TP-Link’s first Wi-Fi 8 router is almost here

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The Wi-Fi 8 standard is far from finalized, but TP-Link is almost ready to release its first hardware targeting the next-gen spec. It unveiled the Archer 8 Ultra tri-band router and Deco 8 Ultra mesh system at IFA 2026, which utilize the upcoming IEEE 802.11bn standard to “address the connectivity problems people actually notice” instead of focusing on speed upgrades, according to TP-Link’s announcement.

The Archer 8 Ultra features 18 internal antennas, and can deliver wireless speeds of up to 19Gbps and 10Gbps over wired connection. The Deco 8 Ultra mesh system provides up to 22Gbps over wireless and 10Gbps wired connectivity, according to TP-Link, with a three-pack covering up to 9,800 square feet and supporting more than 200 connected devices.

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