How to independently verify Eero’s reported speed

1. Run Speedtest.net (Ookla) on a wired device
   • Connect a computer directly to your modem or to the Eero gateway via Ethernet.
   • Run Speedtest.net or Fast.com.
   • This bypasses Wi‑Fi and shows the true ISP speed to your device.
   • Compare the result to what Eero reports in its app.
2. Test Wi‑Fi speeds on multiple devices
   • Use Speedtest.net or Fast.com on your phone, laptop, or tablet.
   • These results reflect real‑world Wi‑Fi performance, which will usually be lower than the Eero app’s number.
   • If Eero shows 1 Gbps but your phone only gets 200 Mbps, that’s normal — the difference is Wi‑Fi limitations.
3. Use another router or ISP‑provided tool
   • Many ISPs have their own speed test portals.
   • Running those gives you a second ISP‑level measurement to compare against Eero’s result.
4. Check consistency over time
   • Run tests at different times of day.
   • If Eero consistently shows high speeds but independent tests show much lower, the bottleneck is Wi‑Fi or device hardware.
   • If both fluctuate together, the ISP connection itself may be inconsistent.

How to interpret differences

• Eero app test: ISP → router (best case, backbone speed).
• Independent wired test: ISP → router → device (verifies Eero’s claim).
• Wi‑Fi device test: ISP → router → Wi‑Fi → device (your real‑world speed).

To independently confirm Eero’s number, run a wired Speedtest.net check. If those match, Eero is accurate. If not, you’ve uncovered a gap between what the ISP delivers and what Eero reports.