Why Split a Mesh Pack?
Split the pack up (and split the cost too!)
Here’s what it’s crucial that you keep in mind.
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Router and extender designs and position-agnostic designs.
In the position-agnostic design, every unit is interchangeable with every other unit.
Google/Nest
They all have the same Ethernet ports, power supplies, and so on.
Further, don’t assume that because some products from the company work like that, they all do.
For example, the original generationGoogle Wififeatures an agnostic design where every puck in the kit is the same.
eero/Amazon
The refresh of the line,Google Nest Wifi, seen above, is not agnostic, however.
You’ll find the same thing with the eero platform and the different product generations therof.
The original eero was agnostic, and every unit was interchangeable with two Ethernet ports per unit.
Use all for yourself or split them up among your friends. Every mesh node in this 3-pack can work as a router or extender.
The updated models vary in design.
Theeero 6 three-packis one router with Ethernet and two extenders without Ethernet.
Theeero Pro 6 three-packand theeero Pro 6E three-packare both position-agnostic, and every unit has Ethernet.
Amazon
Use all for yourself or split them up among your friends.
Every mesh node in this 3-pack can work as a router or extender.
Be especially conscious of the pricing as that can trick you.
If you keep all these tips in mind, though, you’ll have no problems.
