Knowledge Base What is EasyMesh and how does it work with TP-Link routers and extenders?
Hi, thank you for the quick reply!
Conflicting - well, already in the linked page it says "The availability of EasyMesh in AP Mode may vary by region even for the same model. Please check your local website for more information."
Also when I check the Archer AX55, some pages say it is EasyMesh compatible, and that it supports being a mesh controller in AP mode. But when I go to the products page and filter for EasyMesh in the options in the left menu, the AX55 is not shown.
This is already confusing to me, because if I search for features for a model by model number, it might turn out that an article states it has a feature, but it might turn out that feature is not available for the variant I can buy at my location. Hence why I am asking here.
You say "When configured in AP Mode, you can still connect wired clients to the Ethernet ports of the AP", does this also apply when the device is in AP mode AND set to be an EasyMesh satellite?
Thank you for the offer for suggestions. I drew a quick sketch of a possible setup. Note, that the exact number and type of clients is just an illustration. The main router is ISP-supplied and shall not be changed, but for this reason all wifi APs shall run in AP mode. There is ethernet backhaul (but the potential of adding further APs with wireless backhaul is interesting). Each of the wireless APs have potentially wired device connections. I'd like to realize roaming for the wireless clients (blue). It doesn't really need to be EasyMesh (or mesh for that matter), as long as the handover is smooth (e.g. 802.11/v/k/r). I just thought EasyMesh may be the simplest / most cost-effective solution using TP-Link devices. So the question is, what should the red "Wifi AP" devices be from your product catalog?
Thank you very much for your clarification. I understand now. I will pass this feedback to the local website admins and ask them to review the EasyMesh device list. I can confirm that the Archer AX55 V1 supports EasyMesh in AP Mode. You can also verify this by checking the firmware release notes below:
https://www.tp-link.com/de/support/download/archer-ax55/v1/#Firmware
MikeOxlong wrote
You say "When configured in AP Mode, you can still connect wired clients to the Ethernet ports of the AP", does this also apply when the device is in AP mode AND set to be an EasyMesh satellite?
Thank you for the offer for suggestions. I drew a quick sketch of a possible setup. Note, that the exact number and type of clients is just an illustration. The main router is ISP-supplied and shall not be changed, but for this reason all wifi APs shall run in AP mode. There is ethernet backhaul (but the potential of adding further APs with wireless backhaul is interesting). Each of the wireless APs have potentially wired device connections. I'd like to realize roaming for the wireless clients (blue). It doesn't really need to be EasyMesh (or mesh for that matter), as long as the handover is smooth (e.g. 802.11/v/k/r). I just thought EasyMesh may be the simplest / most cost-effective solution using TP-Link devices. So the question is, what should the red "Wifi AP" devices be from your product catalog?
In your network, you only need to configure one of the four Wi-Fi APs in AP Mode to act as the EasyMesh controller. The other three Wi-Fi APs can then join the EasyMesh network, as I described in a similar topology:
For the EasyMesh models, you will need to select one from the list in this thread, as you require a Wi-Fi AP that supports Ethernet Backhaul and can function as an EasyMesh controller in AP Mode:
EasyMesh Is Available When Wi-Fi Routers Work in AP Mode as A Controller
If you have other inquiries, please feel free to let me know.
