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General

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Series

eero1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026eero is the maker's mesh Wi-Fi brand.

Opal1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026The page sits under Travel Routers, Opal Series in the maker's menu.

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

S0100013Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 2026Device name eero Pro 6E, Model S010001.4Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/what-are-the-model-numbers-for-each-eeroRead 15 October 2026Model number table lists eero Pro 6E as S010001.

GL-SFT12001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Page title Opal (GL-SFT1200) Wireless Travel Router.

GTIN / EAN

84008057255019Retailer pageelectronicexpress.com/catalog/213915/amazon-eeropro6e1pk-eero-pro-6e-tri-band-mesh-wifi-router-1-packRead 15 October 2026Listing model EEROPRO6E1PK with UPC 840080572550 for the 1-pack.

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

23 March 20225Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2022/3/eero-introduces-its-fastest-mesh-wifi-systems-eero-pro-6e-and-eero-6Read 15 October 2026Release dated 23 March 2022 announcing the eero Pro 6E and the eero 6+.

9 November 20215Press releaseforum.gl-inet.com/t/opal-gl-sft1200-gigabit-wireless-travel-router-is-coming-soon/18234Read 15 October 2026GL.iNet staff forum post of 2021-11-09: Opal (GL-SFT1200) gigabit wireless travel router is coming soon.

Status

Available1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026The shop page offers the 1, 2 and 3 packs for sale on 2026-10-15.

Available1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026The store listing is in stock with an Add to cart button at 39.99 USD. The launch price in the launch blog was 39.9 USD.

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 Pro 722Reviewengadget.com/home/smart-home/eero-pro-7-review-paying-to-be-sold-a-subscription-171502767.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget's eero Pro 7 review calls the eero Pro 7 the successor of the eero Pro 6E.

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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.

$2995Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2022/3/eero-introduces-its-fastest-mesh-wifi-systems-eero-pro-6e-and-eero-6Read 15 October 2026eero Pro 6E 2-pack $499 and 3-pack $699, and the 1-pack at $299 for pre-order. Excluding tax. Base value is the 1-pack.

$39.94Press releasegl-inet.com/blog/opal-gigabit-wireless-router-for-security-savvy-travelersRead 15 October 2026Launch blog dated 2021-11-28: At only $39.9 USD each. The maker's store sells in USD. The price excludes tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€3596Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/de/2022/5/eero-pro-6e-und-eero-6-eero-stellt-seine-bisher-schnellsten-mesh-wlan-systeme-vorRead 15 October 2026German release on Amazon.de: eero Pro 6E 359 euro for the 1-pack and 839 euro for the 3-pack. 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, DE5Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2022/3/eero-introduces-its-fastest-mesh-wifi-systems-eero-pro-6e-and-eero-6Read 15 October 2026US pricing and availability on eero.com, Amazon.com and retailers. The German release gives the DE market.6Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/de/2022/5/eero-pro-6e-und-eero-6-eero-stellt-seine-bisher-schnellsten-mesh-wlan-systeme-vorRead 15 October 2026Available in Germany on Amazon.de.

US4Press releasegl-inet.com/blog/opal-gigabit-wireless-router-for-security-savvy-travelersRead 15 October 2026The price is the maker's USD price. The Amazon US listing went live on 2021-11-30 according to the forum post.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White20Retailer pagethe.gearbrain.com/devices/A0D788453DE711ED8E8341B1B269F696.htmlRead 15 October 2026Listing for the 3-pack gives Color Family: White.

White1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026The text says the bright white colour suits small apartments. The page prints no other colour and the product photo is white.4Press releasegl-inet.com/blog/opal-gigabit-wireless-router-for-security-savvy-travelersRead 15 October 2026The blog says the bright white colour gives a sense of space.

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-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026Sold as 1, 2 and 3 packs. The page says it is backward-compatible with previous-generation eero devices.

Travel router1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026The maker sells it as a pocket-sized travel router.

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-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026eero sells it as a home system.

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Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E tri-band concurrent 2:2:2 (802.11ax) with support for 160 MHz channels in 5 GHz and 6 GHz.3Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E tri-band concurrent 2:2:2 (802.11ax) with support for 160 MHz channels in 5 GHz and 6 GHz.

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Protocol IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. The 2.4 GHz radio is 802.11n and the 5 GHz radio is 802.11ac.

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.

AXE54002Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 15 October 2026AC/AX/BE rating row reads AX5400. A Wi-Fi 6E class is written AXE, so it is stored as AXE5400.

AC12003Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026The EU declaration of conformity names the radio equipment type AC1200 Wireless Travel Router, GL-SFT1200.

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 Pro 6E

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	40	574	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	160	2,402	No
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 6E	2	160	2,402	No

Source2Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 15 October 2026Comparison table, eero Pro 6E column: tri-band, 2x2/2x2/2x2, 6 spatial streams, channel widths 20, 40, 80 and 160 MHz, peak PHY rates 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 2402 Mbps on 6 GHz. The page prints no width per band. The shop page and compliance page give 160 MHz for 5 and 6 GHz. Dong Knows Tech prints 20/40 MHz for 2.4 GHz, and 574 Mbps is the 2x2 rate at 40 MHz.17Reviewdongknows.com/amazon-mesh-eero-pro-6e-vs-eero-pro-6-previewRead 15 October 2026Pre-release preview table: 2.4 GHz AX up to 600 Mbps (20/40 MHz), 5 GHz 2x2 AX up to 2400 Mbps (20/40/80/160 MHz), 6 GHz 2x2 AXE up to 2400 Mbps (20/40/80/160 MHz). Wireless backhaul is dynamic and there is no dedicated backhaul band, so dedicated_backhaul is stored as false. The author says eero had not published full specs at that time. The maker's rates of 574 and 2402 Mbps are stored.

BGL.iNet Opal

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 5	2	80	867	No

Source1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Wi-Fi Speed: 300 Mbps (2.4GHz) and 867 Mbps (5GHz). The page prints no stream count and no channel width. 300 Mbps is only reached by 2 streams at 40 MHz in 802.11n and 867 Mbps is the 802.11ac rate of 2 streams at 80 MHz. The two streams come from the chip description in the CNX Software entry. The widths are worked out from the printed rates.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n, 300Mbps (2.4GHz) and 802.11 ac, 867Mbps (5GHz). No stream count or width is printed.8Press articlecnx-software.com/2024/11/28/16-banana-pi-bpi-wifi5-router-is-powered-by-siflower-sf19a28-dual-core-mips-socRead 15 October 2026Chip spec list: 2.4 GHz WiFi 2x2 MIMO up to 300 Mbps and 5 GHz WiFi 2x2 MIMO up to 866.7 Mbps. That rules out 1 stream at 160 MHz for the 867 Mbps rate. The article covers a Banana Pi board with the same chip, not the Opal, so the Opal's stream count rests on the chip.

Radio bandsiRadios that work at the same time in one unit. Tri-band is 3 and quad-band is 4, also when two radios use the same frequency band.

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Combined Wi-Fi link rateiSum of the top link rates of all radios in one unit. It is close to the number in the speed class. No single device reaches it.

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Wi-Fi streamsiSpatial streams of all radios in one unit, e.g. 12 for a tri-band router with 4x4 on each band.

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Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel of any radio, e.g. 320 on the 6 GHz band.

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Wi-Fi featuresiFeatures the maker names for the product. Band steering puts all bands under one network name and moves devices between them, e.g. Smart Connect. Band steering over only some of the bands, such as 2.4 and 5 GHz on a tri-band router, counts. AFC is Automated Frequency Coordination, which allows standard power on 6 GHz. Support that needs a later firmware counts, and the firmware goes in the source note.

OFDMA, Beamforming, Band steering2Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 15 October 2026Other Wi-Fi features row: WMM, Tx Beamforming, OFDMA. Band steering row: Yes. MU-MIMO is not listed for the Pro 6E.

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

016Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026Spec box lists 6 antennas, not removable. The text says six Wi-Fi antennas, plus a seventh shared by Bluetooth and Zigbee, which is not counted. The maker does not state an antenna count.

21Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Antennas: 2 x undetachable external Wi-Fi antennas.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026External Antennas: 2 x 2.4GHz + 5GHz two-in-one Wi-Fi Antennas. Both antennas serve both bands.

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

616Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026Six Wi-Fi antennas inside each unit.

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

No16Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026Spec box says antennas removable: No.

No1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Antennas: 2 x undetachable external Wi-Fi antennas.

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.

190m²6Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/de/2022/5/eero-pro-6e-und-eero-6-eero-stellt-seine-bisher-schnellsten-mesh-wlan-systeme-vorRead 15 October 2026A single eero Pro 6E covers up to 190 m². The US release gives the same claim as 2,000 sq. ft. (186 m² exact).

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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.

1001Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026Supports 100+ connected devices. Stored as 100, the plus sign is dropped. The launch release states it for the product and not per pack.5Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2022/3/eero-introduces-its-fastest-mesh-wifi-systems-eero-pro-6e-and-eero-6Read 15 October 2026Support for over 100 devices simultaneously, stated for eero Pro 6E.

521Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Support Max. 52 connected wireless 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 Pro 6E

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

Source1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: one auto-sensing 2.5 GbE and one auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet port for WAN and/or LAN.2Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 15 October 2026One auto-sensing gigabit port, RJ-45, and one auto-sensing 2.5 GbE port, RJ-45.3Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 2026One auto-sensing 2.5 GbE and one auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet port for WAN and/or LAN connectivity.

BGL.iNet Opal

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN	1	Not available
RJ45	2	LAN	1	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	0.48	USB 2.0

Source1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Interface: 1 x WAN Ethernet port, 2 x LAN Ethernet ports, 1 x USB 2.0 port, 1 x Type-C power input. Ethernet Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps. USB 2.0 is stored at the standard 480 Mbps rate.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Ethernet Port: 1 x WAN, 2 x LAN at 10/100/1000 Mbps. USB Port: USB2.0 Type-A. Power Port: USB Type-C interface, 5V/3A power supply.

Ethernet portsiRJ45 ports of all roles, WAN and LAN.

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Multi-gig portsiWired network ports of 2.5 Gbps or faster, RJ45 or fiber.

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Fastest WAN portiThe fastest port that can take the internet connection.

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Fastest LAN portiThe fastest port for wired devices. A port that can be WAN or LAN counts here too.

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USB ports

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SFP+ portiA slot for a 10 Gbps fiber or DAC module.

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Built-in modemiModems inside the router. A port for an external modem does not count. A fiber slot counts only when the fiber module is in the box.

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Modem standardsiStandards of the built-in modem as published, e.g. DOCSIS 3.1, VDSL2 35b, GPON or 5G NR.

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Mesh

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Mesh technologiesiMesh systems the unit can join, by the maker's name, e.g. AiMesh, EasyMesh or TP-Link OneMesh.

TrueMesh2Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 15 October 2026eero's own mesh software is called TrueMesh.

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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-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026Pack sizes 1-pack, 2-pack and 3-pack. Current prices are not stored, they are not launch prices.5Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2022/3/eero-introduces-its-fastest-mesh-wifi-systems-eero-pro-6e-and-eero-6Read 15 October 2026Packs of 1, 2 and 3.

11Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026One router is sold.

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.

190 to 560m²5Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2022/3/eero-introduces-its-fastest-mesh-wifi-systems-eero-pro-6e-and-eero-6Read 15 October 20266Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/de/2022/5/eero-pro-6e-und-eero-6-eero-stellt-seine-bisher-schnellsten-mesh-wlan-systeme-vorRead 15 October 202619Retailer pageelectronicexpress.com/catalog/213915/amazon-eeropro6e1pk-eero-pro-6e-tri-band-mesh-wifi-router-1-packRead 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.

Yes16Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026The Pro 6E units are identical and are configured as the host router or satellite during setup.

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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.

Yes13Maker product pagesupport.eero.com/hc/en-us/articles/207852743-Can-I-connect-my-eeros-with-EthernetRead 15 October 2026eeros can be connected together via Ethernet backhaul. Only the extender and Beacon have no Ethernet ports.

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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 app2Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 15 October 2026Management tool for end users: iOS/Android app.12Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/do-i-need-a-password-to-sign-in-to-my-eero-appRead 15 October 2026Setup and management run in the eero app. Tom's Guide says settings can only be changed in the app.

Mobile app, Web interface3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Settings are made in the web Admin Panel. The guide also says to use the GL.iNet app for the internet setup if preferred.

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

Yes12Maker 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. The compliance page lists a supported iOS or Android device as required for setup.

No3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Setup: open 192.168.8.1 in a browser, choose a language and set an admin password. GoodCloud and AstroWarp are optional cloud services.

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 node14Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/what-is-bridge-modeRead 15 October 2026Bridge mode disables routing and wifi capabilities, so the device works as a modem or access point. Stored as access_point. Router and mesh_node come from Tom's Guide, which says the units are set as host router or satellite during setup.16Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026Units are configured as the host router or satellite during setup.

Router, Access point, Repeater2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Network mode: Routing, AP, Wireless Bridge, Wired Bridge. Repeater Mode: scans and connects to SSID, connects to hidden SSID. The bridge modes are not stored as media_bridge, since the maker does not define them.

Network featuresiFeatures the maker lists that work without a paid subscription. An IoT network is a separate network for smart home devices. Dual WAN uses a second internet connection as a backup or to share the load. Only features the maker clearly says are free. Parental controls counts when a free feature pauses or schedules internet access per person or device, such as eero Profiles, even when content filters need a subscription. When the maker's pages contradict each other, leave the feature out.

Guest network, Parental controls11Maker product pagesupport.eero.com/hc/en-us/articles/207895123-How-do-I-share-my-eero-network-with-guestsRead 15 October 2026eero lets you share your wifi with a separate guest network that you create and manage in the eero app.21Maker 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, Dual WAN, Dynamic DNS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wireless Configuration lists Guest SSID. Multi-WAN and Dynamic DNS come from the user guide. The datasheet lists no QoS, parental control or VLAN.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Network settings lists Multi-WAN with automatic failover, Guest Network and Dynamic DNS. The IoT network, QoS and parental control pages are not described for this model and are 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, WireGuard1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026The page says Opal provides a secured network with OpenVPN and WireGuard and a VPN server can be set up on it. The datasheet lists client and server for both.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN client and server and WireGuard client and server.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Opal supports OpenVPN, WireGuard and Tor, with client and server tutorials for OpenVPN and WireGuard. Tor is not native.

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

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OpenVPN, WireGuard1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026OpenVPN and WireGuard. The page lists up to 12 Mbps for OpenVPN and 65 Mbps for WireGuard in client mode.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN client and server and WireGuard client and server. Maximum OpenVPN speed 12 Mbps and maximum WireGuard speed 65 Mbps.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026OpenVPN and WireGuard client tutorials.

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 modem3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Plug a cellular USB modem into the USB port to share its internet. Network Storage is listed under Applications and the System Overview shows USB drives.

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-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026WPA3 (eero Labs feature) and WPA2.2Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 15 October 2026Security row: WPA2-AES, WPA3-Personal transition mode. WPA3 is an optional eero Labs feature per the page.3Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 2026Profiles, WPA3 (eero Labs feature), WPA2, TLS v1.2+, VPN passthrough.

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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-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026eero Plus is offered as an optional add-on with a free trial.10Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/what-is-eero-plusRead 15 October 2026eero Plus, formerly eero Secure, is the premium security and privacy service.

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Security service costiWhat the service costs after any free trial. Basic free means the basic features are free and the full set needs a subscription. When the free and paid tiers share one name, such as HomeShield, it is basic free. NETGEAR Armor has no free tier after its trial, so it is paid. When the paid tier is a separate add-on, such as eero Plus, it is paid.

Paid10Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/what-is-eero-plusRead 15 October 2026eero Plus features are exclusive to the subscription and are grayed out in the app without it. The Pro 6E shop page lists it as an add-on at 9.99 USD a month or 99.99 USD a year after a free trial.

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Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

Yes15Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/how-do-eeroos-updates-workRead 15 October 2026Updates roll out over the air, and the eeros can update automatically overnight.

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Security updates untiliPublished end date of security updates for this model. It is not calculated from a number of years. A published minimum date, such as "at least through" or "or later", counts as the stated date. The source note says it is a minimum and names the region.

31 October 20317Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-software-security-updatesRead 15 October 2026Table lists eero Pro 6E as October 31, 2031 for software security updates at least through. The page says support lasts at least five years from purchase on eero.com or Amazon.com, or until the table date if later. The date is a minimum and the page has no region.

11 June 20277Maker product pagegl-inet.com/pages/psti-support-periodRead 15 October 2026PSTI Support Period table, last updated 2025-06-27: Opal (GL-SFT1200) June 11, 2027 or later. The actual period is 2 years after the announcement of end of life. The date is a minimum and the table is the maker's UK PSTI statement.

Smart home

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Thread border router

Yes1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026Doubles as a border router for Thread-enabled devices.2Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 15 October 2026Thread: Yes.3Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 2026802.15.4 radio (Zigbee, Thread).5Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2022/3/eero-introduces-its-fastest-mesh-wifi-systems-eero-pro-6e-and-eero-6Read 15 October 2026eero 6 series devices can act as a Thread border router.8Maker product pagesupport.eero.com/hc/articles/360000104706Read 15 October 2026The eero Pro 6E 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.

Yes9Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/does-eero-support-matterRead 15 October 2026The eero Pro 6E is listed among the devices that support Matter. The same article is used for the eero 6+ entry.

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

Yes1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026Works as a smart home hub to control supported Thread and Zigbee devices with Alexa.2Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 15 October 2026Zigbee: Yes.3Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 2026Smart home connectivity lists an 802.15.4 radio for Zigbee and Thread.5Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2022/3/eero-introduces-its-fastest-mesh-wifi-systems-eero-pro-6e-and-eero-6Read 15 October 2026All eero 6 series devices have a built-in Zigbee smart home hub.

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

5.01Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0.2Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0.3Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 2026802.15.4 radio (Zigbee, Thread) 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-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026Works with Alexa.2Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 15 October 2026Alexa Support: 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.

Qualcomm Immersive Home 31616Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026Based on Qualcomm's Immersive Home 316 platform that incorporates the IPQ5018 Wi-Fi chip. eero does not name a chip.

Siflower SF19A281Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026CPU: SF19A28. The maker prints the chip name without its maker. CNX Software names it as the Siflower SF19A28.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026CPU: SF19A28, Dual-Core, @1 GHz.8Press articlecnx-software.com/2024/11/28/16-banana-pi-bpi-wifi5-router-is-powered-by-siflower-sf19a28-dual-core-mips-socRead 15 October 2026CNX Software names the Siflower SF19A28 dual-core MIPS SoC. The article covers a Banana Pi board, not the Opal.

CPU cores

21Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 20261 GHz dual-core processor.2Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 15 October 20261 GHz dual-core processor.3Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 20261 GHz dual-core processor, 1 GB RAM, 4 GB flash storage.

21Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026CPU: SF19A28, Dual-Core @1GHz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026CPU: SF19A28, Dual-Core, @1 GHz.

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

1GHz1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 20261 GHz dual-core processor.2Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 15 October 20261 GHz dual-core processor.

1GHz1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026CPU: SF19A28, Dual-Core @1GHz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026CPU: SF19A28, Dual-Core, @1 GHz.

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.

1GB1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 20261 GB RAM.2Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 15 October 20261024MB RAM, stored as 1 GB. Tom's Guide and the shop page print 1 GB.3Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 20261 GB RAM.

128MB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR3 128MB. Only a megabyte figure is published, so it is stored as 0.128 GB.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR3 128MB / SPI NAND Flash 128MB.

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-pro-6eRead 15 October 20264 GB flash storage.2Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 15 October 20264GB flash storage.3Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 20264 GB flash storage.

128MB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Memory / Storage: SPI NAND Flash 128MB. Stored as 0.128 GB.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026SPI NAND Flash 128MB. Stored as 0.128 GB.

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.

USB16Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026The USB C power connector sits between the LAN ports and the package includes USB C AC adapters. The units have no power switch or USB data port.

USB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Power Input: Type-C, 5V/3A.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Port: USB Type-C interface, 5V/3A power supply.

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

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5 V, 3 A1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Power Input: Type-C, 5V/3A.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Port: USB Type-C interface, 5V/3A power supply.

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

27W1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026Requirements row: Power supply 27W external.2Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 15 October 2026Power Supply row: 27W 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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6W1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Power Consumption: <6W. Published as an upper bound without a stated load.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power Consumption <6W.

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 Pro 6E

Distance (m)	Connected to	Throughput (Mbps)
4.572	Main unit	1,144
15.24	Main unit	173.3
22.86	Main unit	142.9
12.192	Satellite	418
12.192	Satellite	315.5

Source16Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026Tom's Guide tested a three-pack in a 100-year-old 3,500 sq. ft. home with Keysight (Ixia) IxChariot set for 10 data-hungry users and a Samsung Galaxy Book Pro client. The band is not named and firmware is not stated. Direct rows: 15 ft (4.572 m) 1.144 Gbps, 50 ft (15.24 m) 173.3 Mbps and 75 ft (22.86 m) 142.9 Mbps. The 90 ft cell is empty. Satellite rows: client 40 ft (12.192 m) from a node a floor above the router 418.0 Mbps, and from a node a floor below the router 315.5 Mbps.

BGL.iNet Opal

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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.

1,144Mbps=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.

868.5Mbps16Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 202625 ft across a room and through a wall: 868.5 Mbps. Keysight IxChariot, Samsung Galaxy Book Pro client. Band not named.

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

25.908m16Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026The eero Pro 6E lost contact at 85 feet (25.908 m).

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

16.8W16Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026The review says the eero Pro 6E devices used 16.8 watts while moving data. The 61.80 dollar yearly cost for the three-pack matches 16.8 W for each of three units at 14 cents per kWh, so the figure is for one unit. It does not name the exact 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.

Width139Height55.23Depth139mm(5.5 × 2.2 × 5.5 in)1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026139 mm x 139 mm x 55.23 mm.2Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 15 October 2026Size row reads 139 x 139 x 56 mm.3Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 20265.50 x 5.50 x 2.20 in. (139 x 139 x 55.23 mm). Stored as width 139, depth 139, height 55.23.

Width118Height30Depth85mm(4.6 × 1.2 × 3.3 in)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 118 x 85 x 30mm / 145g. The page prints no labels. Stored as width 118, depth 85 and height 30, as for the Beryl 7. The launch blog says the antennas fold.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 118 x 85 x 30mm / 145g.

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.

636g(1.4 lb)2Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 15 October 2026Weight row reads 636g (1.4lbs). The page does not say whether the adapter is included. Dong Knows Tech's pre-release table prints 703 g, which is not stored because the maker states a figure.

145g(5.1 oz)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 118 x 85 x 30mm / 145g.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026145 g.

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.

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2AFIW-SFT12003Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Regulatory Statements: FCC ID: 2AFIW-SFT1200.

Other certifications

Zigbee 3.018Certification listcsa-iot.org/csa_product/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026Connectivity Standards Alliance listing for eero Pro 6E, product type End Product, specification 1.0, certificate ZIG22062ZB331297-24, certified 03/24/2022, firmware eeroOS-v6.10.0. Tagged Zigbee 3.0.

CE, FCC, MIC, RoHS, WEEE, CCC, IC2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Certification: CE, FCC, MIC, RoHs, WEEE, CCC and IC.

In the box

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

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Opal (GL-SFT1200) router, Power adapter, Ethernet cable, Warranty card, User manual2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package list: 1 x Opal (GL-SFT1200) Router, 1 x Power Adapter, 1 x Ethernet Cable, 1 x Warranty Card, 1 x User Manual. The user guide also lists a thank you card and a plug converter. Only the items both documents list are stored.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Package contents: Opal (GL-SFT1200), user manual, Ethernet cable, thank you card, warranty card, power adapter and a converter for the shipping country.

Links

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Product page

eero.com/shop/eero-pro-6e1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-pro-6eRead 15 October 2026

www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-sft12001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

eero.com/legal/compliance3Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 15 October 2026Product Specifications block for eero Pro 6E (model S010001) on the maker's compliance page.

static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/sft1200_datasheet_20240301.pdfRead 15 October 2026Datasheet GL-SFT1200, file dated 20240301, page footer ver.20230301.

Manual

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docs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-sft12003Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Opal (GL-SFT1200) User Guide for firmware 4, dated 2026-10-02.

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-pro-6eRead 15 October 20261-year limited warranty in the product text. The legal warranty page gives one year for the Pro 6E too.

2years1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-sft1200Read 15 October 2026Hassle-Free 2 Year Warranty on the store page.

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