What is bridge mode?
Learn what bridge mode does, when you might need it, and how to enable it on your eero or modem.
Network & Connectivity
What is Wi-Fi 7?
Learn what Wi-Fi 7 brings to your eero network and which devices can take advantage of it.
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What is Local DNS caching?
Learn how Local DNS caching can potentially speed up page loads by storing website address information at the network level.
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What is hairpin NAT?
Learn what hairpin NAT is, how it's automatically enabled, and what you need for it to work.
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What is Wi-Fi 6E?
Explore Wi-Fi 6E's access to the 6 GHz band and what it means for speed and congestion on your eero network.
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What are wifi channels, and why does channel size matter?
Learn how wifi channels and channel sizes affect your network speed, range, and performance.
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What is Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)?
Learn how DFS gives your eero access to less congested 5 GHz channels for better performance.
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What advanced features does eero support?
See the full list of advanced networking features available in the eero app and which require specific configurations.
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What is Smart Queue Management (SQM)?
See how to potentially reduce lag for video calls and gaming by enabling Smart Queue Management on your eero network.
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How does wifi networking work?
Understand how wifi sends data between your devices, router, and the internet using radio frequencies.
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What is encryption in the eero app?
Choose between WPA2, WPA3, or hybrid encryption for each frequency band on your eero network.
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What is eero TrueMesh?
With TrueMesh, eero optimizes performance based on your network layout, connected devices, and overall network usage.
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What features do I lose if I put my eeros in bridge mode?
Know which features you will lose and which you will keep if you put your eero network into bridge mode.
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How do I set up custom DNS servers with eero?
Configure custom DNS servers on your eero network, with details on how it interacts with eero Plus.
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What is Multi-Link Operation (MLO)?
Understand Multi-Link Operation, how Wi-Fi 7 devices use multiple bands simultaneously, and what to expect.
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Does eero support NAS?
Connect a NAS device to your eero network over Ethernet or wifi, with tips on UPnP and port forwarding.
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What is IPv6?
Understand IPv6, how to enable it on your eero network, and how to find your eero's IPv6 address.
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What is Wi-Fi 6?
See which eero models support Wi-Fi 6, what the technology improves, and how it works with older devices.
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Does eero support VPNs?
Understand eero's VPN passthrough support and how to get Guardian VPN with eero Plus.
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What is NAT?
Understand NAT, double NAT, and how to set up your eero when you have an existing router in the mix.
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What is eero connection strength?
Understand the connection strength indicators in the eero app and what they mean for your eeros and devices.
