What is eero PoE 6 and eero PoE Gateway

What is eero PoE 6 and eero PoE Gateway?

At eero, we want to deliver a wifi solution for everyone, which is why we’re excited to offer an entirely new class of eero products that support Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and wired network installations: eero PoE6 and eero PoE Gateway. The new line, which will be primarily available through professional installers, homebuilders, and ISPs, harnesses power-over-ethernet capabilities to cover your home or business in fast, reliable wifi. You can learn more about PoE by viewing our PoE article.  You can learn more about eero PoE 6 set up with the eero PoE 6 installation guide.  PoE Gateway information can be found in the eero PoE Gateway setup article. 

eero PoE 6

eero PoE 6 is eero’s first ceiling/wall-mountable Wi-Fi 6 access point. eero PoE 6 is a Wi-Fi 6 PoE access point that can provide up to 2,000 square feet of coverage. It can support 100+ devices. It supports 160 MHz channels and wireless speeds up to 1.5 Gbps, and can go almost anywhere ethernet cable can be pulled—making it easy to flush-mount to ceilings and walls giving you optimal wifi coverage. 

Because it utilizes Power over Ethernet cables, eero PoE 6 doesn’t need a separate power supply. It can be easily attached to a ceiling or wall to maximize wifi coverage throughout your home

The eero PoE 6 is now available through Amazon and the 15w power adapter may be purchased separately if needed. Please visit our guide on power adapters to purchase the correct adapter for your eero.

eero PoE 6 Technical Specifications

eero PoE Gateway

eero PoE Gateway is a multi-gigabit wired gateway capable of powering multiple eero PoE 6 access points to provide wifi coverage throughout your home or business. eero PoE Gateway also powers other PoE devices, features two 10 GbE ports and eight PoE-capable 2.5 GbE ports.

With the included 140W power supply, eero PoE Gateway is a wired gateway that supplies 100W of pooled power for PoE /PoE-enabled devices up to 802.3bt class 5, including multiple eero PoE 6 access points. eero PoE Gateway will be available in early 2023.

eero PoE Gateway Technical Specifications