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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Wi-Fi 7 Routers (BE Series) |
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| 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) |
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| Archer AX80_V1&V1.6_1.3.0 Build 20250812 and newer firmware versions | Nov 4, 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) |
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| 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 |
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| 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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I have a setup like in the following picture with the Gateway being an AVM Fritzbox and the Wi-Fi router being TP-Link Archer C80 (v1). The routers are in AP mode (and I need to run them in AP mode to get access to devices in my whole network) and I would like to enable EasyMesh in AP mode including Ethernet backhaul.
While the C80 seems to support EasyMesh, it does only show up on my C80 v1 (!) when it is set to Router Mode. It has been mentioned in this thread that EasyMesh for AP mode might come with upcoming firmware versions... I have upgraded to the latest one for HW Revision v1 (Archer C80(EU)_V1_1.13.15 Build 240812).
Am I doing s.th. wrong and the C80 v1 is capable of EasyMesh in AP mode with Ethernet backhaul? If so, how would I set this up?
Or is the C80 v1 with the latest firmware not (yet) capable of that? If so, when will the firmware be upgraded (as a user here apparently has managed this setup with HW Revision v2.2)?
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Hi,
For the feature "EasyMesh Is Available When Wi-Fi Routers Work in AP Mode as A Controller" you need firmware version 1.14.0 or higher on the Archer C80.
TP-Link hasn't officially released a firmware 1.14.x for the Archer C80 V1 yet.
A friend of mine needed to run an Archer C80 V1 with EasyMesh in AP mode as well and so I just updated it for him using the firmware 1.14 that has already been released for the Archer C64 V1.
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Hi
wow... thanks a lot for the quick reply.
To make sure that I get this right: are you saying that I could happily (manually, obviously) download and install a 1.14 firmware for a C64 v1 on my C80 v1 and that will work w/o issues or degradations while at the same time enabling EasyMesh in AP mode?
That would be damn cool, but would raise the question why this is not released officially by TP-Link, then...?!?
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I wouldn't know why TP-Link is holding back the release for the remaining models.
But I remember after firmware 1.14 was released a number of users reported their routers freezing up. I am not sure if this has been completely solved for everyone by now.
And once updated to a major new firmware version the routers cannot be downgraded to a lower major version. (like 1.14.x to 1.13.x)
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thanks again for the quick reply...
... at same time, this sounds a bit frightening (choosing between either keeping my two C80s as separate access points with separate SSIDs resulting in iPhones sticking with one AP for way tooooo long or risking completely frozen AP and, thus, dysfunctional network... I would definitely avoid the latter).
might need to address the TP Link support... maybe there is an update regarding a new firmware or other solutions.
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Hello @moeb98
The firmware releasing process for different models and hardwares very. Some gets the new features slower than others.
As far as I can confirm, the new official 1.14.x version for Archer C80 V1 will be available soon. You may check the new firmware on your router's web GUI or through the Tether App regularly.
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