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 |
Original 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 | / |
| 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 | / |
| Archer BE700 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE700 Pro | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE11000 Pro | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE550_V1 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE9300_V1 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE230 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer BE3600 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
Wi-Fi 6E/6 Routers (AX Series) |
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| Archer GXE75_V1 | Official Firmware | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Archer AXE75_V1 | 1.2.0 Build 20240320 | / |
| Archer AX58_V2 | Official Firmware | / |
| Archer AX53_V1 | 1.2.4 Build 20240206 (Public Beta Firmware for Trial) | / |
| 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 | / |
| Archer AX72 Pro_V1 | 1.2.2 Build 20230831 | / |
| Archer AX5400 Pro_V1.6 | 1.2.2 Build 20230831 | / |
| Archer AX73_V1 | 1.3.5 Build 20230919 | / |
| Archer AX73_V2 | 1.0.11 Build 20230829 | / |
| Archer AX23_V1/V1.2 | 1.1.0 Build 20230725 | / |
| Archer AX1800_V1.2 | 1.1.0 Build 20230725 | / |
| Archer AX10_V1/V1.2/V2 | 1.3.8 Build 20230619 | / |
| Archer AX1500_V1/V1.2/V2 | 1.3.8 Build 20230619 | / |
| Archer AX72_V1 | 1.2.1 Build 20230626 | / |
| Archer AX4800_V1 | Latest Official Firmware | / |
| Archer AX4400(US)_V2.6 | 1.2.1 Build 20230626 | / |
| Archer AX20_V3 | 1.2.0 Build 240809 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Archer AX21_V3/V3.6 | 1.2.0 Build 240809 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Archer AX1800_V3/V3.6 | 1.2.0 Build 240809 | Sep 30, 2024 |
Wi-Fi 5 Routers (AC Series) |
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| Archer C88_V2.2 | 1.12.11 Build 230602 | / |
| Archer C80_V1&V2.2 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 | / |
| Archer A8_V1&V2.2 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 | / |
| Archer C64/A64_V1 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 | / |
| Archer C6/A6_V4 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 | / |
| Archer C86_V1 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 | / |
| Archer C59_V4/V4.80 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 | / |
| Archer AC1900_V1/V1.6 | 1.12.1 Build 221212 | / |
Some Customized Models & Hardware for the Local Market |
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| Archer AX23V(JP)_V1 | 1.0.2 Build 20240429 | 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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Thanks for taking the time to answer. It runs at 100 mbps on both the WAN port and LAN port #1 of the EX220 (will try LAN ports #2,3 and 4 too since I have no other ideas). Since EX220 is in mesh mode you can't configure anything on it anymore(below the UI of EX220).
The cable is about 10 meters long. I don't have any other cable to test with as all cables are within the walls freshly installed ~3 months ago. I want to emphasize again the fact that when the cable was plugged to my PC instead of the EX220, the speed was 1000 mbps. Below pic is when connecting the cable from AX23 to PC instead of the EX220.
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Also try other LAN ports on the AX23.
Since the WAN port and the multiple LAN ports of routers are controlled by different chips, like I mentioned earlier, but the behavior of running at only 100 Mbps is the same for all, I think we can rule out compatibility issues.
And it is also unlikely that multiple WAN and LAN Ethernet ports are broken.
Is the 10 meter cable that runs through the walls like a regular Ethernet cable with molded connectors and both ends just hanging out of the walls or are there sockets installed in the walls that are internally connected with bulk cable that needed to be attached to the socket by using a special crimping tool? In case its the latter then there could be a possibility that the person who installed it did something incorrectly, but the network card of your computer is somehow able to deal with that.
If you have no surplus Ethernet cable for testing, then I suggest you "borrow" the Ethernet cable that currently connects the AX23 to whatever modem or terminal adapter you have and use that for testing the Ethernet backhaul speed between the routers.
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@taemo Any idea why people cant connect to guest wifi?
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Havent seen any announcement regarding this nor their EasyMesh FAQ .
But like I said, just plug in your EasyMesh Main Router and Satellite Routers behind your Mikrotik Router, use the LAN ports only.
Main difference between Main Router and AP mode are the extra services running in Router Mode such as NAT, and Firewall but those won't do anything if you don't have WAN plugged.
Disable DHCP because I assume you are using your Mikrotik as your DHCP, and assign a different LAN IP on your EasyMesh that doesn't conflict with Mikrotik.
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@MilosJa not sure, might be a separate issue as I just turned on the guest wifi on mine and my test phone connected no problem, it was getting an IP address from my DHCP server and able to access the internet.
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Hi to all.
I have BE800 with same SSID for 2,4, 5 and 6GHz as main easymesh router and two BE550 as satellites and have to say Im very disappointed how is easymesh implemented. Satellites working properly only on 2,4 and 5GHz. On 6GHz satellites using own SSID "mySSID"_6GEXT. Just why? I cant use full power of WiFi7 routers... I dont want and need extra SSID for 6GHz. MLO doesnt work properly at all. BE800 randomly restarts itself when I have MLO and WMM configured. I have new BE800 and same behave was on BE550 as main router. FWs are so poorly tested.... I dont know what to say. Im using TP-Link routers for years... I have AXE75 but this is another chapter...
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taemo wrote
@MilosJa not sure, might be a separate issue as I just turned on the guest wifi on mine and my test phone connected no problem, it was getting an IP address from my DHCP server and able to access the internet.
the guest even can't connect to wifi if DHCP server is turned off on the router.
strange...
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@Kevin_Z I was able to install the beta firmware on my two Archer AX53V1 works fine for me with Ethernet backhaul now.
Thank you!
Pair of Archer AX53 with ethernet backhaul
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@abytecoder Hi, yes, I had deleted the question, I realized about it right after I sent it.
I was looking below, expected it beside AX53 V2.
Thank you!
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@Kevin_Z After using it on AX 53 V1 for some time, I have noticed the following issues.
- For some reason, the ethernet backhaul is disconnected and it is doing a wireless backhaul, I changed the ports from WAN to LAN, but this did not change anything.
- When I was roaming around with my mobile, it did not switch seamlessly and there was a disconnection for a few seconds which broke the call, I did a speed test while moving around this also broke the connection for a few seconds.
I am hoping this is a bug, and will be fixed in the coming updates.
Thanks
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