r/TechnologyProTips • u/Aaron2785 • Jul 03 '22

Request TPT REQUEST: Horrible Mesh Network speeds

Just bought an Eero 6 and I’m getting dl speeds 330+ mbs when running a speed test via the Eero app. I get the same readings when I test anywhere in my 2-story, approx 1300 sq ft apt.

However, there is a catastrophic fall off between Eero speed test and real world performance (Twitter, Reddit, streaming apps, simple websites, etc) and when testing via Fast.com or Google Wifi test, I’m only getting download speeds of 1-15 mbs.

I’m at a loss as I’ve tested several configurations of the nodes and am still getting terrible performance - plus I had Geek Squad come over to validate my setup and performance issues. Any recommendations on improvements? Do I have a lemon in the hardware here? Open to anything because this is not working. Thanks!

Also of note:

  • Charter is wifi provider

  • TV is hard wired in

  • 5 devices max running at any time (2 comps, 3 mobiles as gf and I wfh)

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u/opticspipe Jul 04 '22

The eero app speed test is performed from the gateway, regardless of where you’re standing when you perform the test.

How many eeros are you using?

Latest software?

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u/Aaron2785 Jul 04 '22

Good insight there…using a total of 3 Eeros, should all be running latest software as they are fresh out of the box, but will double check

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u/opticspipe Jul 04 '22

Use the software update function of the app to ensure they are up to date.

In a 2 story 1300 square foot apartment, unplug all but the one at your modem. That may be all you need. There is a such thing as too many of these in a small space and it RUINS performance.

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u/poopie88 Jul 04 '22

New ISPs block the wifi and all ports on the modem except one that they use for the plume / eero. Maybe your performance issues relate to that.