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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Same issues. I have an AX73 as a main router and a C80 as satellite One. The only way to make them work together was by pressing the WPS button on both. I tried the other way and to enter in configuration of the main router (AX73) but was impossible. Only after WPS was showing the C80 attached in the One Mesh, and showing me the clients connect.
I was using the guest network to connect only my IoT devices but I had to stopped doing it since it was impossible to activate the guest network in the satellite router (C80).
2weeks a go, I manage to put ethernet wire through my walls (just around 50meters) to connect both routers and looks like everything was good and everything work nicely for a couple days but I started having problems since I want to check again if the issue was solved and I tried again to activate the guest network and to change other stuff and the connection stopped working till I unplugged the satellite router (C80). I had to restart it and did the same WPS process to make it work again before be able to connect through ethernet again.
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@Kevin_Z Do you have any idea when we could expect an update for Archer AX72? I've got 2 and I'd really love to avail of the fast switching... I'd be willing to try the Beta firmware.
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You are right. V2.0 and V2.20 are different hardware versions, but I don't know either why there is no EasyMesh firmware for V2.0 and I assume the V2.0 version would be a customized version for some areas.
Have you contacted local tech support? I believe they would help confirm it and help with a solution.
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Thanks Kevin for the response.
Archer C80 V2.0 seems a different hardware version than C80 V2.2. Considering Version 1 & Version 2.2 have got the updates, wondering if 2.0 updates are planned or not.
From TP-Link Global site Support -> Download Center
- Firmware for C80 Version 2.0
- Firmware for C80 Version 2.20
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Sorry that I have no idea either why your device doesn't get the EasyMesh firmware.
It's suggested to contact the local tech support to be advised further just in case there is any customized firmware for it:
https://www.tp-link.com/support/contact-technical-support/#Hotline-Support
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Any timeline on Archer C80 V2 getting Easy Mesh?
I bought a second archer c80 online and it turned out to be V2 (1st one was V1) and it can't be returned.
Also have been trying to check updates every day on the C80 V2 router everyday since Jan 30th after the below post.
https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/521918?replyId=1173578
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klipse wrote
I second this request, it would be useful to have an update, Im running an AX20 V2. I see easymesh has been deployed to the AX20 V3 but no ethernet backhaul yet? Planned list says AX20 V2....
@klipse Please also be aware that the EasyMesh firmware update for products marked "Planned" is not a guarantee. The device list will be updated regularly.
You may keep eye on your router web GUI or via the Tether App to know when or whether there is new firmware for your device.
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g3n0 wrote
@Kevin_Z Thanks for taking care of the community :)
Can you please confirm that this is the current list of devices + fw versions that support a EasyMesh Network with Ethernet Backhaul?
Archer C80_V1&V2.2_1.12.1 Build 221212
Archer A8_V1&V2.2_1.12.1 Build 221212
Archer C64_V1_1.12.1 Build 221212
Archer A64_V1_1.12.1 Build 221212
Archer C86_V1_1.12.1 Build 221212
Archer C6_V4_1.12.1 Build 221212
Archer A6_V4_1.12.1 Build 221212
If so, it seems that currently the C80 has the best HW that supports this feature?
However, I think that any of the devices from the AX series would be a preferred option for many in terms of price/quality/service.
I know it's hard to commit to an ETA, but could you please let me know, if the engineering team is working on new FW that will support Ethernet Backhaul for any of the AX devices? If so, I guess it is better to wait a while and get a future-proof device :)
Thank you!
@g3n0 Definitely yes.
Yes, the engineering team is working on a new firmware that supports EasyMesh and EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul for both AX devices and AC devices. Please pay close attention to the new firmware updates for your device.
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pugalj wrote
Can you advise, how soon the firmware update for AX72 will be released?
@pugalj No, I cannot give you an ETA when the firmware update for AX72 will be officially available.
As previously confirmed with the product team, the new EasyMesh firmware for AX72 is expected to be released in Q2 2023. You may wait and check the firmware updates on your router web GUI regularly to get the new firmware.
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I second this request, it would be useful to have an update, Im running an AX20 V2. I see easymesh has been deployed to the AX20 V3 but no ethernet backhaul yet? Planned list says AX20 V2....
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