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Over the last few years, TP-Link has embraced the EasyMesh Standard, which allows you to easily and flexibly create a mesh network using devices from various vendors. EasyMesh-compatibility has also now expanded to allow nearly any OneMesh-compatible device to work as the satellite node of your network.

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What is EasyMesh?765e7ab456ee4540b266a7fe9e74f634

EasyMesh is a standardized certification launched by the Wi-Fi Alliance, the same group certifying wireless routers and extenders, which serves to bring a standardized method of configuring and connecting to and managing multi-AP (Access Point) networks.

Why Choose EasyMesh?

As an industry standard, EasyMesh also allows devices from various vendors to be configured together, while also allowing these devices to now work together to increase network capacity and effective throughput. Not to mention, these networks are incredibly easy to set up and maintain.

  • Seamless Wi-Fi Connections with One Network Name
  • Standardized Cross-Vendor Support
  • Whole Home Coverage
  • Seamless Roaming
  • One-Click Configuration

 You can find a full list* of EasyMesh-compatible devices on our site here:  

EasyMesh TP-Link USA Product List 

 

What is an EasyMesh Backhaul?

In a 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 using their backhaul method, whether wired or wireless, to create a single, unified Wi-Fi network.

A backhaul is the method in which your EasyMesh-compatible routers and extenders will communicate with each other. All EasyMesh-compatible routers and extenders are capable of creating a wireless backhaul between network nodes. However, some devices are also capable of creating an ethernet-wired backhaul to further improve the capability of your network.

 

Create an EasyMesh Wireless Backhaul Between Routers or Range Extenders

Yes, you read that correctly; EasyMesh networks allow you to use a Range Extender or even a second router as the satellite node for your EasyMesh Network*. This feature is separate from general EasyMesh compatibility and has been recently introduced to additional models; this feature is also required on both the main and satellite nodes.

It is recommended to connect no more than 3 mesh nodes (2 satellite devices) in a single wireless chain to improve network performance. A Firmware update may be required for some models to support Router-Router Networking.

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Create an EasyMesh Wired Backhaul Between Routers or Range Extenders

Ethernet, or wired backhaul, refers to the use of Ethernet cables to connect multiple mesh nodes in a Wi-Fi network. By using an Ethernet backhaul, the mesh nodes can communicate with each other at faster speeds and with lower latency, as compared to a wireless connection. This ensures a more robust and reliable connection between the nodes, which results in improved performance and stability for your devices.

FAQ: How to Build an Ethernet Backhaul Using Two EasyMesh Routers

 

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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. 

 

EasyMesh 

OneMesh™ 

Deco Mesh 

Seamless Wi-Fi Roaming

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Works with Another Brand’s Device

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AP Seamless Steering 

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Band steering

(Smart Connect) 

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Router - Router Wireless Backhaul 

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Ethernet-Wired Backhaul 

Available on Select Models

(Check Compatibility

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AP mode 

- (Planned***)

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Mesh Protocol Supported 

802.11k/v 

802.11k/v 

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Management Methods 

Web UI & Tether APP 

Web UI & Tether APP 

Deco APP

Technology 

Wi-Fi EasyMesh Standardized Protocol 

TP-Link OneMesh™ Technology 

TP-Link Deco Mesh Technology 

Product List 

TP-Link EasyMesh Product List

TP-Link OneMesh Product List

TP-Link Deco Mesh Product List   

Compatible Devices

Wi-Fi Routers

Range Extenders

EasyMesh Certified Products

Wi-Fi Routers

Powerline Adapters

Range Extenders

DSL Modem Routers

4G Wi-Fi Routers

Any Deco Mesh Node

1. TP-Link EasyMesh, OneMesh™, and Deco Mesh products use different mesh technologies, and not compatible with each other when building a mesh network.

2. 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. 

 

EasyMesh – Frequently Asked Questions

See Our General EasyMesh FAQ: General Questions about EasyMesh

 

What TP-Link Routers and Extenders Will Support EasyMesh? 

You can find a complete list* of our compatible EasyMesh Devices Here: EasyMesh Compatible Devices
Please be aware that specific models will require firmware updates to support EasyMesh, and you should pay attention to the subsequent firmware releases on the TP-Link official website for added optimizations, features, and improvements to EasyMesh.

 

Will EasyMesh-Compatible Devices Work Together with Onemesh, Deco Mesh, or Omada Mesh Devices?

No. Wi-Fi EasyMesh, TP-Link OneMesh™, and Deco Mesh use different technologies and are not able to work together to create a coherent mesh network. It is recommended to use only one technology to simplify your network and prevent problems from arising. (Archer = EasyMesh/OneMesh)(Deco = Deco Mesh)(Omada = OmadaMesh)

EasyMesh compatibility is widely spreading, and many of your previously OneMesh compatible devices have been updated to EasyMesh.

 

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. 

Please See the EasyMesh Splash Page for an Overall Compatibility List: https://www.tp-link.com/us/easymesh/product-list

 

Looking to Get Started with EasyMesh?

How to Build and Ethernet Backhaul Using Two EasyMesh Routers

How to Add a Router to an EasyMesh Network as a Satellite Device

How to Add an Extender to An EasyMesh Network as a Satellite Device

 

(Last Updated: 8/20/2024)

*As a reminder, our compatibility pages are always subject to change, and models marked as planned are not guaranteed to receive the feature and should not be used to determine future feature availability. Compatibility is still being added to additional models, but our team does not have any insights into what models or when a model will receive a firmware update or feature - so please keep an eye on your device's download page and check for available updates often

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@Riley_S 

 

I have a question regarding EasyMesh and OneMesh.

 

I have multiple TP-Link products - both are on the list to get EasyMesh.   Do I need to wait for both to receive EasyMesh FW updates to mesh them, or can one device on OneMesh  mesh with a device with EasyMesh?

 

Never mind -   I see that my question is covered under Q2 above.    They are not compatible - so I need to wait until both of my routers are EasyMesh compatible to mesh them.

 

 

Thomas C (TC) Murphy Park City, Montana USA

I stumbled upon EasyMesh in my RX700E range extender yesterday and it appears to be working with my AX50 router. I now have just one SSID.

 

I'm still confused about EasyMesh vs OneMesh. EasyMesh appears to be an industry standard, while OneMesh is proprietary. That's fine, but which one offers higher performance, or is there a difference in performance?

 

 

@Jaddie 

 

Good question - I've had the same questions myself.   Hoping @Riley_S will offer up the official TP-Link answer.

 

My thoughts on the matter - based solely on absolutely nothing but my thoughts.

 

As you noted - EasyMesh was designed off the industry standard while OneMesh is TP-Link's own developed methodology - and I would think that something proprietary would be faster/more efficient.  

Thomas C (TC) Murphy Park City, Montana USA

@TC_In_Montana @Jaddie;

The introduction of EasyMesh is still very new; so we do no have too too much information comparing the two. Speaking with our testing and product teams, the performance of the two should be relatively similar, however the onemesh connections will most likely be more stable as they are tested to work between our own products, rather than relying on another company's implementation of Easymesh.

 

The main differences come into play when looking at the devices that may be added. Onemesh will allow you to add a variety of TP-Link devices that may not support Easymesh, while Easymesh allows for mesh networks to be built with non-Tp-Link products. Currently, Easymesh is not widely implemented or used, so if you are only planning to use TP-Link products you may want to stick with a OneMesh connection until Easymesh is more widely available.

 

As Easymesh is rolled out to more products, our team will attempt to provide an update on the differences and qualities of the connections.

 

 

@Riley_S 

 

Thanks for the update/information.

I've got a couple of devices on the "planned" list - waiting for EasyMesh to roll out to them so I can it out.

Patience has never been one of my best features.....

Thomas C (TC) Murphy Park City, Montana USA

Thanks for the Awesome information!

I started with one AX55 but over time and with more WiFi in use locally I had problems with a 2.4 camera being too far from the router for a reliable connection. The laptops and smartphones were fine.

 

So I added a second AX55 running easymesh which solved the camera problem and it's fine most of the time except one particular smartphone which drops the connection then picks it up again when it is midway between the two routers which just happens to be where one of my favourite chairs is located.

 

Being lazy I added another TP-link router this time a AXE5400 since it is a real soon now Easymesh router.  My thoughts were simply to run it as another access point so I could steer the smartphone to fix on one router.

 

Unfortunately when I signed in the the new router it picked up all the information from the existing two routers.  OK but that means I can't add another named access point dedicated to one smartphone.

 

Is there a way to tell the routers that this smartphone should only connect to one of the routers? 

 

Is there a way to use the AXE5400 without involving the existing TPlink user and password?

 

Or do I get the impression the thing to do is wait for the firmware upgrade to the AXE5400 to make it easymesh?

 

Or does onemesh support having the axe5400 as the main router and an AX55 as the satellite today?

 

Another possibility might be to have the satellite router not broadcast on the 5 GHZ band?  Is this possible?

 

The last one might be to try the AXE5400 by itself and see if the camera connection is steady enough. 

 

Thoughts?

 

Thanks John

Hey @johnwhelan,

I would recommend creating a new thread on the forums for your situation, that way we can keep the conversation focused. However:

 

When a Device is set up as an AP, you can always change the wireless settings of that specific AP by logging into the settings for the AP. It will just automatically match your other network name so that your devices can begin to roam between nodes.

 

You can either set a new SSID, or configure the access control so that the device cannot connect to the AP, but for the life of me I cant remember if this could cause problems with the phone connecting to the main router. There will also be options available to choose which bands of your network to broadcast, since you mention that would help for now.

 

Onemesh Does Not Currently Support Router-Router Connections and is Focused on the Connection between Powerline, REs, and a single router to manage the mesh.

 

 

While this is not the same router as yours, it is an Archer Router in AP Mode:

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The camera is an early eufy one that has something called a homebase.  I suspect the camera does not use conventional Wi-Fi but talks directly to the homebase which talks to everything else.

 

So I dropped in the AXE 5400 in place of the other routers and ran a 25 foot cat 6 cable to the homebase which is close to the camera. The router is located in the basement so I raised the AXE 5400 by eighteen inches and turned off 6 GHZ.

 

Crossed fingers that seems to be working nicely the extra power of over the AX55 and the extra height I think gives it just enough reach.  With only one AP the phone isn't dropping the connection and reestablishing it every minute or so.

 

As a comment switching from  AP to the other probably needs a wider gap in the signal strength before switching, which would save the phone problem.  Connecting to a particular router (the AXE 5400) might have been possible by changing its IP address first then connecting once it was plugged into the network.

 

I think just writing it all out then sleeping on it made it come together and you never know easymesh might come to the AXE 5400 real soon now and ethernet backhaul the day after.

 

Many Thanks

 

Cheerio John

 

 

When is the development of this going to be done? I've been waiting for both of my Archer AX11000 to get OneMesh firmware updates for over a year now and things are still marked in the "planned" state. EasyMesh seems to have a "planned" update for these Archer as well, but there's been no sign or hope that the either of these updates are coming soon. This seems so far behind compared to Asus AI Mesh

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