Question 1

Can eero replace my comcast modem?

Accepted Answer

The EERO is a router, not a modem.  So you still need a cable modem to use the EERO.  However, the Xfinity XB7 gateway support WiFi 6 and includes the modem, so if you already rent an Xfinity gateway, you can upgrade your gateway for free to the XB7 and get most of the functionality of the EERO.

Question 2

Is there a wifi performance difference between the router and extender?

Accepted Answer

I pay for a Gig and I normally get 925mbps up and down when testing. Since my router and extension is less then 30ft away, the speeds for both are pretty close. It is just my wife and I, and we have many devices, but we normally only stream 4K on one device, and rarely a HD video conf at the same time. This is why I normally get great performance. If we had our kids with us, the performance would definitely be different.

Question 3

do I need a smartphone to download the app or can I download to my computer to get started?

Accepted Answer

There is no web interface.  You must use the Eero app on phone or tablet, but it does NOT need an active celluar plan (works fine on my iPad with no cellualar, just WiFi).

Question 4

Will the extenders connect between each other to boost thje range or will only connect to the main router? Daisy-chaining or not?

Accepted Answer

You'll get the best speeds if the nodes are laid out such that each satellite node connects to the main router node connected to your internet modem (e.g. the router node in between the other 2), but they can communicate in any combination of hops, depending on your layout and the fastest node-to-node connection (called backhaul). If you have the ability to connect the nodes with ethernet cables, you'll want to go with the 3-router option, since each router has 2 ethernet ports for this purpose. The extenders do not have the ethernet ports available for this option. If you use the 3-router option and use a hard-wired backhaul (connect via ethernet cables), this will give you the fastest speed possible from all of nodes, no matter your layout.

ASIN	B085VM9ZDD
Brand	eero
Color	WHITE
Connectivity Protocol	wi-fi, zigbee
Connectivity Technology	Wi-Fi
Control Method	Voice
Controller Type	amazon_alexa, vera
Data Transfer Rate	900 megabits_per_second
Frequency Band Class	Dual-Band
Item Weight	10.56 ounces
Manufacturer	eero
Mfr Part Number	53-024732
Model Name	FL_amzn1.c2m.concept.fgmz3phwx6xwaecubhcq
Model Number	N010111
UPC	840080549149
Unit Count	1 Count

Amazon eero 6 mesh wifi router - Supports internet plans up to 900 Mbps, Coverage up to 1,500 sq. ft., Connect 75+ devices, 1-pack

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