![]() The last time we got a new band of spectrum for Wi-Fi was in 2009 when the first routers that used available 5 GHz frequencies came out.īut in our tech-heavy world, we’re sending more and more data over Wi-Fi networks, which means that there’s an unending demand for more airwaves over which to send those bits. In the midst of the pandemic, the FCC approved the use of the so-called 6 GHz spectrum band for unlicensed use, a decision that was contested and later found valid by the courts in 2021. The biggest story in Wi-Fi has been half a decade in the making. The latest Eero routers open an entirely new spectrum band. More on the Eero Pro 6E devices in a bit, but first let’s talk about how freaking awesome it is that we’re getting a whole new 1,200 megahertz of spectrum available for Wi-Fi. They aren’t as expensive as some of the other 6E routers out on the market either at $499 (2-pack) or $699 (3-pack). ![]() Eero, which is owned by Amazon, has also released a system of mesh routers called Eero 6+ which is cheaper, but I didn’t review those, because I’m most interested in Wi-Fi 6E.įor consumers upgrading from a Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or earlier iteration, or if you’re a small office planning on an equipment refresh this year or next to computers or phones that will support Wi-Fi 6E, it makes sense to invest in the most advanced router that you can buy, and the Eero Pro 6E devices are pretty solid. I’ve been spending a few days testing Eero’s latest Pro 6E Wi-Fi system and I can tell you I see a significant speed increase over my existing Eero Pro 6 routers.
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