New Release EasyMesh Routers Support Building a EasyMesh Network via Ethernet Backhaul NOW
This Article Applies to:
| Model & Hardware | Original Supported Firmware Version |
|---|---|
| Archer BE800_V1 | 1.1.1_Build_20240322_Beta |
| Archer AX53_V1 | 1.2.4_Build 20240206_Beta |
| Archer AXE75_V1 | 1.2.0 Build 20240320 |
| Archer GE800_V1/1.6 | 1.0.4 Build 20240128 |
| Archer C88_V2.2 | Official Firmware |
| Archer BE9300_V1 | Latest Official Firmware |
| Archer BE550_V1 | Latest Official Firmware |
| Archer BE900_V1 | Latest Official Firmware |
| Archer AX58_V2 | Official Firmware |
| Archer AX53_V2 | Official Firmware |
| Archer AX55_V1 | 1.2.6 Build_20231030 (Public Beta Firmware for Trial) |
| 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)_2.6 | 1.2.1 Build 20230626 |
| 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 |
Moderator Note:
1. The availability of EasyMesh 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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ZakCT wrote
@Kevin_Z Do you have an ETA for the release of the Easymesh firmware for the TP-Link Archer AX11000 V1?
Even if you added ethernet backhaul to your proprietary Onemesh, it would be better than nothing!!
If easymesh can't be done for the foreseeable future we need to have a minimum RSSI setting incorporated into all consumer access points and routers to be able to build a network that is far more reliable.
@ZakCT Sorry to keep you waiting. Apologies that we cannot provide you an ETA when there will be an official firmware for AX11000 V1 to support EasyMesh or Ethernet Backhaul.
I will consult with the development once again to check if they can provide a beta firmware for the community. I will let you know once there is.
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Czmazel wrote
I just ran into interresting router EX220
it supports easymesh.. does it support ethernet backhaul too?
Thansk for the reply in advance.
@Czmazel Do you refer to this device? This product is targeted to Internet Providers. Can you please confirm what is the specific version besides the model number, such as EU1 or US1?
As we can find on the overview page, EX220 is EasyMesh Compatible, and I've confirmed with the development team that it also supports Ethernet Backhaul. If you have already purchased it, you may check if it can build up a mesh network via Ethernet Backhaul. Please let me know if it works or not.
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WiCurious wrote
@Kevin_Z Do any of these routers support 3G/4G usb dongle and ability to failover to 4G usb if WAN stops working?
@WiCurious Nope. None of the mentioned models supports 3G/4G USB dongle or 4G failover.
Currently, EasyMesh doesn't support Network traffic separation, and it doesn't support separating Guest network traffic on all Routers/Access Points.
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Thank you for your response! I was wondering if I'd face the same limitation if I setup Easymesh via ethernet backhaul instead of WiFi backhaul with C80 as the main router. Also would my devices seamlessly connect between the two routers if one is AC and one is AX, or would they disconnect and re-connect everytime?
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If they connect to each other via EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul, there is no need to worry about the link speed between them.
The wireless client devices will seamlessly roam and connect to the wireless networks due to their location and signal strength. When an AX device connects to the wireless network of C80, it will negotiate at AC speed. When it connects to AX72, it would negotiate at AX speed in an optimal state.
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I have found a good deal on a number of AX73 v1 EU routers. Obviously not listed on your easymesh planned list but it's apparently just an AX72 (supported) with a faster cpu and extra cpu core.
AX72 UK firmware page lists
Archer AX72(EU)_V1_1.2.1 Build 20230626
AX73 UK firmware page lists older 2022 firmware
Archer AX73(EU)_V1_220317
AX73 US firmware page page lists much newer firmware
Archer AX73(US)_V1_1.2.6 Build 20230526
Then I found the beta UK firmware, newer than all the above
https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/611964?sortDir=ASC&page=1
Archer AX73(EU)_V1_1.2.6 Build 20230621
Looking at the dates and firmware numbers I was hoping easymesh had been added. Not confirmed in the release notes. I even tried the emulator but thats running a super old version. Could you possibly ask the engineers before I buy the routers. Many thanks in advance
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Their response is going to be, the AX73 V1 is in the planned list to have EasyMesh, but they have not received any inside information on when that'll be happening, the EasyMesh list is also just a planned list, which means the AX73 V1 has no guarantee to get an EasyMesh update. So far I believe only the AX73 V2 has gotten a beta easymesh update, but we can only be hopefuly the V1 does.
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Dear @Kevin_Z good day.
Here is my first impressions, because all my routers in the house finally got support for EasyMesh, and I would like to thank TP-Link for making it possible for all my devices! 
Of the devices, I have one Archer AX73 v2.0 (EU) (latest firmware) that works as the main router, and three more Archer C80 v1.0 (EU) routers (also with the latest firmware V1_1.13.2 Build 230824 installed) where all three pieces work in satellite mode.
Now it's all working and I'm sending you a screenshot in the attachment, but there are only two things that bother me:
1. I can no longer access through the browser any of the three C80 devices that work in satellite mode and are connected to the AX73 via a LAN cable, and is this correct?
2. Is the AX73 with the latest firmware (V2_1.0.11 Build 20230829) enabled to work via Ethernet Backhaul and can it work and connect to the C80 via a LAN cable, because on the AX73 I don't get the option to change the connection settings anywhere via Ethernet Backhaul or Wi-Fi...
Thank you and best regards!
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The backhaul method switches automatically. If there is no wired connection available between Main Router and Satellite, then the backhaul is via wireless and if there is a wired connection available, then the backhaul switches to wired. The currently used method is indicated by the icon in the column "Connection". If the icon resembles an Ethernet port, then backhaul is wired, if the icon looks like a signal strength indicator, then backhaul is wireless. You can get even more detailed information about the connection by clicking on the "sheet of paper with pen" icon in the "Modify" column.
You can test easily how it works. Disconnect any of the three Ethernet cables, wait about half a minute and the connection changes to wireless backhaul. Then plug the Ethernet cable back in, wait about half a minute and the connection changes back to wired backhaul.
In case a router doesn't truly support Ethernet backhaul you might experience weird behavior, like the "Connection" icon always changing back and forth or the network having very sluggish performance.
Kevin_Z should be able to confirm whether the AX73 V2 with firmware version 1.0.11 officially supports EasyMesh via Ethernet backhaul or not.
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Thanks for the detailed explanation, everything works as it should and the icon shows whether the satellite device is connected via a LAN cable or wirelessly.
It only bothered me because somewhere in the explanation (tutorial) I saw that it was possible to change the access method and to choose the backhaul method instead of wireless, that remained unclear to me.
Thanks!
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