eero PoE6 Package contents (Hardware, brackets, screws, etc)
- QTY 1 eero PoE 6
- QTY 1 mounting bracket
- QTY 4 30.0MM Drywall anchors
- QTY 4 #8-15x30mm Phillips screws
Installation requirements (screwdriver, drill, etc)
- 1 Phillips head screwdriver
- 1 Drill and drill bits
System requirements (Android/MacOS)
Internet connection, modem, Cat5e Ethernet cable, and smartphone.
eero PoE 6 is powered via PoE (802.3af/at/bt) power sourcing equipment or an eero 15 W USB-C external power supply unit (sold separately).
Recommended network topology
If you have a PoE source, it must be connected to the outer port (marked “2.5”) which is the correct WAN port and the PoE input port. From there, connect additional eero nodes to powered Ethernet ports, keeping in mind each eero PoE 6 device requires 15.4 W of power budget at the output of a PoE Power supply equipment. Once plugged in, proceed to add the nodes through the eero App. a gateway eero must be upstream of the PoE switch between the Modem/ONT and the PoE switch. If the gateway eero is a PoE6 it will require a power source, (PoE Injector or 15.4w power adapter) Professional installation is recommended. See recommended topology below.
Special Note - if your network is in bridge mode already it is recommended that you put your network into Double NAT by disabling bridge mode , remove the old router and swap in the eero Gateway. Then set your upstream router back to bridge mode.
Physical installation instructions for eero PoE6
eero PoE6 can be installed using the mounting bracket and the 4 #8-15x30mm Phillips screws provided.
Screw and Wall Anchor Mounting:
Included with your eero PoE 6 unit(s) should be a pack of 4 #8-15x30mm Phillips screws and plastic drywall anchors.
- You will need to pre-drill 6mm pilot holes for the installation of the plastic drywall anchors
- Please see the image below to determine placement and screws to use for your installation.
| Slot | Screw Size | |
| ⬤ |
US – Single gang outlet |
6-32 |
| ⬤ |
US – 3.5in octagon |
8-32 |
| ⬤ |
US - 4in octagon and round |
8-32 |
| ⬤ |
US - 4in square and surface mounting |
8-32 |
| ⬤ |
EU & UK single gang outlet |
M3 |
- See the image below for how to install the eero PoE 6 mounting bracket to the drywall anchors
Powering your new eero PoE6
eero PoE6 was designed to eliminate the need for a power adapter therefore, a 15.4w Power adapter is sold separately. See image below of the ethernet Cat5e installation into the PoE input port.
- 2.5 GbE port is marked with the
PoE symbol
- Connect the Cat5e using the RJ45 jack into the PoE 2.5GbE input port as shown below until a click sound occurs.
- USB-C power adapter is sold separately
- Once PoE power is established the eero PoE6 should power on. Check LED status to confirm
Hardware Overview LEDs (colors, blinking, etc)
| State | LED Behavior |
| No power or Disabled | ⬤ No Light |
| Online | ⬤ Solid White |
| Connecting | ⬤ Blinking White |
| Ready for Setup | ⬤ Solid Blue |
| Bluetooth Pairing | ⬤ Blinking Blue |
| Identifying Zigbee Devices | ⬤ Blinking Aqua |
| Device Identified | ⬤ Solid Green |
| Performing Software Update | ⬤ Blinking Green |
| Power Supply Problem | ⬤ Blinking Yellow/Orange Light |
| Offline | ⬤ Solid Red |
| Resetting | ⬤ Blinking Red |
Attaching your new PoE6 to the mounting bracket
- With the mounting bracket firmly attached to the wall or Ceiling, place PoE6 with Ethernet cable inserted into the eero PoE6, onto the mounting bracket.
- Turn PoE6 clockwise, clicking sound should occur.
- Continue to turn PoE6 clockwise until a snap and PoE6 is firmly in place.
See image below
Time to start the frustration free setup
eero PoE6 has the same setup procedure in the eero application to help ensure a frustration free set up.