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If this came out 5 years ago, I would say it may be worth a look. Coverage was spotty and slow at times. However, routers have come a long way since our favorite Blue Linksys WRT54 router.

They are faster than ever, and have a bigger range than ever before. I suggest skipping the Eero and opting for something like this: http://www.cnet.com/products/asus-ac2400-rt-ac87u-dual-band-...

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Even powerful routers / access points like that one have difficulty with certain types of home construction or layouts. Older buildings with narrow hallways, heavy wood beam construction, lath and plaster, multiple levels, or brick construction all pose some challenges for wifi devices. Homes with detached units, like a small shop, don't usually get both covered very well without extra devices.

You're right that the average Bay Area cardboard box doesn't need these, but the world's a lot bigger than the Bay Area.

I have an Asus RTN66U "Dark Knight" and it works wonderfully in about half of my ~1500 sq. ft. apartment, but shitty in the other half. I'm convinced a single router won't be enough.

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