The Eero Outdoor 7 comes with fasteners and instructional videos for installation on stucco, vinyl, wood, or fiber cement walls. You can also attach it to a fence or wooden post if you prefer. The Eero Outdoor 7 supports PoE (Power over Ethernet), which means you can connect a single Ethernet cable to the 2.5Gbps Ethernet port to supply internet and power, although the other end will have to connect to something like Eero PoE Gateway ($400).
A wired connection will get you the best performance from the Eero Outdoor 7, but it means running a cable. If you prefer to connect wirelessly, you’ll need the optional outdoor power adapter, which costs an additional $50. It will use the 5 GHz band to connect to an existing mesh wirelessly, reducing the bandwidth available to devices. If you’re wondering about the lack of 6GHz, often touted as the main advantage of Wi-Fi 7, Eero decided it didn’t make much sense for outdoor Wi-Fi where range is so vital and is a good option. point (6 GHz is relatively short range and requires more power).
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The Eero Outdoor 7 is compatible with all existing Eero systems the company sells, so you can move freely inside and out, and it will seamlessly stream the connection to your devices, automatically finding the best channels and minimizing interference. Like Eero’s routers, the Outdoor 7 is smart home friendly and supports Thread, Zigbee, and Matter. This will be useful for devices like security cameras and robotic lawnmowers and could be a crucial selling point for the Eero Outdoor 7 compared to other outdoor routers, such as the significantly cheaper one. TP-Link Deco X50 Outdoor ($150).
He Eero Outdoor 7 It costs $350 and is available starting November 13. The bundle with 30-watt PoE (Power over Ethernet) and an outdoor power adapter costs $400 and gives you about 18 feet of cable to connect to an outdoor outlet. It will also be offered in two-packs and will be included with other Eero systems, such as the Max 7. The Eero Outdoor 7 comes with a three-year warranty.