AX73 connection poor to extender

AX73 connection poor to extender

AX73 connection poor to extender
AX73 connection poor to extender
2026-01-24 18:29:05 - last edited 2026-02-10 07:14:51
Model: RE700X   Archer A7  
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Hi I'm trying to add an RE700X to my AX73 and RE550 system.

 

AX73 is hard wired into my sky router which has the WiFi switched off but it isn't set up as an AP. All are using the same SSID and password.

 

It is connected but no matter if it is next to the AX73 or 10 feet away the connection is 1 bar.

 

I removed the RE550 from the network to see if there was an issue but still no joy.

 

What am I doing wrong?

 

As an additional question... if I reset the RE500 and re add it - do I want it to run from the AX73 or the RE700X?

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Re:AX73 connection poor to extender-Solution
2026-01-25 13:30:44 - last edited 2026-02-10 07:15:03

  @Orangebloss 

 

TP-Link have released beta firmwares for users who got their extenders shown as "offline" when they are actually connected.

 

I know your case is different (i.e. "low signal" instead of "offline"), but I wonder if you might still want to give it a try.

 

https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/845714

 

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2026-01-28 08:38:47 - last edited 2026-02-10 07:14:51

Hi @Orangebloss ,

Welcome to our community.

 

Have you created an EasyMesh network between the AX73 and RE700X?  Even though the signal is weak, actually, the RE700X's network is working normally, right?

If so, this could indeed be due to the EasyMesh components being out of sync between the two updates. You can try the Beta Firmware of the link provided by Woozle.

Welcome to Community! Urgent problems with your Wi-Fi Router, Range Extender, or DSL Modem? Please reach out via private Message or @Joesph-TP in your new thread directly. Check Out the Latest Posts: △New Firmware for Archer GE550/GE650 V1 Introduces AI-QoS, EasyMesh IoT Expansion, and More! △New Firmware for Archer BE800 V1 to Support VPN Merge, EasyMesh Guest/IoT Extend, and More △New Firmware Releases for Archer BE805/BE450 V1 to Support VPN Merge, New ECO Mode, and More Click Or ☆Recommended Solution if the post/answer helps.
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Re:AX73 connection poor to extender
2026-01-25 12:46:48

  @Orangebloss 

 

Hi,

 

If it always shows 1 bar, no matter the distance, then this could be a visual bug.

 

More important than the signal indicator are the actual link speeds. Please go to the Advanced -> EasyMesh menu. There you will see the Mesh Devices like in your screenshot, but with additional options. Click on the  to open another screen that shows the link speeds. When the extender is placed right next to the router you should see something like 576 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 2402 Mbps (5 GHz).

 

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Re:AX73 connection poor to extender
2026-01-25 13:07:59

  @woozle  sadly it says this...

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Re:AX73 connection poor to extender-Solution
2026-01-25 13:30:44 - last edited 2026-02-10 07:15:03

  @Orangebloss 

 

TP-Link have released beta firmwares for users who got their extenders shown as "offline" when they are actually connected.

 

I know your case is different (i.e. "low signal" instead of "offline"), but I wonder if you might still want to give it a try.

 

https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/845714

 

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Re:AX73 connection poor to extender-Solution
2026-01-28 08:38:47 - last edited 2026-02-10 07:14:51

Hi @Orangebloss ,

Welcome to our community.

 

Have you created an EasyMesh network between the AX73 and RE700X?  Even though the signal is weak, actually, the RE700X's network is working normally, right?

If so, this could indeed be due to the EasyMesh components being out of sync between the two updates. You can try the Beta Firmware of the link provided by Woozle.

Welcome to Community! Urgent problems with your Wi-Fi Router, Range Extender, or DSL Modem? Please reach out via private Message or @Joesph-TP in your new thread directly. Check Out the Latest Posts: △New Firmware for Archer GE550/GE650 V1 Introduces AI-QoS, EasyMesh IoT Expansion, and More! △New Firmware for Archer BE800 V1 to Support VPN Merge, EasyMesh Guest/IoT Extend, and More △New Firmware Releases for Archer BE805/BE450 V1 to Support VPN Merge, New ECO Mode, and More Click Or ☆Recommended Solution if the post/answer helps.
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