Early Access Pre-release Firmware for Archer GE800/GE550/GE650v1 Supports EasyMesh in AP Mode, DoH&DoT, ECO Mode
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Update on Jul 3, 2025:
The official version (1.2.1 for Archer GE800v1, 1.1.1 for Archer GE550v1, and 1.1.0 for Archer GE650v1.6) is being gradually released. Users can check for updates via the router's web interface or through the Tether App to install the latest version manually.
If you cannot find the latest version, please download the firmware from the direct link in the following thread and upgrade it manually:
Archer GE800_V1_1.2.1 Build 20250610
We will manually lock this post to better focus on discussions regarding the new firmware. We also encourage all users to upgrade to the latest firmware for testing and to provide feedback.
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Hello Everyone,
We're thrilled to announce the release of the pre-release firmware for Archer GE800/GE550/GE650 V1. This update introduces wireless driver enhancements for improved system stability and compatibility, along with a lot of new features like DoH/DoT, ECO Mode, and EasyMesh in AP mode. 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. Upgraded wireless drivers for enhanced system stability and compatibility.
2. Updated WebUI color scheme from blue-black to red-black.
3. Added RGB Light sync and control in Mesh mode.
4. (Archer GE800 V1 only) Newly added Cooling Control to allow you to select a cooling mode for optimal performance.
You can modify the settings based on your needs by navigating to Advanced > System > Cooling Control.
5. Added EasyMesh feature in AP mode.
6. Newly support EasyMesh Topology Map.
7. Newly support DoH/DoT.
8. Newly support ECO mode.
9. Newly support WebUI in EasyMesh Satellite/Agent mode, providing functions like LED control, reboot, firmware upgrade, and more.
10. Newly support Guest network isolation from the main network in AP mode.
11. Newly support setting Wi-Fi Schedule separately for different Wi-Fi channels.
12. Newly support multi-selection in the Access Control allow list function.
13. Newly support setting the client IP range of the PPTP/L2TP/IPsec VPN server to match the main network's DHCP range.
14. Optimized USB sharing performance.
15. Optimized the overall system stability and performance.
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) This pre-release firmware for Archer GE800/GE550/GE650 V1 can be applied to all versions (EU/US/AU/CA/etc).
(4) You may follow the guide to upgrade the firmware of your router. How to Upgrade the Firmware on the TP-Link Wi-Fi Routers.
(5) The screenshots in this article are taken from the web GUI of Archer GE800 V1 for reference only.
(6) This version of software can be degraded to the previous official version.
Direct Firmware Download Link
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
Jul 3th, 2025:
Updated to inform our users for the latest official firmware releases and closed this pre-release testing.
Jun 13th, 2025:
Updated to provide a new pre-release firmware for Archer GE800 which introduce AI QoS to improve the overall gaming experience. Check this thread for more details.
Jun 10th, 2025:
Updated to provide a direct download link for the official firmware of the Archer GE650(US) V1.6.
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@Kevin_Z I found I'm able to login into the router settings via (http://tplinkwifi.net) ONLY on desktop as on mobile is still doing the same thing as before, however I am always welcome with this message. Also I am now aware that the mobile app is "entering" but apparently it's not working properly (Connected devices does not update, not realtime bandwidth usage, etc.). I'm trying to attach the video file showing the login error but this webpage tells "Failed to upload"
Tested WiFi with another Samsung S25 Ultra from a friend and issue also happens, don't know if the issue is tied to that specific chipset or something.
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Hello Everyone,
We are excited to announce a new pre-release firmware update introducing AI QoS (Quality of Service) for the Archer GE800 V1 before its official release. This allows you to enjoy the ultimate gaming experience in advance.
Please check the following to get a direct download link of the new firmware:
Introducing AI QoS: Elevate Your Gaming Experience on the Archer GE800 Gaming Router!
@Innocentone This new pre-release version also fixes the issue where enabling Bandwidth Control for the Guest Network will take effect for all networks. Please upgrade and let me know how it works.
Thank you very much.
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It's suggested to upgrade and install the new pre-release firmware on your GE800 v1, and let me know if the issue persists:
Introducing AI QoS: Elevate Your Gaming Experience on the Archer GE800 Gaming Router!
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@Kevin_Z Login issue is still happening on new beta.
Also new AI feature got my connection extremely slow, almost unresponsive until I turned off the new QoS option, tried renewing the dynamic IP from ISP router and that didn't help, maybe restarting both devices would help, will try later.
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After updating to firmware 1.1.8 on my GE800, the router reboots itself. It seems like it didn't happen with version 1.1.6, so it's a new issue. So I rolled back to version 1.1.6.
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Hello @Kevin_Z,
Thank you for letting me know. I am out of town until June 24th and can give you feed then.
I look forward to checking it out!
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Gogolithic wrote
@Kevin_Z Login issue is still happening on new beta.
Kevin: Does this login failure only occur on the two Samsung phones? Can you log into the web interface page via the router's IP address? If it still fails, please ensure the phone is connected to the GE800 successfully, without a VPN. It's also suggested to clear the cache on the phone, as shown in this video.
Please email the configuration file for your GE800 to support.forum@tp-link.com for further investigation, if possible.
Gogolithic wrote
Also new AI feature got my connection extremely slow, almost unresponsive until I turned off the new QoS option, tried renewing the dynamic IP from ISP router and that didn't help, maybe restarting both devices would help, will try later.
Kevin: Regarding the new AI QoS concern, since this is a new feature implemented on the new firmware, we may want to know more details about the issue you're experiencing, and we hope you could help recall:
1. How did you configure the AI QoS on the GE800? Just enabling it, and the speed becomes slow?
2. How many devices are affected? Are all devices connected to the GE800 wirelessly, or are both wired and wireless clients affected? What are they?
3. When mentioning "connection extremely slow", does it mean the pages are opening slower than before, or you're using a speed test and the testing result is slower than before? Have you tried adding the device to the Device List to prioritize and accelerate the speed?
Thank you very much for your feedback.
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ABC_ChoCo wrote
After updating to firmware 1.1.8 on my GE800, the router reboots itself. It seems like it didn't happen with version 1.1.6, so it's a new issue. So I rolled back to version 1.1.6.
@ABC_ChoCo Could you please provide more details about the auto-reboot issue? Does it occur at a specific time or was it a random occurrence? And what was the frequency of it? We would much appreciate it if you could provide more details. Thank you.
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@Kevin_Z It was a random occurrence. After installing the firmware, it rebooted more than twice within two days. I think there was something incompatible with the TBE550E wireless LAN card. When I pressed the connect button, the router rebooted.
Rolling back to pre-release firmware version 1.1.6 made it work stably again.
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ABC_ChoCo wrote
@Kevin_Z It was a random occurrence. After installing the firmware, it rebooted more than twice within two days. I think there was something incompatible with the TBE550E wireless LAN card. When I pressed the connect button, the router rebooted.
Rolling back to pre-release firmware version 1.1.6 made it work stably again.
@ABC_ChoCo Which button did you press? On the GE800 or the TBE550E?
When you found that the GE800 reboots itself, what is the LED status? Were there no devices that could detect a valid connection at that time?
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