New Release Official EasyMesh Firmware for Archer AX55 is NOW available
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 Wi-Fi EasyMesh and how does it work with TP-Link routers and extenders?
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No problem, im happy i can test early access :)
Hope AP mode and Ethernet Backhaul in easymesh on AX55 will come fast too, i prefer wire connection between routers to have a better speed on my wifi system,
because right now i just wireless connection and all speed on wifi is cut on half :(
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Hi,
I`ve only had this router about a week since my ASUS AC68U died.
Tried this early release but have reverted back to Archer AX55(EU)_V1_1.1.1 Build 20220621 as it was affecting my 5Ghz speed.
On the early build channel width shows 40/80/160 rather than just selecting 160Mhz.
Speed went from approx 900Mbps to 550Mbps. Must be auto selecting a narrower one.
I also find it strange that some options are only available on the Tether app and vice versa i.e QoS etc.
Surely it would make more sense for all functions/features to be accessible from the webgui and not having to rely on a smart phone.
All in all I`m impressed by the router but as it was an emergency but I`m looking to get my hands on a higher spec one.
Regards
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Hello @Jamesie
Thank you very much for your detailed feedback about the early release version of firmware.
Regarding the 5G channel width settings on the new firmware, please check my previous explanation in the following thread:
https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/586862?replyId=1144218
Once you downgrade to the previous official version, is the speed back to normal without any modification?
I would report this issue to our engineers, and they should look into this seriously.
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yes back to normal as I can now select again just 160Mhz. Rather than client /router trying to determine 40/80/160Mhz.
Tested Wi-Fi and internet
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This is wireless link speed and speedtest on official build (non beta). Very good results but beta is approx 80%.
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Thank you so much for all the detailed information again.
Can I know is the 5G channel on both versions are the same? Or is it set to be Auto all the time?
This issue you are experiencing sounds unusual. To address the issue and try to fix it, we would like to have a specialist look into this further via email. Please check your mailbox later, and let us know if the issue is resolved. Thank you!
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@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!
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AIpatii wrote
Easy Mash Ethernet Backhaul I really hope, i have cat6a cable, but if you connect everything, everything just reboots endlessly
@AIpatii Archer AX55 EasyMesh doesn't support Ethernet backhaul yet, so you cannot connect them by Ethernet cables, which will cause a network loop. The EasyMesh routers currently only support building a wireless backhaul.
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