Eero Installation

How to Install an Eero?

This comprehensive guide will walk you through the Eero router installation and Eero WiFi extender installation. Installing Eero router and extender are super easy and you can set up these devices in a few minutes. Eero 6 installation and Eero Pro 6 installation are related to the router. These routers are based on the mesh WiFi technology. For that, we will follow the Eero installation technique. 

In this guide, you will learn about the requirements for Eero router installation and Eero WiFi extender installation. After that, you will go through the steps to set up your router and extender. Once you are done with the setup, you will see some frequently asked question in the end of the guide.

What Do You Need to Install Eero?

In this section, you will come to know about the requirements for installing Eero WiFi extender and router. We have discussed the basic requirements for both the extender as well as the router. So before you proceed with the installation, make sure you refer to this section:

For Router

An Eero Wifi Router
A stable power outlet​
An Ethernet cable​
Computer or laptop​
A modem supplied by Internet Service Provider​

For Wifi Extender

An Eero WiFi extender​
Eero app on your smartphone or tablet
Stable power outlet​
Mobile device or laptop​
An existing wireless router​
Strong WiFi signal​

Eero Installation

Finally, in this section we discuss the process to install Eero router and Eero WiFi extender, we will walk you through the steps to go about the Eero Pro 6 installation and Eero extender installation. We have discussed both the procedures separately for your easy understanding:

Eero Router Installation

First of all, we will go about the router 6 installation, which is all about the router. We have taken this router for a reference purpose only. Although steps remain the same for all the routers, there might be a slight difference at some points:

Eero Router Installation​
  1. Firstly, unbox your Eero WiFi router from the box and place it nearby the modem. 
  2. After that, connect the Eero router to the modem using an Ethernet cable. 
  3. Once you are done with the physical router installation, you can proceed with the web configuration. 
  4. Download the Eero app on your smartphone or tablet.
  5. The Eero mobile app is available on the Play Store and App Store
  6. Once you download and install the app, open it on your device. 
  7. Thereafter, you will be required to create an Eero account. 
  8. Once you have created the account, you need to login to the accounts and set up your extender. 
  9. Follow the on-screen instructions to finalize the Eero Pro 6 installation. 
  10. Once the Eero mesh WiFi installation completes, you can save the settings on your router. 
  11. Finally, the Eero router installation will be completed successfully. 

Eero Wifi Extender Installation

In this section, you will learn how to go about installing Eero WiFi extender without any hassle. The extender is only responsible for extending the existing home network. So your router must be set up properly in order to allow for easy setting up of your extender. Kindly follow the steps below:

  1. Firstly, unpack your Eero WiFi extender and plug it into a power outlet nearby your existing router. 
  2. Make sure the Eero WiFi extender is well within the range of the router. 
  3. Download and install the Eero app on your smartphone or tablet. 
  4. After that, open the app and create an Eero account to proceed with the Eero WiFi extender installation. 
  5. You need to use the Eero app to create an account and then proceed with the installation. 
  6. Thereafter, login to the Eero app using your new account and follow the in-app prompts to set up your device. 
  7. Make sure you know the WiFi password and SSID of your home network. 
  8. At last, save the settings on your extender and your device will be set up successfully.

Once you are done with the Eero WiFi extender installation, you may place your device anywhere you want. However, make sure the recommended signal strength of 70% is ensured on your extender. If you place your device far away from the router, it won’t be able to work properly. 

FAQs

Can You Install VPN on Eero Router?

Yes, you can install a VPN service on your Eero WiFi router. Eero WiFi routers do not come with built-in VPN functionality. However, you can use any third-party VPN software to set up a VPN connection on your wireless network. Make sure you only download a trusted third-party VPN service on your device. 

How to Install Eero 3 Pack?

Firstly, unbox your Eero 3 pack and all other contents. Download the Eero app on your mobile device and launch it. After that, follow the in-app instructions to set up your primary Eero device. Make sure you connect your primary Eero device to your modem using an Ethernet cable and connect the device to the power source. Finally, wait for the primary Eero device to boot up and connect to the internet. You can add additional Eero devices to the app by following the same procedure. 

How to Install Eero 6 Mesh Network?

To go about the Eero mesh WiFi installation, you need to download and install the Eero app. The Eero mobile app can be downloaded from the Play Store or App Store. After that, you can create an Eero account and use that account to go ato install Eero 6. 

How to Install Eero With Verizon Fios?

To go about the Eero router installation with Verizon Fios, you just need to establish the physical setup of your router with the Fios using an Ethernet cable. After that, you just need to go about the web configuration and you are done. 

Wrapping Up

This guide was all about the Eero router installation and Eero WiFi extender installation. We discussed how you can set up your router and the extender separately. The router is installed different from that of the extender’s. So make sure you follow the steps very carefully in order to avoid any later issues. 

We hope this guide was useful to you and that it helped you learn how to proceed with the installation of the router and the extender. If you still face any issues or have any queries, kindly feel free to reach out to our support team for more help.