Hey TP-Link Community!

We wanted to provide everyone with an update on some of the latest exciting features and optimizations found in recent firmware updates for our Home Networking Products, including features that have been popular requests for some time.

We have done our best to provide a summary of the updates we have seen, but bear in mind:

• Not All Hardware Versions of a Model will Receive the Same Updates and Features
• This Summary focuses primarily on New Features, NOT bug fixes and optimizations.
• We Likely Missed a Few Models. Make sure to check your hardware versions’ download page for the most detailed, accurate, and recent firmware update notes.

Please Note: Models with similar patch notes may be grouped together for ease of reading; however, this does not indicate identical firmware.  

You Can Find Your Device’s Firmware Download Page and the Complete Patch Notes by Searching for Your Model or by Finding Your Device’s Overview Page > Support > Firmware Release Notes

 

November Firmware Updates

Significant items among the updates are:

- Wi-Fi Channel Selection Feature Expanded to Additional Deco Models (Deco BE11000 V2.6, Deco BE65 Pro V1 & V1.6)

- Added WireGuard VPN support for some Deco Models

- Added Internet Backup Feature for some Deco Models

- Added MLO Functionality (Beta) for Archer TBE550E in Latest Driver

- Several Archer Routers received added features or enhancements for EasyMesh, Automatic Upgrades, OpenVPN, Tether EasyMesh compatibility, and USB Secure Sharing 

Common Fixes:

- Enhancements to AP Mode features in Tether for some Range Extenders, Wireless Access Points, and Travel Routers
 

Archer Routers           

Archer AX1800/AX20/AX21 v.4.6: Added EasyMesh Support via Tether; Added Support for VPN Client (PPTP,OpenVPN); Added Automatic Upgrade

Archer BE550 v.1, v.1.6: Enabled USB Secure Sharing By Default to Enhance Security, Bug Fix for Client List

Archer BE6500 v.1.6: Client List Fixes, L2TP VPN Traffic Fixes, DynDNS Fixes

Archer BE700 v.1, v.1.6: Added EasyMesh Webpage for Satellite Mode; EasyMesh Topology View; Supports EasyMesh in AP Mode as Controller; Add Third-Party Built-In VPN Server; Supports TAP Mode in OpenVPN; PPTP,L2TP/Ipsec VPN Offer IP as LAN IP Range; Enable Secure Sharing on USB Sharing by Default; ECO Mode; Wi-Fi Scheduling Per Wi-Fi Band; DoH/DoT DNS Server

Archer BE9300 v.1.6: Enabled USB Secure Sharing By Default to Enhance Security, Bug Fix for Client List

               

Deco Mesh    

Deco BE11000 v.2.6: Added Wireguard VPN; Added HomeShield App Block; Added Channel Slection; Fix for Visible 6GHz Backhaul

Deco BE63 v.2.6: Added Wireguard VPN; Added HomeShield App Block; Added Channel Selection; Fix for Visible 6GHz Backhaul

Deco BE65 Pro v.1, v1.6: Added Wireguard VPN; Added Chanel Selection Feature; Added Wireless Backhaul Mode Selection

Deco BE85 v.2, v.2.6: Added Wireguard VPN; Added Matter Protocol; Added Channel Selection; Added Wi-Fi Backhaul Mode Feature; Bug Fixes

Deco S4 v.3.6: Customize Satellite Deco and Clients Signal Sources; Supports Reboot Schedul; Supports NO-IP and DynDNS; Supports WPA3; Added Effective Time and Bandwidth Limit for Guest Network; Added Client Isolation; Added Smart DHCP Under Access Point Mode; Configure Static Routes; Customize MTU Size; Added IoT Network

Deco W6000 v.1.26: Default Wi-Fi is Now Encrypted; Added Camera Security and Wi-Fi Access Control Features; ECO Mode; Wi-Fi Schedule and AutoUpdate; Added Wireguard VPN Server / Client Feature; Added Client Speed Limit Feature; Supports Portal Authentication for Guest Network; Supports Matter Protocol; Supports Third-Party VPNs; Added Fixed LAN/WAN Port Feature; Customized Client Priority connection Preferences on IoT Network

Deco X50 v.1, v.1.6: Add Internet Backup Feature for Internet Connection Failure Backup; Added DoH / DoT; Automatically Select Bandwidth Based on Local Interference

Deco X5000 v.1.6: Default Wi-Fi is Now Encrypted; Added Camera Security and Wi-Fi Access Control Features; ECO Mode; Wi-Fi Schedule and AutoUpdate; Added Wireguard VPN Server / Client Feature; Added Client Speed Limit Feature; Supports Portal Authentication for Guest Network; Supports Matter Protocol; Supports Third-Party VPNs; Added Fixed LAN/WAN Port Feature; Customized Client Priority connection Preferences on IoT Network

Deco X50-PoE v.2, v.2.6: Added Camera Security Feature; Added Wi-Fi Access Control; Supports Portal Authentication for the Guest Network; Supports Auto-Upgrade; ECO Mode; Supports Matter

Deco X55 v.1, v.1.6: Add Internet Backup Feature for Internet Connection Failure Backup; Added DoH / DoT; Automatically Select Bandwidth Based on Local Interference          

               

Range Extenders       

RE605X v.2.2, v.2.26: Fix for Failure to Modify SSID and Password via Tether while in AP Mode

Archer Air E5 v.1, v.1.6: Added Tether-EasyMesh Compatibility

               

Wireless Access Points       

TL-WA3001 v.1.2, v.1.26: Add EasyMesh (Controller) in AP Mode; Added Speed Limit in AP Mode; Add Guest Network in AP Mode; Add Wireless Schedule in AP Mode and Multi SSID Mode; Add Support for Tether in RE and Multi-SSID Mode

               

Travel Router

TL-WR1502X v.1, v.1.6: Added Support for Blocking Client Devices on Tether in AP Mode; Enabled the Multi-WAN Backup by Deafault; Optimized USB Tethering with iOS Devices

 

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October Firmware Updates

Significant items among the updates are:

- Wi-Fi Channel Selection Feature added to Some Deco Models (Deco BE85, Deco BE63 V2.6)

- EasyMesh in Web UI for Satellite Devices added to some Archer Routers

- EasyMesh Network Topology Diagram feature added for some Archer Routers

- Major Feature Updates for Deco W6000 v.1.26 and Deco X5000 v.1.6.

Common Fixes:

- Fixes across various Archer models for a DynDNS bug

 

Archer Routers

Archer AX1800(USW) v.4.6: EasyMesh in Tether App; Added Support for VPN Client (PPTP, OpenVPN); Auto-Upgrade

Archer AX20 v.4.6: EasyMesh in Tether App; Added Support for VPN Client (PPTP, OpenVPN); Auto-Upgrade

Archer AX21 v.4.6: EasyMesh in Tether App; Added Support for VPN Client (PPTP, OpenVPN); Auto-Upgrade

Archer AXE75 (v.1, v.1.6): Bug Fix for DynDNS HomeShield QoS to Improve App QoS Configuration; Parental Controls Added Safesearch and YouTube Restricted; Added Ability to Split HomeShield Subscription Software Modules

Archer BE230 (v.1, v.1.6), Archer BE3600(USW) v.1.6, Archer BE6500 v.1.6, Archer GXE75 (v.1, v.1.6): Bug Fix for DynDNS

Archer BE700 (v.1, v.1.6): EasyMesh in WebUI for Satellite Devices; EasyMesh Network Topology Diagram; Supports EasyMesh in AP Mode as Controller; Third-Party VPN Servers; TAP Mode for OpenVPN; PPTP, L2TP/IPSec VPN Servers Now Offer IP as LAN IP Range; ECO Mode; Wi-Fi Scheduling Per Band; DoH/DoT

Archer BE900 (v.2, v.2.6): Adds MLO; Upgraded Wireless Driver Compatability for WI-Fi 7 Clients

Archer GE800 (v.1, v.1.6): Client List Stability; USB Sharing Key Fix; Failure to Connect Specific Device Fix; Web UI Bug Fixes, Web Filter for Parental Controls Fixes

 

Deco Mesh

Deco BE11000 v.2.6: WireGuard VPN; HomeShield App Block Feature; Channel Selection Feature; Fixes for Satellite Offline Edge Cases; Fix for Clients Failing to Connect to L2TP and IPSec VPNs; Removed Backhaul SSID for 6GHz

Deco BE63 v.2.6: WireGuard VPN; HomeShield App Block Feature; Channel Selection Feature; Fixes for Satellite Offline Edge Cases; Fix for Clients Failing to Connect to L2TP and IPSec VPNs; Removed Backhaul SSID for 6GHz

Deco BE85 (v.2, v.2.6): Improved Intrusion Prevention; WireGuard VPN; Matter Protocol Support; Channel Selection Feature; Fixes for Satellite Offline Edge Cases; Added Backhaul Mode Selection; Bug Fixes (See Patch Notes)

Deco PX50 (v.1, v.1.6): Improved Roaming with Wireless Adapters

Deco S4 v.3.6: Added Signal Source Priority for Satellites; Reboot Schedule; No-IP and DynDNS; WPA3 Support; Effective Time and Bandwidth Control for Guest Network; Added Client Isolation; Added Smart DHCP Switch while In AP Mode; Static Routing; Customize MTU; Added IoT

Deco W6000 v.1.26: Improved Encryption of Default Wi-Fi; Added Camera Security Features; Wi-Fi Access Control; ECO Mode; Wi-Fi Schedule; Auto-Update; WireGuard VPN Server and Client; Portal Authentication for Guest Network; Matter Protocol Support; Third Party VPN Provider Setup; LAN-WAN Port Fixed State; Customize Client Priority Connection Preferences on IoT Network; Client Speed Limits

Deco X5000 v.1.6: Improved Encryption of Default Wi-Fi; Added Camera Security Features; Wi-Fi Access Control; ECO Mode; Wi-Fi Schedule; Auto-Update; Wireguard VPN Server and Client; Portal Authentication for Guest Network; Matter Protocol Support; Third Party VPN Provider Setup; LAN-WAN Port Fixed State; Customize Client Priority Connection Preferences on IoT Network

Deco X55 Pro (v.1, v.1.6): Fixes for Satellite Offline Edge Cases; Safesearch Improvements; Fix for Devices Not Obeying Port Forwarding Rule

Deco X60 (v.3, v.3.6): Added App-Based QoS; Added Camera Security; Added Wireguard VPN Server and Client; Added Wi-Fi Access Control Blacklist and Whitelist; Matter Support; Third Party-VPN Support; Supported Portal Authentication for Guest Network; Ethernet Backhaul Link Speed Detection

 

Travel Routers

TL-WR1502X (v.1, v.1.6): Enabled Multi-WAN Backup By Default; Block Client Devices While in AP Mode; Improved USB Tethering Performance; Bug Fixes

 

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September Firmware Updates

Archer Routers 

Several Archer Routers received several EasyMesh feature updates. In addition, some received Fing Client Recognition Support, as well as some optimizations and fixes listed below.

Archer AX1800 (v.3.6) & Archer AX21 (v.3, 3, 6) - EasyMesh + Ethernet Backhaul, Added VPN Client, Added IoT Network and Security, Added Quick Configuration from Previous Router, AP Mode (Added Access Control; WPS; TPLinkID; LED Control and Wireless Scheduling)

Archer BE11000Pro (v.1.6) - EasyMesh via WebUI, EasyMesh Network Topology, EasyMesh in AP Mode as Controller, Guest Network Isolation from Main in AP Mode, 3rd Party VPN Server, TAP Mode in Open VPN Server, PPTP L2TP/IPsec VPN offer IP as LAN IP Range, ECO Mode, Wi-Fi Scheduling for Bands, DoH/DoT DNS Server Support

Archer BE230 (v.1, 1.6) & Archer BE3600 (v.1.6) - EasyMesh via WebUI, EasyMesh Network Topology, EasyMesh in AP Mode as Controller, Guest Network Isolation from Main in AP Mode, 3rd Party VPN Server, TAP Mode in Open VPN Server

Archer BE550 (v.1, 1.6) & Archer BE800 (v.1, 1.6) - MLO Disconnect Fix for S24, Updated Default Encryption to WPA2/WPA3 for 2.4G and 5G Main Networks, Guest Network USB Visibility Fix, OFDMA+MU-MIMO Toggle Fix, Tether App Empty Client List Fix, Fing Client Identification

Archer BE6500 (v.1.6) & Archer BE700 Pro (v.1.6) - EasyMesh via WebUI, ECO Mode, OpenVPN TAP Mode, Wi-Fi Schedule For Bands, DoH/DoT Support, EasyMesh in AP Mode, 3rd Party VPN Config, New Client ID Mechanism via Fing

Archer BE900 (v.2, 2.6) - Fixed Static Route Bug, Upgraded OpenSSL, Resolved LAN/WAN Adaptation when Setup via Tether, Abnormal Traffic Statistic Fixes, Additional Fixes, Fing Client Type Recognition

Archer BE9300 (v.1.6) - MLO Disconnect Fix for S24, Updated Default Encryption to WPA2/WPA3 for 2.4G and 5G Main Networks, Guest Network USB Visibility Fix, OFDMA+MU-MIMO Toggle Fix, Tether App Empty Client List Fix

Archer C80 (v.2.26, 2.20) - Added L2TP/IPSec VPN Server, Added EasyMesh, Auto Update and TP-Link ID in AP Mode, Added Ability to Manually Enter MAC Addresses, Added Client List Filtering Rules, WPA3-SAE Encryption for WDS Connection

 

Deco Mesh

Some Deco Mesh Models received 6GHz Client Connectivity options, an added Low-Power Feature, and VPN Performance Optimizations, as well as other optimizations and fixes listed below.

Deco BE85 (v.2, 2.6 ) & Deco BE95 (v.1, 1.6) - Open the 6GHz Band to Clients and Optimized the Channel Selection Mechanism

Deco W3600 (v.4.6 ) & Deco W6000 (v.2.6) - Increased Networking Number, Added Support for IPv6 During Setup, Added Low-Power Feature, Enhanced VPN Performance, LED Scheduling, Bug Fixes: WAN Port Recognition + DNS Refresh + Client List Display

Deco X20 (v.4, 4.6) - Increased Networking Number, Added Low-Power Feature, Enhanced VPN Performance, LED Scheduling, Bug Fixes: WAN Port Recognition + DNS Refresh

Deco X50 (v.1, 1.6) & Deco X55 (v.1, 1.6) - Increased Networking Number, Added Support for IPv6 During Setup, Added Low-Power Feature, Enhanced VPN Performance, LED Scheduling, Bug Fixes: WAN Port Recognition + DNS Refresh + Client List Display, DoH/DoT, Automatic 2.4GHz Bandwidth Channels Width Selection

Deco XE75Pro (v.1.6) - Support for ECO Mode, Wi-Fi Access Control, Camera Security

 
TP-Link Range Extenders

Range Extenders received an EasyMesh feature optimization.

TP-Link RE600X (v.3, 3.6, 3.8), TP-Link RE605X (v.3, 3.6, 3.8), TP-Link RE615X (v.1, 1.6), TP-Link RE700X (v.1, 1.8), TP-Link RE705X (v.1, 1.8), TP-Link RE715X (v.1, 1.6, 1.8) - Added EasyMesh Display on the Tether App

 

While we appreciate the feedback that a feature may be highly requested/needed (and are happy to forward your request to our teams), please know that we cannot provide any updates on the development process or a potential release.