Early Access Pre-release Firmware for Archer AX80 Supports EasyMesh in AP Mode, DoH/DoT, ECO Mode, and More
Hello Everyone,
We're thrilled to announce the release of the pre-release firmware for Archer AX80 V1. This firmware update introduces several exciting new functions and improvements to enhance your experience, including DoH/DoT, 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 reduces power consumption to conserve energy. Please note that this also results in a reduction in network speed and coverage.
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 support for VPN Client.
10. Added support for WireGuard.
11. 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 to the VPN Server successfully
12. 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
13. Added User Experience Improvement Program (UEIP).
Please 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.
14. Optimized the L2TP/IPsec VPN performance.
15. Enhanced USB sharing performance.
16. Fixed the issue that the Tether App displays OneMesh instead of EasyMesh when adding EasyMesh agents.
17. Optimized the overall system stability and performance.
Firmware Download:
Before the Upgrade
(1) IMPORTANT! Once upgraded to 1.3.x firmware, you CANNOT downgrade back to 1.1.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's Backup Config file before upgrading or downgrading.
(4) This pre-release firmware for Archer AX80 V1 can be applied to both the EU and JP versions.
(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 AX80(EU/JP)_V1 | Archer AX80(EU/JP)_V1_1.3.1 Build 20250813 (Beta Firmware) |
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 to improve and provide 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
Aug 15th, 2025:
Update to provide an updated download link for Beta Firmware.
Bug Fixes:
Fixed the reported issue where the AX80's web interface menus become invisible after upgrading to the pre-release firmware.
Aug 8th, 2025:
Update to include a new note that this release also fixed the issue that the Tether App displays OneMesh instead of EasyMesh when adding EasyMesh agents.
Aug 6th, 2025:
Release of the article.
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Introducing TAP Mode in OpenVPN Server for AX55 V1 Router
New UI for 11AX Routers on Tether App 4.3 version is Ready for Trial
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Dear @MrJi
Also thanks for the suggested solution.
But as you know and I said in some of the previous posts that I want to use EasyMesh in a wired network via LAN cables (Ethernet Backhaul), because I have them installed to every room, and only such use has the full capacity and meaning of the EasyMesh network. 
Regards.
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Yes EasyMesh does work.
Plugging ethernet cable back into the satellite with the workaround does make it work with EasyMesh. But the steps to make the channel and channel width propagate from the main router will have to be done wirelessly before plugging the ethernet cable back into the satellite.
Now EasyMesh via wired backhaul (LAN) with the correct channel and channel width is set correctly and is working as intended.
My channel and channel width is set correctly to 80MHz and is working within the EasyMesh nerwork.
I apologize if my post wasn't clear about EasyMesh.
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Thank you very much for the detailed explanation.
I'm at work now and can't try it.
But I am interested in the following scenario:
1. As my main router AX80 is set to reboot every day at a certain time, does that procedure have to be repeated every time after rebooting the device.
2. What happens when the electricity goes out in my place, does the whole process have to be repeated again in that case?
I'd kind of like to set up EasyMesh once and then be calm for a long period of time (forget about its settings) if you understand me.. 
Regards.
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Hi @zexoni70
I could give you a clear answer since I have tried and have experienced two of the scenarios you described.
1. The satellite will keep it's settings and you won't have to repeat the procedure every time your router reboots.
2. Fortunately this morning my electricity went out for one hour and when the main router and the satellite router boots up it still kept its settings and EasyMesh is engaged and working just fine.
The only time you have to repeat this procedure is when you change your main routers channel or channel width and need your satellite routers to propagate the new settings.
I totally understand you and I too would like to just set it and forget it.
Hopefully this will be it 😊
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I'm configuring Easy Mash with an AX80 as the main router and an AX73 as the satellite router via an Ethernet backhaul.
I'm in Japan.
When I turn on Access Control on tplinkwifi.net, it doesn't work properly.
The AX80 displays "No Internet" on Tether.
Also, most clients no longer appear in Tether's Online Clients list.
Only the PC I was using to access the web settings screen appears, and no other clients do.
Only Tether is missing; all clients appear in the Clients section of the Network Map on the web settings screen, so there's no problem.
If I turn off Access Control, the AX80 on Tether displays "Working Well" and all clients appear in the Online Clients list.
- Main
Archer AX80 v1.0
1.3.1 Build 20250813 rel.70406(4A50)
- Satellite
Archer AX73 V1
1.3.6 Build 20240407 rel.43274
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tutuhide wrote
I'm configuring Easy Mash with an AX80 as the main router and an AX73 as the satellite router via an Ethernet backhaul.
I'm in Japan.
When I turn on Access Control on tplinkwifi.net, it doesn't work properly.
The AX80 displays "No Internet" on Tether.
Also, most clients no longer appear in Tether's Online Clients list.
Only the PC I was using to access the web settings screen appears, and no other clients do.
Only Tether is missing; all clients appear in the Clients section of the Network Map on the web settings screen, so there's no problem.
If I turn off Access Control, the AX80 on Tether displays "Working Well" and all clients appear in the Online Clients list.
- Main
Archer AX80 v1.0
1.3.1 Build 20250813 rel.70406(4A50)
- Satellite
Archer AX73 V1
1.3.6 Build 20240407 rel.43274
@tutuhide Thank you very much for reporting this unintended behavior.
Do you mean that you enabled Access Control on the AX80's web interface page but didn't add any client devices to the Allow or Deny List, and then the AX80 displays "No Internet" on the Tether app immediately?
Did you enable Access Control when you're using the previous official 1.1.x version? Was it behaving the same or differently?
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In the beta firmware, even when Access Control is turned on and all devices to be used are registered in the Allow List, "No Internet" is displayed and most devices do not appear in the client list.
In the previous official version, if Access Control was turned on and all devices to be used were registered, "Working Well" was displayed and all devices were displayed in the client list.
I have now registered the MAC address of the default gateway in the Allow List, and now "Working Well" is displayed.
However, most devices still do not appear in the client list.
The default gateway is a router made by another manufacturer (NTT) loaned to me by my provider.
In the official version, I did not register the MAC address of the default gateway in the Allow List, but there were no problems.
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tutuhide wrote
In the beta firmware, even when Access Control is turned on and all devices to be used are registered in the Allow List, "No Internet" is displayed and most devices do not appear in the client list.
In the previous official version, if Access Control was turned on and all devices to be used were registered, "Working Well" was displayed and all devices were displayed in the client list.
I have now registered the MAC address of the default gateway in the Allow List, and now "Working Well" is displayed.
However, most devices still do not appear in the client list.
The default gateway is a router made by another manufacturer (NTT) loaned to me by my provider.
In the official version, I did not register the MAC address of the default gateway in the Allow List, but there were no problems.
@tutuhide Thank you very much for all the detailed information.
Since this 1.3.1 Build 20250813 rel.70406(4A50) firmware is a beta firmware that aims to fix the web interface display issue when the web browser is in Dark Mode, so there might be some other unknown bugs.
Would you please send us the app log via the Tether app, and then forward that email with the app log to support.forum@tp-link.com for further analysis?
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@zexoni70
Just updated my router via normal update no beta stuff, and i have the same dark/light mode issue on: 1.3.1 Build 20250718 rel.9236 firmware.
Using the latest macOS via Safari, when switching to light mode, the text is visible. Not sure how this slipped through the beta phase.
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