Most eeros have two Ethernet ports, with some exceptions. The following eeros have more (or fewer) Ethernet ports:
- eero Beacon: No ports
- eero 6 extender: No ports
- eero PoE Gateway: 10 total ports (2 10 Gb, 8 2.5 Gb)
- eero Outdoor 7: 1 PoE+ port
- eero Max 7: 4 ports
On your Gateway eero, one Ethernet port must connect to your modem, even with PoE eeros. If you'd like to add more Ethernet ports, you'll need an Ethernet switch.
Most unmanaged Ethernet switches work with eero. However, select a switch that fits your internet service speeds. If unsure, it's always safe to choose a gigabit switch, which supports speeds up to 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps).
For more information on Ethernet switch compatibility, see Can I connect wired devices to my network using an Ethernet switch?
How do I add a switch to my network?
When adding an Ethernet switch, connect it after your Gateway eero in your network's setup. For most users, this means your modem connects directly to your Gateway eero, and then the switch connects to the other available port on your Gateway eero.
For additional eeros, you can plug a switch into either port.
Note: Devices connected via Ethernet to a wireless eero will communicate over wifi, so latency will be higher than on a fully wired network.
Can I connect my other eeros to a switch?
Yes. Make sure your Ethernet switch connects directly to your Gateway eero and not your modem. Connecting all eeros to one switch will cause a gateway conflict and network instability.