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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@Kevin_Z Please consider to tag my thread as "Future Consideration" if Tp-Link decision maker will implement DOT/DOH in the future. I hope R&D will fix the current firmware bugs and implement DOT/DOH on the next firmware update.
below is the link:
https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/718284
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Great to hear TP-Link is still updating the AX53 firmware, that's my main router. I'm really looking forward to getting DoH/DoT support, since that's the one big missing feature. I picked this router up last year without realizing it didn't have that. :/
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So, I've tested a couple of things. Bought a brand new AX53 with factory firmware and flashed it with firmware 1.3.1 that I still had on my laptop. Using the new AX53 with firmware 1.3.1 as main router and the old AX53 with firmware 1.4.3 as satellite Guest networks are not broadcasted from the satellite.
If I use the new AX53 with firmware 1.3.1 as main router and my old EX220 with factory firmware as satellite everything is back to normal, Guest networks are broadcasted from the satellite too.
What I also noticed that if a client is connected to the EX220's Guest network guest isolation doesn't work, guest clients can reach my main network without any problems. If I move next to the main router guest isolation is working as it should, no access to my main network.
So bottom line, these are pretty big firmware flaws in my opinion. Any fixes in the near future?
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i have ax53 US v2 and cannot find another v2 for easy mesh.
All available are ax53 v1.
Please inform whether a US v1 with pre release firmware work properly in easy mesh ethernet backhaul with a v2 and also support channels 149-161.
Since only us version support these channels.
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Pufi24 wrote
So, I've tested a couple of things. Bought a brand new AX53 with factory firmware and flashed it with firmware 1.3.1 that I still had on my laptop. Using the new AX53 with firmware 1.3.1 as main router and the old AX53 with firmware 1.4.3 as satellite Guest networks are not broadcasted from the satellite.
If I use the new AX53 with firmware 1.3.1 as main router and my old EX220 with factory firmware as satellite everything is back to normal, Guest networks are broadcasted from the satellite too.
What I also noticed that if a client is connected to the EX220's Guest network guest isolation doesn't work, guest clients can reach my main network without any problems. If I move next to the main router guest isolation is working as it should, no access to my main network.
So bottom line, these are pretty big firmware flaws in my opinion. Any fixes in the near future?
@Pufi24 Thank you for getting back with additional tests.
Could you please provide the build number of both AX53 1.3.1 and 1.4.3 versions, such as 1.3.1 Build 20241120 rel.54901?
Is the SSID of the Guest Network different from the main network? What is the SSID of the extended Guest Network you're connected to?
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deadman4168 wrote
@Kevin_Z
i have ax53 US v2 and cannot find another v2 for easy mesh.
All available are ax53 v1.
Please inform whether a US v1 with pre release firmware work properly in easy mesh ethernet backhaul with a v2 and also support channels 149-161.
Since only us version support these channels.
Yes. Both AX53 V1 and V2 supports EasyMesh via Ethernet Backhaul.
BTW, there is a newer 1.4.3 version for AX53 V1, you can update to that version instead of the pre-release 1.4.1.
I will close this thread to better focus on new official firmware discussions.
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@Kevin_Z but is the 1.4.3 available for US version?
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deadman4168 wrote
@Kevin_Z but is the 1.4.3 available for US version?
@deadman4168 Yes. Both the US and EU versions have received this latest update. You can check for updates on your router web GUI or via the Tether App once you receive it.
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Firmware version 1.3.1 Build 20241120 rel.54901(4555) - this version broadcasts guest SSIDs on satellite devices too
Firmware version 1.4.3 Build 20250314 rel.78903(4555) - this version does not
I have sepparate SSIDs for set for my main network and my guest network. I have sepparate SSIDs for the 2.4ghz and 5ghz too, so my SSIDs look like:
Main2G, Main5G; Guest2G, Guest5G.
I noticed another thing, which is pretty important. With the 1.3.1 firmware guest SSIDs are broadcasted on the satellites but ARE NOT isolated from the main network at all. Guest clients can see and interact with the main clients, but only on satellites, if I go near my main router isolation works.
I got kind of fed up having to spend hours and days trying to set up an isolated space for unsafe devices, so I replaced the EX220 with AX53 to be satellite (this way I have 2 AX53s forming the mesh network) and I set up the EX220 as standalone, in router mode using ethernet and isolated it using Device Isolation in the AX53's settings, reserved an IP address for it, and to my surprise everything was working this way as it should, I succeeded to achieve a completely isolated network from my main network.
TP-Link should get it's firmwares sorted out, because there are a lot of features advertised but half of them don't work properly or don't work at all! The hardware itself is pretty solid for this price range, but the software gives people headaches.
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Pufi24 wrote
Firmware version 1.3.1 Build 20241120 rel.54901(4555) - this version broadcasts guest SSIDs on satellite devices too
Firmware version 1.4.3 Build 20250314 rel.78903(4555) - this version does not
I have sepparate SSIDs for set for my main network and my guest network. I have sepparate SSIDs for the 2.4ghz and 5ghz too, so my SSIDs look like:
Main2G, Main5G; Guest2G, Guest5G.
I noticed another thing, which is pretty important. With the 1.3.1 firmware guest SSIDs are broadcasted on the satellites but ARE NOT isolated from the main network at all. Guest clients can see and interact with the main clients, but only on satellites, if I go near my main router isolation works.
I got kind of fed up having to spend hours and days trying to set up an isolated space for unsafe devices, so I replaced the EX220 with AX53 to be satellite (this way I have 2 AX53s forming the mesh network) and I set up the EX220 as standalone, in router mode using ethernet and isolated it using Device Isolation in the AX53's settings, reserved an IP address for it, and to my surprise everything was working this way as it should, I succeeded to achieve a completely isolated network from my main network.
TP-Link should get it's firmwares sorted out, because there are a lot of features advertised but half of them don't work properly or don't work at all! The hardware itself is pretty solid for this price range, but the software gives people headaches.
Thank you very much for your detailed information once again.
Since EasyMesh (with generic firmware, such as on Archer AX53) is designed to only extend the main network, as I confirmed earlier, I'm not sure why you can extend the Guest Network by using the EX220, and the development team cannot reproduce the scenario. Are you willing to work with our engineering team to investigate this issue further? They may request to reconnect the EX220 to the EasyMesh network to check the reported issue.
Please let me know if you can cooperate with the troubleshooting.
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