Early Access Archer BE800 New Firmware Added Support for EasyMesh in AP Mode, DoH&DoT, and 3-Band MLO Connection
This Article Applies to:
Archer BE800 V1
New Features and Modifications:
This firmware introduces wireless driver enhancements for improved system stability and compatibility, along with a lot of new features, such as DoH/DoT and EasyMesh in AP mode. It's strongly recommended to upgrade to this version.
Important: Once upgraded to the 1.2.x firmware, you CANNOT downgrade back to the 1.1.x version.
New Features:
1. Upgraded wireless drivers for enhanced system stability and compatibility.
2. Newly support 3-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz) MLO connection.
3. Newly support EasyMesh in AP mode.
4. Newly support EasyMesh Topology Map.
5. Newly support WebUI in EasyMesh Satellite/Agent mode, providing functions like LED control, reboot, firmware upgrade, and more.
6. Newly support DoH/DoT.
7. Newly support ECO mode.
8. Newly support setting Wi-Fi Schedule separately for different Wi-Fi channels.
9. Newly support Guest network isolation from the main network in AP mode.
10. Newly support multi-selection in the Access Control allow list.
11. Newly support TAP mode in OpenVPN server function.
12. Newly support setting the client IP range of the PPTP/L2TP/IPSec VPN servers to match the main network's DHCP range.
13. Optimized traffic recognition with newly supported DPI function.
14. 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/CA/AU/SG/etc.).
(5) 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_1.2.1 Build 20250108 (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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What is WiFi 7’s Multi-Link Operation (MLO)?
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Would you like to investigate this issue further with our support engineers? If you're willing to follow it up, I will escalate the case via email.
Additionally, can I check again how are the BE800 and 2*BE550s connected? Is it like the below topo:
ISP or modem/gateway router --- BE800 (in AP Mode) ))) ((( BE550
(((BE550
Are there any other EasyMesh routers or extenders?
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The BE800 (configured as AP) is right behind the internet router --- both BE550 are connected using an ethernet cable directly from BE800 to BE550 (2.5 GB) configured as Satelite (the 2nd BE550 is only online if I am working in HomeOffice :-).
There is one EasyMesh Repeater RE700X connected both 2.4/5Ghz Wifi to BE800.
It would be really great opening a support case to analyze the issue.
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I've created a support ticket for you and the case ID is TKID250327132. Please check your email box and follow up with the engineers directly.
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jwagman1 wrote
Since the 1.2.1 upgrade i have had continual wifi disconnection issues on devices all over the house. The hard line connection remains stable even when thr wifi is not.
Wifi 7 was great before thr upgrade, now it struggles to get above 700mbps upload when it was st 1600 before. Download speeds remain stable.
MLO- I don't know why this is even an option on this router. It has never worked correctly and consistently has speeds that are half of what I get on the wifi 7 band even when standing 2ft from the router.
I sure hope a firmware upgrade to fix these issues is going to be released soon. We are pretty screwed since we cannot downgrade from 1.2.1, which I would go back if I could. This latest firmware did more harm than good. I hope the next firmware doesn't take another 6 months!
Hello @jwagman1, I want to check if the reported disconnection issue has been resolved.
If the issue persists and you would like to downgrade to the previous 1.1.6 version, I will send you a beta firmware via email to guide you to downgrade it. Please check your registered email and let me know how it works. Thanks.
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Postponed1 wrote
Hi @Kevin_Z,
I have exactly the same problem as the one described by jwagman1.
I have two BE800s, each firmware version is v1.2.1 and v1.1.6.
Only BE800 with v1.2.1 has disconnection and low throughput issue, there was no issue before upgrade the firmware.
As far as I know, I can't downgrade back v1.1.6, but no longer use with this firmware issue.
Is there really no other way to downgrade the FW version?
Thanks.
Hello @Postponed1, has the reported disconnection issue been resolved?
Since I haven't received a response from you, if you would like to downgrade to the previous 1.1.6 version, I will send you a beta firmware via email to guide you to downgrade it. Please check your registered email and let me know how it works. Thanks.
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@Kevin_Z, I successfully downgraded my BE800 FW version by referring to your comment.
Firmware Version: 1.1.6 Build 20240808 rel.26673(5553)
Now all the issues are gone.
I hope to the release of a new v1.2 FW that solves the issues.
Many thanks.
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Postponed1 wrote
@Kevin_Z, I successfully downgraded my BE800 FW version by referring to your comment.
Firmware Version: 1.1.6 Build 20240808 rel.26673(5553)
Now all the issues are gone.
I hope to the release of a new v1.2 FW that solves the issues.
Many thanks.
@Postponed1 Thank you very much for the feedback. I'll forward this to the development team and request them to review the firmware code.
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Archer BE800—especially with the new features packed into this firmware.
If you're thinking about upgrading, the boost in wireless driver performance and the addition of 3-band MLO for Wi-Fi 7 is pretty exciting. Just keep in mind that both your router and client device need to support full tri-band MLO to actually benefit from it. Most current Wi-Fi 7 devices still only handle two bands.
The EasyMesh updates are great too, especially the support in AP mode. Now you can build a mesh setup without needing the BE800 as the main router, which gives way more flexibility. The addition of a WebUI for satellite devices is super helpful too—basic controls without jumping through hoops.
Also loved seeing DoH and DoT support being added. Privacy-focused features like those are something I always look for, and it’s nice to see them becoming standard on high-end hardware.
Just one heads-up though: once you upgrade to this 1.2.x firmware, there’s no going back to 1.1.x. So definitely back up your config file before updating.
Let me know if you’re thinking of making the switch. I’d love to hear how it performs in your setup!
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