How do I use multiple TPLink EasyMesh devices together with a third party router

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How do I use multiple TPLink EasyMesh devices together with a third party router

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Model: Archer BE800

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Firmware Version: 1.1.6

Hi everyone,

I just finished building an OPNSense router (that has no WiFi capabilities).

I would like to use my custom router with my TPLink BE800 and BE550. I want the 2 tp link devices to give WiFi coverage and connect between themselves with the EasyMesh but I don't understand how to do that unless I set one of them as a router.

I don't want the main unit to create a second NAT. I want them all to just be APs.

The main unit (BE800) if ofc connected with a wire to the OPNSense router and the BE550 is only connected to power and should be connected to the BE800.

How do I do that?

Thanks in advance

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@gur111

Hi,

You will have to install this "pre-release" firmware https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/718786 on the BE800 to be able to achieve what you are trying to do.

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