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General

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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.

Deco1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026

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

Deco X55, Deco X55(1-pack), Deco X55(2-pack), Deco X55(3-pack)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026The US page is titled Deco X55 and sells 1, 2 and 3 packs. Package Content names them Deco X55 (1-pack), (2-pack) and (3-pack). The support page lists hardware versions V1.60, V1.32, V1.26 and V1. The user guide is for the US V1.6 model.

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.

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Status

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

Available1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026The page, the support downloads and the Amazon US buy link are live. Firmware 1.11.1 is dated 2026-09-28.

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.

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

€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.

US1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026TP-Link US site.

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 pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Whole Home Mesh WiFi 6 System. The packs hold identical Deco X55 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-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 pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Listed under Mesh WiFi, for home.

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 61Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026

Wi-Fi speed classiThe maker's class name, e.g. BE19000 or AXE11000. It adds up the top link rates of all radios. No single device reaches it. A Wi-Fi 6E class starts with AXE, also when the maker writes AX, so eero's AX5400 is AXE5400. The class is not the model number, so GL.iNet's GL-AXT1800 is AX1800.

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

AX30001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026WiFi Speeds row: AX3000, 5 GHz 2402 Mbps (802.11ax, HE160) and 2.4 GHz 574 Mbps (802.11ax).

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.

BTP-Link Deco X55

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	Not available	574	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	160	2,402	No

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Standards row: Wi-Fi 6 on both bands. Highlights: 2x2/HE160 2402 Mbps + 2x2 574 Mbps and 4 Streams, so 2 streams per band. The page prints no channel width for 2.4 GHz, so none is stored for that band. The footnote says the 160 MHz bandwidth may be unavailable in the 5 GHz band in some regions. No band is a dedicated backhaul, because Dual-Band distributes devices to different bands and the system has no third radio.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Datasheet Deco X55(US) V1: signal rate 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz.

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.

3=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi radios

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6 GHz band

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No=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi radios

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.

10,776Mbps=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi radios

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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.

OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Beamforming1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026WiFi Capacity row: 2x2 MU-MIMO, OFDMA and Beamforming. 1024-QAM and BSS Color are named but have no option. The page does not name band steering, so it is not stored.

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

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01Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 20262x Antennas (Internal).

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

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21Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 20262x Antennas (Internal).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Antenna: 2 internal antennas.

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

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No1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 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.

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.

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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.

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.

1501Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Connects over 150 devices. The footnote says the figure is not guaranteed. The maker states it for the product and not per pack.

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 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.

BTP-Link Deco X55

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	3	WAN or LAN	1

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Ethernet Ports: 3x Gigabit ports per Deco unit. Supports WAN/LAN auto-sensing. No USB port is listed.

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.

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Ports

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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.

Deco Mesh1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026WiFi Range row: TP-Link Mesh Technology with optional Ethernet backhaul. The datasheet calls it Deco Mesh Technology.

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 pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 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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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.

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Package Content lists 2 or 3 Deco X55 units. All Decos work together.

Satellite modeliModel number of the satellite when it differs from the router unit.

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Satellite portsiData ports on one satellite. Only when the satellite differs from the router unit.

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Ethernet backhauliMesh units can link to each other over an Ethernet cable.

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

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Wireless connections and optional Ethernet backhaul link the Deco units.

Software

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ManagementiWays to set up and manage the router. A web interface is a full settings page in a browser on the local network. A status page alone does not count.

Mobile app2Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/eero-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 app1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Management Features: Deco App. The page's web server entry is a service port and not a settings page.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Management: Local Management, Remote Management, Multi-Managers. The datasheet names no web interface.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/80590Read 14 October 2026Setup and use are described through the Deco app for iOS and Android.

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

Yes11Maker product pageeero.com/support/articles/do-i-need-a-password-to-sign-in-to-my-eero-appRead 14 October 2026The eero app signs in to an eero account with a login code sent by text or email, or with a linked Amazon account.

Yes3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/80590Read 14 October 2026Setup step 2 of the user guide (REV1.30.0): log in or sign up with a TP-Link ID in the Deco app.

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, Access point1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 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 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, IoT network, IPTV, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Guest Network: 1x 5 GHz and 1x 2.4 GHz. Advanced Features: IoT network and device isolation. IPTV: IGMP proxy and snooping, bridge, tag VLAN. DDNS: TP-Link. Tag VLAN is part of IPTV, so VLAN is not stored. QoS and parental controls are sold as HomeShield features and the maker's HomeShield page is unclear on what is free, so they are not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Guest Network 2.4 GHz x1 and 5 GHz x1. Features list IPTV and TP-Link DDNS.

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-x55Read 14 October 2026VPN Server: Open VPN, PPTP and L2TP/IPSec. Stored as l2tp. The Deco app guide also names WireGuard for the Deco app generally, but the product page does not list it for the X55.

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-x55Read 14 October 2026VPN Client: Open VPN, 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 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-Personal1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal. The older WPA option is not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 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-pro-7Read 14 October 2026eero Plus is the paid subscription for advanced security, ad blocking and more.

HomeShield1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 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.

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

Basic free, full paid1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Footnote: HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan. One name for both tiers.9Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/homeshieldRead 14 October 2026The HomeShield page lists a free tier and paid Security+ and Total Security tiers with one HomeShield name. It gives no prices. Basic free is stored.

Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

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

Yes4Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/16144Read 14 October 2026Deco App User Guide (FW1.12.0), setup: set an auto update time so the Deco updates itself to the latest firmware. The guide is listed on the X55 support page. The product page lists OTA Firmware Upgrade.

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.

31 December 20298Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2026/202609/20260907/Statements%20of%20PSTI%20Compliance_TP-Link.pdfRead 14 October 2026UK PSTI statement of compliance, defined support period for Deco X55(3-pack) V1 and V3 (and the 1-pack and 2-pack V3): 31/12/2029 or later. Stored as a minimum date for the UK statement. The statement names hardware versions and not the US V1.6 label.

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.

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CPU cores

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

22Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Features: 1 GHz Dual-Core CPU.

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

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

1GHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Features: 1 GHz Dual-Core CPU.

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.

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Flash storageiBuilt-in flash memory for the firmware in GB. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB, as for RAM. A memory card or USB drive does not count.

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.

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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.

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

External DC adapter1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026The datasheet lists a power adapter with 12 V 1.5 A output and a power port 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/80562Read 14 October 2026Power Adapter Output: 12V 1.5A. The adapter input is 100-240V 50-60 Hz 0.6A. The unit's DC input is the adapter output.

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.

18W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 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.

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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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18.5W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026Power Consumption (with power adapter): 18.5 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 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.

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

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Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)iTom's Guide throughput at 25 ft through one wall, with the client on the main unit.

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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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.

Width110Height114Depth110mm(4.3 × 4.5 × 4.3 in)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Dimensions (W x D x H): 4.33 x 4.33 x 4.49 in (110 x 110 x 114 mm). The unit is a round cylinder.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 20264.33 x 4.33 x 4.49 in (110 x 110 x 114 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.

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.

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

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Certifications

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

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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.

CE, FCC, RCM1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026Certifications: CE, FCC, RCM.

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.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x551Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-x55Read 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

www.tp-link.com/us/document/805622Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/80562Read 14 October 2026

Manual

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www.tp-link.com/us/document/805903Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/80590Read 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-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

2years7Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warrantyRead 14 October 2026Warranty periods for products purchased on or after 9/1/2023: Whole Home Wi-Fi / Mesh Wi-Fi / Deco, 2 years. US site.

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