New Release EasyMesh Is Available When Wi-Fi Routers Work in AP Mode as A Controller
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 |
|---|---|
Wi-Fi 7 Routers (BE Series) |
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| Archer BE11000 Pro(US)_V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240730 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer BE805_V1.0/V1.60_1.1.0 Build 20241025 (Pre-release firmware) | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Archer BE800_V1_1.1.99 Build 20241126 (Pre-release firmware) | Nov 28, 2024 |
| Archer BE700 Pro(US)_V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240730 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer BE700_V1&V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240926 and newer versions | Nov 18, 2024 |
| Archer BE550 Pro_V1&V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240730 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer BE550_V1&V1.6_1.1.1 Build 20241230 and newer versions | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Archer BE400_V1&V1.6_1.0.2 Build 20240710 and newer versions | Dec 10, 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 |
Wi-Fi 6E/6 Routers (AX Series) |
|
| 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 |
Wi-Fi 5 Routers (AC Series) |
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| Archer C80_V2.20/V2.26_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 |
| Archer C6_V4_1.14.0 Build 240617 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer C64_V1_1.14.3 Build 241025 and newer versions | Jan 8, 2025 |
Some Customized Models & Hardware for the Local Market |
|
| Archer AX3000(JP)_V1_1.2.2 Build 20241118 | For Japanese Market |
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 when will this be available for BE900?
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Hello Kevin,
I read through the thread, and I don't think I have seen my "use case" mentionned anywhere. If it was, my apologies in advance.
When is TOPO1 (in the initial post) going to be available for an AX73V1 in AP mode "easymeshing" with a RE605X V3 extender?
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will beta firmware be soon available for Archer A6 v2.0 with Easymesh in AP mode?
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@Kevin_Z Will Archer BE900 v2.0 support EazyMesh with AP mode?
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AXE5400?
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I'm waiting for AX53 firmware update.
Let me ask one little thing: if the problem is double NAT, why not just disable NAT? Sure, the user mus use valid IPs for internal network. Create an alert message, suggest to turn off DHCP and go ahead. Maybe sounds like an oversimplification, but works.
For sure, I don't know how many features are attached with NAT by code. Maybe this will be the case.
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I am also surprised by the activity of this function in access point mode, which contradicts logic
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My scenario is that I need to use a dedicated hardware as router/firewall. I'm using PFSense here. The ideal solution is using my AX53 as main wifi router managing others using Easy Mesh. The WPA3-Enterprise authentication will be welcomed.
Today, I using just the LAN ports of my AX53 with no DHCP to avoid double NAT and redirect all traffic to my PFSense router. It's a simple solution, but if was possible to deactivated NAT, probably all AX53 will be more useful.
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