New Release [Closed] Official EasyMesh Firmware for Archer AX55 is NOW available
Update on Jul 25th, 2024:
Archer AX55 V1 has received new official firmware recently, and it's suggested to upgrade and install the latest version on your router.
https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/archer-ax55/v1/#Firmware
Note:
The availability of new firmware updates may vary by region and version. It is recommended to keep checking your local website for more information.
Related Thread: New Firmware for Archer AX55 V1 Supports DoH&DoT, ECO Mode, EasyMesh in AP Mode and More.
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Hello everyone,
We are happy to announce the official release of the EasyMesh firmware for Archer AX55. With this new firmware, you will now be able to connect two EasyMesh devices including TP-Link Wi-Fi Routers and Range Extenders together to build a seamless Wi-Fi network.
Visit the following article to know more about EasyMesh and how does it work with TP-Link routers and extenders:
What is Wi-Fi EasyMesh and how does it work with TP-Link routers and extenders?
Ready for the new firmware? Click on Check for Updates on your router web GUI or on the Tether App, or you could download the latest firmware from the local website and install it manually on your router.
Archer AX55(EU)_V1_1.1.7 Build 20230213 (Published Date: 2023-03-10)
Archer AX55(US)_V1_1.1.6 Build 20221126 and later versions (Published Date: 2022-12-28)
Note: Some new features would not be available when the router is working in Access Point mode.
New Features/Enhancement:
1. Added EasyMesh feature;
2. Added Google Assistant feature;
3. Added Access Time Control and Bandwidth Control feature on Guest Network;
4. Added Advanced Wireless Settings on Tether App;
5. Added Speed Limit feature;
6. Added new time zones into the system time feature;
7. Increase the maximum number of entries for port forwarding to 64;
8. Optimize the client list UI;
9. Optimize HomeShield to support IPv6.
Bug Fixed:
1. Fixed some security issues;
2. Fixed some bugs related to the HomeShield feature.
This latest version also includes some other enhancements and bug fixes. Be sure to update your Tether App to the latest version in order 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.
Related Articles:
What is EasyMesh?
What is Wi-Fi EasyMesh and how does it work with TP-Link routers and extenders?
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rgg789 wrote
@Kevin_Z Thank you for your help. I was able to connect my two Archer AX55's using the EasyMesh instructions you provided. However there is a signicant drop on internet speed on the satellite router. Was this to be expected or should the satellite router internet speed be about the same as the main router? Thanks once again!
@rgg789 Can you please describe this in more detail? What is the speed you can get when connecting to the main Easymesh router, and what is that when connecting to the satellite?
How about the link speed on the client device when you are monitoring the real speed? Is it the same when connecting to the main and when connecting to the satellite?
How far are the main AX55 and satellite one? Try moving them closer and ensure there is a good signal.
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Hey @Kevin_Z i notice something simillar too. I have two routers AX55 and one works as satellite one. They stand 30 feet + one door away to each other. But shows full signal so in theory should be full speed wi-fi between them = 2400 mbs/ 2,4Gbit. Lets say 1800mbs bec alwyas something can interrupt and can be some losses on signal. I have 1 Gbit speed on my internet provider. But when i connect my PC wi-fi 6 to satellite one (3feet distance) speed go 600mbs only... But should be around 1 Gbit easy. But when i connect by cabale from PC to satellite one speed go 900mbs+ only. So in conclusion satellite router on Wi-Fi between PC cut connections around three/four times, and on wire 2 times. But on wire shouldn't by any cuts of speed.
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I hope Ethernet Backhaul and AP mode wil come fast as possible an will be no more Wi-fi cuts of speed :P
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I confirm on the second router the Internet speed drops, although I have the Internet somewhere around 700 MB
We are waiting for when it will be available HB ent.
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@Kevin_Z I noticed that firmware suporting EasyMesh (Archer AX55(US)_V1_1.1.5 Build 20221105) was already released in US. When can we expect this firmware to be relesed in Canada?
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@Kevin_Z Hello, I just bought two of ax73 today for making mesh network and i just know it not support Easymesh yet.
Can you estimate when it will be supported?
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Hello Kevin,
I just upgraded the firmware in my EU version of the AX55. Everything is OK and working fine. The only "bug" I encountered was that the AX55 booted up on channel 40 (5Ghz) instead of 48 which the router is configured to use. The web interface showed channel 48 as the channel. I unchecked Smart Connect, clicked Save, then re-checked Smart Connect and again clicked Save to force the router to change the wireless settings. The router then began to use channel 48 as expected.
One other thing... The router is working great with an RE700X extender (Easy Mesh) and an RE650X (One Mesh) extender on the same network. I'll be watching for the RE650X upgrade to Easy Mesh.
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Kevin, in my previous reply I stated that one of my range extenders is an RE650X. The range extender is actually an RE605X. In another post I read the Easymesh and Onemesh protocols are not compatible. Is that still true with the AX55 upgrade? Both the RE700X and the RE605X are working but it makes me wonder if the router is actually using both protocols or is it simply using the Onemesh protocol because of the RE605X. I have ordered another RE700X to replace the RE605X (which I can use in another network) and am hoping that everything will be on Easymesh. Can you confirm this?
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I have a question when I mesh two routers with easymesh, do they become one large network e.g. (192.168.0.0/24), or will the child routers get NAT-ed?
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