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 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 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_V1 | 1.3.3 Build_20240628 (Pre-release Firmware) | Aug 12, 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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What is EasyMesh?
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@Kevin_Z Can you paste the link to a page which clearly states, which models support Ethernet backhaul for EasyMesh?
Honestly, it is quite frustrating. One of the main reason for the purchase of this router was for Easymesh, and when
I found that it is a glorified wireless-repeater setup, I am disappointed. I have done extensive CAT6 cabling just for this
and when I am finally configuring this mesh, I see this wireless limitation.
What's the whole point of Gigabit networking if there is a lagging repeater in-between?
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gkns wrote
Can you paste the link to a page which clearly states, which models support Ethernet backhaul for EasyMesh?
I´m afraid you replying to the only post there is that can give you this overview.
It is sad, I was disappointed the same as you probably are. I bought pair of AX73´s and I had to return them to store, due to missing eth. backhaul.
As I did not need wifi6 nor gigabit speeds over wifi, I steer to four C80´s that has eth backhaul and mesh available already - It is 3 times cheeper too so, so the investment is even less for my purpose and due to more access points in a mesh connected the coverage is better then I could achieve with 2 AP´s. The speed would not be better for me as I have 500Gb/s from my ISP and C80 is capable of 1200/600 if I´m not mistaken - therefore good enough for me. Anyway if the signal is wekened i.e. through wall the speed drops could be significant, so more AP´s in mesh .. the better (I have 4 floors).
TP-link should clearly state the Eth backhaul is not supported on most of their products at their websites - it makes HUGE confusions and disappointments -
Unfortunately it seems to me that the intention is to pretend that everything is supported - the thing is that the support is just virtual - some devices waits more then 2 years to get this feature although it is listed at their webpages - and still nothing.
From my point of view it is a strategy tp-link has decided to use
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@Kevin_Z Do any of these routers support 3G/4G usb dongle and ability to failover to 4G usb if WAN stops working?
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Interestingly enough - although mentioned on this forum few days back that AX73 (US/JP version) is getting easymesh + ethernet backhaul support in comming days - on EU site the AX73 completely disappered from list of devices that are planned to get the easymesh support.
I found that ... disappointing ..
Any statement on this .. ?
Thanks,
Martin
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I just ran into interresting router EX220
it supports easymesh.. does it support ethernet backhaul too?
Thansk for the reply in advance.
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@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.
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Hi!
I am planning to get an EasyMesh router with ethenet backhaul support for my Archer C80(main router). If I buy the AX72 and use it as a satellite router, will I lose out on the Wifi 6 functionalities present on the AX72? If yes then I will save myself some money and buy the C86 because all I need is maximum coverage. Also, I need to have the router with the highest range as the satellite because more devices are connected there and I cannot reroute the WAN cable provided by my internet supplier to that location.
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Hi!
I am planning to get an EasyMesh router with ethenet backhaul support for my Archer C80(main router). If I buy the AX72 and use it as a satellite router, will I lose out on the Wifi 6 functionalities present on the AX72? If yes then I will save myself some money and buy the C86 because all I need is maximum coverage. Also, I need to have the router with the highest range as the satellite because more devices are connected there and I cannot reroute the WAN cable provided by my internet supplier to that location.
If you would like to connect an AC router to an AX one via EasyMesh, using the AX72 as the main router and the C80 as the satellite will optimize the overall performance. When the C80 is connected to the AX72 via Wi-Fi backhaul, the maximum link speed between them will be decided by the C80. However, this will not affect the other wireless clients that connect to the AX72 directly, they will still negotiate at AX speed if they support AX.
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