TP-Link EB810v - Quick overview

[Henry Ng]

Speed test to Malaysia

 

[Henry Ng]

Speed test to Batam.

 

[kppfzj]

Hello I have starhubs 10g plan with the eb810v router. They at first told me that it will surely be able to cover my house so we signed on the plan. Now after recovering the router, it cannot cover the whole house at all. Since we already paying 100+ per month for this plan we didn't want to pay another 300+ for another router.

So we bought a easymesh compatible router, archer c64 from tp link but after setting it up. We have WiFi dropouts all the time( connected without Internet) tired with both wireless and ethernet backhaul but same issue for both.

At first I thought it is the archer c64 issue and contacted tplink. They told me that they never had such complaints with this router before and have tested the easymesh and works fine with their tests. They suggested that it might be the eb810v firmware issue and should contact SH to see if there is firmware upgrades available.

On a side note* some devices when trying to connect to the WiFi would give the "couldn't get ip" error and wouldnt connect. Whilst some would say "connected without Internet" and would connect few mins later.

Anyone experience this before? Having your WiFi sometimes dropping out randomly?

 

[xiaofan]

TP-Link EasyMesh is a half-baked solution for now.

General question about TP-Link EasyMesh.
https://www.tp-link.com/sg/support/faq/3529/

Q3. Will EasyMesh support Ethernet Backhaul?​

A. EasyMesh routers or extenders are planned to support Ethernet Backhaul and some of the EasyMesh routers have already supported it via a firmware upgrade. Please keep an eye on the official website and the router’s online updates for firmware updates when the new features are available.

Click here to get the models of Router that has supported Ethernet backhaul already.

Q5. Which TP-Link product can work on EasyMesh under AP mode?​

A. For EasyMesh Router, it is planned to support EasyMesh under AP mode. For example, Archer AX55 (V1) has already supported it via a firmware upgrade. Please keep an eye on the official website and the router's online updates for firmware updates when the new features are available.

For EasyMesh Range Extender, it will not support EasyMesh When working in AP mode.

Q10. Can I use my own router which doesn't support EasyMesh as the main router?​

A. No, for now, we will still need the main router to support EasyMesh at least, then it will help handle and decide when and how we should connect and roam in our EasyMesh WiFi network.

Q11. If I disable the EasyMesh function on the main router’s web mistakenly, can I turn it back on to recover the original EasyMesh connection?​

A. It depends on the type of satellite devices. If the satellite device is a range extender, it can recover the EasyMesh connection automatically. But if the satellite device is a router, it cannot rejoin the EasyMesh network automatically.

Q12. What can I do if I fail to configure the EasyMesh Network?​

A. You may refer to What If I fail to establish EasyMesh network using TP-Link EasyMesh devices?

Q13. Does TP-Link EasyMesh system support syncing Guest or IoT Network settings across the main router and satellite nodes?​

A. Currently, the TP-Link EasyMesh system does not synchronize the Guest network or IoT Network settings across the main router and the connected satellite nodes. The EasyMesh satellite nodes will only sync the main wireless network settings.

We will address this in future updates to improve the overall configuration and management experience of the TP-Link EasyMesh system. Any updates will be communicated through our official channels.

 

[xiaofan]

Hello I have starhubs 10g plan with the eb810v router. They at first told me that it will surely be able to cover my house so we signed on the plan. Now after recovering the router, it cannot cover the whole house at all. Since we already paying 100+ per month for this plan we didn't want to pay another 300+ for another router.

So we bought a easymesh compatible router, archer c64 from tp link but after setting it up. We have WiFi dropouts all the time( connected without Internet) tired with both wireless and ethernet backhaul but same issue for both.

1) Firstly Archer C64 is certainly not a good buy. It is not a good idea to mix WiFi 7 router with WiFi 5 router. Archer AX72 will be a better buy at around S$80 BNIB from Carousell.

2) Secondly TP-Link EasyMesh is not mature now. It will be even worse for EB810v since it is a service provider model so the bug fixes and feature enhancement is slow. So you may just give up using EasyMesh, but rather set up the Archer C64 as AP mode (same SSID and same password as the main EB810v first, if not good then use diferent SSSID). Usually the same SSID method will work for roaming since TP-Link EasyMesh is based on 802.11 k/v.

3) Thirdly, it is indeed better to get another EB810v from Starhub since you are a Starhub user -- 10G capable WiFi 7 routers are expensive and get a second EB810v at S$360 from Starhub is a bargain. This is the only configuration which Starhub recommends to mesh with the main EB810v.

4) Starhub UltraSpeed FAQ
https://www.starhub.com/personal/support/article.html?id=kD5GRQtfxB3LxaEDMjuFm5

How does the TP-Link EB810v mesh work?

The TP-Link EB810v uses Easymesh* technology and is compatible with another TP-Link EB810v. For best performance and compatibility, we recommend meshing with another EB810v.

*Mesh nodes that are available from other brands would not be compatible with the TP-Link EB810V. We strongly recommend using another TP-Link EB810v for best performance.​

I need more coverage on my home network with the TP-Link EB810v, what can I do?

You can extend the coverage by purchasing another TP-Link EB810v. The 2nd unit can be purchased at $15 per month (for 24 months) from StarHub during initial sign-up.​

 

[kppfzj]

Oh I see, thansk for such a in depth review. Can I ask how do I set it up in AP mode in the same ssid? And would it require me to switch between wifis in different rooms?

Sorry not really well versed in the IT world.

 

[Euqorab]

Hou Mai Gou!

This router is $700+ on retail Lazada???

 

[Euqorab]

1) Firstly Archer C64 is certainly not a good buy. It is not a good idea to mix WiFi 7 router with WiFi 5 router. Archer AX72 will be a better buy at around S$80 BNIB from Carousell.

2) Secondly TP-Link EasyMesh is not mature now. It will be even worse for EB810v since it is a service provider model so the bug fixes and feature enhancement is slow. So you may just give up using EasyMesh, but rather set up the Archer C64 as AP mode (same SSID and same password as the main EB810v first, if not good then use diferent SSSID). Usually the same SSID method will work for roaming since TP-Link EasyMesh is based on 802.11 k/v.

3) Thirdly, it is indeed better to get another EB810v from Starhub since you are a Starhub user -- 10G capable WiFi 7 routers are expensive and get a second EB810v at S$360 from Starhub is a bargain. This is the only configuration which Starhub recommends to mesh with the main EB810v.

4) Starhub UltraSpeed FAQ
https://www.starhub.com/personal/support/article.html?id=kD5GRQtfxB3LxaEDMjuFm5

How does the TP-Link EB810v mesh work?

The TP-Link EB810v uses Easymesh* technology and is compatible with another TP-Link EB810v. For best performance and compatibility, we recommend meshing with another EB810v.

*Mesh nodes that are available from other brands would not be compatible with the TP-Link EB810V. We strongly recommend using another TP-Link EB810v for best performance.​

I need more coverage on my home network with the TP-Link EB810v, what can I do?

You can extend the coverage by purchasing another TP-Link EB810v. The 2nd unit can be purchased at $15 per month (for 24 months) from StarHub during initial sign-up.​

Thanks guru!

I finally buyed the ax72 that you recommanded me two years ago

But $100.. nobody refused to sell me at $80

It works like a charm as it resolves my in connectivity at the far edge of my flat

 

[trenzterra]

I ping google.com.sg and it is ok too.


Ping statistics for 2404:6800:4003:c1a::5e:
Packets: Sent = 60, Received = 60, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 2ms, Maximum = 3ms, Average = 2ms

Can try this? https://test-ipv6.com/

With in-built DNS server, I fail the DNS test on IPv6 although I can also ping those sites you mentioned.

 

[xiaofan]

Oh I see, thansk for such a in depth review. Can I ask how do I set it up in AP mode in the same ssid? And would it require me to switch between wifis in different rooms?

Sorry not really well versed in the IT world.

Archer router in AP mode:
https://www.tp-link.com/sg/support/faq/1384/

Whether you can get seamless routing is another story, you have to test your device to see if it is okay or not to use single SSID. If not you have to set up different SSID. However, I tend to think it will work with single SSID.

You may want to post the floor plan with details of the locations of the ONT, EB810v and the intended location of the Archer C64, as well as the LAN ports locations. Placement is important to have better roaming performance, even if you use EasyMesh.

That being said, I strongly recommend you to ditch Archer C64 and get another EB810v if you are not tech savvy.

 

[xiaofan]

Hou Mai Gou!

This router is $700+ on retail Lazada???

No lah, Starhub is selling HB810 at about S$360 (S$15 x 24) to Starhub users. They claim it is at 50% OFF.

But the real Carousell price of EB810v is at about S$400. Some SIMBA users got it but it is not a good idea since the FW updates are locked to Starhub network.

Lazada should not have EB810v as it is a service provider model and not for retail. I think you may be looking at TP-Link Archer BE800 which has the price of about S$799 to S$809 in Lazada. But there may be better lobangs elsewhere.

 

[xiaofan]

Thanks guru!

I finally buyed the ax72 that you recommanded me two years ago

But $100.. nobody refused to sell me at $80

It works like a charm as it resolves my in connectivity at the far edge of my flat

TP-Link Archer AX72 is a good low cost option but it is only for 1Gbps.

 

[Henry Ng]

Can try this? https://test-ipv6.com/

With in-built DNS server, I fail the DNS test on IPv6 although I can also ping those sites you mentioned.

For this link it may be something went wrong with 1 of the test so i got 9/10 which is good. Try other test.
Try this > https://wieistmeineip.scc.kit.edu/

one of the test is Test if your ISP's DNS server uses IPv6, of course it uses IPv6 or else why i can ping yahoo.com and google.com which are IPv6 and ping result are so good 188 ms and no packet loss too. Some more in USA.

 

[trenzterra]

For this link it may be something went wrong with 1 of the test so i got 9/10 which is good. Try other test.
Try this > https://wieistmeineip.scc.kit.edu/

I set to google and CloudFlare dns, no issues passing the test after that

 

[xiaofan]

For this link it may be something went wrong with 1 of the test so i got 9/10 which is good. Try other test.
Try this > https://wieistmeineip.scc.kit.edu/

Which test failed?

https://test-ipv6.com/ is the gold standard to test IPv6 compliance and it is the main site.

https://wieistmeineip.scc.kit.edu/ is just a mirror.

 

[Henry Ng]

Which test failed?

https://test-ipv6.com/ is the gold standard to test IPv6 compliance and it is the main site.

https://wieistmeineip.scc.kit.edu/ is just a mirror.

first one got 9/10
second one got 10/10
never fail.
test not accurate.

 

[Henry Ng]

I set to google and CloudFlare dns, no issues passing the test after that

what is google and cloudflare dns ipv6?

 

[Henry Ng]

to know whether isp support ipv6, it is easy. Just google what is my ip address and it will appear as both ipv4 and ipv6.

 

[xiaofan]

first one got 9/10
second one got 10/10
never fail.
test not accurate.

No, that means Starhub IPv6 got some problems.

Probably not a major issue as the other users on 1Gbps/2Gbps plans. Nevertheless still an issue.

In any case, it is probably a good idea not to use Starhub DNS servers, no matter for IPv4 or IPv6.

 

[Henry Ng]

No, that means Starhub IPv6 got some problems.

Probably not a major issue as the other users on 1Gbps/2Gbps plans. Nevertheless still an issue.

In any case, it is probably a good idea not to use Starhub DNS servers, no matter for IPv4 or IPv6.

I noticed that if use other DNS, my ip address will not change.