How to upgrade the firmware version of Mercusys EasyMesh satellite devices

Up-to-date firmware provides better and more stable EasyMesh network performance, so we highly recommend updating the main and satellite devices to the latest firmware version.

Here are two ways to update the firmware for EasyMesh satellite devices.

Method 1

If your main device is the Mercusys Router, you can update the firmware of satellite devices online via the main device's web management interface. Please refer to the following steps:

a. Log in to the main device’s web management interface.

b. Click Advanced >System >Firmware Update >EasyMesh Satellite Update, click icon. You can also click CHECK FOR UPDATES to confirm if your firmware of the satellite devices is up to date.

A picture displays firmware update on the left, Easymesh satellite update in the middle, update arrow on the right and check for update button on the bottom.

c. Click UPDATE in the window that pops up, and then the new firmware will download and install onto the corresponding satellite device.

A picture displays the update will take a minute, and the satellite router will reboot, cancel button, and update button on the right.

A picture displays downloading.

Method 2

When the main device is from another manufacturer, please log in to the satellite device's web management page to upgrade the firmware.

Note: For Mercusys satellite routers, you may need to reset it first.

For Mercusys Satellite Router

There are two scenarios:

1) For MR60X, please Log into its web management by typing its IP address in the web browser's address bar. Then go to System > Firmware Update to upgrade the firmware.

A picture displays firmware update on the left, auto update on the top, online update in the middle, local update, browse button, and update button on the bottom.

2) For other satellite router models that do not have a network management interface when operating in satellite mode, follow the steps below to upgrade the firmware:

a. Reset the satellite router to switch it to main router mode, then refer to here for firmware upgrade.

b. After upgrading the new firmware, please reset the router.

c. Re-add the satellite router to your EasyMesh network.

For Mercusys Range Extender

Please refer to How to upgrade the firmware of the Mercusys Range Extender.