Beta Software [Closed] Public Beta for Archer AX55 V1 Supports EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul, DoH&DoT, ECO Mode etc.
Jan. 31st 2024 Update:
The trial period for the beta firmware has ended, and we will continue to address the ongoing issues.
Please keep an eye out for the official firmware release. If you encounter any new problems, please Start a New Thread to provide feedback.
Hello Everyone,
We're thrilled to announce the release of public beta firmware for Archer AX55 V1. This firmware update introduces several exciting new functions and improvements to enhance your experience including Ethernet Backhaul, EasyMesh in AP mode, Satellite Router Management, DoH&DoT, ECO Mode, etc. We encourage you to try out this beta firmware and take advantage of the following features. Your feedback and suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Download Link:
Archer_AX55_V1_1.2.6 Build_20231130
Notes:
1. This is a beta firmware and different from the official 1.2.6 version official firmware, please be sure you have read the Terms and Conditions for TP-Link Beta Firmware before proceeding
2. This public beta firmware for Archer AX55 V1 can be applied to all versions (EU/US/JP/TW/etc.).
Modifications of 1.2.6 Build 20231130 compared to previous beta firmware
1. Improved client type identification accuracy
2. Added quick setup for third-party VPN including Surfshark and NordVPN in VPN Client feature
Here are the related FAQ:
How to Install Surfshark VPN on TP-Link Wireless Routers
How to Install NordVPN on TP-Link Wireless Routers
3. Added new HomeShield parental control features including Blocked Apps, App Time Limits, Always Allowed Apps etc.
The above two modifications are the same as this thread: Public Beta Release for Archer AX55 V1 to Enhance Its Ability to Recognize Client Devices
4. Added new functions to Tether App: EasyMesh, OpenVPN Server/Client, Eco Mode, Wireless Schedule, Guest Portal Network
Note: please use the new Tether App to experience those new features: New UI for 11AX Routers on Tether App 4.3 version is Ready for Trial
5. Added EasyMesh Backhaul Steering and AP Bind (Preferred WiFi Uplink AP)
Enabling Backhual Steering allows the satellite devices to flexibly connect to different mesh nodes based on their load status, optimizing your EasyMesh network performance.
Preferred WiFi Uplink AP: by default, it is set to Auto, when there are more than two mesh nodes in the same EasyMesh network and wireless backhaul is used, you could select a preferred AP for the satellite device, the preferred AP can be either the main router or another satellite device.
Improvements and Modifications of previous beta firmware 1.2.6 Build 20231106
New Features and Optimizations of EasyMesh:
1. Added Ethernet Backhaul.
2. Added EasyMesh feature in AP mode.
3. Enhanced EasyMesh Satellite Router Management via satellite router web interface.
4. Added EasyMesh Network Topology to gain a clear understanding of your EasyMesh network's structure.
More New Features
5. Added DoT and DoH features on Advanced->Network->Internet page, which supports customizing DNS Server as well.
6. Added ECO mode on Advanced->System->ECO Mode page.
When working in Power-Saving Mode or Ultra Power-Saving Mode, your router will reduce the power consumption to save power, please note that your network speed and coverage will be reduced as well.
7. Enhanced Wi-Fi Schedule to enjoy more flexibility by setting separate schedules for 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
8. Added isolation of Guest Network and Main Network in AP mode.
9. Added Language options on the top of the web interface.
10. Added OpenVPN Server TAP Mode. Introducing TAP Mode in OpenVPN Server for AX55 V1 Router
Note: It requires your OpenVPN Client supporting TAP Mode as well, or you will not be able to connect the VPN Server successfully
10. Added User Experience Improvement Program (UEIP).
Participate in our UEIP during the Quick Setup process, or enable/disable it later on the Advanced->System->About page. Your feedback will help us enhance the product.
We invite you to download and install the beta firmware to explore these incredible new features. If you encounter any issues or have any suggestions, please leave your comments. Your input is invaluable to us.
Thank you for your continued support and for being part of our community.
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Product List of Wi-Fi Routers that Support EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul
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How to Build an Ethernet Backhaul Using Two EasyMesh Routers
What is DoH and How to use it on TP-Link Wi-Fi Routers?
Product List of Wi-Fi Routers that Support DoH
Introducing TAP Mode in OpenVPN Server for AX55 V1 Router
New UI for 11AX Routers on Tether App 4.3 version is Ready for Trial
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Hello, are you also going to bring this update to the TPLink AX53 router? It's new features and improvements are awesome! But I'd like to avoid switching routers. Thank you. Keep me posted
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If i configure scheduled reboot on the main AP, does that perform reboot on the satellite device as well? Cause I can't find the scheduled reboot in the satellite AP settings.
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My latest configuration is that shown in post #224 of this thread. The GUI of the AP normally shows the following topology under Advanced, EasyMesh:
This morning the ground floor RE700X had a red signal LED. Logging on to the AP showed the extender as online but with a weak signal. The EasyMesh topology map showed the following:
For some unknown reason the extender was connected to the satellite AX55 located 2 floors above it (through brick walls and concrete floors) instead of maintaining its connection to the AP on the same floor. Rebooting the extender corrected the problem.
The signal levels in the extender's GUI are normally STRONG and GOOD for the two bands. When connected to the satellite router, the levels were WEAK and WEAK. The only thing that I can think of that would cause this issue is that the AP went offline momentarily causing the extender to switch nodes. The AP does not have any scheduled Wi-Fi or reboot settings configured and is on continuously. Even if the AP did go offline, once restored the extender should detect that and reestablish its solid connection. There is nothing in the AP, satellite router, and extender logs to indicate what might have happened.
One thing that I would like to do is reduce the Transmit Power of the satellite router, making it more difficult or impossible for the extender to connect, but there currently is no way to set the transmit power in the satellite router's GUI. Also, the Preferred WiFi Uplink AP setting for the satellite device only has the option "auto" and can not be set to the desired AP.
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Today again i had self reboot of main router this time happen on last beta firmware.
Before that happen:
- i notice internet work not stable (disconecting)
- when i login to WEB UI (main router) interface was little laggy, works slow.
- I notice EasyMesh cant connect a sattlite by ethernet
- when i check logs i saw usb storge failed or something but when i connect by samba/ftp all works fine.
- when i want save logs, show operation fail, and router do self reboot.
- after self reebot all logs gone and router works again stable....
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the beta has made my routers crash after few hours good work
Easy mesh ethernet backhaul:
Main router: AX73 v2
AP: AX55 v1
I did factory reset, after reconfiged both routers, ethernet backhaul works perfect and few hours after that the whole network get crash (no internet, even I cant connect any WIFI device in my network).
The problem get solve after reboot AX55.
Something wrong with that beta is very unstable if AX55 is in AP easy mesh.
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You are right: I made a mistake.
But the problem remains: with the beta firmware the VPN client configuration do not work (at least with OpenVPN)
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mamiwhereru wrote
If i configure scheduled reboot on the main AP, does that perform reboot on the satellite device as well? Cause I can't find the scheduled reboot in the satellite AP settings.
Anyone have idea on this? seems like there's no update anymore from admin on AX55 backhaul..
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I'm running 1.2.6 Build 20231130 rel.74059 on my Archer AX55 v1.0 in an EasyMesh configuration with a Archer AX10 (1.3.9 Build 20230728 Rel. 45716) satellite and Ethernet Backhaul enabled.
This has been working without issues for a few weeks, but this morning the Archer AX55 locked up and stopped responding. The web interface was inaccessible. After power cycling it, everything is working again but I'm not seeing anything about the failure in the logs.
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@Macrox and all
I wonder how you managed to get EasyMesh over Ethernet (Ethernet backhaul).
I have 2 AX55 routers , both with firmware update 1.2.6 Build 20231130 rel.36135, with a CAT8 cable (!) between them, yet, EasyMesh prefers the wifi connection, which is absolutely slow - 20mbps instead of the Ethernet connection which for internet speed test is 400Mbps (50MBps) without EasyMesh.
Tried all possible configurations:
- factory reset and adding as satellite router
- factory reset, set as sattelite router
- WAN/LAN port switch : setup on LAN, change to WAN
I am really considering returning the routers. I was expecting to get a better network, not a worse one.
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