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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Sorry, but I have to say no to cooperation as I would have to redo everything network related from scratch and that would be a major headache and long hours or days spent. I've spent days figuring out how to achieve a stable and somewhat acceptable configuration and I'm not willing to undo it. So once again, sorry.
One thing I don't understand, why is this behavior by design? Why not extend guest networks? Other brands extend guest networks by design.
You have major software related issues which itself are a big problem for your customers, why are you trying to give them hard times, and possibly chase them away to other brands?
Today I also discovered that the reboot schedule I've set on my main AX53 (running 1.3.1) doesn't reboot the satellite AX53 and thus introduced a pretty big glitch resulting in only wifi backhaul between them. And of course despite the updated firmware (1.4.3) of the satellite there isn't an option to set a reboot schedule on the satellite too, which is another big problem as they can get out of sync this way. If I hadn't checked if everything was fine after the reboot schedule I wouldn't notice this flaw. After rebooting manually the satellite AX53 ethernet backhaul is back to normal. So I have to pay attention to manually reboot the satellite after the main router's reboot schedule, or I have to spend money to buy a smart plug and make a schedule with that.
So pretty please, get your stuff together software wise or you will lose customers who are struggling with advertised features not present or not working, or if they are working they are full with bugs.
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Thank you very much for your valuable feedback.
No worries. The EasyMesh will be optimized in the future.
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@Kevin_Z Hello, I'm having a problem that didn't happen in previous versions, I don't know exactly which firmware version I was using but what happens is that I have a local DNS server (adguard home) and I also have an active guest network. This guest network cannot access my local network but for the IP of my local DNS set in DHCP it worked perfectly... now the AX53 is blocking DNS requests from the guest network... However in IPv6 it continues to work normally. Please solve this.
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Hi@Walkervr,
Thank you for contacting our community.
Please refer to FAQs to learn about the model number and firmware version of your router:
How to find the model number of your TP-Link device
How to find the hardware and firmware version of my TP-Link device
Please note that Guest Network provides Internet access for users such as guests, while at the same time is isolated with the main network to ensure your network security and privacy.
You can check 'Allow guests to access your local network' option on the Guest Permissions of the guest network for a try.
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@Joseph-TP Thanks for your reply. I'm on version 1.4.3
I understand that now the isolation of the guest network is more rigorous... In older firmware if the user configured a local IP as DNS it became an exception in this block.
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Request for Official Download Link for AX53 (EU) Version 1.4.3 Build 20250314
I would like to inform you that the AX53 (EU) firmware version 1.4.3 Build 20250314 is no longer available for download. As this version is required for our current work, I kindly ask if you could provide me with the official direct download link for this specific build.
Your assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much in advance for your support.
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https://static.tp-link.com/upload/firmware/2025/202505/20250513/Archer%20AX53(EU)_V1_250314.zip
By the way, there is no difference between the "Pre-release" version 1.4.3 that can be downloaded via the link in the first post of this thread and the "official" version 1.4.3. Both *.bin files are identical.
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Hi@Walkervr,
Thanks for your reply.
I may be a little confused. To avoid misalignment between us, would you mind taking some screenshots of the settings that meet your previous usage needs?
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woozle wrote
https://static.tp-link.com/upload/firmware/2025/202505/20250513/Archer%20AX53(EU)_V1_250314.zip
By the way, there is no difference between the "Pre-release" version 1.4.3 that can be downloaded via the link in the first post of this thread and the "official" version 1.4.3. Both *.bin files are identical.
woozle is right. The modifications for the pre-release firmware is the same as the official 1.4.3 version. You can download it from the above link provided by woozle.
BTW, there will be a new 1.4.4 version available very soon. You may check for the updates later on your router's web GUI.
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@Joseph-TP I have Adguard Home (10.0.0.2) reserved on DHCP.
Before some automatic firmware update and with this DHCP settings (screenshot), even the guest network without permission to access my local network, devices connected to guest can have communication with 10.0.0.2
After firmware updates it's not possible anymore.
. I don't wanna to allow guest network to access my local network.
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