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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Yes, this happens to me in the EasyMesh network too, when I change the channel width to 80MHz on my main AX80 router, for some reason the channel width only changes on it, while on the other two AX73 satellite routers it does not change, but remains stuck at 160MHz.
I also wrote about this problem in this theme.
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Thank you for the link, I will have a look at it.
Is this issue still present on the pre-released firmware?
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I haven't tried it yet after this problem with MENU in Pre-release firmware V1.3.1, I try it these days when I have time because my kids are teenagers so you know how it is when the internet goes out for 10 minutes, they immediately go crazy! 
And with the previous official firmware V1.1.4 (Archer AX80(EU)_V1_1.1.4 Build 20241227) and with the Beta firmware, I lost the will to use the AX80 in EasyMesh mode with two AX73s just because of that problem with the channel width, I used those two AX73s only in AP Mode.
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I can relate to you 😆
At least changing from dark mode to light mode temporarily fixes one of the issue is a step forward for future firmware refinements.
I will wait for the pre-release US version so I can test it out as well.
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Dear @MrJi , @Kevin_Z, @Joseph-TP
Here I would like to share my impressions and observations with the Archer AX80 (EU) Pre-relase firmware (Archer AX80(EU/JP)_V1_1.3.1 Build 20250718) in an EasyMesh network with connected satellites (two AX73 V2 and one AX55 V1 where all devices have the latest firmware) and all satellites with the main AX80 router connected with a LAN cable (EasyMesh Network via Ethernet Backhaul).
So the problem with the channel width only on the satellite devices still exists and I am not aware of how it can be solved, as I already wrote in this topic.
For some reason, the channel width on some of the satellite devices remains stuck at 160MHZ and cannot be changed to 80MHz even if I set the channel width to 80MHZ on the main AX80 router.
I have tried everything and rebooted both the main AX80 Router and each of the satellite devices several times, but that does not solve the problem either and the channel width only on some of the satellite devices remains stuck at 160MHZ .
Attached are screenshots of my Wi-Fi Settings on AX80 in EasyMesh configuration and WiFi Analyzer where you can see the problem with the channel width on the satellite devices.
Regards!
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Hello.
I can confirm, that using browser Light theme on my Windows PC and on my Android smartphone fix the problem.
Thanks.
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Thank you for your detailed explanation!
I too have this channel width problem but tonight when my family are asleep, I will try unplugging my AX73 satellite ethernet and try a to establish a wireless backhaul via EasyMesh and see if the channel width changes from 160MHz to 80Mhz.
If it does change to 80MHz I will then reconnect my ethernet back to my AX73 satellite and will see if it stays at 80MHz or will it revert back to 160MHz.
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I think it would be just plain stupid and pointless for me to use my satellite routers (two AX73s and one AX55) wirelessly in the EasyMesh network because I already have LAN cables installed everywhere in my house!
And it seems to me that only when all the satellites are connected via LAN cables (Ethernet Backhaul) does the full potential and quality of the EasyMesh network come to fruition.
Regards!
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Good news!
I have found a workaround that was able to change my satellites wifi channel and channel width.
This is what I did.
1. Powered off satellite router then unplug the ethernet cable.
2. Turn the satellite router back on and it will try to establish a wireless backhaul connection via EasyMesh.
3. During this time I scan my network to check if the satellite channel and channel width changed to the main routers setting.
4. When satellite router channel and channel width changed to the same setting from the main router, I powered off the satellite router, plug the ethernet cable back in then powered on the satellite router. DONE!
EDIT: The EasyMesh network will work properly with the correct channel and channel width setting as set on the main Router.
I only have one satellite router but if you have multiple satellite routers, I’m not sure if you can individually do them or you have to power off all your satellite routers then individually do the workaround steps above.
I hope this workaworks for you and it's unfortunate that wireless backhaul works normally but wired backhaul does not, but fortunately this is a workaround to get it to sync up properly until this issue gets fixed.
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