satellite row has the node a floor above the router and the phone 40 ft (12.192 m) down a hallway: 539.2 Mbps. With the second node in the basement 40 ft away the result was 234.9 Mbps, which is not stored. Only the 15 ft row names its band. Tom's Guide later said firmware updates improved performance, so the 2023 figures may be low.

BTP-Link Deco BE25

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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.

1,781Mbps=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi throughput (measured)

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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.

789.1Mbps9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Room 25 feet from the router through a wall with the client on the router: 789.1 Mbps. Keysight IxChariot.

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

28.956m9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Review gives a 95 foot range (28.956 m).

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

19.1W9Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026During the saturation test the router used 19.1 watts and each node 18.2 watts.

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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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195Wh7Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026Real-World Power Consumption per 24 hours: about 195 Wh for the router unit and about 135 Wh for the satellite. The method is not described. Firmware 1.0.13.

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.

Width183.9Height221.9Depth89.9mm(7.2 × 8.7 × 3.5 in)3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Size row reads 183.9 x 221.9 x 89.9 mm.4Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 20 October 20267.24 x 8.73 x 3.54 in. (183.9 x 221.9 x 89.9 mm).5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--ZJZh0I9N--/eb6e5782cfb1303c095e0ee6de2e5a41cbe73910.pdfRead 20 October 2026Size: 7.24 x 8.73 x 3.54 in (183.90 x 221.89 x 89.90 mm).

Width150Height62Depth150mm(5.9 × 2.4 × 5.9 in)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 20265.91 x 5.91 x 2.44 in (150 x 150 x 62 mm), width x depth x height.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 14 October 20265.91 x 5.91 x 2.44 in (150 x 150 x 62 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.

1,406g(3.1 lb)3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 20 October 2026Weight row: 1406g (3.1 lbs). The page does not say whether the adapter is included.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--ZJZh0I9N--/eb6e5782cfb1303c095e0ee6de2e5a41cbe73910.pdfRead 20 October 2026Weight: 3.1 lbs (1.406 kg).

508g(1.1 lb)7Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-be25-deco-be5000-mesh-system-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: weight 1.12 lbs (508 gram). The table is for one unit. The maker prints no weight.

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

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No9Reviewslashgear.com/2225275/tp-link-deco-be25-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the one thing missing is the ability to wall-mount the router. The maker's page and guide describe no wall mount.

Certifications

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

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FCC IDiFCC ID of the main unit.

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Other certifications

Zigbee 3.012Certification listcsa-iot.org/csa_product/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026Connectivity Standards Alliance listing for eero Max 7 by Amazon.com Services LLC: Zigbee 3.0, product type End Product, specification 3.0.1, certificate ZIG25143ZB332024-24, certified date printed as 07/01/2025, firmware eeroOS-v6.14.

CE, FCC, RoHS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026Certifications: CE, FCC. The datasheet lists FCC and RoHS.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 14 October 2026Certification: FCC, RoHS.

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-max-71Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be251Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be25Read 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

eero.com/support/articles/eero-max-72Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/document/160722Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/16072Read 14 October 2026

Manual

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www.tp-link.com/us/document/980873Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/98087Read 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.

3years1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-max-7Read 20 October 2026The page lists a 3-year warranty with 30-day returns. The 2023 datasheet printed a 1-year limited warranty. US site.

2years6Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warrantyRead 14 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.

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