Early Access Pre-release Firmware for Archer AX53/AX58 Supports EasyMesh in AP Mode, Ethernet Backhaul, ECO Mode
Updated on Jun 3, 2025:
The official version 1.4.3 Build 20250314 is gradually rolling out, and users can check for updates on the AX53'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.
Users can also get a direct download link of the new version from the website as follows:
https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/archer-ax53/v1/#Firmware
This thread will be locked for further comments then. Please start a new thread to open a discussion if you have any questions.
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Hello Everyone,
We're thrilled to announce the release of the pre-release firmware for Archer AX53/AX58 V1. This firmware update introduces several exciting new functions and improvements to enhance your experience including Ethernet Backhaul, EasyMesh in AP mode, Satellite Router Management, ECO Mode, etc. We encourage you to try out this version of firmware and take advantage of the following features. Your feedback and suggestions are greatly appreciated.
New Features and Modifications:
1. Added Ethernet Backhaul for EasyMesh.
2. Added EasyMesh feature in AP mode.
3. Enhanced EasyMesh Satellite Router Management via satellite router web interface.
4. Added EasyMesh Network Topology to gain a clear understanding of your EasyMesh network's structure.
5. Added ECO mode on Advanced->System->ECO Mode page.
When working in Power-Saving Mode or Ultra Power-Saving Mode, your router will reduce the power consumption to save power, please note that your network speed and coverage will be reduced as well.
6. Added IoT Network.
7. Enhanced Wi-Fi Schedule to enjoy more flexibility by setting separate schedules for 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
8. Added isolation of Guest Network and Main Network in AP mode.
9. Added Language options on the top of the web interface.
10. Added support for VPN Client.
11. Added support for WireGuard.
12. Added OpenVPN Server TAP Mode. Introducing TAP Mode in OpenVPN Server for AX55 V1 Router
Note: It requires your OpenVPN Client supporting TAP Mode as well, or you will not be able to connect the VPN Server successfully
13. Added new functions to the Tether App: EasyMesh, OpenVPN Server/Client, Eco Mode, Wireless Schedule, Guest Portal Network
Note: please use the new Tether App to experience those new features: New UI for 11AX Routers on Tether App 4.3 version is Ready for Trial
14. Added User Experience Improvement Program (UEIP).
Participate in our UEIP during the Quick Setup process, or enable/disable it later on the Advanced->System->About page. Your feedback will help us enhance the product.
15. Improved client type identification accuracy.
16. Optimized the overall system stability and performance.
Firmware Download:
Before the Upgrade
(1) IMPORTANT!: Once upgraded to the 1.4.x firmware, you CANNOT downgrade back to the 1.3.x or 1.2.x version.
(2) Please be sure you have read the Beta Test Agreement before upgrading the pre-release firmware!
(3) For the sake of insurance, it's always recommended to save a copy of the router Backup Config file before upgrading or downgrading.
(4) This pre-release firmware for Archer AX53/AX58 V1 can be applied to all versions (EU/US/AU/KR/etc.).
(5) You may follow the guide to upgrade the firmware of your router. How to Upgrade the Firmware on the TP-Link Wi-Fi Routers.
(6) The screenshots in this article are taken from the web GUI or Tether App of Archer AX55 V1 for reference.
Direct Firmware Download Link
| Archer AX53/AX58_V1 | Archer AX53/AX58_V1_1.4.3 Build 20250314 (Pre-release Firmware) UPDATED |
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 improving and providing the best products and support.
- Provide a detailed network layout, including how the devices are connected, especially if there are EasyMesh satellite devices.
- Detailed issue description, and provide more information on the specific conditions that seem to trigger the problem.
Thank you for your continued support and for being part of our community.
Update Log
Apr 11th, 2025:
Update to provide a new 1.4.3 pre-release version.
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@Subhrajit_P Тут прошивку без багов доделать не могут, 4акие новые функции если старые не работают)))
Ненужно ничего нового, пусть старое рабочим сделают
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EasyMesh Stuck at 100% Joining on AX53 v1 (Firmware 1.4.3 Pre-Release)
Hi,
I have a TP-Link AX53 v1 which I updated to the latest 1.4.3 pre-release firmware to try out the new EasyMesh over Ethernet support. I set the device to AP mode and enabled the EasyMesh feature from the settings.
The AX53 successfully detects my main router (Huawei HG8245X6-10) over Ethernet and prompts to join it. I accept, and the process starts. It reaches 100% with a “Joining…” message, and a popup says “Succeeded”. However, it gets stuck at that point, nothing progresses even after waiting a few minutes.
When I refresh the web interface, I find that the AX53 has factory reset itself. I’ve repeated this process several times and always encounter the same issue.
Has anyone experienced this or found a workaround? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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Hi,
It appears to me as if your procedure is not quite correct.
If the HG8245X6-10 is your main EasyMesh router, then it means the AX53 will be added as an EasyMesh Satellite. For this you need to switch the AX53 to "Satellite Router" mode via the "EasyMesh" menu. The AX53 will the then restart. Note that you must not log into the AX53 again, as doing that would break the procedure. Instead, once the AX53 has finished booting you plug the Ethernet cable coming from the HG8245X6-10 into one of the LAN ports of the AX53, which should automatically initiate the adding of the AX53 into the EasyMesh network. Note that after this is completed the AX53 will restart itself once more, so you need to be a bit patient before the AX53 can finally be seen as part of the EasyMesh network.
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@woozle Thank you so much, it worked. I think the key part is using LAN port instead of WAN port.
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I'm unsure if this is a regression introduced in the newer builds but I'm currently on 1.4.3 and can't get any of the guest isolation features to work in AP mode.
The options show up under Guest network to allow guests to communicate with each other and the local network but they don't seem to be functional.
I can however get these guest isolation to work as intended when the AX53 is in the Router mode.
As for how I'm testing this I've just been pinging various devices connected to the guest and regular networks. In the router mode I cannot ping devices that are on the guest SSID nor can I ping devices that are on the main SSID when I'm contested to the guest SSID. In AP mode however these options seem to do nothing and I'm fully able to ping/transfer files across devices regardless of what SSID they're on.
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Hi,
Not sure if this has been reported elsewhere in this thread. I have the latest .1.4.3. release.
I am running the LEDS in Night mode, they go off at 11:00 pm and back on at 6am. This seems to work for about 2 weeks then they don't come on in the morning. Apart from that it all works fine. A hard reset sorts the issue.
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ModeratelyAnnoy wrote
Hi,
Not sure if this has been reported elsewhere in this thread. I have the latest .1.4.3. release.
I am running the LEDS in Night mode, they go off at 11:00 pm and back on at 6am. This seems to work for about 2 weeks then they don't come on in the morning. Apart from that it all works fine. A hard reset sorts the issue.
@ModeratelyAnnoy Thank you very much for your feedback.
Does this issue occur regularly every two weeks, or is it random? Please ensure that the system time on the AX53 is always correct.
If this issue happens regularly, could you please email us at support.forum@tp-link.com the configuration file on your AX53 for further investigation?
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Therian78 wrote
I'm unsure if this is a regression introduced in the newer builds but I'm currently on 1.4.3 and can't get any of the guest isolation features to work in AP mode.
The options show up under Guest network to allow guests to communicate with each other and the local network but they don't seem to be functional.
I can however get these guest isolation to work as intended when the AX53 is in the Router mode.
As for how I'm testing this I've just been pinging various devices connected to the guest and regular networks. In the router mode I cannot ping devices that are on the guest SSID nor can I ping devices that are on the main SSID when I'm contested to the guest SSID. In AP mode however these options seem to do nothing and I'm fully able to ping/transfer files across devices regardless of what SSID they're on.
@Therian78 As far as I can confirm, the isolation only works as follows on Archer AX53 V1:
| Working Mode | Guest Network < - > Guest Network | Guest Network < - > Main Network (wireless client devices) |
Guest Network < - > Main Network (wired client devices) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Router Mode | can be isolated | can be isolated | can be isolated |
| AP Mode | can be isolated | can be isolated | can't be isolated |
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Hi,
Thanks for the reply.
At the moment I can't give you an exact time frame. It feels like two weeks since I saw it first but as I don't pay much attention to the lights I can't be exact. I restarted the router on Sunday the 11th. I will keep an eye out if, or when it happens again.
Adam
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Уже выпустили релиз и рассылают по ота обновлению, наплевав на все найденые баги в прошивке. Tplink дает пользователям глючную прошивку не исправив не одну найденую проблему.
Больше не одного роутера tplink не возьму и в своих блогах напишу о том, что роутеры данной компании худшие и связыватся с ними не стоит
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