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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You are making the same mistake that I made. You need to update your routers with the beta firmware version 1.2.6 Build 20231130 rel.74059. Note that the release number is different from the official firmware's release number. Both firmwares have the same version and build numbers which is confusing.
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@Sunshine
I would like to report an issue that I'm having using the AX55 with the 1.2.6 Build 20231130 rel.74059(4555)
I'm using the AX55 as a router and connected a RE6000XD using the EasyMesh feature.
The extender is connected using the Ethernet-Backhaul.
As soon as the RE6000XD is configured and forms a Mesh with the AX55, the WiFi on my Iphone SE 2020 (iOS 17.2.1) keeps disconnecting in a ~ 20s interval.
Before I configured the Mesh, it was connecting fine with the AX55.
The moment I unplug the extender, it works again.
I also tried with the RE335 instead of the RE6000XD as the extender, however with the same result.
My PC does not seem to have any Problems.
I would thus assume that it is an issue with either the AX55 or with the iPhone, or a combination of both.
Any suggestions on how to resolve this issue would be very much appreciated?
Update:
Today I observed another problem, which I don't know if it is related to the above mentioned.
First the extender did not get any internet and my PC that previously worked with the AX55 would now only connect to the extender, even if the AX55 is way closer.
A restart of the extender fixed the internet connectivity problem of the extender.
However now the AX55 does not show any client connections or mesh devices in the network tab and in the Advanced -> EasyMesh tab, EasyMesh is shown as OFF, even though the extender seems to connect fine.
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I am observing similar issues as @felichs
My main router is a ax73 and a ax55 is connected as satellite with Ethernet backhaul. The latest beta is running on both routers.
Multiple devices (I do not have an iPhone) do only connect intermittently to the WiFi when in range of the ax55. They keep resetting the connection every ~20s . When close to the main router ax73 they work again normally.
I can't identify a common pattern on the devices that don't work, other than they have only 2.4Ghz . On of them is the Shelly uni. Another the lightmanager air.
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I have absolutely the same issue.Same situation AX73 v2 as a main and AX55 is AP in Easymesh wired.
I hope for an update soon its realy a headache and Im really regretting for choosing TPLINK
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jra11500 wrote
With the AX55 operating as an EasyMesh satellite router, the following firmware bugs are noted when using firmware 1.2.6 Build 20231130 rel. 74059:
1. The user is unable to access the web interface with HTTPS, receiving the message “Local Management via HTTPS is disabled. Please access the device via HTTP.” Under System, Administration, there is no option to enable this as in the main router.
2. Under System, USB Storage Device, Access Method, the user is unable to disable either option, receiving the message “Operation failed”.
3. Under System, USB Storage Device, Access Method, the user is unable to edit and save the server name, receiving the message “Operation failed”.
4. Even with Device Isolation enabled in the main router, any device connected to the satellite router can still communicate with any other device connected to the satellite router, isolated or not.
5. The user is unable to set a static IP address in the satellite router.
No other issues, such as dropping connections, reboots, etc., have been noted thus far. Some of the new features (such as the DNS options, Eco Mode, etc) were not tested.
Hi, Regarding the issue 2 and 3, is it possible to take a short video for us?
For the the other features, indeed the features on EasyMesh satellite router is quite limited now and we will report to development team to add more features for satellite router.
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@Sunshine Any update on the issue where enabling DOH / DOT while at the same time connecting through WireGuard/OpenVPN nullifies DNS requests on clients? Due to limited time available I had to come back to this after quite a long time, but was able to test this again yesterday once again yielding the same exact results using a slew of alternate devices, ranging from mobile phones, laptops etc. The issue arises regardless of the settings used i.e. Default / Ultra Secure mode and default / custom DNS servers. All clients in the same subnet to the router are NOT affected, it's only the ones connected through the VPN created by either WireGuard or OpenVPN. In a nutshell if only Wireguard and/or OpenVPN are enabled everything goes to plan. The minute either DOH or DOT are enabled no DNS traffic passes through the VPN tunnel meaning that there's something there that goes amiss.
To everyone else experiencing connectivity outages every half a minute or so, this reminds me of a wacky DHCP situation; could you possibly either reserve IPs for said devices and retry or have these devices set in static IPs mode so as to at least rule out the DHCP situation.
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swaguii wrote
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
As far as I know, EasyMesh ethernet backhaul will be added into AX53 V1 as well, AX53 V2 already supported it.
For other features, we don't have advanced information yet.
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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.
I am afarid not at this moment, the features on satellite routers is quite limited now and we have also reported it to development team to add more features for satellite routers.
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