This Article Applies to:

Archer BE800 V1

Feature and Modification Highlights:

This firmware introduces wireless driver enhancements for improved system stability and compatibility. It also includes many new features, such as DoH/DoT and EasyMesh in AP mode. Upgrading to this version is highly recommended.
 

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 supported 3-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz) MLO connection.
3. Newly supported EasyMesh in AP mode.
4. Newly supported EasyMesh Topology Map.
5. Newly supported WebUI in EasyMesh Satellite/Agent mode, providing functions like LED control, reboot, firmware upgrade, and more.
6. Newly supported DoH/DoT.
7. Newly supported ECO mode.
8. Newly supported setting Wi-Fi schedules separately for different Wi-Fi channels.
9. Newly supported Guest network isolation from the main network in AP mode.

10. Newly supported multi-selection in the Access Control allow list.
11. Newly supported TAP mode in OpenVPN server function.
12. Newly supported 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 Upgrading

(1) Please be sure you have read the Beta Test Agreement before upgrading the pre-release firmware!

(2) For insurance's sake, saving a copy of the router Backup Config file is always recommended before upgrading or downgrading.

(3) You may use the following 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 the Archer BE800 V1 can be applied to all versions (EU/US/CA/AU/SG/etc.).

(5) This firmware version CANNOT be downgraded to the previous version.

(6)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.

(7) US Users: Pre-release and Beta firmware should be used at your own discretion. We cannot guarantee the functionality of features or technical support for Pre-Release or Beta Firmware. 

Direct Firmware Download link: 

Archer BE800_V1_1.2.1 Build 20250108 (Pre-release Software)

Additional Information

As always, we value your feedback. If you happen to encounter an issue during or after the router firmware upgrade, please feel free to comment below with the following information. Your input helps us continue to improve and provide the best possible products and support.

• Provide a detailed description of the issue and more information on the specific conditions that seem to trigger the problem.