The eero mesh network offers a range of advanced features available in the eero App. Some features are not available for eero networks set to bridge mode.
These features include:
- WAN configurations
- Static IP address
- VLAN tagging
- PPPoE
- Upstream IPv6
- Custom DNS
- IP reservations and port forwarding
- UPnP
- Dynamic Frequency Selection
- Client steering
- WPA3
- Local DNS caching (not available with eero Plus features active)
- Dynamic DNS (requires an eero Plus subscription)
- Multi-Link Operation (networks with Wi-Fi 7 eeros only)
Note: If you have Compatibility Mode turned on, Client Steering and WPA3 will no longer be visible in the eero App. DFS will also be disabled.
Static IP address
Unlike dynamic IP addresses that change periodically, some internet service providers (ISPs) require customer networks to use static IP addresses that never change to reach the internet. To set up your eero network with a static IP address, see How should I set up my eeros if my network requires a static IP?
VLAN tagging
A VLAN (virtual LAN) is a network segment that categorizes client devices and workstations regardless of their geographic location. Some ISPs separate their services into VLANs, and VLAN tags help them identify individual networks when sending or receiving data. Visit Configuring Internet service provider (ISP) settings if your ISP requires a VLAN tag when setting up your eero network.
PPPoE
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is a service some ISPs use that requires a username and password to activate internet service. To set up eero with PPPoE, review How do I set up PPPoE on my eero network?.
Upstream IPv6
IPv6 is the latest version of the Internet Protocol (IP) standard and uses longer IP addresses than IPv4. Upstream IPv6 allows your eero network to use an IPv6 address as its public IP address. See our IPv6 article to learn more.
DNS
DNS (Domain Name System) is a service that translates web addresses like www.eero.com to IP addresses that your smartphone or computer can understand. Your ISP typically provides an automatic DNS server that resolves web addresses. To set your eero network to use custom DNS servers, see Setting up custom DNS servers with eero.
Reservations & Port Forwarding
With this setting, you can assign IP reservations and port forwarding rules for devices on your eero network. Port forwarding lets you open an internet port for a single client to pass traffic directly to that machine. For example, if you wanted to run an FTP server on your laptop with an IP address of X.X.X.X, you might create a port forward on port 21 that directs TCP traffic to that IP address through your eero. See How do I set up port forwarding?.
UPnP
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) allows devices like game consoles and media centers to open direct connections to other devices on the internet. UPnP is like port forwarding, but without the need to manually input port numbers. We enable this feature by default. To manage UPnP, follow these steps:
- In the eero App, tap the Settings tab
- Tap Advanced networking
- Tap UPnP
- Toggle UPnP on or off
Client Steering
Many devices are dual-band capable and support both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. 5 GHz is typically less crowded and offers higher performance. Client steering tracks whether a device has previously been seen on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz and, if so, attempts to "steer" it to 5 GHz to improve long-term device performance. Whenever you're roaming between rooms, Client Steering also encourages your devices to seamlessly switch to the nearest eero.
If your network has an eero Pro 6E, eero Pro 7, eero Max 7, or eero PoE 7, Client Steering can help encourage compatible wireless devices to use the even faster 6 GHz band.
This feature is also enabled by default. To manage Client Steering, follow these steps:
- In the eero App, tap the Settings tab
- Tap Advanced networking
- Tap Client steering
- Toggle Client Steering on or off
Note: Client Steering does not guarantee that a device will choose the 5 GHz or 6 GHz bands nor the closest eero to you, but helps to favor that preference.
WPA3
Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) is the latest encryption standard for wifi networks. WPA3 is an essential component of 6 GHz wifi networks, so all eero networks with a 6 GHz-capable eero will always have WPA3 enabled on the 6 GHz band. See What is WPA3?
Dynamic Frequency Selection
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) allows eero to operate on wifi channels shared with radar and satellite communications. Learn more about DFS.
eero Dynamic DNS
Dynamic DNS (DDNS), available to eero Plus customers, lets you remotely access your network easily regardless of changes to your network's external IP address. With DDNS, you receive a unique hostname for your network that's simpler to recognize and recall than normal external IP addresses. To learn how to configure DDNS on your network, see What is DDNS?