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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linux_user wrote
I just noticed that in "Archer_AX53_V1_1.2.4_Build_20240206.zip" the firmware file is named "ax53v1-up-us-ver1-2-4-P1[20240206-rel41393]-1024_nosign_2024-02-06_14.05.03.bin" (note the "US" word).
Can I use it with my EU model AX53 V1? I'm worried about bricking my router.
@linux_user Yes. You can install this beta firmware on the EU version.
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Hello good afternoon. My name is Angelo and I'm from Brazil. I apologize in advance for my English.
I have a doubt whether the new firmware that was released for the AX53 v1 will have MESH expansion of the IoT networks and the guest network, as it is only expanding the main Wi-Fi network.
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Octavio_Sampaio wrote
@Octavio_Sampaio Good to know that. Enjoy the mesh network and let us know if there is anything new that comes up.
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AngeloWinicius wrote
@Kevin_Z
Hello good afternoon. My name is Angelo and I'm from Brazil. I apologize in advance for my English.
I have a doubt whether the new firmware that was released for the AX53 v1 will have MESH expansion of the IoT networks and the guest network, as it is only expanding the main Wi-Fi network.
@AngeloWinicius Thank you for asking the community.
With the newly provided beta firmware, AX53 V1 still extends the main network only at the moment. It doesn't extend the IoT network or Guest Network.
We have already forwarded this kind of request to our developers, they would consider improving the mesh expansion in the future if that is possible. Please stay tuned.
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Can I install this beta firmware on either EU/US models?If I install this beta firmware once when official firmware is released can I update to that Automatically?
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Good morning,
with the new firmware for the Ax53.
If I understand correctly, I can have my Ax58 router as the main one and put an Ax53 as the Ethernet access point.
Do I benefit from easymesh over Ethernet across my entire network?
THANKS
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Tried with 4 different cables, negotation speed is always based on luck, it's 50/50 between 100mbps and 1000mbps. The Auto-Negotiation is faulty in my opinion.
Regarding Wake on LAN, I was using in fact Wake on Wan and it was working perfectly when I didn't have mesh setup. Now my PC is connected with a cable to the satellite(EX220) instead of the main (AX53 V1) and it's not working.
All the steps from the article are already in place: Enabled WOL on BIOS, Fast startup disabled, Enabled WOL on the Network adapter, IP & MAC Binding for the LAN computer, Port forwarding for port 9 for my PC private IP, Dynamic DNS used (ie: frost.tplinkdns.com)
In the Android app for WoL I set: frost.tplinkdns.com as the address, I set port 9, I set my PC MAC Address.
Feedback for the AX53 V1 ethernet backhaul: The connection was stable for 2-3 days, after that I had an episode where it started to constantly disconnect and couldn't even login to the router, it was resolved after a reboot.
Regarding the Wi-Fi coverage, I turned on Wi-Fi on my phone near the satellite(EX220) at 0.5m away and it connected to the main (AX53 V1) at ~6m away. Waited a few minutes however it didn't switch to the satellite Wi-Fi, it switched only after I went to a place in the house where the signal was really bad for the main, but good enough for the satellite.
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@Kevin_Z there is another changes for ax53 v1 on this firmware?
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tlkounev wrote
Hi to all.
I have BE800 with same SSID for 2,4, 5 and 6GHz as main easymesh router and two BE550 as satellites and have to say Im very disappointed how is easymesh implemented. Satellites working properly only on 2,4 and 5GHz. On 6GHz satellites using own SSID "mySSID"_6GEXT. Just why? I cant use full power of WiFi7 routers... I dont want and need extra SSID for 6GHz. MLO doesnt work properly at all. BE800 randomly restarts itself when I have MLO and WMM configured. I have new BE800 and same behave was on BE550 as main router. FWs are so poorly tested.... I dont know what to say. Im using TP-Link routers for years... I have AXE75 but this is another chapter...
Ondrej
Hello @tlkounev, thanks for posting in the community.
As far as I can confirm, the 6GHz Wi-Fi isn't designed to build up the wireless backhaul connections, which means only the 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks will join the mesh connection. That could be the reason why the satellite router creates its 6GHz network. Please notice that the 6 GHz band is not required for MLO.
If the BE800 restarts when you enable MLO and WMM configured, we would like to follow it up via a support email. If you're willing to investigate it further, please check your email box later and follow the suggestions provided by our engineers. Thank you very much.
But your easymesh menu when adding new sattelite says something very different. If I look to easymesh RFC there is nothing against using 6GHz. Still you are using it but with different SSID.
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