How to Connect Eero to Xfinity Gateway Modem?
The connection between the Eero home device and Xfinity modem will end the dead WiFi zones in your home. Here, you will get to know about how to connect the Eero with Xfinity gateway modem device. We will provide the physical setup instruction and how you can configure the Eero network with the help of Eero app. These instructions will allowed to connect Eero 6 Plus setup and Eero 6 pro setup.
Connect Eero to Xfinity Modem
The Eero devices are easy to connect with your modem or existing router in your home. To start the connection you have to turn on the Bridge mode in Xfinity gateway modem using the interfce window in computer.
Turn Xfinity Bridge Mode
By enabling the Bridge mode in the modem will ensure that the two different networks never collide with each other. Let’s see how to activate Bridge mode from the Xfinity interface;
- Connect the computer to the modem with the help of LAN cable.
- Choose the updated web browser in your computer to reach the interface.
- Enter IP address 10.0.0.1 in address bar and search in the browser.
- The admin interface login page will show up where you have to enter credentials.
- Type username and password, then click on LOGIN button to access interface.
- Go to Gateway, select the At a Glance, here you will find the Bridge Mode.
- Click on the Enable, you will see a Warning, just click Ok and restart the device.
After activating the Bridge mode, connect the Eero to the Xfinity modem with the Ethernet cable.
Connect Eero to Xfinity Physically
- Place the Eero device near to the modem.
- Connect the Ethernet cable to modem LAN port.
- Other end will go in to the Eero Ethernet cable.
- Now, start to supply power by connecting power cords.
The Eero WiFi extender setup is not completed yet, you have to configure it with the help of your phone.
Configure Eero Network
At first, download the Eero app in your phone by using the below given steps;
How to Download Eero App in iOS and Android?
- To download the Eero app in your iPhone, choose the App Store app and search the Orbi Eero app. to download the app just tap on the Get button, after some seconds the app will be installed in your device.
- To download the app in your Smartphone, you have to Open the Play Store app and search for the Eero app. as reaching to the app download page; you just have to tap on the Install button to start the download.
Now, let’s have a look at some of steps to access the Eero app and configure the device.
How to Access Eero App in Mobile Device?
- You have to create an account in the Eero app. just open the app and tap on the Create New Account. Enter Email address, phone number, generate password and your account will be created.
- In the Eero app, you have to enter the Eero serial number, which you can find at the label of the device given under it. Then follow all the instruction provided on screen to setup device. You have to add WiFi Network name and password, set the device frequency according to your house area.
After the setup you can easily connect to the Eero network and use extended and fastest internet service.
The End Section
Here, you have seen and learned how to connect Eero device to the Xfinity gateway modem with by activating Bridge mode in modem.