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 | 1.3.1 Build 20241120 (Pre-release Firmware) | Dec 24, 2024 |
| 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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How to Build an Ethernet Backhaul Using Two EasyMesh Routers?
What is EasyMesh?
What is Wi-Fi EasyMesh and how does it work with TP-Link routers and extenders?
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Dezinn wrote
I tested a little today and it seems to me that after turning on my Nintendo Switch and connecting to WiFi, a few minutes later the Smart Connect turns itself off. I'm keeping an eye on it, but that seems to be the case. very strange...
@Dezinn Thank you very much for posting in the community.
Does this mean when you turn on the Nintendo Switch and connect it to the mesh WiFi, the Smart Connect will be automatically off on the AX53? Please help test it and also provide the exact model (maybe a direct product page) of the switch. We may try to get the same model to test it.
Can I know what are other mesh routers or extenders in this network? How are they connected?
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Frost90 wrote
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.
@Frost90 Can you confirm if the IP address on the PC gets changed when connecting to the EX220? Do you use static IP settings on the PC?
BTW, does Wake on LAN still work? Are you able to test that?
Frost90 wrote
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.
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.
Whether roaming to a specific node will depend on the device itself. It's not decided by the router. You can check similar articles posted by Deco here.
If the connection between the AX53 and the EX220 is not stable or the speed is not good at 1000Mbps, and you have tried changing the cable, and relocating the two routers, it's suggested to contact the local technical support to be advised further or check whether any of them is faulty.
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@Kevin_Z Hello! I restarted my ax53 and my c80 connected via easymesh, I left my Nintendo turned off and still the smart connect function turned itself off after a while. I honestly don't know what it could be, this wasn't happening before, it's a specific bug in this 1.2.4 beta firmware.
Firmware:
1.2.4 Build 20240206 rel.41393(5553)
Hardware:
Archer AX53 v1.0
Firmware:
1.13.2 Build 230824 Rel.75032n(4252)
Hardware:
Archer C80 v2.2
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Hello @Kevin_Z ,
The label on the router indicates is an AX53 US Model v1.0.
Yes, I did unzip the FW. The zip file wasn't corrupted. I tried with 2 browsers: Chrome and Firefox
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@Kevin_Z ,
PROBLEM: EasyMesh is working via Ethernet Backhaul, but wired connections plugged to Archer AX53 v1 (firmware 1.2.4_Build_20240206_Beta, setted as Satellite) do not receive a valid IP. Only wireless connections work and receive a valid IP, not the Ethernet wired ones.
I'm using an Archer AX73 v2 as the Main router and 2 (two) Archer AX53 v1 as Satellites. All firmware are up to date, all routers are US models.
The satellites are only working with devices connected to them via wireless, but the wired Ethernet connections plugged to the two satellites AX53 do not receive a valid IP (just a 169.254... IP type, indicating that something is wrong).
Wired connections plugged on the Main router AX73 v2 work fine. Also wired connections work fine if I use the AX53 v1 as Main router. The problem only occurs when AX53 are used as satellites in a EasyMesh environment.
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When will easymesh ethernet backhaul be released for archer gx90 (Ax6600)
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Hi, I've seen you another thread and escalated your case to our senior engineer for analysis. Please pay attention to your email.
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Rubens_Alves wrote
@Kevin_Z ,
PROBLEM: EasyMesh is working via Ethernet Backhaul, but wired connections plugged to Archer AX53 v1 (firmware 1.2.4_Build_20240206_Beta, setted as Satellite) do not receive a valid IP. Only wireless connections work and receive a valid IP, not the Ethernet wired ones.
I'm using an Archer AX73 v2 as the Main router and 2 (two) Archer AX53 v1 as Satellites. All firmware are up to date, all routers are US models.
The satellites are only working with devices connected to them via wireless, but the wired Ethernet connections plugged to the two satellites AX53 do not receive a valid IP (just a 169.254... IP type, indicating that something is wrong).
Wired connections plugged on the Main router AX73 v2 work fine. Also wired connections work fine if I use the AX53 v1 as Main router. The problem only occurs when AX53 are used as satellites in a EasyMesh environment.
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Hi, if you use AX53 as EasyMesh satellite via WiFi backhaul, will wired client devices work fine? If still not working, please try configuring a static IP address within the same subnet as your main router to see if it works.
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Hi, unfortunately, we community don't have advanced notice about when GX90 will support Ethernet Backhaul, please pay attention to this thread and also firmware update on the router.
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Hi, upon checking, the SG version firmware is a localized firmware which cannot update EU or US version firmware. Please wait for the new firmware release for SG version.
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