pkks297 wrote

  @Kevin_Z 

 

 

Dear Kevin,

 

I just bought one AX12 (AX1500) router and two RE505x extenders because it is advertised that they support an EasyMesh feature. Sadly, while I was attempting to install the system, I found out that the easymesh feature isn't available in AP mode. Since there is an ER605 gateway in the system, using a router in "routing" mode is not an option. So, what are my options? 

 

To buy another router from the list, AX55 for example, and use AX12 as a brick? In that case, if AX55 is a controller, can I use RE505x as a satellite, but also in AP mode - with Ethernet backhaul, not Wi-Fi backhaul? 

 

Then, can I use AX12 as a satellite? 

 

Or just wait for the firmware upgrade for AX12. Is there any information about that? 

 

Thanks.

@pkks297 You've found it correct that Archer AX12 doesn't support EasyMesh when working in AP Mode. Unfortunately, we do not have any specific insights into whether or when it will be supported.

I would suggest buying one that already supports the feature you require, or you can check with the reseller if you can replace this AX12 with one that supports the feature (price might be different, and you would need to pay for the difference).

If you choose to keep both routers, please be aware of this:

If you use the AX55 (for example) as the EasyMesh controller, you can add the AX12 and two RE505Xs as satellites, but only for Wi-Fi backhaul. Neither AX12 nor RE505X supports EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul.

pkks297 wrote

  @Kevin_Z 

 

Great, I bought a bunch of useless devices, at least for me. Can you recommend a router(s) that can be used in AP mode as an easymesh controller and easymesh satellite, both for Ethernet backhaul?

@pkks297 

All the models listed in my original post in this thread support EasyMesh when working in AP Mode and Ethernet Backhaul. That means it can either work as the EasyMesh controller in AP Mode or as a satellite node to connect to the controller via Ethernet Backhaul.

Anthonywkho wrote

Hi I have a question on load balancing and easymesh setup. I have two wan lines (wan 1 and wan 2) both connected to ER605, I would like to use load balancing by using Er605 as main router handling dhcp vpn server and vpn clients etc. And putting AX55 V4 behind Er605 connecting AX55 wan to Er605 lan. And connecting AX23 as node to AX 55 for easymesh. I checked this post and confirmed with Tp link support here in Hong Kong that AX55 V4 cannot function easymesh on AP mode. If this is the case, is there any suggestions how to make my goals work ie load balancing and easymesh work with Er605, Ax55 v4 and AX23. Thanks Anthony

@Anthonywkho 

Hello Anthony,

That's correct. Archer AX55 V4 doesn't support EasyMesh when working in AP Mode.

Regarding the current situation, I'm afraid that replacing either the AX55 or AX23 with one of the models listed in my original post would be the best and easiest option.

If you cannot replace one of them with your reseller, you may need to purchase a new router that supports EasyMesh in AP Mode or wait for any future updates for AX55/AX23.