How to add the EasyMesh satellite devices via Tether App

TP-Link EasyMesh Archer Routers have added the EasyMesh feature on Tether App. With the support of this feature, you can add the satellite devices via the Tether App. Here we take Archer AX55 as an example.

You can connect your phone to main device’s Wi-Fi and launch the Tether App, log in to the main device and tap More->EasyMesh->Add Satellite Devices, select the type of your satellite devices, then you can follow the steps on the Tether App to add the satellite devices.

Tap the target main router on My Devices page for login. Tap More option on Tether App.

Display EasyMesh page on Tether App. Tap Add Satellite Devices button option on EasyMesh page.

Case 1. Add the TP-Link Satellite Routers

Step 1. Plug in your satellite routers near the main device. Make sure the satellite router is in factory mode, you may need to reset it firstly, then go Next.

Select the type of satellite devices as TP-Link Router. Power on the satellite router. Press the reset button on the satellite router to restore its factory settings.

Step 2. Wait for a few minutes to find the satellite decices. Select the satellite devices that you want to add and tap Add.

Wait for the main device to search for the satellite router. Display the satellite devices that the main device found.

Step 3. Set the nick name of the satellite device and wait for a few minutes to add the satellite devices.

Select the customized name for the satellite device. Wait for the satellite device to be added to the EasyMesh network. Display that the satellite is added to the EasyMesh network.

Step 4. Done! You can relocate the satellite devices and enjoy your EasyMesh Network.

Display the recommeded position of satellite device. Tap Complete to finish the setup process.

Case 2. Add the TP-Link Extenders

Step 1. Plug in the extender near the main device. Please make sure your extender supports EasyMesh and EasyMesh is enabled.

Select the type of satellite devices as TP-Link Extender. Prepare for satellite device pairing.

Step 2. Press the WPS button on the main device and extender, then tap I have pressed the WPS button, wait for a few minutes for device pairing.

Display where the WPS button is located. Wait for the satellite device to be added to the EasyMesh network.

Step 3. Done! Please enjoy your EasyMesh Network.

Tap Complete to finish the setup process.

Case 3. Add the satellite devices of other manufacturers

Step 1. Plug in the satellite device near the main device, then you may refer to the manufacturer’s guide for switching the device to the satellite mode.

Select the type of satellite devices as Other. Power on and switch the satellite device to the Satellite mode.

Step 2. Press the WPS button on the main device and satellite device, then tap I have pressed the WPS button, wait for a few minutes for device pairing.

Display where the WPS button is located. Wait for the satellite device to be added to the EasyMesh network.

Step 3. Done! Please enjoy your EasyMesh Network.

Tap Complete to finish the setup process.