Under Consideration [Range Extender] OneMesh Supports Ethernet Backhaul

Hi @Solla-topee 

I have the following products from TP-Link expecting them to have ethernet backhaul as I have ethernet wiring around the house, particularly as my router is in a utility cupboard surrounded by metal:

AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Router
Hardware: Archer AX20 v1.0
Firmware: 1.3.1 Build 20210524 rel.40909(4555)
Country: UK

AX1800 Wi-Fi Range Extender
Hardware: RE605X v1.0
Firmware: 1.0.4 Build 20210507 Rel. 151958
Country: UK

I would request these are enabled to have OneMesh ethernet backhaul.

@Solla-topee 

I will definitely support the A.P. with Ethernet Backhaul solution!!

Running:

TP-LINK AX73 with latest firmware V1_210717

2x RE505X(EU) V1 with the latest firmware V1_210511

On the verge of buying an RE605X(EU) V1 (or is it V2 these days?)

Due to the Onemesh implementation, the RE's are now setup as Extenders (NOT preferred!)

Preferred solution needed: The RE's setup as A.P.'s with Ethernet Backhaul as at my home the CAT6 STP LAN-cables are already in place to connect to the AX73.

Please implement as soon as possible.

My guess is that a lot of customers are going to be very happy.

Greetings from the Netherlands.

Thank you and have a great day!

@Solla-topee 

Hi, I bought the RE605X thinking that it would support OneMesh Ethernet Backhaul. I would really like to get that feature.

I don't also quite understand how I could use the powerline connection with my

Hello@miero 

Thank you for asking, Powerline and Range Extenders are two separated network extension solutions, we recommend use either Powerline extender or Range extender in your house, not both. As RE currently does not support OneMesh when it works as an AP, we list  onemesh-compatible powerline extender if you want to wish to replace RE using a different kind of network extension products.  (powerline kit requires need to be paired under same house or same powerline)

@Solla-topee 

Hi,

Ok thanks, that makes sense. I already have a 4 unit TP-link WiFi5 mesh in addition to the WiFi6 Archer AX6000 router and RE605X, so I probably just wait for new products. RE605X seem a bit old now compared to the latest TP-link WiFi6 mesh devices.

@Solla-topee 

Hi,

I would have an additional question, can I connect my existing Deco M5 units and Deco M9 Plus unit as satellites and use a new Deco X90 as the main unit using Powerline Backhaul with all of them and expect the setup to work well together?

This documents kind of suggest so, but do WIFi5 and WiFi6 really work well together while using Powerline Backhaul?:

https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/2248/

I have AX20(EU) v1 + RE505X(EU) v1 and really miss the ethernet backhaul, as my house floors are separated with reinforced concrete. For now I disconnected the RE505X, as it made connection quality worse. Please implement the backhaul, I do plan to sell the router and the extender otherwise...

Hello @YuriGavshin 

Ethernet connection still works when set RE in AP mode but it's not a seamless mesh yet, thank you for your idea, I will pass along feedback here to our team regular for evaluation.

How to setup Access Point Mode of Range Extender?