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[RESOLVED] RE655BE (EU) Stability issues when MLO is active

[RESOLVED] RE655BE (EU) Stability issues when MLO is active
[RESOLVED] RE655BE (EU) Stability issues when MLO is active
2025-05-13 13:19:48 - last edited 2025-06-26 01:44:35
Tags: #Wi-Fi 7 #Access Point Mode #MLO
Model: RE655BE  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.0.4 Build 20241108 rel.20771

 

Update: The latest beta firmware (20250619-rel21989) has finally fixed the issue. An official firmware will be released with the fix. Cheers!

 

Hello, 


I set the RE655BE (EU) up as AP mode.  

Configured OFDMA on all bands, and MU-MIMO where possible (5 & 6). These settings can only be set on the web interface, not the app for some reason.

I set everything as Wifi7 WPA3 (or WPA2/WPA3), disabled WPS (though the AP is still signaling the WPS tag on the 2.4 and 5 bands for some reason), put bandwidth for every band to their respective maximum (40, 160, 320), and set the lowest channel on all bands.

I haven't tried EasyMesh, as I have no other EasyMesh devices. The router has wifi completely turned off, so the RE655BE is the only networking device emitting wifi in my home's network.

It's rock solid, and the signal is great even though I have a TON of neighbors and office wifi signals around me (it's a high density mixed-use apartment neighborhood). 

Buuut... If I turn on MLO, even though I only have one device using it, stability breaks. It happens more often when my MLO smartphone is far away from the AP. After a while, all wifi goes offline (including non-MLO). OFDMA and MU-MIMO don't change how often it crashes. The AP is still accessible from ethernet, but no wifi available whatsoever.

When wifi was down, I logged into the AP using ethernet, and did a small test: I changed configurations on MLO, and also on different bands (because that triggers a wifi network restart), but it didn't make wifi work again. I have to reboot it to make wifi work again.

So... In summary, if you disable MLO, the RE655BE is a rock solid device.

 

But MLO is just a no-go for now. 

Hoping that you will fix MLO sooner than later. 

Cheers! 

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Re:RE655BE (EU) Stability issues when MLO is active-Solution
2025-06-25 19:42:49 - last edited 2025-06-26 01:44:35

I can confirm that there have been no further issues with MLO since I installed the latest beta firmware. It has been completely stable, so I'm very happy with the outcome.

 

The tech team has also informed that the WPS flag when WPS is disabled was put there by mistake (it's not active when it's disabled, even if the flag is there); and that it will be taken care of on a future firmware.

 

All in all, it took quite a bit of back and forth, but the main issue (MLO) has been resolved, and the WPS flag seems to be "false flag", so it's a trivial issue.

 

I'll be editing my comments on Amazon and Reddit to reflect the good news.

 

Cheers!

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Re:[RESOLVED] RE655BE (EU) Stability issues when MLO is active-Solution
2025-07-21 02:22:05 - last edited 2025-07-21 02:22:39

Hello@rohitms & all,

Welcome to our community.

You can install firmware here:  Wi-Fi devices may experience disconnections when connected to the RE655BE's MLO network in AP mode

Best Regards.

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Re:RE655BE (EU) Stability issues when MLO is active
2025-05-14 11:54:05

Hi@heffeque,

Thank you for contacting our community.

 

May I know what is the model of your clients that you use for testing.

Please collect the backup file as below and send it to the ticket case TKID250524190 that you have created:

1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.

2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore.

 

 

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Re:RE655BE (EU) Stability issues when MLO is active
2025-05-14 13:00:19 - last edited 2025-05-15 09:41:03

  @Joseph-TP Thank you!

 

Yes, I have around 10-12 devices working simultaneosly without issues, but if I activate MLO, I only have one devide that supports/connects to it.

 

It's a Xiaomi 15 Ultra with everything updated (HyperOS 2.0.104.0.VOAEUXM on Android 15).

 

If I'm near the RE655BE, everything is OK, but if I go to a far away room, when I wake up in the morning all wifi is lost.

Or if I'm near my home where coverage is coming and going, it'll eventually lose all wifi connections for all devices and the RE655BE will need a reboot to be able to work again (as explained on my initial post).

 

I hope this information helps!

 

I'll send the backup file through the email.

 

Thank you in advance!

 

Edit: Quick update, just as a heads up, TP-Link's support is being very responsive. We're currently testing out a new firmware that hopefully fixes MLO instability. Cheers!

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Re:RE655BE (EU) Stability issues when MLO is active
2025-05-15 09:35:27

Hi @heffeque,

I am glad that you are satisfied with our service. After consulting with the engineer, I think your problem should be solved temporarily. Please continue to observe for a while, and please feel free to contact us if there is any new issue.

Best regards~

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Re:RE655BE (EU) Stability issues when MLO is active
2025-05-18 11:59:40 - last edited 2025-05-18 12:00:41

  @Joseph-TP Sadly it didn't fix the issue with MLO.

I gave them further info, currently waiting for feedback. Crossing fingers that they find how to fix it (it might take time, so I'm not using MLO for now). 

 

Cheers!

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Re:RE655BE (EU) Stability issues when MLO is active
2025-05-19 03:53:36

@heffeque 

That's really a pity. However, please believe that our engineers will do their best to locate the problem for you and provide a suitable solution. Please continue to keep in touch with the engineers through ticket~

Best Regards~

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Re:RE655BE (EU) Stability issues when MLO is active
2025-06-06 16:24:41 - last edited 2025-06-06 16:25:43

  @Joseph-TP The support team completely misread one of my emails and thought that the issue was solved (I was actually indicating that there is an additional issue that I managed to solve, but thought that your support team might be interested because it could potentially lead them to find further stability issues to correct, but ultimatelly the MLO issue is still standing).

I wrote several emails to clarify this further, but I received silence since then.

 

I have editted my review in Amazon and will keep it at a lower rating until the MLO issue is fixed. The biggest feature of Wifi 7 over Wifi 6E is MLO support (and I paid a hefty premium to have it), so the fact that this doesn't work and no feedback is given regarding if a fix is being worked on or not... is not encouraging.

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Re:RE655BE (EU) Stability issues when MLO is active
2025-06-10 01:24:53

Hi@heffeque,

 

I understand your feelings. As far as I know, engineers are speeding up the process to prioritize your case.
Please give us more time and give us a chance to solve the problem.
Thank you for your kind understanding and support.

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Re:RE655BE (EU) Stability issues when MLO is active
2025-06-16 00:12:55

  @heffeque 

 

I have this exact same issue using RE655BE(US) v1.0, firmware version 1.0.7 Build 20250205 rel.32897(8583). I'm using it in AP mode and also using MLO. All devices lose connectivity, and then I have to reboot it to restore operation.It happens sporadically, I haven't identified what triggers it.

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Re:RE655BE (EU) Stability issues when MLO is active
2025-06-16 00:51:51 - last edited 2025-06-16 01:22:30

  @heffeque " disabled WPS (though the AP is still signaling the WPS tag on the 2.4 and 5 bands for some reason)"

 

Same exact behavior for me on this issue too, WPS doesn't properly disable oon 2.4GHz and 5GHz.That annoys me due to the security concerns of having that enabled, since you can brute force WPS with PixieDust. Wireless Vulnerabilities in Practice | WPS Pixie-Dust Attack Explained

 

 

From an Android wifi analyzer:

 

From Acrylic Wi-Fi Analyzer for Windows:

 

Hope TP-Link can address that too, Having WPS enabled is no bueno.

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Re:RE655BE (EU) Stability issues when MLO is active
2025-06-17 02:45:05

Hi@apreslin,

Thank you for contacting our community.

 

Please help collect backup files as below:

1. Visit http://www.tplinkrepeater.net, and log in with your TP-Link ID or the password you set for the extender.

2. Go to Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore.

 

Please email the backup files to the local support email, attaching [Forum ID 816592] and providing the details. We will have a dedicated person to assist in analysis and follow-up.

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