Updated on Feb 11, 2025:

We're offering a new pre-release version, 1.2.1, for Archer BE800 V1 in the thread below. This new version includes all previous modifications and improvements from the pre-release 1.1.99 version and it added more. For more details, please check the thread directly:

Archer BE800 New Firmware Added Support for EasyMesh in AP Mode, DoH&DoT, and 3-Band MLO Connection

We will manually lock this post to better focus on discussions regarding the new firmware. We also encourage all BE800 users to upgrade to the latest pre-release firmware for testing and to provide feedback. 

This Article Applies to:

Archer BE800 V1

New Features and Modifications:

• Newly support 3-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz) MLO connection.
• Newly support EasyMesh in AP mode.
• Newly support DoH/DoT.
• Enhanced system stability and security.

Firmware Download

Before the Upgrade

(1) Please be sure you have read the Beta Test Agreement before upgrading the pre-release firmware!

(2) For the sake of insurance, it's always recommended to save a copy of the router Backup Config file before upgrading or downgrading.

(3) You may follow the guide to upgrade the firmware of your router. How to Upgrade the Firmware on the TP-Link Wi-Fi Routers.

(4) This pre-release firmware for Archer BE800 V1 can be applied to all versions (EU/US/JP/TW/etc.).

(5) This version of software can be degraded to the previous version.

(6) To use the new 3-band MLO connection, both the router and client device must support Wi-Fi 7 and 3-band MLO. Please note that most Wi-Fi 7 smartphones and network adapters may only support 2.4GHz + 5GHz or 2.4GHz + 6GHz when connecting to the MLO Network.

Direct Firmware Download link: 

Archer BE800_V1_1.1.99 Build 20241126 (Pre-release Software)

Additional Information

As always, we value your feedback. If somehow you encounter an issue during or after the router firmware upgrade, it's suggested to comment below with the following info. Your input helps us continue to improve and provide the best possible products and support.

• Detailed issue description, and provide more information on the specific conditions that seem to trigger the problem.

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