Range Extenders Support OneMesh/EasyMesh in AP Mode
Hey everyone!
We got some feedback from our community users requesting for Range Extender to support OneMesh/EasyMesh when works as an Access Point.
Currently, OneMesh/EasyMesh is not supported when the extender is set to Access Point Mode. However it is planned to support EasyMesh over Ethernet Backhaul under Range Extender mode.
It will start with RE315_V1 and gradually be added to other EasyMesh-supported extenders.
RE315 Supports EasyMesh Over Ethernet Backhaul
Note:
1. An extender needs to support EasyMesh (over Wi-Fi) first, then supports EasyMesh over Ethernet Backhaul.
2. Ethernet Backhaul only works when both your main router and satellite extender support EasyMesh over Ethernet Backhaul.
Other Mesh Options:
Option 1: Deco mesh system supports Ethernet backhaul under both Wireless Router and Access Point modes.
Deco Ethernet Backhaul feature and Topology
Kindly note that the Deco system is different from TP-Link OneMesh >>> TP-Link OneMesh™ VS Deco Mesh: What's the Difference?
Option 2: OneMesh---Compatible Powerline devices if your house is under the same power circuit/under the same power meter
Some powerline products could build OneMesh through Ethernet & house Power line
Powerline units that supports OneMesh
How to configure OneMesh with seamless roaming (Powerline Extender)
Related Articles:
Several questions about the OneMesh™ and Mesh
How to build an Ethernet Backhaul using TP-Link EasyMesh Range Extenders
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Folks, it is pretty clear this is not going to happen so if we had alternatives planned or in the works no point waiting but to go-ahead with them.
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Do you have details of a DIY/Alternative?
I saw on the previous post the link to the OpenWRT, but as I could have guessed, my RE505X is not on the list...
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@Piie Sorry, I did not get much help on that as much as I searched. Instead what I did, in my case, is I manually configured each of them as individual access points. I don't have to change or update my config, once set, so it was OK in my case. YMMV. Even in Mesh system with Ethernet backhaul I did not see noticeable improvement in handoff as for that to happen as advertised the client must share the same design language as the mesh provider which is rare. I find the handoffs to be decent enough but once these go bad I am changing them with other providers mesh system.
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So I am done. Just put in an order for ASUS AiMesh hardware just for the ethernet backhaul.
And TP-Link lost the plot because I am even spending more money building my mesh out of routers.
Typically like have all my network equipment with the same vendor so need to find some network
switches at the remote locations where I need more ports.
Was good while it lasted but couldn't live with the broken promises anymore. Cheers
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@Solla-topee Hello,
what's the state of the feature request? I have one Archer MR600 and two RE305 and for me they are useless if is not possible "onemesh over ethernet".
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