Knowledge Base What is EasyMesh and how does it work with TP-Link routers and extenders?
You may have heard that TP-Link embraces an updated EasyMesh protocol that allows building a multiple-AP mesh network with certified products from various vendors. It also breaks new ground in the network deployment compared with the previous Mesh standard. In this article, we will talk about what is EasyMesh and how it works with TP-Link routers and extenders.
What is EasyMesh?
EasyMesh is a standard certification launched by the Wi-Fi Alliance, which brings a standards-based approach to multiple AP networks. This kind of Mesh allows devices from multiple vendors to be onboard, configured, and able to communicate with each other to form Mesh Wi-Fi. This brings flexibility, enabling devices from different vendors to work together to increase capacity and effective throughput by forming a smart and adaptable network. Refer to What is EasyMesh to find more details.
TP-Link is committed to the development of EasyMesh products and has launched a series of Wi-Fi routers and range extenders that are compatible with EasyMesh (Full Product List). You can choose a Wi-Fi router with range extenders to form Mesh Wi-Fi, or several Wi-Fi routers to set up the Mesh Wi-Fi. Theoretically, TP-Link EasyMesh will work with any EasyMesh-certified products thanks to the standardized EasyMesh technology. However, EasyMesh networking methods can vary based on the manufacturers, we highly recommend using TP-Link EasyMesh products together to ensure the best performance and full compatibility.
As for the management, unified management via the TP-Link Tether app or web UI is available for TP-Link EasyMesh-compatible devices. The main router will work as the management center. You can set and modify the wireless settings such as network name, password, and advanced features like Access Control and QoS on the router. The router will then synchronize with your extension devices. However, unified management is not guaranteed for devices from other vendors.
Setup Video for TP-Link EasyMesh Devices
What is Wireless Backhaul in EasyMesh?
Wireless Backhaul in an EasyMesh network makes it possible to wirelessly connect two EasyMesh products including TP-Link Wi-Fi Routers and Range Extenders together to build a seamless Wi-Fi network, this benefits both extended Wi-Fi coverage and Wi-Fi network stability.
How does EasyMesh Wireless Backhaul work?
Router - Router Networking
Mesh Wireless Backhaul between Routers
Yes, you hear it right. In an EasyMesh network, now you could define a router as the main router, and easily add a satellite router to boost the Wi-Fi coverage.
EasyMesh enables automatic synchronization of wireless network settings across all the EasyMesh nodes in the network and saves your time of manually setting up wireless SSID and password on a satellite device(s).
How to add a router to an EasyMesh network as a satellite device
Note:
1. It is recommended to connect no more than 3 mesh nodes (2 satellite devices) in a single chain for better wireless performance.
2. A firmware update may be required for some models to support Router - Router Networking.
Router – RE Networking
Mesh Wireless Backhaul between TP-Link Router and Range Extender
The brand-new mesh solution also allows you to add Range Extender as the satellite device which is wirelessly connected to the main router and builds a seamless Wi-Fi network. How to add an extender to an EasyMesh network as a satellite device
What is Ethernet Backhaul in EasyMesh?
In EasyMesh, Ethernet backhaul refers to the use of Ethernet cables to connect multiple mesh nodes in a mesh Wi-Fi network. In a typical mesh Wi-Fi network, multiple mesh nodes are placed throughout a home or office to provide a strong and reliable Wi-Fi signal in every corner. These mesh nodes communicate with each other to create a single, unified Wi-Fi network. This allows devices to seamlessly roam between mesh nodes without experiencing any drops in the Wi-Fi connection.
Ethernet backhaul in EasyMesh takes this concept a step further by using Ethernet cables to connect the mesh nodes, instead of relying solely on wireless connections. By using Ethernet backhaul, the mesh nodes can communicate with each other at faster speeds and with lower latency, compared to using wireless connections, thus you can ensure a more robust and reliable connection between the nodes, resulting in better overall Wi-Fi performance throughout the entire network.
How to Build an Ethernet Backhaul Using Two EasyMesh Routers
Please note that only some EasyMesh routers support EasyMesh Backhaul for now, you could refer to this thread for the specific information:
EasyMesh Routers Support Building a EasyMesh Network via Ethernet Backhaul NOW
EasyMesh Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What TP-Link product will support EasyMesh?
Visit here to check all TP-Link EasyMesh Compatible devices.
Please be aware that certain models will require firmware updates to support EasyMesh, you could pay attention to the subsequent firmware releases on the TP-Link official website.
Q2. Can I use TP-Link EasyMesh products together with TP-Link OneMesh™ or Deco Mesh products?
Yes and No. Wi-Fi EasyMesh, TP-Link OneMesh™, and Deco Mesh are three different mesh Wi-Fi solutions provided by TP-Link. You cannot build a mesh network by mixing TP-Link OneMesh™ routers/extenders with Deco Mesh, but you can build up a mesh system with TP-Link EasyMesh and OneMesh™ devices. In another word, you can still build up a mesh network if you have an EasyMesh router and a Onemesh range extender.
Refer to the QA below for the main differences between EasyMesh, TP-Link OneMesh™, and Deco Mesh.
Q3. What is the difference between EasyMesh, OneMesh™, and Deco Mesh?
From the below chart you could have a general comparison between EasyMesh vs OneMesh™ vs Deco Mesh.
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EasyMesh |
OneMesh™ |
Deco Mesh |
|---|---|---|---|
Seamless Wi-Fi Network |
√ |
√ |
√ |
Working with a different vendor* |
√ |
- |
- |
AP Seamless Steering |
√ |
√ |
√ |
Band steering (Smart Connect) |
√ |
√ |
√ |
Router - Router Wireless Backhaul |
√ |
- |
√ |
Ethernet Backhaul |
- (Planned & Supported***) |
- |
√ |
| AP mode | - (Planned***) | - | √ |
Mesh Protocol Supported |
802.11k/v |
802.11k/v |
802.11k/v/r |
Management Methods |
Web UI & Tether APP |
Web UI & Tether APP |
Deco APP & Simple Web UI |
Technology |
|||
| Products & Compatibility |
Check TP-Link EasyMesh products >> |
Note :
1. Working with a different vendor*
Certified EasyMesh devices can work with each other, while we highly recommend using TP-Link EasyMesh products together to ensure the best performance and full compatibility.
2. Visit this site to get the EasyMesh Certified Products from multiple vendors*: https://www.wi-fi.org/wi-fi-easymesh-certified-products (from Wi-Fi Alliance®).
3. Planned*** : Kindly note that Planned is not a guarantee, as the plan can be adjusted or changed.
Q4. Will EasyMesh support Ethernet Backhaul?
Yes. EasyMesh will allow building a mesh network via Ethernet Backhaul, and some of the EasyMesh routers have already supported it via a firmware upgrade.
Visit EasyMesh Routers Support Building an EasyMesh Network via Ethernet Backhaul NOW to get more details.
Q5. Can I use TP-Link EasyMesh devices with EasyMesh products from different manufacturers or companies? Are they compatible?
Theoretically, TP-Link EasyMesh will work with any EasyMesh-certified products due to the standardized EasyMesh technology. However, EasyMesh networking methods can vary based on the manufacturers, we highly recommend using TP-Link EasyMesh products together to ensure the best performance and full compatibility.
Visit this blog to know more about EasyMesh: What is EasyMesh?
Welcome to leave your comments below regarding EasyMesh.
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I can see that the Archer AX1500 is now listed as compatible with EasyMesh 
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Can you help me find out which version(s) of the Archer AX1500 is compatible, as I do not seem to be able to find this information anywhere?
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Hello,
You can find more details here, but it depends on the region where you are, not all regions have access to EasyMesh on this model.
https://www.tp-link.com/ro/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax1500/
This is for Global (EU).
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Hi @LarsTP
@root1ng is correct. You can check the firmware release notes as per the specific model and hardware of your AX1500. For example, you can see AX1500 v1.20 supports EasyMesh on version 1.3.8 Build 20230619:
https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-ax1500/#Firmware
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Thanks a lot for your reply. I can see, that the webpage for the country I selected (like the one @root1ng linked to) do not seem to have the update available as the latest version here is from January 2022:
I will browse to the 'en' webpage to get the link for the latest EU firmware then 
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Well it seems different webpages for different countries where I assume the AX1500(EU) harware version is sold are having different firmware versions as the latest version and that the 'en'-site is having the latest versions.
E.g. the UK-site is having 1.3.4 Build 20230220 as the latest firmware version for the 1.20 HW version:
@Kevin_Z can you please help by finding out if this is just because the webpages for the different countries in (EU) are out of sync and that any AX1500(EU)_V1.20 firmware version can be used for Archer AX1500(EU) Ver:1.20 HW no matter what (EU) country website the firmware is downloaded from - e.g. dk/en/ro/uk?
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Yes, I can assure you that you can install the latest firmware version published on the EN website if your hardware is also EU. Just make sure you're installing the correct firmware for your hardware. You can actually check for updates on your router web GUI or via the Tether App if you don't want to upgrade the firmware manually.
Some local websites may not be updated timely when there is newer firmware. I will remind the local website admins to update the latest firmware as soon as I can.
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Hi all,
I have a question about building an EasyMesh network that consists of TP-Link EasyMesh routers of different specifications, in particular mixing routers that support DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) and routers that don't support DFS.
Currently I am running an EasyMesh network that consists of an Archer C64 as main router and another C64 as satellite router (and an RE305 as another satellite).
As we all know TP-Link's lower-end dual-band routers (up to the AX20, I believe) don't support DFS and are therefore limited to operating on the crowded 5 GHz channels 36 to 48 in Europe.
Now I am asking myself, if I was to upgrade my main router to an Archer AX72 or AX55 V1 and set it's 5 GHz Wi-Fi to operate on a DFS channel, like for example channel 108, what would happen if I then try to add an Archer C64 as EasyMesh satellite?
1) Would the C64 follow the main router and also start broadcasting on the DFS channel?
2) Would the C64 refuse to be added as an EasyMesh Satellite?
3) Would the C64 broadcast on a non-DFS channel, while the AX72/AX55 would remain on the manually selected DFS channel? (I don't think this is technically possible, though)
4) Would the AX72/AX55 automatically change it's own channel (and thus the channel the whole Mesh network operates on) to a non-DFS channel (36-48) when adding the C64 as an EasyMesh Satellite?
If anyone who has already setup an EasyMesh network consisting of DFS and non-DFS routers or someone from TP-Link could answer this question I would very much appreciate it.
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If the main router supports DFS while the satellite doesn't support DFS, and you manually choose a DFS channel on the main, the satellite won't connect to the main via 5G when building up the EasyMesh network. It will only connect to the main via the 2.4G.
If you leave the 5G wireless settings by default as Auto, the main router itself will choose an appropriate channel based on the surrounding working wireless networks. If it chooses a DFS channel automatically after reviewing the wireless networks, then the satellite will only connect to the main by 2.4G via EasyMesh.
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