New Release EasyMesh Routers Support Building a EasyMesh Network via Ethernet Backhaul NOW
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If you're interested in the EasyMesh Wired/Ethernet Backhaul feature and would like to know which models support it before purchasing, It's suggested checking the EasyMesh Product List page for accuracy. You can use the "Wireless and Wired Combined Backhaul" filter on that page or click this link directly to find the models that support it quickly.
For your convenience, we have included a list of the models that support EasyMesh Wired/Ethernet Backhaul.
Model & Hardware |
Supported Firmware Version |
Update Date |
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Wi-Fi 7 Routers (BE Series) |
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| Archer GE800_V1/1.6 | 1.0.4 Build 20240128 and newer versions | / |
| Archer GE650 | Official Firmware | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Archer GE550 | Official Firmware | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Archer BE900_V1&V2 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE805_V1 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE800_V1 | 1.1.1 Build 20240227 and newer versions | / |
| Archer BE450 | Official Firmware | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Archer BE700 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE700 Pro | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE11000 Pro | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE550_V1&V2 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE9300_V1 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE400_V1/V1.6 | Latest Official Firmware | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Archer BE230 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE3600 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE220_V1/V2 | Latest Official Firmware | Aug 18, 2025 |
Wi-Fi 6E/6 Routers (AX Series) |
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| Archer AX90_V1 | 1.2.0 Build 20241125 (Public Beta Firmware for Trial) | Nov 25, 2024 |
| Archer GXE75_V1 | Official Firmware | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Archer AXE75_V1 | 1.2.0 Build 20240320 and newer versions | / |
| Archer AX58_V2 | Official Firmware | / |
| Archer AX58_V1 | 1.3.1 Build 20241120 (Pre-release Firmware) | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Archer AX53_V1 | 1.4.3 Build 20250314 and newer versions | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Archer AX53_V2 | Official Firmware | / |
| Archer AX55 Pro_V2/2.6 | Official Firmware | / |
| Archer AX55 Pro_V1 | Official Firmware | Jul 25, 2024 |
| Archer AX55_V2 | 1.2.1 Build 20240909 (Pre-release Firmware) | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Archer AX55_V1/V4 | Official Firmware | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Archer AX80_V1 | 1.1.0 Build 20230915 and newer versions | / |
| Archer AX72 Pro_V1 | 1.2.2 Build 20230831 and newer versions | / |
| Archer AX5400 Pro_V1.6 | 1.2.2 Build 20230831 and newer versions | / |
| Archer AX73_V1 | 1.3.5 Build 20230919 and newer versions | / |
| Archer AX73_V2 | 1.0.11 Build 20230829 and newer versions | / |
| Archer AX23_V1/V1.2 | 1.1.0 Build 20230725 and newer versions | / |
| Archer AX1800_V1.2 | 1.1.0 Build 20230725 and newer versions | / |
| Archer AX10_V1/V1.2/V2 | 1.3.8 Build 20230619 and newer versions | / |
| Archer AX1500_V1/V1.2/V2 | 1.3.8 Build 20230619 and newer versions | / |
| Archer AX72(US)_V2 | 1.3.1 Build 20241119 and newer versions | March 27, 2025 |
| Archer AX72_V1 | 1.2.1 Build 20230626 and newer versions | / |
| Archer AX4800_V1 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer AX4400(US)_V2.6 | 1.2.1 Build 20230626 and newer versions | / |
| Archer AX20_V3 | 1.2.0 Build 240809 and newer versions | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Archer AX21_V3/V3.6 | 1.2.0 Build 240809 and newer versions | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Archer AX1800_V3/V3.6 | 1.2.0 Build 240809 and newer versions | Sep 30, 2024 |
Wi-Fi 5 Routers (AC Series) |
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| Archer C88_V2.2 | 1.12.11 Build 230602 and newer versions | / |
| Archer C80_V1&V2.2 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 and newer versions | / |
| Archer A8_V1&V2.2 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 and newer versions | / |
| Archer C64/A64_V1 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 and newer versions | / |
| Archer C6/A6_V4 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 and newer versions | / |
| Archer C86_V1 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 and newer versions | / |
| Archer C59_V4/V4.80 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 and newer versions | / |
| Archer AC1900_V1/V1.6 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 and newer versions | / |
Some Customized Models & Hardware for the Local Market |
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| Archer AX80V(JP)_V2 | Latest Official Firmware | For Japanese Market |
| Archer AX3000(JP)_V1 | 1.2.2 Build 20241118 and newer versions | For Japanese Market |
| Archer AX23V(JP)_V1 | 1.0.2 Build 20240429 and newer versions | For Japanese Market |
Moderator Note:
1. The availability of EasyMesh Wired/Ethernet Backhaul may vary by region even for the same model. Please check your local website for more information.
2. The above list might not include all models and hardware versions. It is recommended to keep watching the firmware releases for your router, as the EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul will be listed in the patch notes if/when it is added to your version.
Some of our EasyMesh Wi-Fi routers have added support for establishing a seamless mesh network via EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul. You can now connect two or more EasyMesh devices together by wiring the satellite device to the main EasyMesh router. Please check for the updates on your router web GUI or Tether App for the new firmware, update and install the latest official firmware on the router to explore all the new features like EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul.
Or you can download the latest official version from the local website and upgrade the firmware manually as follows:
How to Upgrade the firmware version of the TP-Link Wireless Router
Releases Notes for Archer C80/A8/C64, etc.:
New Features/Enhancement and Bug Fixes:
1. Improved EasyMesh features and added support for Ethernet Backhaul.
2. Fixed the bug that settings of DHCP server reset after the router reboots.
3. Fixed the bug that some wireless clients behind an extender are incorrectly identified as wired in client list.
4. Fixed the bug that could not bridge Wi-Fi using WPA3 encryption.
5. Fixed the bug that Network generates loops under specific scenarios.
6. Optimized packet filtering rules.
Releases Notes for Archer AX4400/AX72:
New Features/Enhancement:
This firmware contains important updates for HomeShield Pro, and we strongly recommend all HomeShield Pro users upgrade to this firmware.
You will be unable to downgrade to the previous firmware version after updating this firmware.
1. Newly support EasyMesh and Ethernet Backhaul;
2. Newly support to set LAN DNS server as WAN port DNS server;
3. Newly support Google Assistant function;
4. Newly support Tether Wireless Advanced Configuration;
5. Newly add Access Time Control and Bandwidth Control functions for the Guest Network;
6. Added Advanced features into AP mode;
7. Added flow control switch;
8. Added IoT network feature;
9. Added VPN Client feature;
10. Added Speed limit feature;
11. Optimized Quick Setup feature;
12. Optimized web UI of IPTV feature;
13. Port Forwarding maximum entries increased to 64;
14. Enhanced the stability and reliability of the HomeShield pro;
15. Removed some built-in NTP servers;
Bug Fixes:
Fixed some bugs related to the HomeShield feature.
NOTE:
To fully utilize all HomeShield Pro features, we recommend that you download and install the latest version of the Tether app on your mobile device.
For Android users: Recommended Tether version 4.1.23 or later
For iOS users: Recommended Tether version 4.1.11 or later
This latest version also includes some other enhancements and bug fixes. Take your time 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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@sp3ccym3n I don't know why they can't release a firmware update for AX53 V1 when AX53 V2 already supports it. It's not like they need to develop firmware from scratch. Even AX23 V1 also supports Ethernet Backhaul. The differences in V1/V2 between the same Models are getting annoying. Why are they taking such a long time to release firmware?
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5 days ago, I bought a AX53 v1 in Amazon. In this forum, I has read than this router doesn't have ethernet backhaul feature. In my case, this feature is very important because I have three wired floors and ethernet backhaul is the best possible configuration.
I like this router but without this feature I would return and I would buy other.
Problem with TPLINK is that this company doesn't report if they are working or developing a firmware with ethernet backhaul feature in AX53 V1. If they will report, customers could decide whether to wait or not. In another case and to ensure the refund (30 days with Amazon), some customers will return the router.
From my point of view, a company isn't reliable if it doesn't report its users about the future of its products.
Regards
PD: it is curious to see that AX23 (cheaper router) has backhaul ethernet and AX53 v1 hasn't.
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Kevin_Z wrote
@Kevin_Z But it will it eventually support ethernet backhaul? I just bought A53, hoping for V2, but V1 has arrived. Now I am thinking, if I shall return it, or it will have the Ethernet backhaul soon.
BTW this politics of TP-link, to have many different hardware version of the same model is really annoying, because different version of the same model often differ quite significantly, and you can't see, which version you are buying when ordering online. In my opinion, you have way too many different router models, which are really no different (e.g. AX10 and AX1500 - even same firmware...), on the other hand, the same model can have quite different hardware among version. This is a mess!
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I have recently upgraded my broadband and my ISP provided 2 of the new TP-Link HB810. The main one is connected to the fibre modem in the living room and the second one is connected with ethernet backhaul in upstairs.
I have basement and the wifi from the HB810 is patchy on the basement level, particularly in my home office. Is there any reason I cannot add one of the routers that support ethernet backhaul on the list (with the correct firmware version applied) and extend the Easymesh WiFi to the basement floor, I couldn't find a lot of detail on the HB810, I assume as it's a fairly new device and marketed to service providers rather than consumers.
Thanks
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jvzaniolo wrote
@Kevin_Z I live in Brazil and I would like to know which models listed on the website have Ethernet backhaul support.
The models available are:
- Archer C80 (V1, V2, V2.20)
- Archer AX10 (V1, V1.2, V2)
- Archer AX12 (BR)_V1
- Archer AX53 (US)_V1
- Archer AX72 (US)_V1
Could you please tell me if one of those models have Ethernet backhaul?
The models and hardware versions that I listed in my original post support EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul. Such as C80 V1 & V2.20, Archer AX10_V1/V1.2/V2, Archer AX72_V1:
https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/593722
How to find whether a specific model and hardware supports EasyMesh or Ethernet Backhaul, you can check the firmware release notes. There will be a very clear note for EasyMesh or Ethernet Backhaul as follows (I will take Archer AX72 V1 firmware release notes as an example here):
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@Kevin_Z Is there an ETA for Ethernet backhaul support for AX53 V1? Since AX53 V2 already has Ethernet backhaul support?
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@Kevin_Z I live in Brazil and I would like to know which models listed on the website have Ethernet backhaul support.
The models available are:
- Archer C80 (V1, V2, V2.20)
- Archer AX10 (V1, V1.2, V2)
- Archer AX12 (BR)_V1
- Archer AX53 (US)_V1
- Archer AX72 (US)_V1
Could you please tell me if one of those models have Ethernet backhaul?
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