Early Access New Firmware for Archer BE800 V1 to Support VPN Merge,Guest/IoT Network Extend in EasyMesh, and More
Hello everyone!
We are pleased to announce the latest firmware update for the Archer BE800 V1, which introduces a range of new features, especially significant enhancements to the VPN Feature and EasyMesh Network usage.
We encourage all users to upgrade to the latest firmware and share your feedback with us. Your valuable opinions are crucial to our continued product improvement! We look forward to your experience!
Download the update now and experience your router's new features!
New Features/Enhancements:
1. Enhanced VPN feature
(1) VPN Merge
We have officially upgraded the previous VPN Client feature to the new, more powerful VPN Merge. This optimization significantly enhances the flexibility of your network. With VPN Merge, you can now connect different devices on your network to multiple VPN servers simultaneously. For example, your work laptop can connect to a corporate VPN while your smart TV uses another VPN for video streaming. To use this feature, simply enable VPN Merge, add your desired servers to the Server List, and assign them to specific devices in the Client List.
(2) VPN Kill Switch
The VPN Kill Switch to improve your network security. When you enable this feature for a VPN server, it will continuously monitor the connection status. If your VPN connection drops unexpectedly, the Kill Switch will immediately block internet access for all devices using that VPN. This protection remains active until the connection to the VPN server is safely restored, preventing potential data leaks.
(3) Other Enhancements:
- Supports DDNS synchronization during OpenVPN server configuration.
- Add third-party VPN support when configuring the VPN Client: IPVanish, PureVPN.
2. Enhanced EasyMesh Network
(1) EasyMesh Traffic Separation (*Extend Guest Network)
We have introduced the Traffic Separation feature within the EasyMesh R3 protocol, enabling the synchronous extension of the main router's Guest Network capabilities to satellite devices. This enhances the security of your main network.
(2) IoT Network configuration synchronization
We have introduced the capability to synchronize certain IoT Network configurations from the main router to satellite devices, further enhancing the performance of EasyMesh satellite units.
(3) EasyMesh Client Binding
EasyMesh Client Binding allows you to pin specific devices (e.g., smart TVs or IoT sensors) to a designated EasyMesh node, preventing unnecessary roaming and improving connection stability for latency-sensitive or stationary clients.
(4) EasyMesh Satellite Node Binding
EasyMesh Satellite Node Binding allows you to manually specify which upstream node a satellite should connect to.
3. ECO Mode V2
The new ECO Mode Feature is designed to help you save power intelligently. You can select the default Smart ECO mode, which automatically adjusts power consumption based on your real-time traffic usage and turns off the LEDs. This minimizes the impact on your regular internet activities while reducing energy use. For more personalized control, you can also choose from several other power-saving modes and even schedule them to be active only during a specific time period.
4. Admin Password Recovery
We have introduced new methods to recover your local administrator password, ensuring you never lose access to your router's settings. You can now choose between two secure recovery options. You can enable and configure these options under System > Administration.
(1) Security Questions
Set up answers to predefined security questions. This allows you to verify your identity and reset your password quickly.
(2) Email Recovery
Configure a designated email address and your own SMTP server to receive password recovery instructions directly to your inbox.
5. Advanced USB Feature
We have upgraded the USB Sharing feature with two powerful new management tools. First, you can now perform a Disk Scan to verify the health of your connected drive. This can be triggered manually or scheduled to run automatically at regular intervals for proactive data protection. Second, we have integrated a Format function, allowing you to format a USB drive directly from the router's interface without the need for a computer. These features provide greater convenience and control over your network storage.
6. Backup & Restore
We have significantly upgraded the router's backup functionality for greater control and security. You can now perform a Selective Backup, allowing you to choose specific configuration modules to save, such as Network, Wireless, or Security settings. Additionally, you can now encrypt the backup file with a password, ensuring your sensitive configuration data is protected from unauthorized access.
7. DHCP Detection
To help you troubleshoot common network issues, we have added a DHCP Server Detection tool. Having more than one DHCP server active on a network can cause IP address conflicts and prevent devices from accessing the internet. This new one-click tool allows you to scan your local network to easily identify any other active DHCP servers, helping you resolve conflicts to ensure a stable and reliable connection.
8. Guest Network Exception Button
Add a button to the Access Control whitelist that does not apply to the Guest Network. When enabled, the allow list mode will not affect the Guest Network. All devices in the Guest Network can connect to the internet.
9. New features on Tether App
(1) Added support for TSS (TP-Link Simple Setup) Auto Discovery & Quick Configuration of Tether APP.
(2) Added support for QoS (Quality of Service) configuration within the Tether App.
Other Enhancements/Bug Fixes:
(1) Optimizations of IPv6 Dial-Up Methods and Functional Experience.
(2) Enhanced system security, 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's Backup Config file before upgrading or downgrading.
(3) This pre-release firmware for Archer BE800 V1 is available for 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) This version of the software can't be degraded to the previous official version.
Direct Firmware Download Link
| Archer BE800_V1 | Archer BE800_V1_1.4.1 Build 20260123 (Pre-release firmware) |
Additional Information
As always, we value your feedback. If you happen to encounter any concerns during or after the router firmware upgrade, please leave a message below and provide the following information. Your feedback helps us continuously improve and provide you with better products and support.
Please provide detailed information, including but not limited to:
- A complete network topology diagram.
- The device's connection method, and whether EasyMesh networking is enabled.
- Screenshots of relevant error messages, etc.
Thank you for your continued support and for being a member of our community.
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Hello @Joseph-TP ,
Thank you for your reply.
Yes, my network topology matches the diagram you provided:
┌── Wired clients (~10 devices)
ISP modem — Archer BE800 V1 )))((( Wi-Fi clients (~20 devices)
└─── DHCP server (Archer BE800)
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When I disable “IP & MAC Binding”, all clients (Wi-Fi and Ethernet) regain full network access immediately.
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When I enable “IP & MAC Binding”, only devices with fixed IP addresses can access the network. Devices using DHCP cannot access the network, whether Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
I have prepared the system logs and the router backup archive as requested and can provide them to the engineers for analysis.
I am happy to cooperate with further testing or remote analysis to help reproduce and resolve the issue.
Thank you for escalating this to the support engineers.
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Hi @Torvast ,
As Bluefish91 said, the cause has been identified. You can remove any duplicates on the IP&MAC Binding and Address Reservation page.
Bluefish91 wrote
@Joseph-TP @Torvast @mizwdev @Rol2509
I've had a remote session with an engineer this morning and they debugged my BE800. The outcome of the session is there is indeed a bug between the IP & MAC Binding feature and the DHCP server, especially (for what I've understanded) when there a duplicates between the IP & MAC Binding and address reservations in the DHCP Server. They will soon release a new firmware which will address this bug. For now, I think it's best to remove any duplicates or don't use the IP & MAC Binding feature at all to avoid any issues like we've had...
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Hello @Joseph-TP and @Bluefish91 ,
Thank you for your guidance regarding duplicates.
I have removed the only duplicate entry I had in my IP & MAC Binding list (Blink Sync Module 2), but the issue is still present.
Current behavior after cleanup:
- Devices with fixed IP addresses continue to have network access.
- Devices using automatic IP (DHCP), whether on Wi-Fi or Ethernet, still cannot access the network.
- This occurs immediately when IP & MAC Binding is enabled.
This suggests that the issue may occur even without duplicates, and maybe could be related to an interaction between the IP & MAC Binding feature and the DHCP server in this pre-release firmware. I may also have missed something on my side, but the only workaround for now is to disable the blocking option.
Thanks again for escalating this, and I look forward to testing the upcoming firmware fix.
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Did you reboot the BE800 after you've removed the duplicates? We've removed the duplicates and rebooted immediately hereafter, when the BE800 came back online after he rebooted, every connected device came back online.
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Yes, I have completely removed the IP reservation for the device that was declared twice, and I rebooted the BE800 afterward.
However, the issue still persists when the IP & MAC Binding option is enabled.
For now, the only solution on my side is to disable this option until the fix in the upcoming firmware is released.
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Hi @Torvast ,
Thanks for your feedback.
I have reported your case to the engineers, and they have conducted further analysis on the backup files and system log you provided.
If there are any updates, we will contact you as soon as possible.
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Hi @mizwdev ,
For further analysis, please help us collect the following info:
Joseph-TP wrote
Hello @Bluefish91 ,
Thanks for your testing and feedback.
May I know if your network topology diagram is as follows:
ISP modem—Archer BE800—Archer BE550)))((( client devices
└───DHCP Server
(Note: — stands for wired connection,)))((( stands for wireless connection )
What is the LED status of the router now?What is the network backhaul between the BE550 and BE800? Ethernet or Wireless?
Have you recently updated the BE550-v2 to a pre-release firmware version?
Have you tried rebooting the whole network and the DHCP server? Do you have other DHCP servers in the network?
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