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Series

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

Velop1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Velop is the maker's mesh line. Velop Pro 7 sits next to Velop Micro 7, Velop Pro 6E and Velop Micro 6 in the Mesh WiFi menu.

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

ME10001, ME10111, ME10211, ME103111Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-pro-7Read 14 October 2026ME10001 is the hardware model. ME10111, ME10211 and ME10311 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

MBE7001, MBE7002, MBE70032Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026FAQ for the Linksys MBE7000 Velop Pro 7 BE11000. The support page names the packs MBE7001 (one-pack), MBE7002 (two-pack) and MBE7003 (three-pack). The MBE7000PW-HK is for PCCW subscribers in Hong Kong and is not stored. Regional codes such as MBE7003-KE are not stored.

GTIN / EAN

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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.

26 October 20234Press releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 October 2026Press release of October 26th, 2023: Linksys today announces its first WiFi 7 mesh system, Velop Pro 7.

Status

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

Available3Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/521-enRead 15 October 2026The MBE7000 support page is live. Latest firmware 1.0.14.216607 is dated 6/26/2025. Some US retailer pages, such as Best Buy, may no longer list new units. This could not be confirmed.

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

Amazon eero Pro 6E18Reviewengadget.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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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.

$299.996Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2025/2/eero-celebrates-a-decade-of-innovation-with-all-new-wi-fi-7-productsRead 14 October 2026US prices on sale: $299.99 for 1 pack, $549.99 for 2 packs, $699.99 for 3 packs. Excluding tax. Base value is the 1 pack.

$399.994Press releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 October 2026$399.99 for the 1-node pack, $749.99 for the 2-node pack and $999.99 for the 3-node pack. The base value is the 1-node pack. US dollars, excluding 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.

€349.9916Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/de/2025/2/eero-erweitert-wi-fi-7-portfolio-um-eero-7-und-eero-pro-7Read 14 October 2026German release: eero Pro 7 at 349.99 euro for the 1-pack and 799.99 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.

US4Press releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 October 2026US launch prices.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White13Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/eero-pro-7-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review describes a glossy white finish.

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Form factoriMesh system is a product line sold in packs of mesh units, e.g. eero, Deco and Orbi. A standalone router that can join a mesh as an option is a router. A travel router is a pocket-size router sold for travel.

Mesh system1Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-pro-7Read 14 October 2026Sold as 1, 2 and 3 packs of identical mesh units.

Mesh system1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Sold as a mesh system. Velop Pro 7 is listed under Mesh WiFi in the maker's menu on 2026-10-15.

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-7Read 14 October 2026The shop data lists the vendor as eero Home WiFi System. The page also says eero Pro 7 suits small to medium-sized business networks, so the maker's category is not exclusive to homes.

Home1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Listed in the maker's home Mesh WiFi range. The maker's business products are listed separately.

Wi-Fi

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

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

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026WiFi 7 True Tri-band Router. The page prints no per-band rates or channel widths.

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.

BE108002Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-pro-7Read 14 October 20263Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 14 October 2026AC/AX/BE rating row reads BE10800.4Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 14 October 2026

BE110002Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 BE11000.6Press articletechadvisor.com/article/2116853/linksys-velop-pro-7-mbe7000.htmlRead 15 October 2026Called a BE11000 system, with the be referring to 802.11be.

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 7

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	40	688
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	240	4,324
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	320	5,764

Source2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-pro-7Read 14 October 20262.4 GHz 2x2, 5 GHz 2x2 and 6 GHz 2x2, 2x2/2x2/2x2 SU-MIMO, channel widths 20, 40, 80, 160, 240 and 320 MHz.3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 14 October 2026Peak PHY rates row for eero Pro 7 reads 5647 Mbps (320 MHz), 2882 Mbps (160 MHz) and 688 Mbps (40 MHz). 5647 is a digit swap: a 2x2 802.11be radio at 320 MHz is 5764.7 Mbps, TP-Link prints 5764 for the same class and Dong Knows Tech 5762. 6 GHz stores 5764, which with 688 and 4324 gives the BE10800 class. 5 GHz stores 4324 Mbps at 240 MHz from Dong Knows Tech, since the maker quotes 2882 Mbps only at 160 MHz and its channel widths reach 240 MHz. The page's compare table lists 2x2 on all three bands and 6 spatial streams.4Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 14 October 2026Product specifications block for eero Pro 7 (model ME10001) lists 2x2 on 2.4 GHz, 2x2 on 5 GHz and 4x4 on 6 GHz. The maker's technology and support pages, the BE10800 class and Tom's Hardware all say 2x2 on 6 GHz, so 2 streams are stored.7Reviewdongknows.com/eero-7-vs-eero-pro-7-entry-level-wi-fi-7-routersRead 14 October 2026Table lists 2.4 GHz 2x2 BE up to 688 Mbps (20/40 MHz), a shared 5 GHz row of 2x2 BE up to 4324 Mbps (20/40/80/160/240 MHz) and 6 GHz 2x2 BE up to 5762 Mbps (20/40/80/160/320 MHz) for eero Pro 7.14Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/amazon-eero-7-pro-wi-fi-7-mesh-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review's spec table gives 2x2 on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz.

BLinksys Velop Pro 7

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	40	591	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	240	4,324	No
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	320	5,765	No

Source5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026The system lacks a dedicated 5 GHz wireless backhaul channel. It can use 240 MHz channels between nodes and host. The review says 4x4 on every band, which does not fit the 2x2 radios and rates in the Tech Advisor and TechRadar articles, so the 2 streams per band are stored.6Press articletechadvisor.com/article/2116853/linksys-velop-pro-7-mbe7000.htmlRead 15 October 2026News of 2023-10-26 after a Linksys briefing: up to 591 Mbps over 2.4 GHz, 4324 Mbps on 5 GHz and 5765 Mbps on 6 GHz, which add up to 10680 Mbps. Each band is 2x2 on the Qualcomm Networking Pro 620 platform, six streams in total. The rates fit 2 streams at 240 MHz on 5 GHz and 2 streams at 320 MHz on 6 GHz. 40 MHz is the widest 2.4 GHz channel. The 24wireless article gives about 600 Mbps for 2.4 GHz, so the figure is approximate there.7Press article24wireless.info/linksys-velop-pro-7Read 15 October 2026Japanese news article: 6 GHz up to 5,765 Mbps (2 streams, 320 MHz), 5 GHz up to 4,324 Mbps (2 streams, 240 MHz) and 2.4 GHz on IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) up to 600 Mbps. The Wi-Fi 6 radio standard of the 2.4 GHz radio comes only from this article and the 591 Mbps rate does not fit a 2-stream 802.11be 40 MHz radio. Linksys prints no per-radio standard.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Networking-Pro-620-product-brief_87-PW328-1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Qualcomm Networking Pro 620 product brief: tri-band Wi-Fi 7 platform with 6 spatial streams, 10 Gbps peak PHY rate and channel support of 320, 240, 160, 80, 40 and 20 MHz. Six streams across three bands fit 2 streams per band. This is the chip maker's brief, not Linksys.

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-pro-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 Pro 7.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, Preamble puncturing, OFDMA, MU-MIMO1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and the ultrawide 320 MHz band and 4K QAM are named. The support FAQ calls MLO a beta feature.2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Features list OFDMA. MLO is currently in beta.5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review names 4K QAM, preamble puncturing and 320 MHz channels.10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00608117.htmlRead 15 October 2026Key features: tri-band Wi-Fi 7 MU-MIMO router and OFDMA. The MU-MIMO claim comes only from this retailer copy.

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

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05Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Its six antennas are inside. A retailer data sheet says 4 internal antennas, so no internal count is stored.

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

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

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No5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Number of antennas/removable: 6/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-pro-7Read 14 October 2026The article text says 2,000 sq. ft. (190 m²) of indoor coverage per unit. Its hardware table says up to 2,500 sq. ft., which the shop page, the data sheet and the launch release do not repeat. 190 m² is stored.

279m²1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Seamless WiFi Up to 3000 sq. ft. per Node. 3000 sq ft is 278.7 m2, stored as 279.

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.

2001Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-pro-7Read 14 October 2026Published as 200+ devices per eero Pro 7. Stored as 200.2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-pro-7Read 14 October 20266Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2025/2/eero-celebrates-a-decade-of-innovation-with-all-new-wi-fi-7-productsRead 14 October 2026A single unit covers up to 2,000 sq. ft. and 200 devices.

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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 7

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	2	WAN or LAN	5

Source2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-pro-7Read 14 October 2026Two auto-sensing 5 GbE ports. The USB-C port is the power input.

BLinksys Velop Pro 7

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	1	WAN	2.5
RJ45	4	LAN	1

Source1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 20264x 1 Gbps ports for wired devices and a 2.5 Gbps internet port.2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Five ethernet ports: one internet port (2.5 Gbps) and four ethernet ports (1 Gbps per port).3Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/521-enRead 15 October 2026Hardware: one 2.5 Gbps internet port, four 1 Gbps ethernet ports.6Press articletechadvisor.com/article/2116853/linksys-velop-pro-7-mbe7000.htmlRead 15 October 2026Each unit has four Gigabit Ethernet ports and only the WAN port is 2.5 Gbps.9Reviewtechradar.com/computing/servers-network-devices/linksys-velop-pro-7Read 15 October 2026Ports per router: 1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet (WAN), 4 x Gigabit Ethernet (LAN). There are no USB ports.

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.

Cognitive Mesh1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026The support FAQ names Linksys Cognitive Mesh technology. It joins other Cognitive Mesh nodes only. A node that is not a Cognitive Mesh router is not detected.

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-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 pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026The page is shared by the one, two and three node packs. See the pack sizes in the press release.

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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279 to 836m²3Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/521-enRead 15 October 20264Press releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 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.

Yes2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-pro-7Read 14 October 2026Any eero Pro 7 can be the gateway or an extender.13Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/eero-pro-7-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the Pro 7 units are the same and are set up as host router or nodes.

Yes5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026The devices are identical out of the box and are set up as router and nodes during installation.

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 pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Support for wired and wireless backhaul.5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026For all-out top speed the units can be wired together using Ethernet cabling.

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-pro-7Read 14 October 202614Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/amazon-eero-7-pro-wi-fi-7-mesh-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026Setup and configuration use the eero app.

Mobile app, Web interface2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026The node's dashboard can be reached with the Linksys app or the web interface. The support page says the latest web browser is needed to configure the router settings. Tom's Guide says in 2024 that there is no way to reach the nodes through a browser, so the maker's statement is used.3Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/521-enRead 15 October 2026Product requirements: the latest web browser version to configure the router settings.

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.

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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-pro-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, Mesh node2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Supports parent and child modes.

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 controls14Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/amazon-eero-7-pro-wi-fi-7-mesh-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026The Settings tab can enable a guest network.17Maker 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, QoS, Parental controls1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Guest Access for a separate guest network. Daily schedules for internet bedtime and free safe browsing blocks are listed. Parental controls are still in beta per TechRadar.5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026QoS can prioritize up to three systems. Guest Access and Parental Controls are in the app.

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

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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 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)2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026WPA2/WPA3 Mixed Personal, WPA3 Personal, WPA2 Personal, Enhanced Open Only, Open and Enhanced Open, Open.

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-7Read 14 October 2026eero Plus is the paid subscription for advanced security, ad blocking and more.

Cognitive Security2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Cognitive Security blocks malicious websites and adult content with Fortinet Secure DNS and Cisco OpenDNS. Only one of the two can be active at a time.

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.

Free5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Cognitive Security has a choice of Fortinet Secure DNS or OpenDNS. Unlike Armor, there is no charge for updates.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Firmware Auto Update: automatic updates for the latest security patches.2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026The node automatically installs the latest firmware overnight. Automatic Firmware Update must be ON.

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 Pro 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.

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Smart home

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Thread border router

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

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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 Dragonwing N71Maker product pageeero.com/shop/eero-pro-7Read 14 October 2026Page says TrueMesh builds on the Qualcomm Dragonwing N7 Platform. Tom's Guide calls the platform Qualcomm Immersive Home 326. The maker's name is stored.

Qualcomm Networking Pro 6204Press releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 October 2026Powered by the latest Qualcomm Networking Pro 620 Platform.

CPU cores

43Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 14 October 2026Published as a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor.

41Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026Powerful 1.5 GHz quad-core processor optimized for WiFi 7.

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

1.5GHz3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 14 October 2026

1.5GHz1Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 20261.5 GHz quad-core processor.

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 and Tom's Guide print 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.

1GB9Reviewtechradar.com/computing/servers-network-devices/linksys-velop-pro-7Read 15 October 2026Specifications: Memory 1GB SDRAM. Storage is listed as unspecified, so no flash size is stored.

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.

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

No6Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2025/2/eero-celebrates-a-decade-of-innovation-with-all-new-wi-fi-7-productsRead 14 October 2026eero Pro 7 has the same fan-less, advanced passive thermal design as eero Max 7.

No5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026The system is passively cooled and never got over 93 degrees Fahrenheit.

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

External DC adapter2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026A power adapter is in the box for each node.

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

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12 V, 2.5 A2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Ports: one power port (12V, 2.5A).3Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/521-enRead 15 October 2026One power port (12V, 2.5A).

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

27W2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-pro-7Read 14 October 20264Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 14 October 2026The 27W USB-C power adapter (model C210001) is rated 5.0 V and 3.0 A (15.0 W) or 9.0 V and 3.0 A (27.0 W), output power 27.0 W.

30W2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Package contents: one power adapter per node (12V, 2.5A), so 12 x 2.5 is 30 W.

Power use (typical, claimed)iThe maker's typical or average power use of one unit. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out.

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Power use (max, claimed)iThe maker's maximum power use of one unit. Power given out over PoE is not included. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out. A figure measured with the power adapter counts.

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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 7

Distance (m)	Connected to	Throughput (Mbps)
4.572	Main unit	1,905
15.24	Main unit	994.4
22.86	Main unit	234.7
27.432	Main unit	20.8
12.192	Satellite	401.8

Source13Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/eero-pro-7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Test client is an Acer Swift Edge 16 laptop. Tom's Guide names Keysight IxChariot for its benchmark and does not name the band for the distance tests. Rows are 15 ft (4.572 m) 1.905 Gbps, 50 ft (15.24 m) 994.4 Mbps, 75 ft (22.86 m) 234.7 Mbps and 90 ft (27.432 m) 20.8 Mbps with the client on the router unit. The satellite row has the node a floor above the router and the test system 40 ft (12.192 m) down a hallway, at 401.8 Mbps. The test at 25 ft through a wall is in its own field. Firmware not stated. Tom's Hardware measured 1,607 Mbps on 6 GHz, 992 Mbps on 5 GHz and 83 Mbps on 2.4 GHz at 6 ft with iPerf3, which is a different method.

BLinksys Velop Pro 7

Distance (m)	Connected to	Throughput (Mbps)
4.572	Main unit	916.7
15.24	Main unit	453.3
22.86	Main unit	170
27.432	Main unit	12.1
12.192	Satellite	350.7
12.192	Satellite	308.9

Source5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review published 2024-04-29 (Brian Nadel). Client is a Wi-Fi 7 Acer Swift Edge 16 notebook and the benchmark is Keysight IxChariot simulating 10 users. Direct rows: 15 ft (4.572 m) 916.7 Mbps, 50 ft (15.24 m) 453.3 Mbps, 75 ft (22.86 m) 170.0 Mbps and 90 ft (27.432 m) 12.1 Mbps. The text prints the 15 ft figure as 916.7 Gbps, which is a typo for the table's Mbps. Satellite rows: nodes a floor above and a floor below the router with the test system 40 ft (12.192 m) away: 350.7 Mbps upstairs and 308.9 Mbps in the basement. Next to the router it measured 1.678 Gbps with IxChariot, which is not stored. The band is not named. Firmware not stated.

Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iHighest measured row with the client connected to the main unit. Compare only results from the same reviewer.

1,905Mbps=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi throughput (measured)

916.7Mbps=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.

1,632Mbps13Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/eero-pro-7-reviewRead 14 October 202625 ft through a wall with the client on the router unit: 1.632 Gbps. Keysight IxChariot, Acer Swift Edge 16 client. Band not named.

553.1Mbps5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Across a 25-foot room and through a wall: 553.1 Mbps. IxChariot, Acer Swift Edge 16 client.

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

30.48m13Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/eero-pro-7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review gives a 100 foot range (30.48 m).

28.956m5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026Maximum range of 95 feet, which is 28.956 m.

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

10.1W13Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/eero-pro-7-reviewRead 14 October 2026During the saturation test the router and node used 10.1 and 8.1 watts. 10.1 W is the router.

11W5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/linksys-velop-pro-7-reviewRead 15 October 2026All three devices, router or node, consumed 11.0 watts and lacked an idle mode.

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.

Width146.6Height180.4Depth78.7mm(5.8 × 7.1 × 3.1 in)2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-pro-7Read 14 October 2026The article gives 7.1 x 5.77 x 3.09 in. (180 x 146 x 78 mm). The 146.6 x 180.4 x 78.7 mm figures from the compliance page are stored.3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 14 October 2026Size row reads 146.6 x 180.4 x 78.7 mm.4Maker product pageeero.com/legal/complianceRead 14 October 2026Block gives width 146.6 mm, height 180.4 mm and depth 78.7 mm.

Width95Height221Depth95mm(3.7 × 8.7 × 3.7 in)9Reviewtechradar.com/computing/servers-network-devices/linksys-velop-pro-7Read 15 October 2026Specifications: Dimensions 221 x 95 x 95mm. The LDLC data sheet gives 95 wide, 221 high and 95 deep. Tom's Guide gives 8.7 x 3.7 x 3.7 in.10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00608117.htmlRead 15 October 2026Width 95 mm, height 221 mm, depth 95 mm for the MBE7003-KE.

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.

754g(1.7 lb)3Maker product pageeero.com/en-NZ/technologyRead 14 October 2026Published as 1.7 lbs. (.754 kg). Stored from the kg figure. The page does not say whether the adapter is included.

950g(2.1 lb)9Reviewtechradar.com/computing/servers-network-devices/linksys-velop-pro-7Read 15 October 2026Specifications: 0.95kg / 2lbs, per router. Stored as 950 g. Retailer data may show a gram figure such as 954, which TechRadar rounds.

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

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No2Maker product pagesupport.linksys.com/kb/article/335-enRead 15 October 2026Can the router be wall-mounted? No, wall mounting is not supported.

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 3.015Certification listcsa-iot.org/csa_product/eero-pro-7Read 14 October 2026Connectivity Standards Alliance listing for eero Pro 7, product type End Product, specification 3.0.1, certificate ZIG26062ZB332293-24, certified 2026-03-23, firmware eeroOS-v7.6.

FCC11Regulatory filingdownloads.linksys.com/support/assets/others/REG_MBE700X_LNKPG-00985_RevA00_US-FCC_v2-FN_Online.pdfRead 15 October 2026Linksys USA regulatory information for the Velop Pro 7 (MBE7000): FCC Part 15 statement for a Class B digital device. It prints no FCC ID.

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

www.linksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-71Maker product pagelinksys.com/pages/cutting-edge-wifi-7Read 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

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Manual

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

3years4Press releaselinksys.com/blogs/press/linksys%C2%AE-introduces-its-first-wifi-7-mesh-system-with-lightning-fast-10-minute-setupRead 15 October 2026All systems come with an extended three-year warranty. The release is from the US company and the warranty period depends on the country of purchase per the support FAQ.

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