EERO PRO6

[Jimpy2]

I recently upgraded to Full Fibre 500 and was sent a Eero 6 pro ( which seems to be working OK) I now see TalkTalk is useing a Wi-Fi Hub 3 what is the difference between the two, and more importantly which will give the best coverage for a detached 2 storey 4 bed house, 

[Jimpy2]

Hi KeithFrench,

Thanks for your reply did not know about glass doors, mirrors ect got me thinking as my router sits on top of a bookcase ( Some 5.5 feet high) but inside dining room partitioned off the lounge by double doors with glass panel? Will do some checks by moving router about, thought it was a good position as within 3 feet of incoming cable, high up and not in any cupboard 😒

[KeithFrench]

It is impossible to predict WiFi coverage as each property is different. 

These are my recommendations for the best locations for a stand-alone router, and your devices, but obviously, this is not always practical, and a compromise has to be reached. Where Full Fibre is concerned, the router connected to the ONT can easily be moved to a better location via a longer Cat 6 minimum, Ethernet cable.

The general rule is do not keep them in a cupboard, but out in the open and sited as high & centrally within the property. Keep them away from:-

1. Cordless phone (DECT) base stations
2. TVs
3. Loudspeakers & any sub-woofers (including those used with a PC)
4. Computer monitors
5. Electrical appliances – they often transmit their own signals that can interfere with Wi-Fi signals.
6. Bluetooth devices – they operate on the same Wi-Fi frequency as your broadband, which can cause signal problems.
7. Mirrors – they actually reflect Wi-Fi signals, stopping them from passing through walls and reflecting them back into the room.
8. Anything containing large amounts of water – things like fish tanks and boilers can absorb Wi-Fi signals like a sponge.
9. Large metal objects – radiators, for instance, will have the same effect on your Wi-Fi as mirrors. If you have a tower PC case with an internal WiFi card, the metal of the case can block signals to & from the antennae if they are located behind the tower case.
10. Glass - different types of glass can cause problems for Wi-Fi signals to pass through:-

a) Thick window glass or glazing can block Wi-Fi signals.
b) Low-emissivity (Low-E) windows have a metallic film that can reflect and block Wi-Fi signals more than clear glass.
c) Tinted glass often has a metallic film that can interfere with radio signals.
d) K glass double glazing has a metal vapour coating that can reduce Wi-Fi signal strength by 30-50%.

[Divsec]

Hi @Jimpy2 I only have experience of the hub 3 on my meagre fibre 65 service and I have to say it gives excellent coverage in my house similar to yours.

The 4 ethernet sockets are important to me and it also has a VoIP socket and capability.

I do have a mesh setup in place and that operates in access point mode for those very far flung places.