I’m looking for comments on the Preferred WiFi Uplink AP feature in the latest AX55 beta firmware. My present EasyMesh network has 2 RE700X range extenders and one of them is physically located between the main router (an AX55) and another wired access point (also an AX55). I would like to configure the Preferred WiFi Uplink AP option for this RE700X to select the desired router but the only available option is “auto”.

On the forum website (https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/636954), it states “Preferred WiFi Uplink AP: by default, it is set to Auto, when there are more than two mesh nodes in the same EasyMesh network and wireless backhaul is used, you could select a preferred AP for the satellite device, the preferred AP can be either the main router or another satellite device.”

As I only have 2 mesh nodes (RE700X) that use wireless backhaul, it appears I need another RE700X. Is there anyone using more than 2 extenders that can confirm that I indeed would have the option to select the desired AP if I purchase another RE700X? I have no problem in acquiring another extender but before doing so, I would like to know the answer to my question.

Thanks in advance.