TP-Link announces its first consumer Wi-Fi 8 routers — Archer 8 Ultra preorder commences September 30, in select regions
TP-Link’s Wi-Fi 8 launch remains complicated in the US due to ongoing FCC restrictions
TP-Link, a prominent networking equipment manufacturer, has announced the launch of its first Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn) consumer router, the Archer 8 Ultra BN19000. This tri-band router, which will be available for preorder on September 30 in select regions, boasts 18 internal antennas and is capable of delivering up to 19 Gbps aggregate wireless speeds.
Additionally, the Archer 8 Ultra offers 10 Gbps wired connectivity. For larger spaces, TP-Link's Deco 8 Ultra BN22000 mesh router, also launching in September, provides up to 22 Gbps aggregate speeds and includes 10 Gbps wired connectivity. The Deco 8 Ultra supports up to 9,800 square feet and will be available in a 3-pack configuration.
TP-Link plans to expand its Wi-Fi 8 lineup by Q2 2027 with a new travel router, range extenders, and PCIe/USB client adapters, utilizing hardware from Broadcom, MediaTek, and Qualcomm. Wi-Fi 8 is expected to mainly improve user experience rather than provide substantial speed increases, with TP-Link's StabilityEngine leveraging technologies like Enhanced Long Range (ELR) and Distributed Resource Units (DRU) to enhance wireless connectivity, particularly for IoT devices.
However, the Archer 8 and Deco 8 Ultra routers have yet to receive FCC approval for release in the United States.
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