eero is a wifi system that uses multiple access points to provide your home with fast, reliable coverage all on a single network.
What is a range extender?
Range extenders can expand the reach of your existing wireless network. This lets your devices access the internet even when they’re not close enough to your router to receive a good signal. While range extenders can be effective in increasing wireless range, they reduce throughput and create performance issues. Range extenders can cut bandwidth by up to half because they typically rely on a single wireless radio to both listen for and broadcast data. This results in slower internet speeds across your wifi network.
Some range extenders may also need to broadcast an entirely separate network with a different SSID (wifi name) from the one supplied by your router. If your original home network has the SSID "Home2848" for example, and your range extender has a different SSID, "Home2848_RPT," you'll have to switch between the two networks as you move throughout your home.
How does eero solve these problems?
eeros function together as a self-sufficient wifi system, creating a seamless mesh and linking all of your eeros under a single SSID. This lets you move freely around your home without being booted offline or stopping to switch between networks. For increased ease of use, the eero App uses easy-to-read instructions and visual aids to help you set up your network and extend your wifi. See the setup instructions here when you’re ready to get started.
Once your new system is up and running, your eeros use TrueMesh to dynamically determine the most efficient path for traffic between your connected devices. This provides:
- A strong wifi signal throughout your home
- Support for multiple hops with minimal signal loss using at least two radios for simultaneously sending and receiving information
- Cloud communication for instructions and updates
This means your eeros are self-updating, self-fixing, and self-improving all the time.