XDR3050 EasyMesh Wireless Repeating Guide | Generated by AI
Question: Translate the previous conversation or response to English.
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Here is the full translation of my last response (about the TL-XDR3050 EasyMesh version) into natural English:
Yes, the TL-XDR3050 EasyMesh Edition (commonly called XDR3050 EasyMesh version) is TP-Link’s AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 router (full-speed version, total wireless rate 2976 Mbps: 2.4 GHz 574 Mbps + 5 GHz 2402 Mbps, supports 160 MHz bandwidth). It is specially designed for the Chinese market and supports EasyMesh networking (TP-Link’s one-touch Mesh technology, similar to international EasyMesh but with its own branding).
This exactly solves your earlier issue: it supports wireless repeating/relaying, and multiple levels of relaying are possible (you can chain it more than once), unlike the international Archer AX3000 series that does not support wireless repeating.
Why you couldn’t find the “wireless signal page” before?
- The router you used earlier was likely the international version (Archer AX3000, AX55, or similar), which does not have wireless repeating or WDS options — only OneMesh (requires compatible devices).
- The XDR3050 EasyMesh version is a China-specific model (TL-XDR series). Its firmware includes EasyMesh functionality, and wireless repeating is handled through EasyMesh one-touch setup, not the traditional WDS scanning page.
- In the admin page (tplinkwifi.net or 192.168.0.1), there is no separate “Wireless Repeating” or “Scan Signal” button; everything is managed under the unified EasyMesh feature.
How to use the XDR3050 EasyMesh version for wireless repeating (including repeating twice)
EasyMesh supports wireless + wired hybrid networking, and can connect up to 8 units (officially supports multi-hop, but in practice it’s best to limit to 3–4 hops to avoid severe speed loss). Repeating twice (two-level cascading) is fully supported: main router → sub-router 1 → sub-router 2.
Steps (easiest one-touch method, recommended)
- Preparation:
- All routers must be TP-Link EasyMesh edition models (such as XDR3010/3020/3030/3040/3050/3060 series with the “EasyMesh” label).
- Set one router as the main router (connected to the modem/broadband, with Wi-Fi name, password, and internet account properly configured).
- Factory reset the XDR3050 you want to use as a repeater (press and hold RESET for 10 seconds, as you did before).
- One-touch pairing (wireless Mesh repeating):
- Place the main router and the sub-router (XDR3050) in locations with good signal overlap (don’t place them too far apart at first; move them after successful pairing).
- Power on both routers.
- On either router, press and hold the EasyMesh button (usually on the back, labeled “EasyMesh” or with a Mesh icon, press for 1–3 seconds).
- The indicator light will flash (red/orange flashing means searching/connecting).
- The other router will automatically respond; lights flash → gradually become solid or blue/green (success).
- The whole process takes 10–60 seconds, no need to log into the admin page.
- After success: the sub-router automatically syncs the main router’s Wi-Fi name, password, and settings, enabling seamless roaming (single SSID, devices switch automatically).
- Repeating a second time (two-level cascading):
- Repeat the same steps with a second sub-router (another EasyMesh model).
- Place it in a location with good signal from the first sub-router.
- Press the EasyMesh button to pair; it will automatically join the entire Mesh network (preferring the nearest/strongest node).
- Supports multi-hop: main → sub1 (wireless) → sub2 (wireless), or main → sub1 (wired) → sub2 (wireless) for better performance.
- If one-touch fails, use the app or web interface:
- Download the TP-Link Wi-Fi App (or “普联路由器” mini-program).
- Log in with the main router’s account → add device → select “EasyMesh networking” or “Mesh extension”.
- Follow prompts to press the EasyMesh button or scan a QR code.
- Web interface: log into the main router → Advanced → EasyMesh (or Mesh settings) → add sub-node.
Performance notes
- Wireless repeating: speed drops significantly (especially with multiple hops). First hop usually retains 50–70%, second hop 30–50% (depending on distance and walls).
- Recommended: use a network cable from main router to sub-router 1, then wireless from sub-router 1 to sub-router 2 (hybrid setup for best stability).
- EasyMesh supports multi-band backhaul (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz links), which performs better than old WDS and has stronger wall penetration.
- If you experience drops or slow speeds after setup: check for firmware updates (download the latest TL-XDR3050 version from the official website), or move the sub-router closer for testing.
Other features (useful for your scenario)
- Supports Router / AP (wired repeating) / Wireless repeating mode switching (Advanced > Operation Mode).
- Dual WAN (dual broadband support), customizable ports, game acceleration, etc.
- Full Wi-Fi 6 performance with strong wall penetration, ideal for large homes or multi-floor repeating.
If you have two XDR3050 EasyMesh routers now, just use one-touch pairing to set up two levels of repeating! If pairing still fails, tell me the exact light behavior or share a screenshot of the admin page, and I’ll help troubleshoot further. Official page: https://www.tp-link.com.cn/product_2196.html (specs and firmware are there).
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