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&V2 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE9300_V1 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE400_V1/V1.6 | Latest Official Firmware | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Archer BE230 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE3600 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
Wi-Fi 6E/6 Routers (AX Series) |
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| Archer AX90_V1 | 1.2.0 Build 20241125 (Public Beta Firmware for Trial) | Nov 25, 2024 |
| 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 AX3000(JP)_V1 | 1.2.2 Build 20241118 | For Japanese Market |
| 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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BTW I fail to resist the temptation and bought EX220 some weeks back and I can confirm that it supports easymesh and eth backhaul ( reasoning: it has Wifi alience cerification for wifi6 and easymesh ) ... I was using it few days and then decided to return it back .. can be a good choice for some that want to access the home network from outside securelly (authenticates using certificate) .. it is actually device targeting ISP companies, allowing some extra diagnostics .. dont want to spend much time here to write a review, unless explicitelly asked .. just wanted to confirm that the device is capable.
If it matters for somebody, that device has explicit certificates from authority for easymesh / wifi6 etc .. would be a good choice..
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@Kevin_Z Really really also asking for support for Archer AX12, having just bought three of those to spread across 3 floor house using inplace Ethernet backhaul and looking to replace a very dated setup. Seeing AX10, AX1500, AX23 etc. and most other closest models to the AX12 and with AX12 being the very newest addition to the family, could you at least share a clear indication whether this is under way? Else I will need to sell off my 3 routers again quickly.
The model descriptions and specs prior to buying is at all not clear which models supports Ethernet backhaul vs. not, only afterwards coming to this community page did I find that very important difference between various models.
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Kevin_Z wrote
Sorry I don't.
I previously confirmed with the development team and was told that it would be soon. But it seems it does delay. So I cannot give you an exact timeline.
But I will try to check with them once again to see when will the AX53 will receive the new firmware.
I hope it'll be very soon. I just updated my AX73 to find out that my AX53 still not working through Ethernet connection.
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Hi Kevin_Z,
is there any news about the AX11000 model?
I recently purchased an AX11000 and a REX700X. The plan was to connect them via RJ45 and thus solve the smooth coverage of the apartment.
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Majlou wrote
Hi Kevin_Z,
is there any news about the AX11000 model?
I recently purchased an AX11000 and a REX700X. The plan was to connect them via RJ45 and thus solve the smooth coverage of the apartment.
Hello @Majlou
Thank you very much for asking.
Apologies that I cannot give you an exact date or timeline to assure you when EasyMesh or Ethernet Backhaul will be available for AX11000 and those "Planned" models.
Support doesn't get advanced notice of when new updates are being released or when a feature update will be available. But I did confirm with the related team before and I'm being told AX11000 is planned to support EasyMesh in Q2 2024, however, that is a plan and not a guarantee.
AX11000 supports Onemesh already, you can build up a mesh network with Onemesh extenders.
When talking about EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul, please be aware that both the main router and the satellite extenders need to support it. Otherwise, you cannot build an Ethernet Backhaul between those devices. In other words, only when RE700X and AX11000 both support Ethernet Backhaul, you can build up a mesh network via RJ45.
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RoodRood wrote
Kevin_Z wrote
Sorry I don't.
I previously confirmed with the development team and was told that it would be soon. But it seems it does delay. So I cannot give you an exact timeline.
But I will try to check with them once again to see when will the AX53 will receive the new firmware.
I hope it'll be very soon. I just updated my AX73 to find out that my AX53 still not working through Ethernet connection.
@RoodRood You are right. AX53 still doesn't support Ethernet Backhaul yet.
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ACHvass wrote
@Kevin_Z Really really also asking for support for Archer AX12, having just bought three of those to spread across 3 floor house using inplace Ethernet backhaul and looking to replace a very dated setup. Seeing AX10, AX1500, AX23 etc. and most other closest models to the AX12 and with AX12 being the very newest addition to the family, could you at least share a clear indication whether this is under way? Else I will need to sell off my 3 routers again quickly.
The model descriptions and specs prior to buying is at all not clear which models supports Ethernet backhaul vs. not, only afterwards coming to this community page did I find that very important difference between various models.
Have you tried to build up the mesh network via Ethernet backhaul? I'm not sure if AX12 supports Ethernet Backhaul at the moment, since there is no mention of that in the firmware release note and I assume it doesn't support it.
Again, I cannot provide an exact date or time when AX12 will support Ethernet Backhaul, you may pay close attention to the router's new firmware release notes. If it adds the support for Ethernet Backhaul, there will be a clear notice of it.
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@Kevin_Z yes I did try, and the AX12 hub and AX12 satelittes simply can't see each other if only connected via Ethernet once initial pairing has been set up.
However due to a very significant acknowledged bug in AX12, where the AX12 wifi becomes unstable when multiple APs are sharing same SSID, I think even wifi based Mesh won't work at all with AX12, as discussed at Archer AX1500 (hw. AX12 v1.0) periodically drops WiFi connections in AP mode - Home Network Community (tp-link.com) . Aadmittedly, I haven't tested deeply on that, because right now my 3 newly bought AX12s are packed away awaiting resolution of that significant bug - with that resolved, I can still manually to reinstall my 3x AP setup using AX12 without doing Mesh, which would mostly be a big benefit for easy management and simpler handoff between APs for roaming clients.
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@Kevin_Z we are all owners of ax53 waiting this 
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