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 |
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Archer BE11000 Pro(US)_V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240730 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
Archer BE700 Pro(US)_V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240730 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
Archer BE550 Pro_V1&V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240730 and newer versions | Sep 2, 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 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 C80_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 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 |
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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Regarding the DHCP server Auto-on concern, I believe this article can explain it. This feature is called Smart DHCP. If you need it to be permanently off, then please choose off as you did on its web management page.
To address the instability issue, we need more details about its behavior. When the C6 becomes unstable, do client devices still receive the correct IP address and DNS servers from the gateway router when connected to the C6's wireless network? If they do receive the correct settings but cannot access the internet, please check the LED status on the C6 during this time.
Have you ever tried connecting other APs to the Keenetic Hoper DSL router to see if it maintains a stable connection?
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-Regarding the DHCP server Auto-on concern, I believe this article can explain it. This feature is called Smart DHCP. If you need it to be permanently off, then please choose off as you did on its web management page.
Unfortunately, there is no function to disable smart dhcp among others.
even in the discussion on the link people talk about something similar
I even tried to disable dhcp in router mode first and then switch it to access point mode, but after rebooting it still turns on its dhcp
screenshot of missing dhcp network settings
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-To address the instability issue, we need more details about its behavior. When the C6 becomes unstable, do client devices still receive the correct IP address and DNS servers from the gateway router when connected to the C6's wireless network? If they do receive the correct settings but cannot access the internet, please check the LED status on the C6 during this time.
even when i am connected with ethernet cable from archer c6 it periodically drops connection.
it receives an IP from the main gateway keenetic, but the connection is constantly reset due to the presence of a second dhcp server for several seconds
I also sent a screenshot earlier of how this manifests itself at the ping level to the main gateway (192.168.2.1)
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-Have you ever tried connecting other APs to the Keenetic Hoper DSL router to see if it maintains a stable connection?
Previously, I always connected tp lnik archer by simply disabling the dhcp server on it and setting a static ip address on it in the required subnet and connecting a cable from the network to LAN archer. I didn't put the router into access point mode.
and they all worked as separate access points with their own separate SSID
now it is possible to connect routers that support easy mesh via ethernet cable
well and in case if the main gateway and dhcp server is not tp link archer, then we have the above-described problems.
if Archer C6 is a gateway and dhcp server, there are no such problems
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Hello, I have a BE800 in AP mode and a RE800 as extender.
If i switch these devices, the RE800BE in AP mode and the BE800 in satellite easymesh mode, is it possible to work? Any idea ?
Does extender in AP mode supoort easymesh ?
( I think no but if somebody knows I'm interested)
thx
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@Kevin_Z Hi is this something new? Currently i have 2 Archer C6 router,Let me explain how i set it up first,Both routers reset and updated to latest firmware and then i connected Router A to the ISP Modem and configured it by the PPPoE username and password provided by ISP and didn't change any other settings in router web page,after that i connected Router B to Router A via easymesh and then connected a Ethernet cable from router A LAN port to router B WAN port,it shows as Ethernet back-haul connected,is this configuration ok? or is there something i need to change? please do let me know your response is highly appreciated
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Will this be available for AX73 v1.0?
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Thank you very much for your detailed description.
I apologize that I may run out of ideas as to why this issue happens. I would like to escalate this case to our support engineers for further investigation. Please check your registered email box and follow it up.
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Onyx2024 wrote
Hello, I have a BE800 in AP mode and a RE800 as extender.
If i switch these devices, the RE800BE in AP mode and the BE800 in satellite easymesh mode, is it possible to work? Any idea ?
Does extender in AP mode supoort easymesh ?
( I think no but if somebody knows I'm interested)
thx
Nope. RE800BE doesn't support EasyMesh when working in AP Mode.
If you require them to establish EasyMesh connection, you will need to configure the BE800 in Router Mode at the moment.
Can I know the reason why you require the main EasyMesh device to work in AP mode? If you're concerned about the double NAT in your network, you may consider switching your front-end modem into bridge mode to avoid it.
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@Kevin_Z When will this feature become available for AX53 & AX73?
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