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Archer AX72 Pro not connecting (missing DS Lite option)

Archer AX72 Pro not connecting (missing DS Lite option)
Archer AX72 Pro not connecting (missing DS Lite option)
2026-03-05 12:24:30 - last edited 2 weeks ago
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Model: Archer AX72 Pro  
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Hi @ all, 

 

I am trying to connect my new Archer AX72 Pro through an ONT to the Internet. Provider is Mnet in Germany (ISP cannot help, only supports their devices). I copied all settings from the previous wifi router (VX231v) - this one works without issues. I used all the same settings as before (PPPoE, username and password all the same), however the Archer can't connect. I identified that the only thing that is different is the fact that the VX231v has as DS Lite tunnel that I cannot find with the Archer. Is there a workaround for that? 

 

Thanks in advance if anyone knows the solution. 

 

 

Best 
Max 

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Re:Archer AX72 Pro not connecting (missing DS Lite option)-Solution
2026-03-05 16:23:02 - last edited 2026-04-20 01:30:40

  @MaxRnk 

 

Hi,

 

If your ISP uses DS-Lite, then you will need to use a router model that specifically supports DS-Lite. However, the Archer AX72 Pro doesn't.

 

A potential workaround would be to keep the VX231v connected to the ONT and then connect the AX72 Pro to one of the VX231v's LAN ports and use it as a secondary router.
 

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Re:Archer AX72 Pro not connecting (missing DS Lite option)-Solution
2 weeks ago - last edited 2 weeks ago

Hello @MaxRnk 

 

Please check whether you can connect to DS-Lite by installing the beta firmware on your AX72 Pro:

Connect TP-Link Archer Routers to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN

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Re:Archer AX72 Pro not connecting (missing DS Lite option)-Solution
2026-03-05 16:23:02 - last edited 2026-04-20 01:30:40

  @MaxRnk 

 

Hi,

 

If your ISP uses DS-Lite, then you will need to use a router model that specifically supports DS-Lite. However, the Archer AX72 Pro doesn't.

 

A potential workaround would be to keep the VX231v connected to the ONT and then connect the AX72 Pro to one of the VX231v's LAN ports and use it as a secondary router.
 

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Re:Archer AX72 Pro not connecting (missing DS Lite option)-Solution
2 weeks ago - last edited 2 weeks ago

Hello @MaxRnk 

 

Please check whether you can connect to DS-Lite by installing the beta firmware on your AX72 Pro:

Connect TP-Link Archer Routers to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: Connect TP-Link Archer Routers to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN Archer GE550 - BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router Archer GE800 Supports Extending Guest/IoT Network via EasyMesh If you found a post or response helpful, please click Helpful (arrow pointing upward icon). If you are the author of a topic, remember to mark a helpful reply as the "Recommended Solution" (star icon) so that others can benefit from it.
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