New Release EasyMesh Is Available When Wi-Fi Routers Work in AP Mode as A Controller
Exciting news!
We're thrilled to announce the rollout of new official firmware rolling out for multiple routers, including the BE, AX, and AC series, which introduces EasyMesh in AP Mode as a Controller. We invite you to upgrade and install this latest firmware version to try it out.
This Article Applies to:
| Model & Hardware & Firmware | Update Date |
|---|---|
| Archer BE11000 Pro(US)_V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240730 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer BE805_V1.0/V1.60_1.1.0 Build 20241025 (Pre-release firmware) | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Archer BE800_V1_1.1.99 Build 20241126 (Pre-release firmware) | Nov 28, 2024 |
| Archer BE700 Pro(US)_V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240730 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer BE700_V1&V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240926 and newer versions | Nov 18, 2024 |
| Archer BE550 Pro_V1&V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240730 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer BE3600_V1_1.1.0 Build 20240729 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer BE230_V1&V1.6_1.1.0 Build 20240729 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer AX55(EN)_V1_1.3.3 Build 20240628 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer AX55(US/CA/TW)_V1_1.3.2 Build 20240325 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer C80_V2.20/V2.26_1.14.0 Build 240617 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer C6_V4_1.14.0 Build 240617 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer C86_V1_1.14.0 Build 240617 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Archer A8_V2.20/V2.26_1.14.0 Build 240617 and newer versions | Sep 2, 2024 |
Moderator Note:
1. The availability of EasyMesh in AP Mode may vary by region even for the same model. Please check your local website for more information.
2. The above list might not include all models and hardware versions. It is recommended to keep watching the firmware releases for your router, as all the newly supported features will be listed in the patch notes if/when it is added to your version.
User Scenarios:
Some users would prefer to, or are limited by their devices to, have their main modem router acting as the gateway and DHCP server in the network, which requires using the TP-Link Wi-Fi router in AP (Access Point) Mode to avoid the double-NAT issue. However, they also wish to utilize the EasyMesh feature of the TP-Link Wi-Fi router to create a mesh network with other EasyMesh routers or extenders.
The topology is roughly as follows (Topo 1):
Or as this one (Topo 2):
Note: In this topo, both the EasyMesh Wi-Fi router and the satellite router/extender must support EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul.
You may also connect the EasyMesh Wi-Fi routers like below, it will also work (Topo 3):
Note: In this topo, the EasyMesh Wi-Fi router and the satellite router/extender must also support EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul.
Comment below if you have any feedback or run into any issues — we’re here to help.
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dawoys wrote
Hey team, thanks for sharing this information.
I am wondering - if I do the following:
1. Pick up one of the supported routers (e.g. C80, C6) just as the EasyMesh host
2. Set the C80/C6 to AP mode
3. Remove the antennas of C80/C6 and hide it away in a faraday cage
4. Use a BE805 and AX72 via ethernet backhaul (I have these lying around as spares)
Would I then be able to effectively achieve EasyMesh in AP mode with the BE805 and AX72, and the C80/C6 just effectively acting as a "controller" of sorts?
And would there be any performance penalty?
Thanks in advance!
@dawoys Theoretically, this should work, but it seems inefficient to configure the Archer C80/C6 solely as an EasyMesh controller.
Instead, I suggest configuring both the BE805 and AX72 in AP Mode with identical wireless settings. Since they share the same configurations, this approach is more efficient.
Additionally, the BE805 is planned to support EasyMesh in AP Mode in the near future. Once that support is available, you can connect the BE805 and AX72 via EasyMesh.
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I'm a bit confused, as on the EasyMesh support page
https://www.tp-link.com/en/easymesh/product-list/
It says "Archer AX55 (V1 and V4 support)". How do I know before I'm buying which one is V1 and V4...?
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MikeOxlong wrote
I'm a bit confused, as on the EasyMesh support page
https://www.tp-link.com/en/easymesh/product-list/
It says "Archer AX55 (V1 and V4 support)". How do I know before I'm buying which one is V1 and V4...?
This depends on local inventory. If the old version is sold out, the new version is typically available. You may want to check with the store for specifics.
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Any chance EasyMesh will be available on the ARCHER AXE75 in AP mode? I recently boungt the AXE75 because I thought it was the latest and one of the best models, only to realize the EasyMesh does not seem to be available in AP mode. I need the use AP mode because my Internet provider limits me to use their modem/router.
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logicnet wrote
Any chance EasyMesh will be available on the ARCHER AXE75 in AP mode? I recently boungt the AXE75 because I thought it was the latest and one of the best models, only to realize the EasyMesh does not seem to be available in AP mode. I need the use AP mode because my Internet provider limits me to use their modem/router.
@logicnet I apologize, but I cannot say for sure when or whether Archer AXE75 will support EasyMesh in AP Mode.
If this feature is a must-have one, I recommend contacting your reseller to see if he can exchange it for a model that already supports it.
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@Kevin_Z Thank you !
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Hi, I do have BE900 V1 and i think that tp-link will never add this feature to the router !
And i would like to know if i get the be550 pro and make it the main router in AP mode will that make the be900 and other old range ext that dont support easymesh in AP mode work to broadcast one wifi ?
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Will AP Controller support be coming to the AX53 v1 model?
If not, could I buy one of these models, such as the Archer C80, configure it as a AP Controller and then connect my AX53s via EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul as satellite EasyMesh extenders? I.e The AX53s don't also require AP Controller support to connect to a device acting as an AP Controller?
My network topology is equivalent to topology 3 in your original post i.e a Gateway router, with the wireless APs connected via an ethernet switch, on the same subnet.
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