Early Access Archer BE800 New Firmware Added Support for EasyMesh in AP Mode, DoH&DoT, and 3-Band MLO Connection
Updated on Feb 11, 2025:
We're offering a new pre-release version, 1.2.1, for Archer BE800 V1 in the thread below. This new version includes all previous modifications and improvements from the pre-release 1.1.99 version and it added more. For more details, please check the thread directly:
Archer BE800 New Firmware Added Support for EasyMesh in AP Mode, DoH&DoT, and 3-Band MLO Connection
We will manually lock this post to better focus on discussions regarding the new firmware. We also encourage all BE800 users to upgrade to the latest pre-release firmware for testing and to provide feedback.
This Article Applies to:
Archer BE800 V1
New Features and Modifications:
- Newly support 3-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz) MLO connection.
- Newly support EasyMesh in AP mode.
- Newly support DoH/DoT.
- Enhanced system stability and security.
Firmware Download
Before the Upgrade
(1) Please be sure you have read the Beta Test Agreement before upgrading the pre-release firmware!
(2) For the sake of insurance, it's always recommended to save a copy of the router Backup Config file before upgrading or downgrading.
(3) You may follow the guide to upgrade the firmware of your router. How to Upgrade the Firmware on the TP-Link Wi-Fi Routers.
(4) This pre-release firmware for Archer BE800 V1 can be applied to all versions (EU/US/JP/TW/etc.).
(5) This version of software can be degraded to the previous version.
(6) To use the new 3-band MLO connection, both the router and client device must support Wi-Fi 7 and 3-band MLO. Please note that most Wi-Fi 7 smartphones and network adapters may only support 2.4GHz + 5GHz or 2.4GHz + 6GHz when connecting to the MLO Network.
Direct Firmware Download link:
Archer BE800_V1_1.1.99 Build 20241126 (Pre-release Software)
Additional Information
As always, we value your feedback. If somehow you encounter an issue during or after the router firmware upgrade, it's suggested to comment below with the following info. Your input helps us continue to improve and provide the best possible products and support.
- Detailed issue description, and provide more information on the specific conditions that seem to trigger the problem.
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Wi-Fi Routers Support DoH and DoT Network
What is WiFi 7’s Multi-Link Operation (MLO)?
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Hey you need manually push restart button on device. And config all from begining. That bug its from corrupted backup data, sometimes happen to me while i update firmware too. That's why you need do manually backup copy before upgrade firmware just in case.
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Help: I have installed the new firmware in December. First in access point mode which did not work well because of unstable buildup of connections to the internet and unstable wired connections. A week ago I set everything to wireless router. Everything wired works well and stable now. Regular Wifi is good and stable except the iot functionality. The iot network does not show up or when it does show up it does not except the key or when it does it is a connection without internet. What a mess....... Who has any suggestions to solve this?
Update: days later. I tried several times to reacht the dutch service center by phone. Rude people who are not interested to give any service at all, no result at all. I send an mail to support 3 days ago, no respons at all. I send an message to Kevin who made this announcemnt, no respons at all.
I have had it with TP link. After months of not properly functioning of the BE800, result of buggy firmware I think, I just ordered an Asus BE19000 which has the same capabilities in the hope that I finally get a stable router.
To be warned my experience with the BE800 (internet 1 gig fiber up/down):
| Archer BE800(EU)_V1_1.1.6 Build 20240808 |
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Problems with 10gig wired connections with high data amounts
Problems with unstable internet connections both wifi and wired. Slow buildup of websites, often an hourglass before opening the site.
2.4 and 5 gig wifi often not visible (regular/gust/iot)
Tried (factory) resets and all kind of settings, no improvement at all
Half december I installed Archer BE800_V1_1.1.99 Build 20241126 (Pre-release Software)
No more wired connection problems, great
Improvement regular wifi/wired connections, great
2.4 Gig network disapeared. Both regular/guest and iot. Huge problem because no connections anymore with 2.4 equipment.
iot 5 gig also disappeared
Again tried all kind of settings resets etc., again no results.
The fact that they will introduce a new hardware EU version gives the impression that something is structurely wrong with this V1 version. At least for european users.
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I apologize for not receiving a private message from you. If you're referring to my lack of response on this topic, I'm sorry for not checking in sooner. Thank you for your patience.
This is an open community for users worldwide, and we are committed to providing timely support. However, response times may occasionally be delayed due to time differences or other factors. We sincerely apologize for that. I will also check with the local support team to ensure they follow up on your concerns promptly.
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Mike73 wrote
Hi, I updated my BE800 to this pre Release version and now I cannot login via Webinterface. I only see the Picture of teh TPlink Beta Wallpaper. Via Tether App I can login, but cannot downgrade the Firmwar eto the latest official build.
Even after several Power Off's and unplugging the PSU, no login possible to the Webinterface.
Is there a way I can downgrade or fix this?
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Mike
@Mike73 Apologize for my late response.
Could you please confirm if the issue has been resolved? Have you tried ChrisBS' suggestions to reset the BE800 to factory defaults and reconfigure it from scratch? Please give it a try and let me know if it helps. Thank you.
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From the start i want to thank to your development team for BE550 latest firmware with DoH/DoT (testing it as we speak in paralel with BE800).
Now the key question for BE800 which i asked you also previously couple of times:
Would be possible to let us users to fill in DoH fields other DNS over https services than those already predefined ?
Thank you very much for reading and considering
Ovi
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They had a holiday in China. They will be back soon. :)
But if you can't wait for the new pre-release version and want the new beta 1.2.1 Build 20250113 rel.26684, just send a PM, and I will give you a link to download.
I keep in contact with engineers via email, and they send the new beta firmware versions to people like me who already reported bugs of the last versions to check if bugs are still out there. That's why that took so much time.
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@ChrisBS I'm assuming there's a difference between the next beta and next pre-release? Are you able to share what those differences maybe?
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I wish i could but i don't get any official notes what its changed in the newest beta, sorry :)
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Ovidiuss wrote
From the start i want to thank to your development team for BE550 latest firmware with DoH/DoT (testing it as we speak in paralel with BE800).
Now the key question for BE800 which i asked you also previously couple of times:
Would be possible to let us users to fill in DoH fields other DNS over https services than those already predefined ?
Thank you very much for reading and considering
Ovi
@Ovidiuss As far as I can confirm, the new official firmware will be released soon and it will optimize the DoH configurations. Please wait patiently for the upcoming updates.
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