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 here.

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

Launching in the U.S. and Canada, eero PoE 6 will be available in October 2022 through pro installers. In early 2023, eero PoE 6 will be available through amazon.com.

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