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MR505 EasyMesh Issue – AX55 Doesn’t Detect It

MR505 EasyMesh Issue – AX55 Doesn’t Detect It

MR505 EasyMesh Issue – AX55 Doesn’t Detect It
MR505 EasyMesh Issue – AX55 Doesn’t Detect It
2025-08-08 18:15:08 - last edited 2025-08-12 11:32:13
Tags: #EasyMesh
Model: Archer MR505   Archer AX55  
Hardware Version:
Firmware Version:

I recently bought the MR505 to use its 4G connection when my main internet is down, and as a mesh node the rest of the time.
The advertisement says it supports EasyMesh, but I haven’t been able to get it working with my AX55.

What I tried:

  • AX55: Smart Connect off, EasyMesh enabled

  • MR505: Factory reset, tried WPS pairing — didn’t work

  • Also tried factory reset + Ethernet connection — still didn’t work

  • MR505 Firmware updated and tried - still didn't work

Question:

Which device is causing the issue — the AX55 or the MR505?
Any ideas on how to fix this?

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Re:MR505 EasyMesh Issue – AX55 Doesn’t Detect It-Solution
2025-08-12 03:37:33 - last edited 2025-08-12 11:32:13

  @flowski 

Hi, welcome to the community.

Can I have the firmware version of your Archer MR505? Some EasyMesh routers can only be used as the EasyMesh controller.

Have you tried to set Archer MR505 into wireless router mode with 3G/4G backup enabled, then add Archer AX55 as an EasyMesh agent/satellite to connect to Archer MR505?

 

Wait for your reply.

Best regards.

 

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Re:MR505 EasyMesh Issue – AX55 Doesn’t Detect It-Solution
2025-08-12 03:37:33 - last edited 2025-08-12 11:32:13

  @flowski 

Hi, welcome to the community.

Can I have the firmware version of your Archer MR505? Some EasyMesh routers can only be used as the EasyMesh controller.

Have you tried to set Archer MR505 into wireless router mode with 3G/4G backup enabled, then add Archer AX55 as an EasyMesh agent/satellite to connect to Archer MR505?

 

Wait for your reply.

Best regards.

 

▶Check What's Currently Going on With Deco ▶Parental Control Upgrade on HomeCare Models ▶Deco BE85 1.2.0 Enhanced Mesh Backhaul Stability and Device Roaming Experience ▶Deco BE65/BE65 Pro 1.2.0 Enhanced Mesh Network Stability and System Security ▶Deco BE75 1.1.0 Added WireGuard VPN, Manual Channel Selection and More Try to leave a Message if urgent help is required.
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Re:MR505 EasyMesh Issue – AX55 Doesn’t Detect It
2025-08-12 11:32:03

thanks  @David-TP. I can’t use the MR505 as a main router, so it won’t work as a satellite EasyMesh node — which was advertised, but anyway. I’ll try to return it.

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