New Release EasyMesh Routers Support Building a EasyMesh Network via Ethernet Backhaul NOW
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If you're interested in the EasyMesh Wired/Ethernet Backhaul feature and would like to know which models support it before purchasing, It's suggested checking the EasyMesh Product List page for accuracy. You can use the "Wireless and Wired Combined Backhaul" filter on that page or click this link directly to find the models that support it quickly.
For your convenience, we have included a list of the models that support EasyMesh Wired/Ethernet Backhaul.
Model & Hardware |
Original Supported Firmware Version |
Update Date |
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Wi-Fi 7 Routers (BE Series) |
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| Archer GE800_V1/1.6 | 1.0.4 Build 20240128 | / |
| Archer GE650 | Official Firmware | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Archer GE550 | Official Firmware | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Archer BE900_V1&V2 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE805_V1 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE800_V1 | 1.1.1 Build 20240227 | / |
| Archer BE700 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE700 Pro | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE11000 Pro | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE550_V1&V2 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE9300_V1 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE400_V1/V1.6 | Latest Official Firmware | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Archer BE230 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE3600 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
Wi-Fi 6E/6 Routers (AX Series) |
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| Archer AX90_V1 | 1.2.0 Build 20241125 (Public Beta Firmware for Trial) | Nov 25, 2024 |
| Archer GXE75_V1 | Official Firmware | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Archer AXE75_V1 | 1.2.0 Build 20240320 | / |
| Archer AX58_V2 | Official Firmware | / |
| Archer AX53_V1 | 1.3.1 Build 20241120 (Pre-release Firmware) | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Archer AX53_V2 | Official Firmware | / |
| Archer AX55 Pro_V2/2.6 | Official Firmware | / |
| Archer AX55 Pro_V1 | Official Firmware | Jul 25, 2024 |
| Archer AX55_V2 | 1.2.1 Build 20240909 (Pre-release Firmware) | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Archer AX55_V1/V4 | Official Firmware | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Archer AX80_V1 | 1.1.0 Build 20230915 | / |
| Archer AX72 Pro_V1 | 1.2.2 Build 20230831 | / |
| Archer AX5400 Pro_V1.6 | 1.2.2 Build 20230831 | / |
| Archer AX73_V1 | 1.3.5 Build 20230919 | / |
| Archer AX73_V2 | 1.0.11 Build 20230829 | / |
| Archer AX23_V1/V1.2 | 1.1.0 Build 20230725 | / |
| Archer AX1800_V1.2 | 1.1.0 Build 20230725 | / |
| Archer AX10_V1/V1.2/V2 | 1.3.8 Build 20230619 | / |
| Archer AX1500_V1/V1.2/V2 | 1.3.8 Build 20230619 | / |
| Archer AX72_V1 | 1.2.1 Build 20230626 | / |
| Archer AX4800_V1 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer AX4400(US)_V2.6 | 1.2.1 Build 20230626 | / |
| Archer AX20_V3 | 1.2.0 Build 240809 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Archer AX21_V3/V3.6 | 1.2.0 Build 240809 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Archer AX1800_V3/V3.6 | 1.2.0 Build 240809 | Sep 30, 2024 |
Wi-Fi 5 Routers (AC Series) |
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| Archer C88_V2.2 | 1.12.11 Build 230602 | / |
| Archer C80_V1&V2.2 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 | / |
| Archer A8_V1&V2.2 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 | / |
| Archer C64/A64_V1 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 | / |
| Archer C6/A6_V4 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 | / |
| Archer C86_V1 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 | / |
| Archer C59_V4/V4.80 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 | / |
| Archer AC1900_V1/V1.6 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 | / |
Some Customized Models & Hardware for the Local Market |
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| Archer AX3000(JP)_V1 | 1.2.2 Build 20241118 | For Japanese Market |
| Archer AX23V(JP)_V1 | 1.0.2 Build 20240429 | For Japanese Market |
Moderator Note:
1. The availability of EasyMesh Wired/Ethernet Backhaul 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 the EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul will be listed in the patch notes if/when it is added to your version.
Some of our EasyMesh Wi-Fi routers have added support for establishing a seamless mesh network via EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul. You can now connect two or more EasyMesh devices together by wiring the satellite device to the main EasyMesh router. Please check for the updates on your router web GUI or Tether App for the new firmware, update and install the latest official firmware on the router to explore all the new features like EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul.
Or you can download the latest official version from the local website and upgrade the firmware manually as follows:
How to Upgrade the firmware version of the TP-Link Wireless Router
Releases Notes for Archer C80/A8/C64, etc.:
New Features/Enhancement and Bug Fixes:
1. Improved EasyMesh features and added support for Ethernet Backhaul.
2. Fixed the bug that settings of DHCP server reset after the router reboots.
3. Fixed the bug that some wireless clients behind an extender are incorrectly identified as wired in client list.
4. Fixed the bug that could not bridge Wi-Fi using WPA3 encryption.
5. Fixed the bug that Network generates loops under specific scenarios.
6. Optimized packet filtering rules.
Releases Notes for Archer AX4400/AX72:
New Features/Enhancement:
This firmware contains important updates for HomeShield Pro, and we strongly recommend all HomeShield Pro users upgrade to this firmware.
You will be unable to downgrade to the previous firmware version after updating this firmware.
1. Newly support EasyMesh and Ethernet Backhaul;
2. Newly support to set LAN DNS server as WAN port DNS server;
3. Newly support Google Assistant function;
4. Newly support Tether Wireless Advanced Configuration;
5. Newly add Access Time Control and Bandwidth Control functions for the Guest Network;
6. Added Advanced features into AP mode;
7. Added flow control switch;
8. Added IoT network feature;
9. Added VPN Client feature;
10. Added Speed limit feature;
11. Optimized Quick Setup feature;
12. Optimized web UI of IPTV feature;
13. Port Forwarding maximum entries increased to 64;
14. Enhanced the stability and reliability of the HomeShield pro;
15. Removed some built-in NTP servers;
Bug Fixes:
Fixed some bugs related to the HomeShield feature.
NOTE:
To fully utilize all HomeShield Pro features, we recommend that you download and install the latest version of the Tether app on your mobile device.
For Android users: Recommended Tether version 4.1.23 or later
For iOS users: Recommended Tether version 4.1.11 or later
This latest version also includes some other enhancements and bug fixes. Take your time to explore all the great features or enhancements. Comment below if you have any feedback or run into any issues — we’re here to help.
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@Kevin_Z I understand, but if the main router has a "home network" and a "guest network", I guessed that the satellites will replicate both of them, now I only have the home network in all my rooms and the guest network only in 1/3 of the house, and no means to set it ip in the rest of the house where the guest rooms actually are. I guess I'll have to go back to a 3 independent router setup with no mesh. I hope you can adress this in the future.
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td1 wrote
@Kevin_Z Hi Kevin, Testing the Beta version at your link below, on two Archer C80 V1, connected by an Ethernet Backhaul.
I think there is a bug on the Satellite Router, not "taking/getting" the right configuration of the Main Router.
The "Hide SSID" seems not to work on the Satellite Router
The "Hide SSID" feature was tested, & seems to work well on the Main Router, however the Satellite router keeps transmitting the SSID (although) set as Hide. This can be confirmed to be "origin to" the Satellite by turning it on/off & seeing that the SSID is not hidden by it.
I think that SSID hide is a basic security related issue. Can you please confirm & provide an updated FW version ?
@td1 We will need to confirm this as well. I will let you know if this is an issue or not.
td1 wrote
@Kevin_Z Hi Kevin, Testing the Beta version at your link below, on two Archer C80 V1, connected by an Ethernet Backhaul.
Further, a good feature would be explaining LAN->WAN connection between the Main & Satellite router on the GUI/Documentation & further listing that control GUI will go "off" on Satellite Router.
May be a further good feature would be to add at least a basic "1 line" GUI on the Satellite router, telling something like "Satellite router GUI Mode - The Router is Controlled as Slave by the Main/Master router, for Control Return to factory default 'Reset the router' "
@td1 These would be forwarded to our developers for consideration. Thank you very much for your valued suggestions.
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vietdung wrote
I need your help connect C80 to AX55 in easymesh mode.
I have a C80 with Archer C80_V1.0_1.12.1 Build 20221220 firmware version
and a AX55 with 1.1.6 Build 20221126 firmware version.
1. I reset C80 (or set C80 as satellite router).
2. I set AX55 as Main Router
3. When AX55 adds satellite router, AX55 do not find a sattelite router.
Thank you.
@vietdung Did you connect the C80 to the AX55 via a LAN cable? Please remove the cable first if you did. Then follow this setup video again to confirm if you can add the C80 to the EasyMesh network.
If still no luck, please try configuring the C80 as the main router, and add the AX55 as the satellite to see if they can join the EasyMesh network successfully.
Thank you very much.
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FWag wrote
@Kevin_Z I understand, but if the main router has a "home network" and a "guest network", I guessed that the satellites will replicate both of them, now I only have the home network in all my rooms and the guest network only in 1/3 of the house, and no means to set it ip in the rest of the house where the guest rooms actually are. I guess I'll have to go back to a 3 independent router setup with no mesh. I hope you can adress this in the future.
@FWag Thank you so much for the detailed information again.
Sure, we will soon report this to the developers and ask them to confirm if this can be optimized in the future firmware releases.
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I have two Archers C80 V1 with new firmware (ArcherC80V122121266258n). I currently have a router from my ISP (with DHCP active and wi-fi disabled) and one C80 router in AP mode close to it that is wired to it via ethernet cable (DHCP disabled and wi-fi active). And from the first C80, another ethernet cable goes (through the wall) upstairs to the second C80 also in AP mode (DHCP disabled and wi-fi active). And everything works fine. I have strong wi-fi both on the ground floor and upstairs and several devices (TVs, DVR, PCs) connected to these C80s via ethernet cables (without speed loss). But I don't have EasyMesh. What should I do to enable this feature? Should I put the first C80 in router mode and leave the second one in AP mode? With DHCP disabled on both of them?
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milan.ns wrote
I have two Archers C80 V1 with new firmware (ArcherC80V122121266258n). I currently have a router from my ISP (with DHCP active and wi-fi disabled) and one C80 router in AP mode close to it that is wired to it via ethernet cable (DHCP disabled and wi-fi active). And from the first C80, another ethernet cable goes (through the wall) upstairs to the second C80 also in AP mode (DHCP disabled and wi-fi active). And everything works fine. I have strong wi-fi both on the ground floor and upstairs and several devices (TVs, DVR, PCs) connected to these C80s via ethernet cables (without speed loss). But I don't have EasyMesh. What should I do to enable this feature? Should I put the first C80 in router mode and leave the second one in AP mode? With DHCP disabled on both of them?
@milan.ns Thank you for aksing.
The main router needs to be in Router mode when building up an EasyMesh network, please change the main router to Router mode, then enable EasyMesh and add the satellite device.
Kind reminder: It's suggested to change the ISP-provided router to bridge mode or modem-only, and leave the main C80 as the main router to avoid double NAT in the network.
You could refer to the EasyMesh FAQ for more details when applying EasyMesh.
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Thank you very much. This is very helpful. Will double NAT cause problems even though I don't have devices directly connected to the ISP router? All devices are connected (via cable or wirelessly) to either the first C80 or the second c80. With my ISP, it is not so easy to set the router in bridge mode. If double NAT isn't going to cause major problems, I wouldn't do anything for now. I don't have much experience with it.
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So i notice that Archer C80 v2.0 didn't get the new firmware yet, nor is it on the planned list. Will I brick my router if I install the v2.2 firmware on it?
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@Kevin_Z Dear Kevin, I had upgraded to the Official release of this version (1.12.1 Build 221212) & Still the same issues appear. SSID Hide doesn't work on the Satellite. Further, I could not check the Guest WiFi behavior, but is it also affected by the "Hide" Flag ? or should it get its own Hide Check Box ?
Did you confirm the issue ? (I think it has to do with security)
You can further check this by making the EasyMesh connection & powering off the main router,
you would see the Sat. Router broadcasting the SSID although Hide is selected.
Can you estimate when will a fixed version be released ?
Will you address the same issue with the Guest Network ?
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Hi Everyone,
I want first to say thanks for TP-Link. I implemented the scneario below and achieved all expected results by using the Easymesh.
I'm not doing propaganda.
One of the problem that I solved was the link by using WDS. Now I can know that it's really connecting by using nominal specificy scpecification 5Ghz (1300Mpbs).
I also tested the ethernet backhaul by simulating the cable removal. I wall very good and fast tha reliability.
Any comment or questions feel free. :)
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