The new generation of Eero routers, including the central router and the newly released Eero Beacon, offer the very best of mesh networking. Strong Wi-Fi is taken as a given in people's home, but many routers don't pack the power necessary to reach throughout an entire living space. Rather than relying on the capacity of a single router, Eero was the first company to harness several smaller routers connected to one main node: a system that came to be known as mesh networking. Now, Eero has further innovated its mesh network system with both faster speeds and more compact devices.
The new, second generation Eero central router looks virtually identical to the first gen option, but it has an added 5 GHz radio that doubles its speed. The Eero Beacon, on the other hand, is an entirely new device that amplifies the Wi-Fi signal remotely. At the size of a child's nightlight, they plug directly into outlets, allowing them to boost signal without being an eyesore.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Mesh Networking
- The new generation of Eero routers and the concept of mesh networking offer disruptive innovation opportunities for improving Wi-Fi coverage in large living spaces.
- Compact Mesh Routers
- The introduction of the Eero Beacon, a compact and inconspicuous mesh router, presents disruptive innovation opportunities for enhancing Wi-Fi signal strength without sacrificing aesthetic appeal.
- Faster Mesh Networking
- The addition of a 5 GHz radio to the second generation Eero central router opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in delivering faster Wi-Fi speeds throughout a mesh network.
Where This Applies
- Wireless Networking
- The wireless networking industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in developing more efficient and compact devices for mesh networking systems like Eero.
- Home Automation
- The home automation industry can leverage the concept of mesh networking to create disruptive innovation solutions for seamless and reliable Wi-Fi connectivity in smart homes.
- Consumer Electronics
- The consumer electronics industry can tap into disruptive innovation by developing compact mesh routers, such as the Eero Beacon, to enhance Wi-Fi coverage and signal strength in homes and offices.
