5GHz Keeps Disconnecting and Speed Drops - Archer AX12 V1.0 Firmware 1.2.1

5GHz Keeps Disconnecting and Speed Drops - Archer AX12 V1.0 Firmware 1.2.1

5GHz Keeps Disconnecting and Speed Drops - Archer AX12 V1.0 Firmware 1.2.1
5GHz Keeps Disconnecting and Speed Drops - Archer AX12 V1.0 Firmware 1.2.1
2026-02-28 18:47:48 - last edited 2026-03-30 15:06:52
Model: Archer AX12  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.2.1 Build 20250729 Rel. 73566

Hello,

I have an Archer AX12 V1.0 with the latest firmware 1.2.1 Build 20250729 Rel. 73566 and I am experiencing a very frustrating issue with my 5GHz connection.

Problem 1 - 5GHz Disconnecting:

My 5GHz Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting randomly on its own and then reconnects again after a few seconds. This happens repeatedly and I have to keep reconnecting my devices every time. It is very unstable and I cannot use the internet properly.

Problem 2 - Sudden Speed Drop:

Sometimes the internet speed suddenly becomes very slow without any reason. The only way to fix it is to manually turn off the router and turn it back on again. After the restart, the speed goes back to normal, but after some time the same issue happens again.

Temporary Fix I Found:

I disabled IPv6 and QoS from the router settings and after that the issues seemed to reduce. But I do not want to keep these features disabled permanently as it is not a proper solution.

My Device Info:

Model: Archer AX12

Hardware Version: V1.0

Firmware: 1.2.1 Build 20250729 Rel. 73566

IP: 192.168.0.1

I have read that a beta firmware has been released to fix the instability issues on this firmware version. Could you please share the beta firmware for my device so I can test it and see if it resolves these problems?

Thank you very much for your help!

@Joseph-TP 

 

 

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Re:5GHz Keeps Disconnecting and Speed Drops - Archer AX12 V1.0 Firmware 1.2.1-Solution
2026-03-02 02:53:30 - last edited 2026-03-30 15:06:52

Hello @Sahadat_07 ,

Welcome to our community.

 

Please install the beta firmware here:

Archer AX12(EU)_V1_1.2.2 Build 20250904(Beta Firmware) 

 

For more details, please refer to Network Becomes Unstable on Archer AX12 After Updating Firmware to 1.2.1. Please let me know if the firmware helps.

 

Best Regards.

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Re:5GHz Keeps Disconnecting and Speed Drops - Archer AX12 V1.0 Firmware 1.2.1-Solution
a week ago - last edited a week ago

Hello  @Overthinker6969  & @Sahadat_07 

 

We are excited to announce the release of the latest firmware (version 1.5.0) for the Archer AX12(EU)_V1! This update introduces several new features,including the highly anticipated support for EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul. Additionally, EasyMesh configuration is now supported in AP mode.
We encourage you to try out this firmware and experience the new features!

 

Firmware update instructions:
1. Please detect the new firmware on the Firmware Update page, if the latest firmware is detected, you can proceed with an online update.
2. If you prefer to update the firmware manually, please download it here: Archer AX12(EU)_V1_1.5.0 Build 20260605 (The AX12 (US) can also use this version of the firmware)
3. Refer to the guide to update your router's firmware: How to Update Firmware on TP-Link Wi-Fi Routers

Welcome to Our Community! Get the latest posts: △New Firmware for Archer GE550/GE650 V1 Introduces AI-QoS, EasyMesh IoT Expansion, and More! △New Firmware Releases for Archer BE805 V1/BE450 V1 to Support VPN Merge, New ECO Mode, and More! More posts, please see: △ Get the Ongoing Pre-release Firmware for Wi-Fi Routers Here— Subscribe for Updates! Urgent problems with your Wi-Fi Router, Range Extender, or DSL Modem? Please reach out via private Messages or @Joesph-TP in your new thread directly. Click Or ☆Recommended Solution if the post/answer helps.
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Re:5GHz Keeps Disconnecting and Speed Drops - Archer AX12 V1.0 Firmware 1.2.1-Solution
2026-03-02 02:53:30 - last edited 2026-03-30 15:06:52

Hello @Sahadat_07 ,

Welcome to our community.

 

Please install the beta firmware here:

Archer AX12(EU)_V1_1.2.2 Build 20250904(Beta Firmware) 

 

For more details, please refer to Network Becomes Unstable on Archer AX12 After Updating Firmware to 1.2.1. Please let me know if the firmware helps.

 

Best Regards.

Welcome to Our Community! Get the latest posts: △New Firmware for Archer GE550/GE650 V1 Introduces AI-QoS, EasyMesh IoT Expansion, and More! △New Firmware Releases for Archer BE805 V1/BE450 V1 to Support VPN Merge, New ECO Mode, and More! More posts, please see: △ Get the Ongoing Pre-release Firmware for Wi-Fi Routers Here— Subscribe for Updates! Urgent problems with your Wi-Fi Router, Range Extender, or DSL Modem? Please reach out via private Messages or @Joesph-TP in your new thread directly. Click Or ☆Recommended Solution if the post/answer helps.
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Re:5GHz Keeps Disconnecting and Speed Drops - Archer AX12 V1.0 Firmware 1.2.1
2026-03-13 16:28:51

  @Joseph-TP 

Why this firmware Stable Update is not being pushed to our routers?. This firmware is in beta stage for a long time. When can we expect the stable version of this firmware. We don't want to update with beta version as it may broke our device which may affect the warranty.

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Re:5GHz Keeps Disconnecting and Speed Drops - Archer AX12 V1.0 Firmware 1.2.1-Solution
a week ago - last edited a week ago

Hello  @Overthinker6969  & @Sahadat_07 

 

We are excited to announce the release of the latest firmware (version 1.5.0) for the Archer AX12(EU)_V1! This update introduces several new features,including the highly anticipated support for EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul. Additionally, EasyMesh configuration is now supported in AP mode.
We encourage you to try out this firmware and experience the new features!

 

Firmware update instructions:
1. Please detect the new firmware on the Firmware Update page, if the latest firmware is detected, you can proceed with an online update.
2. If you prefer to update the firmware manually, please download it here: Archer AX12(EU)_V1_1.5.0 Build 20260605 (The AX12 (US) can also use this version of the firmware)
3. Refer to the guide to update your router's firmware: How to Update Firmware on TP-Link Wi-Fi Routers

Welcome to Our Community! Get the latest posts: △New Firmware for Archer GE550/GE650 V1 Introduces AI-QoS, EasyMesh IoT Expansion, and More! △New Firmware Releases for Archer BE805 V1/BE450 V1 to Support VPN Merge, New ECO Mode, and More! More posts, please see: △ Get the Ongoing Pre-release Firmware for Wi-Fi Routers Here— Subscribe for Updates! Urgent problems with your Wi-Fi Router, Range Extender, or DSL Modem? Please reach out via private Messages or @Joesph-TP in your new thread directly. Click Or ☆Recommended Solution if the post/answer helps.
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