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) |
| Archer GE800_V1_1.2.1 Build 20250610 and newer firmware 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 firmware versions |
Jul 17, 2025 |
| Archer BE11000 Pro(US)_V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240730 and newer firmware versions |
Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer BE805_V1.0/V1.60_1.1.2 Build 20241210 and newer firmware versions |
Dec 3, 2024 |
| Archer BE800_V1_1.2.1 Build 20250108 and newer firmware versions |
Mar 26, 2025 |
| Archer BE700 Pro(US)_V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240730 and newer firmware versions |
Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer BE700_V1&V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240926 and newer firmware versions |
Nov 18, 2024 |
| Archer BE550 Pro_V1&V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240730 and newer firmware versions |
Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer BE550_V1&V1.6_1.1.1 Build 20241230 and newer firmware versions |
Jan 16, 2025 |
| Archer BE400_V1&V1.6_1.0.2 Build 20240710 and newer firmware versions |
Dec 10, 2024 |
| Archer BE3600_V1_1.1.0 Build 20240729 and newer firmware versions |
Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer BE230_V1&V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240729 and newer firmware versions |
Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer BE220_V1/V2_Latest Official firmware 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 firmware versions |
Mar 27, 2025 |
| Archer AX55(EN)_V1_1.3.3 Build 20240628 and newer firmware versions |
Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer AX55(US/CA/TW)_V1_1.3.2 Build 20240325 and newer firmware versions |
Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer AX53_V1_1.4.3 Build 20250314 and newer firmware 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 firmware versions |
Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer C86_V1_1.14.0 Build 240617 and newer firmware versions |
Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer A8_V2.20/V2.26_1.14.0 Build 240617 and newer firmware versions |
Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer C6_V4_1.14.0 Build 240617 and newer firmware versions |
Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer C64_V1_1.14.3 Build 241025 and newer firmware 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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