New Release EasyMesh Routers Support Building a EasyMesh Network via Ethernet Backhaul NOW
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If you're interested in the EasyMesh Wired/Ethernet Backhaul feature and would like to know which models support it before purchasing, It's suggested checking the EasyMesh Product List page for accuracy. You can use the "Wireless and Wired Combined Backhaul" filter on that page or click this link directly to find the models that support it quickly.
For your convenience, we have included a list of the models that support EasyMesh Wired/Ethernet Backhaul.
Model & Hardware |
Original Supported Firmware Version |
Update Date |
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Wi-Fi 7 Routers (BE Series) |
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Archer GE800_V1/1.6 | 1.0.4 Build 20240128 | / |
Archer GE650 | Official Firmware | Oct 15, 2024 |
Archer GE550 | Official Firmware | Oct 15, 2024 |
Archer BE900_V1&V2 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
Archer BE805_V1 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
Archer BE800_V1 | 1.1.1 Build 20240227 | / |
Archer BE700 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
Archer BE700 Pro | Latest Official Firmware | / |
Archer BE11000 Pro | Latest Official Firmware | / |
Archer BE550_V1 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
Archer BE9300_V1 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
Archer BE230 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
Archer BE3600 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
Wi-Fi 6E/6 Routers (AX Series) |
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Archer GXE75_V1 | Official Firmware | Oct 15, 2024 |
Archer AXE75_V1 | 1.2.0 Build 20240320 | / |
Archer AX58_V2 | Official Firmware | / |
Archer AX53_V1 | 1.2.4 Build 20240206 (Public Beta Firmware for Trial) | / |
Archer AX53_V2 | Official Firmware | / |
Archer AX55 Pro_V2/2.6 | Official Firmware | / |
Archer AX55 Pro_V1 | Official Firmware | Jul 25, 2024 |
Archer AX55_V2 | 1.2.1 Build 20240909 (Pre-release Firmware) | Oct 18, 2024 |
Archer AX55_V1/V4 | Official Firmware | Oct 23, 2024 |
Archer AX80_V1 | 1.1.0 Build 20230915 | / |
Archer AX72 Pro_V1 | 1.2.2 Build 20230831 | / |
Archer AX5400 Pro_V1.6 | 1.2.2 Build 20230831 | / |
Archer AX73_V1 | 1.3.5 Build 20230919 | / |
Archer AX73_V2 | 1.0.11 Build 20230829 | / |
Archer AX23_V1/V1.2 | 1.1.0 Build 20230725 | / |
Archer AX1800_V1.2 | 1.1.0 Build 20230725 | / |
Archer AX10_V1/V1.2/V2 | 1.3.8 Build 20230619 | / |
Archer AX1500_V1/V1.2/V2 | 1.3.8 Build 20230619 | / |
Archer AX72_V1 | 1.2.1 Build 20230626 | / |
Archer AX4800_V1 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
Archer AX4400(US)_V2.6 | 1.2.1 Build 20230626 | / |
Archer AX20_V3 | 1.2.0 Build 240809 | Sep 30, 2024 |
Archer AX21_V3/V3.6 | 1.2.0 Build 240809 | Sep 30, 2024 |
Archer AX1800_V3/V3.6 | 1.2.0 Build 240809 | Sep 30, 2024 |
Wi-Fi 5 Routers (AC Series) |
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Archer C88_V2.2 | 1.12.11 Build 230602 | / |
Archer C80_V1&V2.2 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 | / |
Archer A8_V1&V2.2 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 | / |
Archer C64/A64_V1 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 | / |
Archer C6/A6_V4 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 | / |
Archer C86_V1 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 | / |
Archer C59_V4/V4.80 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 | / |
Archer AC1900_V1/V1.6 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 | / |
Some Customized Models & Hardware for the Local Market |
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Archer AX23V(JP)_V1 | 1.0.2 Build 20240429 | For Japanese Market |
Moderator Note:
1. The availability of EasyMesh Wired/Ethernet Backhaul may vary by region even for the same model. Please check your local website for more information.
2. The above list might not include all models and hardware versions. It is recommended to keep watching the firmware releases for your router, as the EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul will be listed in the patch notes if/when it is added to your version.
Some of our EasyMesh Wi-Fi routers have added support for establishing a seamless mesh network via EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul. You can now connect two or more EasyMesh devices together by wiring the satellite device to the main EasyMesh router. Please check for the updates on your router web GUI or Tether App for the new firmware, update and install the latest official firmware on the router to explore all the new features like EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul.
Or you can download the latest official version from the local website and upgrade the firmware manually as follows:
How to Upgrade the firmware version of the TP-Link Wireless Router
Releases Notes for Archer C80/A8/C64, etc.:
New Features/Enhancement and Bug Fixes:
1. Improved EasyMesh features and added support for Ethernet Backhaul.
2. Fixed the bug that settings of DHCP server reset after the router reboots.
3. Fixed the bug that some wireless clients behind an extender are incorrectly identified as wired in client list.
4. Fixed the bug that could not bridge Wi-Fi using WPA3 encryption.
5. Fixed the bug that Network generates loops under specific scenarios.
6. Optimized packet filtering rules.
Releases Notes for Archer AX4400/AX72:
New Features/Enhancement:
This firmware contains important updates for HomeShield Pro, and we strongly recommend all HomeShield Pro users upgrade to this firmware.
You will be unable to downgrade to the previous firmware version after updating this firmware.
1. Newly support EasyMesh and Ethernet Backhaul;
2. Newly support to set LAN DNS server as WAN port DNS server;
3. Newly support Google Assistant function;
4. Newly support Tether Wireless Advanced Configuration;
5. Newly add Access Time Control and Bandwidth Control functions for the Guest Network;
6. Added Advanced features into AP mode;
7. Added flow control switch;
8. Added IoT network feature;
9. Added VPN Client feature;
10. Added Speed limit feature;
11. Optimized Quick Setup feature;
12. Optimized web UI of IPTV feature;
13. Port Forwarding maximum entries increased to 64;
14. Enhanced the stability and reliability of the HomeShield pro;
15. Removed some built-in NTP servers;
Bug Fixes:
Fixed some bugs related to the HomeShield feature.
NOTE:
To fully utilize all HomeShield Pro features, we recommend that you download and install the latest version of the Tether app on your mobile device.
For Android users: Recommended Tether version 4.1.23 or later
For iOS users: Recommended Tether version 4.1.11 or later
This latest version also includes some other enhancements and bug fixes. Take your time to explore all the great features or enhancements. Comment below if you have any feedback or run into any issues — we’re here to help.
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Upon checking, your firmware version 1.11.5 Build 220627 on C80 V2.2 is a custom firmware for SG, specially designed to comply with local regulations in Singapore. It is not compatible with EU or US version firmware installations.
At this moment, the SG version firmware doesn't support EasyMesh yet, It is recommended to pay attention to any new SG version firmware release on the router Web GUI or Tether App.
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thanks for the prompt reply. It's a pity that the local firmware doesn't support the latest updates.
Strangely my other C80 version 1.0 has the easymesh feature (pic above). Can you help to check if the easymesh feature on this firmware (1.13.2) is as expected? Asking so that I know that if I go out to get another C80 version 1.0, i would then be able to update it to this version and it would also have easymesh.
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I believe that is the most up to date firmware version for the C80 V1 (US) If you get another V1 then you should be able to also update to this firmware and have easymesh network.
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zexoni70 wrote
Thanks for the detailed explanation, everything works as it should and the icon shows whether the satellite device is connected via a LAN cable or wirelessly.
It only bothered me because somewhere in the explanation (tutorial) I saw that it was possible to change the access method and to choose the backhaul method instead of wireless, that remained unclear to me.
I still have doubts about my first question and how to access the satellite device via the browser if, for example, a new firmware appears and I want to update it, because now it is not possible to access the satellite devices... does this mean that the satellite devices must first are deleted from the EasyMesh network so that they are updated to the new firmware, and only after that they add to the EasyMesh network again?Also a problem because the guest network does not exist on any of the satellite devices and is not displayed even if it is enabled on the main router AX73!?
Thanks!
@woozle thank you so much for your detailed explanation with regard to EasyMesh backhaul. Great job, and a lot of thanks to you. I'm impressed and I appreciate all of your continuous input to our community. I hope you can always be such enthusiastic as always you are and I hope you can also benefit from the community and our fellow community members.
@zexoni70 I'm happy to see EasyMesh works fine in your network and thank you very much for your valued feedback.
Regarding EasyMesh Backhaul, I see woozle has provided a very detailed and specific explanation of how the backhaul works between mesh nodes. woozle is very knowledgeable and knows much about our TP-Link devices. He can explain some of the device's work mechanisms better than me and he is absolutely right about how EasyMesh backhaul works.
When the C80 works as a satellite device, you'll no longer be able to login to its web management page or modify any settings. This will be optimized in the future.
Regarding the Guest Network, the satellite node will not extend the Guest Network or IoT Network from the main. It only extends the main network. This could be also optimized in the future.
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Having 2 BE900's and waiting for ethernet backhaul is like watching paint dry. You would think that they would push the newer models out with backhaul already baked in. /sigh
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I've been waiting for TP Link to make a router to router Mesh system since the day I created this account, which is also the reason I even created this account. After finally over a year they release it but only for a few select routers and most of them don't even support Ethernet Backhaul. Not sure why it's taking almost 2 years at this point, are only 3 developers total working on this? At this rate I think we might see GTA VI release before they can fully implement this.
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Will we have firmware for the AX53? I have 2 AX53 and 1 C80 but I can't do easymesh using ethernet backhaul. Routers keep restarting all the time. The easymesh network only works without a cable.
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Hi, as @klipse mentioned, your firmware on C80 V1 is the most up to date firmware version for the C80 V1 (US) instead of SG version, and it does support EasyMesh.
Besides, I just got a beta firmware for C80 V2.2 SG version today that added EasyMesh, and I'll send it to you via private message, please try updating the beta firmware and check if you will get the EasyMesh working on your C80 V2.2.
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Hi, as @klipse mentioned, your firmware on C80 V1 is the most up to date firmware version for the C80 V1 (US) instead of SG version, and it does support EasyMesh.
Besides, I just got a beta firmware for C80 V2.2 SG version today that added EasyMesh, and I'll send it to you via private message, please try updating the beta firmware and check if you will get the EasyMesh working on your C80 V2.2.
thank you! I will try it out when I and let you know.
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