Monthly Featured Firmware Updates - Home Networking

Hey Everyone!

 

Starting in 2025, we hope to maintain this list more frequently and provide a lasting resource for you to see some of the key firmware updates delivered throughout the year to your devices.

 

As a reminder, this is a project from our community team and requires us to review each firmware update – please consider this when asking for updates and confirming compatibility – the most accurate and official notes will always be on your device’s support page – we may be able to reach out for compatibility, but it is not often readily available.

 

• Not All Hardware Versions of a Model Are Guaranteed to Receive a Feature or Update
  • Check Your Device’s Download Page for Hardware Version Compatibility
• Only Models and Updates with significant changes or additions were included in our overview
• Minor and General Bug Fixes Were Largely Left Out of Our Firmware Highlights

 

We Likely Missed a Few Models, Features, or Hardware Versions – Make Sure to Check Your Device’s Download Page for the Most Accurate and Recent Patch Notes from the Source

New Features and Highlights:

 Our New Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router (TL-WR3602BE) v1/1.6 - 1.0.1 - Added New VPN Kill Switch Feature + Stability and Performance Enhancements
 

Archer BE805 (Pre-Release 1.3.1) - Enhances Overall System and Wireless Stability (Link)
 

Deco BE75 (Pre-Release) - Introduces WireGuard VPN, Manual Channel Selection, and More! (Link)
 

Deco BE85 (Pre-Release) - Numerous optimizations, enhancements, and a few new features for Parental Controls have been added to one of our most powerful Wi-Fi 7 Deco models in Pre-Release Firmware Version 1.2.0 (Link).
 

Archer GE800v1/1.6 - 1.2.4 Introduced Support for New AI QoS Feature

 

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August 2025 Firmware Update Highlights
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Wi-Fi 6 Archer Routers (AX)

Archer AX6000v1/1.6 - 1.4.3 Fixed No Internet over WAN Port in AP Mode; Mitigated False-Positive Threat Detections; Improved Stability

 

Wi-Fi 7 Archer Routers (BE)

Archer BE805v1/1.6 - 1.3.0 Added VPN Kill Switch for Improved Data Security, Allowing Automatic Internet Disconnect When VPN Tunnel Drops; Improved Wi-Fi compatibility and Stability; Enhanced MLO Compatibility; Improved OpenVPN Server Compatibility; Bugfixes: Clients Can Still Play Videos After Bedtime, Speed Drops on Apple Devices Due to AMSDU Compatibility Irregularities, DNS Anomalies Resulting From Router Automatically Assigning Secondary DNS When ISP Only Issues Primary DNS

Archer BE9300v2.6 - 1.0.3 Improved Security and Stability; Bugfixes: Surfshark WireGuard and Backend Device Can't Connect to Internet, Abnormal Tether Client Traffic Statistics in Some Cases, Backup and Restore not Importing Mesh Network Configuration in AP Mode, LED Night Mode Status Inaccuracy, Bedtime Not Taking Effect on Schedule, Guest Network USB Access, USB Sharing Write Anomalies

 

Gaming Routers

Archer GE800v1/1.6 - 1.2.4 Added Support for AI QoS

 

Wi-Fi 5 Deco Mesh

Deco M9 Plusv2 - 1.9.1 Added Parental Controls Features: SafeSearch, YouTube Restrictions, App Time Limits, Always Allowed Apps, etc.; Improved Web Filter, Enriched Visited/Block History and Blocked Apps via Parental Control; Optimized QoS; Introduces new Parental Controls capabilities via Advanced Parental Control Subscription

 

Travel Routers

TL-WR3602BEv1/1.6 - 1.0.1 Improved Security and Stability; Optimized OpenVPN and WireGuard VPN Client Performance; Optimized USB Tethering Setup Process; Added VPN Kill Switch; Fixed Bug Where Device Failed to Connect to the Internet or Automatically Dial in Some Scenarios

 

Wi-Fi Access Points

TL-WA3001v1.2/1.26 - 1.1.1 Added AP Mode Features: EasyMesh, Speed Limit, Guest Network, Wireless Schedule, Improved Network Map Page; Added Multi-SSID Mode features: Improved Network Map Page Display; Fixed OFDMA and TWT UI Toggle Issue

 

Range Extenders

RE3200BEv1.6 - 1.0.1 Bugfixes:; Quick Setup Fails to Complete; Display Optimization

RE500Xv2.6 - 1.1.0 Enhanced Device Compatibility; Fixed Night Mode Function Availability for LED Control in Tether

RE505Xv2/2.6 - 1.1.0 Enhanced Device Compatibility; Fixed Night Mode Function Availability for LED Control in Tether
 

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July 2025 Firmware Update Highlights

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Wi-Fi 6 Archer Routers (AX)

Archer AX55 v1/1.6 - 1.3.5: Added EasyMesh R2 Traffic Separation Feature to Support Network Traffic Segmentation; Implemented EasyMesh R3 Functionality Including DPP (Deviced Provisioning Protocol) and Encrypted Communication.; Fixed EasyMesh UI Inconsistency When Switching Between Router and AP Mode; Fixed Guest Network Clients Inability to Acquire IP in AP Mode

Archer AX6000v1/1.6/2/2.6 - 1.4.2: Support for Additional Parental Control Features including SafeSearch, YouTube Restriction, App Time Limits, Always Allowed Apps, and more.; Improvement and Enhancements to Web Filter, Visited/Block History and Blocked Apps for Parental Control¹; Optimized QoS; Note: This update retains nearly all the legacy parental control features previously offered for free, while also introducing new capabilities which can be unlocked by Advanced Parental Control subscription.

Archer GX90v1 - 1.2.3: Support for Additional Parental Control Features including SafeSearch, YouTube Restriction, App Time Limits, Always Allowed Apps, and more.; Improvement and Enhancements to Web Filter, Visited/Block History and Blocked Apps for Parental Control¹; Optimized QoS; Note: This update retains nearly all the legacy parental control features previously offered for free, while also introducing new capabilities which can be unlocked by Advanced Parental Control subscription.

 

Wi-Fi 7 Archer Routers (BE)

Archer BE260v1.6 - 1.0.2: Bugfixes for EasyMesh and OpenVPN

Archer BE3200v1.6 - 1.0.4: Bugfixes for WireGuard/L2TP VPN, Traffic Usage Display, and Web UI Login; Bugfix for IPSec Passthrough Switch Not Taking Effect

Archer BE3500v1.6 - 1.0.4: Bugfixes for EasyMesh and OpenVPN

Archer BE5000v1.6 - 1.0.2: Bugfixes for EasyMesh and OpenVPN

Archer BE550v2/2.6 - 1.0.5: Added Link Aggregation; Enhanced VPN Stability; Fixed WAN Port Negotiation when configured for 2.5 Gbps, still incorrectly supported 1 Gbps and 100 Mbps

Archer BE550 Prov2/2.6 - 1.0.5: Clients Connected to EasyMesh Agent in AP Mode now Display Properly

Archer BE600v1.6 - 1.0.4: Fixed Bugs: WAN Port Connection Status, EasyMesh Networking Agent List, Offline List, and Client Negotiation Rate may have been Displayed Incorrectly

Archer BE600v1.6 - 1.0.5: Enhancements for EasyMesh Network, System Stability, and Security; Fixed Bugs: EasyMesh Controller Satellite Client Display in AP Mode; Parental Control Traffic Statistics Update Intervals; IPsec Passthrough Client Recognition

Archer BE800v1/1.6/1.2/1.26 - 1.2.4: Optimized VPN Client Feature Compatibility; Fixed Bugs: Default Route Missing from IPv6 Routing Table after Restarting in Static IP Mode; Whitelist Not Taking Effect in Some Cases, MLO Network Clients not Displaying in AP Mode, NO-IP Binding Failure after Router Reboot

Archer BE900v2/2.6 - 1.1.7: Enhancements for System Stability, and Security; Fixed Bugs: Random Reboots; iPhone Wi-Fi Connectivity Issues on iOS 18.4.1 and newer; Reliability of EasyMesh WPS Display in UI; EasyMesh Networking Agent List

Archer BE9500v1.6 - 1.0.4: Enhancements for System Stability, and Security; Fixed Bugs: Incorrect WAN Port Connection Status; Offline Client List Accuracy; EasyMesh Networking Agent List; Client Negotiation Rate Accuracy

Archer BE9500v1.6 - 1.0.5: Enhancements for System Stability, and Security; EasyMesh Network Optimizations; Fixed Bugs: Improved EasyMesh Client List Accuracy; Improved Parental Control Statistics Accuracy; Improved IPSec Client Access Reliability

Archer BE9700v1.6 - 1.0.4: Enhancements for System Stability, and Security; Fixed Bugs: Incorrect WAN Port Connection Status; Offline Client List Accuracy; EasyMesh Networking Agent List; Client Negotiation Rate Accuracy

Archer BE9700v1.6 - 1.0.5: Enhancements for System Stability, and Security; EasyMesh Network Optimizations; Fixed Bugs: Improved EasyMesh Client List Accuracy; Improved Parental Control Statistics Accuracy; Improved IPSec Client Access Reliability

Archer GE650v1.6 - 1.1.1: Enhancements for System Stability, and Security; Improved Guest Network Bandwidth Control on Main Network Bands

Archer GE800v1/1.6 - 1.2.1: Added Support for DoH/DoT; Added EasyMesh in AP Mode; Support for EasyMesh Control via WebUI; Added New Fan Speed Control Feature

 

Wi-Fi 7 Deco Mesh

Deco BE63v1.6 - 1.1.1: Improved System Stability and Roaming Experience; Fixed Bugs: Addressed Occasional Connection Drops and Red Deco LED; Improved Online Time and Traffic Statistics Accuracy for Parental Control; Resolved IPv6 Client Communication When Using DHCPv6; USB Settings now Apply to All Decos Regardless of Online Status

 

Travel Routers

TL-WR1502Xv1/1.6 - 1.0.20: Optimized Device Stability; Fixed Bugs: Multi-WAN Backup Not Working in Some Cases; Static Route Entries Displayed Incorrectly in Some Cases

TL-WR3002Xv1/1.6 - 1.1.0 Enhanced Stability and Security; Streamlined Setup; Improved Portal Authentication in Hotspot Mode; Support for Pure VPN and IPVanish; Support for MicroSD / Disk Formatting

 

Wi-Fi Access Points

TL-WA3001v1/1.6 - 1.1.1: Added Support for New Features and Enhancements: EasyMesh in AP Mode; Speed Limit in AP Mode; Guest Network in AP Mode; Wireless Schedule in AP and Multi-SSID Modes; Optimized Network Map Display in AP and Multi-SSID Modes; Added Tether App Support in RE and Multi-SSID Modes; Fixed Bug: Configuration of OFDMA and TWT now Supported in Web UI

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June 2025 Firmware Update Highlights

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Wi-Fi 6 Archer Routers (AX)

Archer AX10 v.1/1.2 -  Fixes for Dynamic DNS Functioning Abnormally; Fix for Devices Unable to Connect to Wi-Fi in Some Cases

Archer AX1450 v.1.6 -  Fixes for Dynamic DNS Functioning Abnormally; Fix for Devices Unable to Connect to Wi-Fi in Some Cases

 

Wi-Fi 7 Archer Routers (BE)

Archer BE550 v.2.6 -  Added Support for Link Aggregation Feature

Archer BE6500 v.1.6 -  Optimized Parental Controls, Wireless, and System Stability; Fix for L2TP Failure When Windows PC Connects to Front-End Encrypted Server; Fixed DNS Forwarding Failure After Modifying DoT Configuration Multiple Times; Fixed MLO Abnormal Rates When Connected to Non-MLO Interface

Archer GE650 v.1.6 -  Upgraded Wireless Driver; Support for EasyMesh Topology Map; Added Support for EasyMesh in AP Mode; Added Support for DoH and DoT, Added WebUI for EasyMesh Satellite/Agent Mode for LED Control, Reboot, Firmware Upgrades, and More

 

Wi-Fi 7 Deco Mesh

Deco BE23 v.1.6 -  Optimized Roaming and Access Control Features; Improved System Stability and Security; Fix for Offline Clients Showing in Online List; Fixed Secondary Satellite Deco Unable to Connect ot Primary Satellite Deco in Some Cases

Deco BE5000 v.1.6 -  Optimized Roaming and Access Control Features; Improved System Stability and Security

Deco BE68 v.1.6 -  Fixed Bugs During Onboarding Process; Fixed 2.4G Channel Width Not Taking Effect; Fixed 5G Channel Width Setting Being Unable to Save

 

Wi-Fi 6 Deco Mesh

Deco X5000 v.1.6 -  Optimized Client List Display; Fix for Incorrect Information Display After Enabling VLANs for IPv6 Connections; Improved Network Stability for Multiple Tapo Devices on Network

Deco X5400 Pro v.1.6 -  Optimized Client List Display; Fix for Incorrect Information Display After Enabling VLANs for IPv6 Connections; Improved Network Stability for Multiple Tapo Devices on Network

 

Wi-Fi 5 Deco Mesh

Deco M4 v.1/2/2.8 -  Added Support For Customizing Satellite Deco Signal Source; Support for Customizing Client Connection Preference; Added Effective Time and Bandwidth Limit for Guest Network; Added Reboot Schedule, NoIP and DynDNS, IoT Network, Static Route and MTU Customization

Deco W6000 v.1.26 -  Optimized Client List Display; Fix for Incorrect Information Display After Enabling VLANs for IPv6 Connections; Improved Network Stability for Multiple Tapo Devices on Network

 

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May 2025 Firmware Update Highlights

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Wi-Fi 6 Archer Routers (AX)

AX10 v1.2/2/2.6 - 1.3.11: Fixes for Devices Unable to Connect to Wi-Fi; Fix for Dynamic DNS Not Working Normally in Some Scenarios

AX1500 v1/1.2/1.26/1.6/2.6 - 1.3.11: Fixes for Devices Unable to Connect to Wi-Fi; Fix for Dynamic DNS Not Working Normally in Some Scenarios

AX80 v1/1.6 - 1.1.3: Fixed Bug for Shopping Websites Not Being Blocked by Web Filter; Fix for Dynamic DNS Not Working Normally in Some Scenarios

 

Wi-Fi 7 Archer Routers (BE)

BE3200 v1.6 - 1.0.2:

• Fixed for Wireless Schedule not Showing in Tether App if configured via Web Interface;
• Fixed MLO Negotiation Rate Showing an Error;
• Fix for AP Mode and Clients Failing to Fetch IP Address via MLO;
• Optimized WAN Connection under PPoE and Performance of L2TP VPN;
• Enhanced EasyMesh Stability and Compatibility; Enhanced Device Security and Stability;
• EasyMesh Fixes

 

BE400 v1.6 & BE6100v1.6 - 1.0.9:

• Bug Fixes: L2TP Failing to Work When Windows PCs try to connect to the front-end L2TP/IPsec VPN server
• Fixed Router Failing to Forward DNS Packet After Modifying DoT Configuration Multiple Times
• Fixed MLO Clients Showing Abnormal Rates when associated with non-MLO network interfaces

 

BE805 v1/1.6 - 1.2.0: Optimized MLO Compatibility

 

GE650 v1.6 - Build 20250430: This firmware introduces wireless driver update to enhance the system stability and compatibility, also a lot of new functions supported like DoH/DoT and EasyMesh in AP mode, so it's strongly recommended to upgrade to this version.
Please note that you cannot downgrade back to the 1.0.x firmware after upgrade to this newer 1.1.0 firmware.

Full List of New Features and Enhancements:

• Upgraded Wireless Driver to enhance system stability and compatibility;
• EasyMesh Topology Map;
• EasyMesh in AP mode;
• WebUI in EasyMesh Satellite/Agent mode, providing functions like LED control, reboot, firmware upgrade, and more;
• DoH/DoT support;
• Enhanced system stability and security

 

Wi-Fi 7 Deco Mesh

BE23 v1.6 - 1.0.20: Improved Security and Stability; Optimized Roaming Feature; Optimized Wi-Fi Access Control; Fix for Secondary Satellite Decos Being Unable to Connect to Primary Satellite Deco in Some Cases

BE25-Outdoor v1/1.6 - 1.0.17:  Improved Security and Stability; Optimized Roaming Feature; Optimized Wi-Fi Access Control; Fixed Online Clients Showing Offline

BE5000 v1.6 - 1.0.20: Improved Security and Stability; Optimized Roaming Feature; Optimized Wi-Fi Access Control

 

Wi-Fi 5 Deco Mesh

M9 Plus v2 - 1.8.1: Fixed Bug of Being Unable to watch YouTube or Netflix etc. After Enabling QoS

M9 Plus v1/v2 - 1.8.1 Build 20250605 (Beta Firmware): Fixes Bug of Connection Preference not Taking Effect. NOTE: Pre-release and Beta firmware should be used at your own discretion. We cannot guarantee the functionality of features or technical support for Pre-Release or Beta Firmware. 

 

Travel Routers

TL-WR3002X v1/1.6 - 1.0.4: Improved Security and Stability; Fixed Blacklist Function of Parental Control Not Taking Affect in Some Scenarios

TL-WR3002X v1/1.6 - 1.0.5: Improved Security and Stability; Fixed Bug resulting in third-party OpenVPN servers being unable to associate.

 

Range Extenders

RE653BE + RE655BEv1.6 - 1.0.7: Optimized EasyMesh Feature; Fixed Bug for WPS-Based Setup

 

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April 2025 Firmware Update Highlights

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Wi-Fi 6 and 6E Archer Routers (AX and AXE)

Air R5 v1.6 - 1.1.7 - Improved Device Security

Air R5 v1 - 1.1.7 - Improved Device Security

AX73 v2.6 - 1.1.2 - Fix for Whitelist Not Taking Effect

AX73 v2 - 1.1.2 - Fix for Whitelist Not Taking Effect

X5700 v1 - 1.4.0

• Added Camera Security Feature; Added Wi-Fi Access Control for Whitelist and Blacklist;
• Support for Auto Detection of Ethernet Backhaul Link Speed;
• Added Automatic Upgrade Option; Support for Enabling the 5GHz_2 Band;
• Fix for Decos Displaying Offline with Many Tapo Devices Connected to the Network

 

Wi-Fi 7 Archer Routers (BE)

BE230 v1/1.6 + BE3600v1.6 - 1.1.4

• Enhanced Device Security and Stability; EasyMesh Fixes;
• Fixed Abnormal Transmission Rate of Wireless Clients on the Web Interface;
• Fixed 'Join Time' of a Client Showing Incorrectly in the App;
• Fixed Issues of Devices Being Unable to Receive IPv6 Address in Some Situations;
• Fix for Clients Being Unable to Connect to L2TP/IPSec VPN Server in Some Situations

 

BE550 v1/1.6 + BE9300v1.6 - 1.1.2 - 

• Optimized MLO with Updated Wireless Driver;
• Fix for 6GHz Band Not Being Detected Due to Abnormal Beacon Behavior;
• Fixed 10/100Mbps Half-uplex Wired Devices Losing Connectivity;
• Fix for Scheduled Device Disconnects to Fail to Terminate Active Connections;
• Fix for Tether Displaying Abnormal Traffic Statistics;
• Fixed Missing Traffic Usage Data in the Tether App After Creating a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Schedule.
• Improved User Experience of VPN Client Function

 

BE800 v1/1.6 - 1.2.3 - Fix for 6GHz Band Not Being Detected Due to Abnormal Beacon Behavior; Fixed Missing Traffic Usage Data in the Tether App After Creating a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Schedule

BE6500 v1.6 - 1.0.8 - Fix for Speed Limit Feature Affecting Network Performance; Fixed Devices Unable to Access Internet When Router's VPN Client is enabled and used with NordVPN

BE805 v1/1.6 - 1.2.0 -  Improved Wireless Performance and Security; Fixed Abnormal Phone Association with MLO Network; Fix for IPv6 Devices Not Being Able to Access the Internet in Some Cases; Fixed WireGuard VPN Client being Unable to Access Internet After Enabling DoT; Fix for Client Devices Being Unable to Access Internet After Family Time Ends

BE900 v2/2.6 - 1.1.6 -  Improved Reliability of Auto Reboot Function; Fixed MLO Clients TX/RX Rates Displaying Errors

 

Wi-Fi 7 Deco Mesh

BE63 v2.6 - 1.1.7 -  Improved Stability and Security of the System; Optimized Wireless Network Mode Feature; Optimized Some Device Roaming Issues; Fix for Connection Preference Not Taking Effect

BE25 v1/1.6 - 1.0.17 -  Improved Stability and Security of the System; Optimized Wireless Network Mode Feature; Optimized Some Device Roaming Issues; Optimized Wi-Fi Access Control Feature; Fix for Online Clients Being Incorrectly Shown as Offline Devices

 

Travel Routers

TL-WR3002X v1/1.6 - 1.0.3 Enhanced System Stability

 

Powerline Adapters

TL-PA9020P KIT v4/4.6 - 250107 Enhanced Device Stability

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March 2025 Firmware Update Highlights

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Wi-Fi 6 and 6E Archer Routers (AX and AXE)

Archer AX1800 v4.6 - 1.1.2: Enhanced EasyMesh Compatibility and Optimized Stability
Archer AX20 v4.6 - 1.1.2: Enhanced EasyMesh Compatibility and Optimized Stability
Archer AX21 v4.6 - 1.1.2: Enhanced EasyMesh Compatibility and Optimized Stability
Archer AXE75 v1/1.6 - 1.3.2: Fixed IPv6 rules Not Taking Effect, Enhanced Web Filter Efficacy for Shopping Websites, Fixed Abnormal Speedtest Behavior

 

Wi-Fi 7 Archer Routers (BE)

Archer BE400 v1.6 - 1.0.8: Fixed Speed Limit Feature Bug, Optimized NordVPN Compatibility

 

Archer Gaming Routers (GX)

Archer GXE75 v1/1.6 - 1.0.5: Enhanced Web Filter Efficacy for Shopping Websites and Enhanced Security

 

Wi-Fi 7 Deco Mesh

Deco BE11000 v2.6 - 1.1.6: Fixed “Satellite Deco Offline” Bug in Deco App and Improved Overall Stability
Deco BE63 v2.6 - 1.1.6: Fixed “Satellite Deco Offline” Bug in Deco App and Improved Overall Stability
Deco BE63 v1.6 - 1.1.0: Support for WireGuard VPN, Support for Matter, Support for Channel Selection Feature, Support for Wireless Network Mode Feature, Support for App Block Feature in HomeShield, Optimized VPN Feature, Fixed Ethernet Backhaul Issue, Fixed “Satellite Deco Offline” Bug in Deco App and Improved Overall Stability

 

Wi-Fi 6 and 6E Deco Mesh (AX and AXE)

Deco X4300 Pro v1.6 - 1.4.0: Fixed Bug where IPv6 settings are Cleared after Enabling VLAN, Fixed bug Where Satellite Decos may go Offline When a Significant Number of Tapo Devices are on the Network, Fixed Bug where Port Forwarding Disconnected All DHCP Clients, Optimized Client List Display
Deco X55 v1.26 - 1.4.6: Fixed bug Where Satellite Decos may go Offline When a Significant Number of Tapo Devices are on the Network, Fixed Bug where Port Forwarding Disconnected All DHCP Clients, Optimized Client List Display
Deco XE75Pro v2 - 1.2.14: Fixed Bug where QoS Incorrectly Reported it Cannot Exceed 100Mbps, Fixed Client Disconnect Issue, Improved Parental Controls Performance

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February 2025 Firmware Update Highlights

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Archer Routers (Wi-Fi 7)

Archer BE230 V1/1.6 — 1.1.3 Build 20241211: Fixes for Wi-Fi 7 Devices Unable to Roam, Fixes for 'No Internet' When Connected to NordVPN via VPN Client

Archer BE3600 V1.6 — 1.1.3 Build 20241211: Fixes for Wi-Fi 7 Devices Unable to Roam, Fixes for 'No Internet' When Connected to NordVPN via VPN Client

Archer BE800 V1/1.6 — 1.2.1 Build 20250108: 

Enhanced System Stability, Added Support for DoH/DoT, Easymesh in AP Mode, Added Ability to match PPTP/L2TP/IPSec VPN Client IP Range with main network DHCP Range, Added EasyMesh Topology Map Feature, Added WebUI for EasyMesh Satellites, Added Support for Tri-Band MLO (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz) Connectivity, Added Wi-Fi Channel Scheduling Feature, Added Guest Network Isolation in AP Mode, Added multi-select in Access Control Allow List, Added TAP Mode for OpenVPN Server, Added DPI Function

Archer BE900 V2/2.6 — 1.1.5 Build 20250116: Fixed Reboot Bug, Added DHCP Log Entries in System Log

Archer BE11000 V2.6 — 1.1.5 Build 20250123: Channel Selection Fixes, Fixed Roaming Disconnections, Enhanced NordVPN Client Connectivity

 

Deco Mesh

Deco BE25 V1/1.6 — 1.0.13 Build 20241213: Enhanced System Stability, Enhanced Backhaul Connectivity

Deco BE5000 v1.6 — 1.0.13 Build 20241213: Enhanced System Stability, Enhanced Backhaul Connectivity

Deco BE63 V2.6 — 1.1.5 Build 20250123: Channel Selection Fixes, Addressed Roaming Disconnections

Deco BE65 Pro V1/1.6 — 1.1.2 Build 20250123: Fixed Incorrect Port Identification for Auto WAN/LAN

Deco W3600 V3.6 — 1.2.4 Build 20241227: Enhanced Client List Accuracy, Fixed Traffic History Issue

Deco WB10800 V1.6 — 1.0.13 Build 20241213: Enhanced System Stability, Enhanced Backhaul Connectivity

Deco X20 V3/3.6 — 1.2.4 Build 20241227: Fixed Connection Preference Issue, Fixed Parental Control History Issue, Fix for Satellite Deco Displaying Offline

Deco X25 V3/3.6 — 1.2.4 Build 20241227: Enhanced Client List Accuracy, Fixed Traffic History Issue

 

Range Extenders

RE315 V1/1.6/1.8 — 1.0.35 Build 241101: Added Support for Custom Password and Encryption for Extended Network, Fixed System Time Synchronization over Ethernet Backhaul, Streamlined Quick Setup

RE813XE V1.6 — 1.0.8 Build 20241128: Fixed OnePlus 11 6GHz Wi-Fi Connectivity Issue 

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 January 2025 Firmware Update Highlights

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Archer Routers (Wi-Fi 5/6/6E)

Archer A8 v1/1.8/2.2/2.26/2.28 - 1.13.15: (See Page For the Complete List of Fixes); Incorrect Client Speeds on Network Map, Port Forwarding Failures, Client List Fixes, Tether-WebUI Setting Optimizations

Archer AC1900 v1.6 - 1.13.15: (See Page For the Complete List of Fixes); Enhanced Device Stability; Incorrect Client Speeds on Network Map, Port Forwarding Failures, Client List Fixes, Tether-WebUI Setting Optimizations

Archer Air E5 v1/1.6 -1.13.15: Added Tether EasyMesh Functionality; Added Automatic Upgrade Capability

Archer AX10 v3/3.6 - 1.0.8: Fixes for Dynamic DNS Not Working as Expected

Archer AX1450 v2.6 - 1.0.8: Fixes for Dynamic DNS Not Working as Expected

Archer AX1500 v3.6 - 1.0.8: Fixes for Dynamic DNS Not Working as Expected

Archer AX55 v4/4.6 - 1.1.2: Optimized OpenVPN; Enhanced Device Stability; Improved Client List Loading Speed in Tether App

Archer AX73 v2/2.6 - 1.1.1: Improved Accuracy of Client List; Fixed Unexpected Behavior When Deleting Whitelist Entries

Archer AXE300 v1/1.6 - 1.0.11: Fixes for Network Instability Caused by Google Nest Hubs; Fixes for Parental Controls Failing to Block Some Elements of Shopping Websites

Archer BE11000 Pro v1 - 1.1.1: Large number of bug fixes and function optimizations along with improving Compatibility and system stability with Wi-Fi 7 Clients. (See Page For the Complete List of Fixes); Added Notification for When WPS is Disabled

Archer C59 v4/4.8 and Archer C80 v1/1.6/2/2.6 - 1.13.15: (See Page For the Complete List of Fixes); Enhanced Device Stability; Incorrect Client Speeds on Network Map, Port Forwarding Failures, Client List Fixes, Tether-WebUI Setting Optimizations

 

Archer Routers (Wi-Fi 7)

Archer BE230 v1/1.6 - 1.1.2: Improved Recognition of SanDisk USB Drives; Fixes for Several Other Critical Issues

Archer BE550 v1/1.6: Fix for Tether App Failing to Retrieve Client List when there were too many historical clients; Enabled USB Secure Sharing by Default to Enhance Security

Archer BE550 v1/1.6 - 1.1.1: Perhaps one of the largest updates we have ever seen, many features, optimizations, and fixes were made in this update. (See Page For the Complete List of Added Features and Fixes); Upgrade Wireless Driver to enhance system stability and compatibility; Now Supports EasyMesh Topology Map, EasyMesh in AP mode, WebUI in EasyMesh Satellite/Agent mode, providing functions like LED control, reboot, firmware upgrade, DoH/DoT, Setting Wi-Fi Schedule Per Band; Guest network Isolation from Main Network While in AP Mode, Multi-Selection of the Access Control Allow Lost Function, Support Setting Client IP Range of PPTP/L2TP/IPsec VPN Servers to Match the networks main DHCP Range; Enhanced MLO compatibility and iPhone16Pro Fixes with MLO Network; Optimized the HomeShield function and traffic recognition with the newly supported DPI function.

Archer BE550 Pro v1.6 - 1.1.1: Large Number of Bug Fixes and Function Optimizations along with improving Compatibility and system stability with Wi-Fi 7 Clients. (See Page For the Complete List of Fixes); Added Notification for When WPS is Disabled

Archer BE700 v1/1.6: Fix for Parental Controls not Taking Effect when DoT/DoH is Enabled

Archer BE700 Pro v1.6 - 1.1.1: Large Number of Bug Fixes and Function Optimizations along with improving Compatibility and system stability with Wi-Fi 7 Clients. (See Page For the Complete List of Fixes); Added Notification for When WPS is Disabled

Archer BE805 v1.6 - 1.1.2: Added Automatic Update; Fixes for Parental Control

Archer BE805 v1 - 1.1.2: Enhanced MLO Compatibility; Fixes for VPN Client Losing Internet When Connected to NordVPN

Archer BE900 v2/2.6 - 1.1.2: Fixes for Weather Widget not Automatically Updating Each Hour

Archer BE900 v2/2.6 - 1.1.3: Fixed Weather Not Showing when choosing the weather location from the Web UI; Fixes for Parental Controls Failing to Block Some Elements of Shopping Websites; Optimized Compatibility of the 2.5G Ethernet Port

Archer BE900 v1.6 - 1.1.4: Fix for WAN Connection Becoming Unstable While EasyMesh is Enabled; Fixes for Parental Controls Failing to Block Some Elements of Shopping Websites; Optimized Compatibility of the 2.5G SFP+ ONU PON Stick

Archer BE900 v1 - 1.1.4: Fixed Issue Where Devices Could Not Obtain IP Address; Fixed issue where satellite units may show as "offline" in Deco APP if there are lots of Tapo devices in the network. Fixed Topology Map Displaying Incorrectly with a Daisy-Chain Wired Backhaul Setup

Archer BE9300 v1.6 - 1.0.12: Fix for Tether App Failing to Retrieve Client List when there were too many historical clients; Enabled USB Secure Sharing by Default to Enhance Security

Archer GE650 v1.6 - 1.0.4: Bug Fixes and Fixes to UI Elements Not Displaying Correctly

Archer GE800 v1/1.6 - 1.1.6: Added RGB Effect Brightness Adjustment Option

 

Deco Mesh

Deco BE23v1.6, Deco BE25 v1/1.6, Deco BE5000 - 1.0.11: Optimized the Detection of Online Clients; Fixed issue where satellite units may show as "offline" in Deco APP if there are lots of Tapo devices in the network. Fixes for Deco Assigning Incorrect IP Address in Some Scenarios; Fixed Guest Network Not Being Able to Access the Internet in Some Scenarios

Deco BE65 Pro v1/1.6 - 1.1.0: Added WireGuard VPN Feature; Added Channel Selection Features; Added Wireless Backhaul Mode(High Priority, Balanced); Fixes for Known Crashes and Automatic Reboots; Fixed issue where satellite units may show as "offline" in Deco APP if there are lots of Tapo devices in the network; Fixes for OpenVPN Failing to Establish a Connection

Deco BE95 v1/1.6 - 1.1.0: Added WireGuard VPN Feature; Added Channel Selection Features and Wireless Backhaul Mode(High Priority, Balanced); Added HomeShield App Block, Wi-Fi Access Control, Matter Compatibility; Fixes for Known Crashes and Automatic Reboots, Guest Network, Report Statistics, SafeSearch, Client Connectivity, VPN Stability; Fixed issue where satellite units may show as "offline" in Deco APP if there are lots of Tapo devices in the network; Fixes for OpenVPN Failing to Establish a Connection; (See Page For the Complete List of Fixes)

Deco X15 v1.6 - 1.1.7: Fixed issue where satellite units may show as "offline" in Deco APP if there are lots of Tapo devices in the network.

Deco X20-Outdoor v1.6 - 1.2.8: Fixed Issue Where Devices Could Not Obtain IP Address; Fixed issue where satellite units may show as "offline" in Deco APP if there are lots of Tapo devices in the network. Fixed Topology Map Displaying Incorrectly with a Daisy-Chain Wired Backhaul Setup

Deco X50 v1/1.6 - 1.6.3: Added Configuration of Wi-Fi Bandwidth; Added 6RD Connection Method; Now Able to Get PPPoE Account and Password from Old Gateway; LED Schedule Fixes, Zscaler VPN improvements, Fix for App Failing to Navigate to Client List in Special Cases

Deco X50-Outdoor v1/1.6 - 1.2.8: Fixed Issue Where Devices Could Not Obtain IP Address; Fixed issue where satellite units may show as "offline" in Deco APP if there are lots of Tapo devices in the network. Fixed Topology Map Displaying Incorrectly with a Daisy-Chain Wired Backhaul Setup

Deco X50-PoE v2/2.6 - 1.4.4: Added Camera Security Feature, Wi-Fi Access Control; Now Supports Portal Authentication on Guest Network, Automatic Upgrade, Matter

Deco XE5300 v2.6/3.6 and Deco XE75 v2.6/3.6 - 1.2.14: Support Setting 32-bit Subnet Mask; Fixed SafeSearch Function Not Working As Expected After Adding More than 10 Parental Control Profiles; Bug Fixes for Frequent Offline Notifications After Enabling Connection Alerts

Deco HB6300-Outdoor v1.6 - 1.2.8: Fix for WAN Connection Becoming Unstable While EasyMesh is Enabled; Optimized Compatibility of the 2.5G SFP+ ONU PON Stick; Fixes for Parental Controls Failing to Block Some Elements of Shopping Websites

Deco W4500 v1.6 - 1.1.7: Introduced HomeShield Protection Kit with Advanced Parental Controls and Additional Security Features; Fixed issue where satellite units may show as "offline" in Deco APP if there are lots of Tapo devices in the network. Note: HomeShield Parental Controls is an enhanced version of the original service, adding additional free features such as more comprehensive dedicated usage statistics reports and a security scan of the router. However, with this update, features such as time limits and weekday and weekend bedtimes require a subscription. If you prefer using the existing features, please feel free to remain on the current firmware (version 1.0.6 and below).

Deco WB10800 v1.6 - 1.0.11: Optimized the Detection of Online Clients; Fixed issue where satellite units may show as "offline" in Deco APP if there are lots of Tapo devices in the network. Fixes for Deco Assigning Incorrect IP Address in Some Scenarios; Fixed Guest Network Not Being Able to Access the Internet in Some Scenarios

Deco WE10800 v2.6/3.6 - 1.2.14: Support Setting 32-bit Subnet Mask; Fixed SafeSearch Function Not Working As Expected After Adding More than 10 Parental Control Profiles; Bug Fixes for Frequent Offline Notifications After Enabling Connection Alerts

 

Range Extenders

RE653BE v1.6 - 1.0.4: Fixed a Bug that could cause connected devices to lose internet after the extender established an EasyMesh Ethernet Backhaul

RE815XE v1/1.6 - 1.0.8: 6GHz Client (Oneplus11) Fixes and System Stability Improvements

 

Travel Routers

TL-WA3001 v1.2/1.26 - 1.1.0: Supports EasyMesh (Controller Mode) while in AP Mode; Add Speed Limit, Guest Network, and Wireless Schedule while in AP Mode; Optimize Network Map to Show Network Topology in AP and Multi-SSID Modes; Supports Tether App in RE and Multi-SSID Modes

 

Drivers

Archer TBE550E(UN)_V1_20241204_Win11

Archer TBE550E(US)_V1.6_20241204_Win11

 

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