New Release EasyMesh Is Available When Wi-Fi Routers Work in AP Mode as A Controller
Exciting news!
We're thrilled to announce the rollout of new official firmware rolling out for multiple routers, including the BE, AX, and AC series, which introduces EasyMesh in AP Mode as a Controller. We invite you to upgrade and install this latest firmware version to try it out.
This Article Applies to:
Model & Hardware & Firmware |
Update Date |
|---|---|
Wi-Fi 7 Routers (BE Series) |
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| Archer GE800_V1_1.2.1 Build 20250610 and newer versions | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Archer GE550_V1_1.0.6 Build 20250512 (Pre-release version) | May 9, 2025 |
| Archer GE650_V1/V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20250430 and newer versions | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Archer BE11000 Pro(US)_V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240730 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer BE805_V1.0/V1.60_1.1.2 Build 20241210 and newer versions | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Archer BE800_V1_1.2.1 Build 20250108 and newer versions | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Archer BE700 Pro(US)_V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240730 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer BE700_V1&V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240926 and newer versions | Nov 18, 2024 |
| Archer BE550 Pro_V1&V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240730 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer BE550_V1&V1.6_1.1.1 Build 20241230 and newer versions | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Archer BE400_V1&V1.6_1.0.2 Build 20240710 and newer versions | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Archer BE3600_V1_1.1.0 Build 20240729 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer BE230_V1&V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240729 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer BE220_V1/V2_Latest Official version | Aug 18, 2025 |
Wi-Fi 6E/6 Routers (AX Series) |
|
| Archer AX80(EU/JP)_V1_1.3.1 Build 20250718 (Pre-release firmware) | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Archer AX72(US)_V2.0_1.3.1 Build 20241119 and newer versions | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Archer AX55(EN)_V1_1.3.3 Build 20240628 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer AX55(US/CA/TW)_V1_1.3.2 Build 20240325 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer AX53_V1_1.4.3 Build 20250314 and newer versions | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Archer AX58_V1_1.4.1_Build 20250213 (Pre-release Firmware) | Apr 14, 2025 |
Wi-Fi 5 Routers (AC Series) |
|
| Archer C80_V2.20/V2.26_1.14.0 Build 240617 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer C86_V1_1.14.0 Build 240617 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer A8_V2.20/V2.26_1.14.0 Build 240617 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer C6_V4_1.14.0 Build 240617 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer C64_V1_1.14.3 Build 241025 and newer versions | Jan 8, 2025 |
Some Customized Models & Hardware for the Local Market |
|
| Archer AX3000(JP)_V1_1.2.2 Build 20241118 | For Japanese Market |
Moderator Note:
1. The availability of EasyMesh in AP Mode 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 all the newly supported features will be listed in the patch notes if/when it is added to your version.
User Scenarios:
Some users would prefer to, or are limited by their devices to, have their main modem router acting as the gateway and DHCP server in the network, which requires using the TP-Link Wi-Fi router in AP (Access Point) Mode to avoid the double-NAT issue. However, they also wish to utilize the EasyMesh feature of the TP-Link Wi-Fi router to create a mesh network with other EasyMesh routers or extenders.
The topology is roughly as follows (Topo 1):
Or as this one (Topo 2):
Note: In this topo, both the EasyMesh Wi-Fi router and the satellite router/extender must support EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul.
You may also connect the EasyMesh Wi-Fi routers like below, it will also work (Topo 3):
Note: In this topo, the EasyMesh Wi-Fi router and the satellite router/extender must also support EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul.
Comment below if you have any feedback or run into any issues — we’re here to help.
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@Kevin_Z Any plans to bring the functionality to the Archer C88?
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Lukestar46 wrote
@Kevin_Z Any plans to bring the functionality to the Archer C88?
Hi,
Going by the latest firmware that is available for the Archer C80_V2.20/V2.26 as well as the Archer C88_V2.20/V2.26, both router models use identical firmware files for upgrading.
Why TP-Link decided to exclude the Archer C88_V2.20/V2.26 from the list of routers in this thread https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/676858 I have no idea.
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@woozle I'm not sure i understand correctly. Are you suggesting one could update the c88 firmware with the c80 file to unlock this functionality?
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@woozle I'm not sure i understand correctly. Are you suggesting one could update the c88 firmware with the c80 file to unlock this functionality?
Yes. woozle is correct. Archer C88 V2.20 shares the same firmware compatibility with Archer C80 V2.20.
You can upgrade the firmware provided in the thread on your device if yours is V2.20.
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Thank you very much! Does it also apply for the v2? At the moment i don't remember exactly if i have the v2 or v2.2
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Lukestar46 wrote
Thank you very much! Does it also apply for the v2? At the moment i don't remember exactly if i have the v2 or v2.2
@Lukestar46 Nope. C88 V2 doesn't share the same firmware with V2.20.
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Any plans to support the BE24000 Quad-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router? Thanks!
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@Kevin_Z That's unfortunate. Thanks anyway!
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jamtur01 wrote
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Any plans to support the BE24000 Quad-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router? Thanks!
@jamtur01 Do you refer to Archer BE900? As far as I can confirm, neither BE900 V1 nor V2 supports EasyMesh when it's working in AP Mode.
Unfortunately, I cannot get advanced notice of when or whether it will receive a new firmware update to support it.
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