Switching from wireless to wired?
Hi there
New user to Eero, and all is great so far; 2 questions..
-set 2 of my 3 pro units up wiressly, but want to switch one to wired now..do I just disconnect the power, wire it up, and then plug it in, or do I have to delete it from my setup first, then re-add it?
-why is the speed test so much faster from within the app, versus when you actually run the speed test app on your phone or tablet?
thanks!
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Just plug the network cable into your eero. No need to even unplug the power (although rebooting it isn’t necessarily a bad idea).
In terms of the speed tests being different, the eero app speed test will *usually* be the most accurate because it’s testing using your gateway eero (i.e. the one directly connected to your modem). Since it’s hardwired and the closest to the “internet” it will be a more accurate representation. Your phone/tablet on the other hand introduces a LOT of variables that can impact speed test results. Things like what kind of device you’re using (like what kind of wireless capabilities it has), how strong of a WiFi connection it has, what speed test service you’re using, what remote server that test service is connecting to, etc, etc.
Basically, I never trust a wireless speed test result except just to get a basic understanding of an internet connection. If I want to actually test the internet speed, I’m going to test while hardwired in whether that’s a laptop, or like at home, just trusting my eero test.
Is that all clear as mud? :)
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yes, thanks, that is as clear as the driven slush!
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Agreed. Wired is always best when possible. Have 3 eeros wired here and getting 4th. Wireless is great but wired is greater. :)
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I've plugged a network cable into the back of my week (previously wireless) but when I check the connection on the app it still shows wireless. What am I doing wrong, is there singer else I need to do please?
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I switched to eero less than a year ago, and I have NOT been happy. Used to have several apple airport extreme. I have Three wired pros, and one wireless. I seem to be having conflicts, and I can never get anywhere the speed I expect (which I hard-wire tested, and test when only using ONE). It seems that I cannot get some of the base stations to realize they are hard-wire, and not wireless. they show as wireless connection. IS IT POSSIBLE TO FORCE THE WIRELESS FEATURE OFF?? to ensure they are hard wired?
I am close to giving it all up, and getting another system. THANK YOU all!!!!
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Little late, but make sure your secondary eero’s have a connection to the gateway one either direct or via switch. I was connecting my extra ones to the modem and not to the gateway eero. Hope this helps anyone
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