Accepted [Wi-Fi Routers] AP Mode supports Onemesh
Updated on Sep 2, 2024:
We're thrilled to announce the rollout of new official firmware rolling out for multiple routers, including the BE, AX, and AC series, which introduces EasyMesh in AP Mode as a Controller. Check the following thread for a list of the models that support this feature:
EasyMesh Is Available When Wi-Fi Routers Work in AP Mode as A Controller
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There are some cases that customers have their main modem router acting as the gateway and DHCP server in the network, and thus they need to change the TP-Link router to work as an Access Point to avoid the double-NAT issue. However, some of them still request the Onemesh routers (TP-Link OneMesh Devices) to support building up an Onemesh system with the Onemesh extenders when working in Access Point mode.
Before requesting that, we hope you could have a brief understanding about the difference between Router mode and Access Mode by referring to the article below, some advanced features would not be supported in Access Point mode, which is also the case for Onemesh:
What’s the difference between the Access Point Mode and Router Mode on the TP-Link wireless router?
If you do purchase an Onemesh router and extender already, you will need to configure it in Router mode to build up the Onemesh system. For better performance, it is suggested to check with your modem router support that if you can turn it into bridge mode or pure modem, then configure the TP-Link router as the main router.
However, we still open our ears for the market and customers here that how many of you request the Onemesh router supporting Onemesh in AP mode, and all of your opinions will be passed to the relevant team to be considered.
Press the like button and/or leave your comments and opinions if you also request the same. You can also exchange or share your opinions on this feature here. Thanks!
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Hello All,
We are excited here to announce the pre-release of the latest firmware update, version 1.14.0, for Archer C80/A8/C6/C86. This update brings a host of new features and optimizations that include IPv6 Firewall, EasyMesh in AP Mode, Static IP and DNS Settings in AP Mode, Parental Control Improvements, etc.
Visit the following thread directly for more details:
Pre-release Firmware for Archer C80/A8/C6/C86 Brings a Host of New Features and Optimizations
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@nashford @Kevin_Z - Do you have any info or update ? I feel quite disappointed with the level of support on such a high end device - it would make me reconsider my choice of router TBH - why is there 0 movement on AP mode Mesh for the AXE16000 ?
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@Kevin_Z will C64 and AX23 support easymesh in AP mode?
thanks
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@Kevin_Z Hi, I believe easymesh is not working with wpa3? Can you elaboate ont this why? Thank you.
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JardaS wrote
@Kevin_Z Hi, I believe easymesh is not working with wpa3? Can you elaboate ont this why? Thank you.
@JardaS Can you explain what you want to know? Are you saying you configured WPA3 security on the main EasyMesh router but the satellite unit doesn't copy that when joining the mesh network?
If that is the case, can you please show me the wireless settings on the main EasyMesh router? You can mask the SSID and password for security concerns.
BTW, what are the model numbers of the EasyMesh devices that you're using?
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nashford wrote
@Kevin_Z Hello - Do you have beta FW for AXE16000 one mesh in AP mode? This is a very high end router / AP - you claim on the site modern routers can do it - what gives? ;0 I run my own cloud / GW / router at home, i love the device to serve WIFI but i do not understand why you guys would limit a mesh to being in router mode only on this device? OpenWRT allows this? #help Hoping for good news ;0 I would obviously not be buying additional HW until this feature is supported, its limiting business I would imagine for many people like myself.
@nashford Is the model of your AXE16000 Archer AXE300? As far as I can confirm, Archer AXE300 doesn't support EasyMesh and it's still planned as per the EasyMesh Product List.
The engineering team is actively working on developing a new firmware update that will introduce support for EasyMesh in AP Mode. However, it's important to note that the rollout of the new firmware will not be uniform across all models, some models will get this update soon and some may need to wait. This staged approach to the firmware rollout allows us to thoroughly test and validate the new feature on our top-tier devices before expanding it to the broader portfolio. This helps ensure a smooth and reliable upgrade experience for our customers.
Please note that the specific timelines for when the new firmware will become available for each model may vary. We recommend that you regularly check our website and support channels for the latest updates on the firmware release schedule.
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@Kevin_Z Hi Kevin, thank you to come back to me so fast. Let me explain in more details.
I have AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 Router AX73v1(firmware 1.3.6 Build 202240407 rel43274) and RE315 v1 (firmware 1.0.30 Build 230919 rel 52342n). I am running configuration as AP (not routing setup).
I was expecting to setup OneMesh NW between two these devices, but system want me to setup NW with WPS button, but it is always failing because probably it is not supporting WPA3 security and setup want me to change from WPA3 to WPA2 (which I do not want).
So question can I somehow setup OneMesh function between these two devices and do not downgrade security from WPA3 to WPA2?
Appreciate your help
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@JardaS I believe the issue is unlikely to be caused by the WPA3 security protocol.
Based on my understanding, the AX73v1 does not support EasyMesh or Onemesh when operating in AP Mode. This means it cannot establish a mesh system with the RE315 when the AX73 is set to AP Mode.
However, you can still extend the wireless network using the RE315 by connecting it as a normal wireless extender to the AX73. When configuring the RE315 to extend the network, you can do so either through its web interface or by using the WPS button, and both methods should work.
BTW, was there any error message mentioning that you need to change WPA3 to WPA2 when you tried to configure it via EasyMesh? If yes, please show me a screenshot. Thanks.
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