{"id":4828,"date":"2023-12-22T02:02:19","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T02:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skynetwave.com\/?p=4828"},"modified":"2023-12-22T02:57:18","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T02:57:18","slug":"how-to-reset-eero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skynetwave.com\/how-to-reset-eero\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reset Eero: Fix Your Malfunctioning Wi-Fi System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you own its Wi-Fi mesh system for your home or small business, it\u2019s important to know how to reset Eero. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wi-Fi Mesh systems are superior to Wi-Fi extenders<\/a> for several reasons. However, this does not mean that these systems are completely infallible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They can run into errors or malfunctions. This can occur due to a corrupt firmware update, misconfigurations or bugs from a bad bootup. Regardless of the issue, your first go-to for troubleshooting is resetting your Eero device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following guide will show you the various ways you can do this. Without further adieu\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding The Reset Button<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As with most network and computing devices, you can either perform a hard or soft reset on your eero. Both types rely on the reset button. As such, you must first find where your device\u2019s reset button is located. The following is a list of the most common eero devices and the location of their reset buttons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

eero (Gen 1)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you turn your Eero Gen 1 Wi-Fi router around, you\u2019ll notice a collection of ports and inputs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reset button is the first widget from the left side of the router. It\u2019s a small black button that sits next to the 12v Power Adaptor input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

eero Pro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Eero Pro\u2019s button is a lot easier to find than the Gen 1\u2019s. Once again, you can find it on the back of the unit, on the right side of the WAN\/LAN Gigabit Ethernet Ports<\/a>. It\u2019s a small rectangular button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

eero Beacon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can also reset your Eero Beacon. The reset button is on the right side of your front-facing Beacon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

eero (Gen 2)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can find the Eero Gen 2\u2019s reset button underneath it. It\u2019s a rounded-corner rectangular-shaped button which you can find just beneath the barcode. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also find the reset buttons for the Eero 6, Eero Pro 6, eero Pro 6E, and Eero 6+ in similar positions (respectively).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

eero PoE 6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The eero PoE 6 tends to be slightly larger than the previous devices on the list, which makes it slightly harder to locate the reset button. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nevertheless, you can find it underneath the unit. It should be on the right-hand side, just below the \u201ceero\u201d logo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

eero PoE Gateway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Because the eero PoE Gateway is a completely black decoder-like unit, finding the reset button can be a bit trickier. It doesn\u2019t help that it\u2019s almost pin-sized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nevertheless, users can find the reset button on the right of the USB-C<\/a> power adapter port just below the LED indicator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ring Alarm Pro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Ring Alarm Pro\u2019s collection of ports and inputs can be found behind it, just beneath its vents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, the reset button is the smallest of the bunch. It can be found on the far right, between the pairing button and the Wi-Fi indicator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Frustrated Young Man Due to Weak Internet<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power Cycling Your Eero Device<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before performing a hard or soft reset, you should consider power cyc<\/a>ling your device. This will not erase any of your settings, and it’s also technically much easier to perform than a reset.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To power cycle your Eero device, simply unplug it from its power source and wait 30 seconds before plugging it back in.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, test the device to see if it\u2019s still malfunctioning or performing sub-optimally. If it\u2019s still giving you issues, you can perform the next steps in this guide.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soft Resetting Your Eero Device<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Soft resetting your eero essentially works like a reboot but with one caveat. It will set all your network configurations back to their default settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, all your other settings and data will remain the same.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, the soft reset will preserve the settings for port forwarding and DHCP IP reservations<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another advantage of the soft reset is that it won’t disconnect you from the network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As such, you won’t have to unplug or disconnect your network devices and individually reconnect once the soft reset is complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Man Pressing Power Button On Wifi<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The soft reset will refresh your device. This in turn, may improve its performance and clear any bugs.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n


To perform a soft reset, do the following:   <\/p>\n\n\n\n