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Kevin_Z

2024-09-02 08:27:21 - last edited 2024-09-11 06:50:48

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EasyMesh Is Available When Wi-Fi Routers Work in AP Mode as A Controller

2024-09-02 08:27:21 - last edited 2024-09-11 06:50:48

Tags: #Firmware Update #Access Point Mode #EasyMesh #Official

Exciting news!

We're thrilled to announce the rollout of new official firmware rolling out for multiple routers, including the BE, AX, and AC series, which introduces EasyMesh in AP Mode as a Controller. We invite you to upgrade and install this latest firmware version to try it out.

This Article Applies to:

Model & Hardware & Firmware	Update Date
Archer BE11000 Pro(US)_V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240730 and newer versions	Sep 2, 2024
Archer BE700 Pro(US)_V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240730 and newer versions	Sep 2, 2024
Archer BE550 Pro_V1&V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240730 and newer versions	Sep 2, 2024
Archer BE3600_V1_1.1.0 Build 20240729 and newer versions	Sep 2, 2024
Archer BE230_V1&V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240729 and newer versions	Sep 2, 2024
Archer AX55(EN)_V1_1.3.3 Build 20240628 and newer versions	Sep 2, 2024
Archer AX55(US/CA/TW)_V1_1.3.2 Build 20240325 and newer versions	Sep 2, 2024
Archer C80_V2.20/V2.26_1.14.0 Build 240617 and newer versions	Sep 2, 2024
Archer C6_V4_1.14.0 Build 240617 and newer versions	Sep 2, 2024
Archer C86_V1_1.14.0 Build 240617 and newer versions	Sep 2, 2024
Archer A8_V2.20/V2.26_1.14.0 Build 240617 and newer versions	Sep 2, 2024

Moderator Note:

1. The availability of EasyMesh in AP Mode 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 all the newly supported features will be listed in the patch notes if/when it is added to your version.

User Scenarios:

Some users would prefer to, or are limited by their devices to, have their main modem router acting as the gateway and DHCP server in the network, which requires using the TP-Link Wi-Fi router in AP (Access Point) Mode to avoid the double-NAT issue. However, they also wish to utilize the EasyMesh feature of the TP-Link Wi-Fi router to create a mesh network with other EasyMesh routers or extenders.

The topology is roughly as follows (Topo 1):

Or as this one (Topo 2):

Note: In this topo, both the EasyMesh Wi-Fi router and the satellite router/extender must support EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul.

You may also connect the EasyMesh Wi-Fi routers like below, it will also work (Topo 3):

Note: In this topo, the EasyMesh Wi-Fi router and the satellite router/extender must also support EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul.

Comment below if you have any feedback or run into any issues — we’re here to help.

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Kevin_Z

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Re:EasyMesh Is Available When Wi-Fi Routers Work in AP Mode as A Controller

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dawoys wrote

Hey team, thanks for sharing this information.

I am wondering - if I do the following:

1. Pick up one of the supported routers (e.g. C80, C6) just as the EasyMesh host

2. Set the C80/C6 to AP mode

3. Remove the antennas of C80/C6 and hide it away in a faraday cage

4. Use a BE805 and AX72 via ethernet backhaul (I have these lying around as spares)

Would I then be able to effectively achieve EasyMesh in AP mode with the BE805 and AX72, and the C80/C6 just effectively acting as a "controller" of sorts?

And would there be any performance penalty?

Thanks in advance!

@dawoys Theoretically, this should work, but it seems inefficient to configure the Archer C80/C6 solely as an EasyMesh controller.

Instead, I suggest configuring both the BE805 and AX72 in AP Mode with identical wireless settings. Since they share the same configurations, this approach is more efficient.

Additionally, the BE805 is planned to support EasyMesh in AP Mode in the near future. Once that support is available, you can connect the BE805 and AX72 via EasyMesh.

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