@Thom_NL 

Yes, but not EasyMesh via Ethernet backhaul. And the same applies to the RE705X that Lilcris tested.

  @woozle,

This device has a updated firmware dated 2023 8 14 that does support Easymesh 😁

Regards,

Thom

Lilcris wrote

  @Arucad 

Followed the steps you've provided. But I notice something, when my satellite device is connected via ethernet, seems the connection is looping back to my main router. I ran test on it and seems the speed was throttled, ping is higher than the usual.

 

Main Router: AX72

Satellite Device: RE705X

 

Both updated to the latest version.

  @Lilcris 

I am quite certain that for EasyMesh via Ethernet backhaul to work properly both, the main router and the satellite device have to specifically support it.

Just out of interest I tested this with a combination of Archer C64 as the main router (officially supports Ethernet backhaul) and a RE305 as EasyMesh satellite device (no official backhaul support) and after plugging in the Ethernet cable the whole network became somewhat sluggish and the webGUI of the Archer C64 showed the RE305 alternatingly as connected via wireless with one IP address or connected via cable with the IP address 192.168.0.254. In other words, it did not work.

  hi @Macrox,

AP mode is obsolete when building a Mesh network imho 😁

Possibly a TP staff member can answer this question for us.

Regards,

Thom

  @Lilcris,

Good to hear that it is working.

I didn't had the satellite backhaul issue but it can certainly help others 👍

@Kevinz, maybe a hint for the manual team 

Regards,

Thom

  @Arucad 

Arucad wrote

Just added an Archer C86 to my ISP provided Archer C6. I updated both to latest version available through the Tether App.
Went into the C6 as it is the main router, selected EasyMesh and followed the instructions to add the C86 as a satelite.
NOTE: It is important that the satelite is NOT connected via Ethernet when adding it as a satelite. After adding it, you can plug it in.
I did speed tests before and after in different spots.
The Ethernet Backhaul feature worked almost immediately, even though it didn't show it in the Tether app, the speeds through the Satelite were as hoped for.
An hour or so later, the Tether app showed that it was connected by wire.
It was easier than expected. Cheers to the devs.

Followed the steps you've provided. But I notice something, when my satellite device is connected via ethernet, seems the connection is looping back to my main router. I ran test on it and seems the speed was throttled, ping is higher than the usual.

Main Router: AX72

Satellite Device: RE705X

Both updated to the latest version.

Hi  @Kevin_Z 

The AX73 in your post means v2 only?
Or are there plans to support Easymesh function for AX73 v1 in the future?

  @Kevin_Z 

Kevin, 

Archer AX6000 was on the list as planned since months however, last week the list has changed and it got removed from the list. Do you have any information regarding to this?

I purchased C80 and two more RE550 to create an ethernet backhaul powered mesh network after I saw my router in the list, but now I feel like it won't happen at all.

Cheers!

Just added an Archer C86 to my ISP provided Archer C6. I updated both to latest version available through the Tether App.
Went into the C6 as it is the main router, selected EasyMesh and followed the instructions to add the C86 as a satelite.
NOTE: It is important that the satelite is NOT connected via Ethernet when adding it as a satelite. After adding it, you can plug it in.
I did speed tests before and after in different spots.
The Ethernet Backhaul feature worked almost immediately, even though it didn't show it in the Tether app, the speeds through the Satelite were as hoped for.
An hour or so later, the Tether app showed that it was connected by wire.
It was easier than expected. Cheers to the devs.