Updated on Apr 11, 2025:

The official version 1.2.3 Build 20250314 is gradually rolling out, and users can check for updates on the BE800's web interface or through the Tether App and install the latest version. We strongly recommend upgrading to this version to improve the overall experience.

Release Notes for the new official 1.2.3 Build 20250314 version:

• Fixed an issue where traffic usage data in the Tether App was missing after setting a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi schedule.

• Fixed a bug where 6GHz might not be seeing due to 6GHz beacon exhibit abnormal behavior.

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This Article Applies to:

Archer BE800 V1

New Features and Modifications:

This firmware introduces wireless driver enhancements for improved system stability and compatibility, along with a lot of new features, such as DoH/DoT and EasyMesh in AP mode. It's strongly recommended to upgrade to this version.
 

Important: Once upgraded to the 1.2.x firmware, you CANNOT downgrade back to the 1.1.x version.
 

New Features:

1. Upgraded wireless drivers for enhanced system stability and compatibility.
2. Newly support 3-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz) MLO connection.
3. Newly support EasyMesh in AP mode.
4. Newly support EasyMesh Topology Map.
5. Newly support WebUI in EasyMesh Satellite/Agent mode, providing functions like LED control, reboot, firmware upgrade, and more.
6. Newly support DoH/DoT.
7. Newly support ECO mode.
8. Newly support setting Wi-Fi Schedule separately for different Wi-Fi channels.
9. Newly support Guest network isolation from the main network in AP mode.

10. Newly support multi-selection in the Access Control allow list.
11. Newly support TAP mode in OpenVPN server function.
12. Newly support setting the client IP range of the PPTP/L2TP/IPSec VPN servers to match the main network's DHCP range.
13. Optimized traffic recognition with newly supported DPI function.
14. 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/CA/AU/SG/etc.).

(5) 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_1.2.1 Build 20250108 (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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