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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qazwsxedc16 wrote
@mizwdev
It shows this.
As replied to Onyx2024, I believe your BE800 is a US version. The US version has already been published.
We're offering early access to this official version through the community for those unable to detect it via the online upgrade.
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Reboot worked. It upgraded successfully. Thank you.
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mizwdev wrote
@mizwdev Ok till now steady, no idea if the drops are related to Smart Connect together with the 2 AXE75. Cause can be that this firmware is not talking right with those 2 AXE75's.
But without Smart Connect steady as a rock and fast download and upload. I even have DoT enabled also.
mizwdev wrote
Hi,
Yep lots of drops here, I changed my name of 2,4Ghz and hide it, so no SmartConnect. Have to keep 2.4 running, cause I need it, else IoT Wifi 2.4 is not there :-/
So will test now further on.
Maybe it was somewhere written, but can't downgrade firmware anymore, upload error.
Why do you put that in test firmware ?
How are the two AXE75s connected to the main BE800? via Ethernet Backhaul (cable) or wireless backhaul (wireless)?
Could you please verify what are the wireless settings on the BE800 in more detail? Are you saying the Smart Connect is disabled on the BE800 and the 2.4G network is hidden? Which band or frequency is not stable in this setup?
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The two AXE75s are connected to the main BE800 via Ethernet Backhaul (cable).
BE800 in detail, ? Smart Connect is disabled on the BE800 and the 2.4G network is hidden. When I enable I've sometimes disconnects on 6 and when on 2.5/5 I've lots of downs.
BE800 : Firmware Version 1.2.1 Build 20250108 rel.48985(4555) - Hardware Version Archer BE800 v1.0
AXE75 (both) : Firmware Version 1.3.1 Build 20241101 rel.60873 - Hardware Version Archer AXE75 v1.0
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I have the same problem with BE-800 and Tado internet bridge that has been reported on BE-550, after upgrading to 1.2.1 Build 20250108 rel.48985(4555) I lost connection with Tado
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I wish we could revert to 1.1.6, 1.21 is a set back in wifi performance with macbook M4. No more 1440mbps , tried changing channel, reboot both, stuck a 800Mbps upload, 1.2Gbps download over iperf3 from macbookproM4 to 2.5Gb local server running iperf3. Previously I was getting 1.4Gbps to 1.6Gbps both ways... clearly something different with apple devices... Nothing has changed in my environement nor neihgbours wifi, nor position of BE800 or macbook pro...
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The WiFi performance has deteriorated quite dramatically with version 1.2.1 compared to versions 1.1.xx. The MLO connection in particular is now extremely slow (smartphone "Oneplus 13" as real WiFi 7 hardware), so I prefer to use the pure 6G connection. Even if I only use WiFi 6 here, the performance is massively better.
Version 1.2.1 was not a step forward in terms of WiFi performance, but rather 2 steps back.
Unfortunately, a downgrade to V 1.1.xx is not possible, so I really hope that an improved version will soon be available for download/upgrade, because WLAN with the Archer BE800 under v 1.2.1 is no fun.
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@pctelco Agreed also tested on linux WIFI7 qualcomm 6ghz only no MLO download is 150mbps lower than 1.16 1.3Gbps vs 1.45Gbps but upload is bad 800Mbps vs 1.2Gbps...
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