Hi  @Doc_Octopus,

I'm glad to hear that EasyMesh networking brings you an excellent experience~

For the necessary functions of the satellite router you mentioned, they have been included in the plan, and some models are gradually supporting them. I suggest you pay attention to the subsequent firmware updates.

In addition, does 'managing the network ports' refer to connecting the wired client to a fixed LAN port?

For the firmware update of the satellite router, you currently need to reset the satellite router and then update its firmware in the management interface separately, and then reset it again to reconfigure it as a satellite router. I know that this process may be a bit cumbersome, but the technicians are also working hard to improve and optimize this process. I hope that in the future, the satellite router firmware can be directly updated without affecting the mesh network.

Regarding whether the satellite router will support the expansion of the guest network, IoT network, and MLO network. Currently, MLO/IoT/Guest Wi-Fi can't be extended in an EasyMesh network.

However, it is indeed in the plan, and in the future, the satellite router will be able to extend the main router's guest network, IoT network, and MLO network.

We also hope to optimize the user experience of EasyMesh and let more people enjoy the convenience of EasyMesh.

HI  @Realdeal1977,

For your need, it is recommended that you can consider  Wi-Fi 7 Deco. In Deco Mesh  Network, the iot network, guest network can be expanded.

Hi@raven-au,

Thank you for your feedback.

We are also planning and further improving the functions you mentioned, and hope to gradually update the firmware to implement these functions in the future.
Thank you again for your understanding and support.

Hi @Doc_Octopus  @Realdeal1977 @raven-au ,

We are very excited to announce the release of Archer GE800/GE550/GE650 V1 pre-release firmware! This update introduces many new features. We encourage you to try this firmware and take advantage of the added features.

Pre-release Firmware for Archer GE800/GE550/GE650v1 Supports EasyMesh in AP Mode, DoH&DoT, ECO Mode

We are also trying to research and develop more other functions. In future firmware updates, there will be more advanced functions that will be gradually covered. Thank you for your feedback and suggestions.

Hi@raven-au,

Our R&D staff is working hard to develop the function of synchronizing other networks to satellite units, and we hope to realize these functions as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.