New Release [Closed] Official EasyMesh Firmware for Archer AX55 is NOW available
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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.
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What is EasyMesh?
What is Wi-Fi EasyMesh and how does it work with TP-Link routers and extenders?
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jra11500 wrote
Scenario: AX55 with two RE700X extenders in an EasyMesh configuration.
I enabled the guest network of the AX55 for testing. Using Wifi Tool. I see that the guest network does not propagate through the extenders and is only available to those clients connected to the AX55. Can someone confirm that an EasyMesh network and a guest network are incompatible? I know this to be true with some devices from other manufacturers such as Linksys.
This seems similar to the issue reported by FWag in the following thread, and our engineers are checking with the developer to see if this can be improved in the future:
https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/593722?replyId=1173378
We will update here once it's confirmed by the developers.
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@Kevin_Z Hi, I have been testing easymesh with 2 ax55.
The setup was not very problematic and I managed to get the 2 decently far away and working with backhauling (a cable from the main router goes into the input for the sattelite one).
It worked fine, at full speed for a day and then it went crazy.
The cpu load for the main router (the only one that shows stats) was always at 99%, IPTV stopped working and devices were jumping around the network, even the number of wired devices fluctuated between the routers.
All of it gets fixed if I remove the cable, even without resetting any router, and the load falls to around 30-40%
I tried multiple restarts with the cable with no success and find it weird that everything worked fine for the first day and broke down the next.
Is this a known issue? Is it possible for me to try the 1.1.6 firmware? I live in europe and don't have access to it yet
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From what I understand, the second AX55 must use wireless backhaul for now. Ethernet backhaul is not yet supported. In the mean time you might configure the wired second AX55 as an access point. That is what I have done here until the eithernet backhaul firmware becomes available.
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@jra11500 Thanks for the response, then I guess it is impressive that it works at all.
I will wait for the feature then.
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Hello @Terrantez
@jra11500 is right. The early release EasyMesh firmware doesn't support to use wired or Ethernet backhaul at the moment, it only supports to build a wireless backhaul between the main and the stellite.
Please wait and check for the updates in the future, and EasyMesh will support to build an Ethernet backhaul.
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Do you have any idea when suppport will bring for us beta firmware with Ethernet backhaul for AX55? The waiting is killing me because my two AX55 cant wait these function. Also cant wait DDNS service, TP-Link ID and Internet FTP USB storage device function on satellite router. Or maybe will be possible to make two hard drive separately connected on main and satellite router to visible as one or both hard drive showing on USB storage device in main router.
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checking the compatibility list now it states Archer AX20 v3, previously this said V2, is V2 still planned? Thanks
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klipse wrote
Actually not to worry, think I must of been looking at the US website compatability list, I see the UK website compatability list still lists AX20 Version 2 as planned.
@klipse You are right. It could be more precise to refer to the product list on the local website, which is managed and updated by the local website admins.
But please be aware that PLANNED is not a guarantee as stated on the EasyMesh Product page that the compatible device list will be updated regularly, and TP-Link reserves the right to modify this page at any time without notifying the user.
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