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TP-Link unveils first Wi-Fi 8 routers with speeds up to 22 Gbps

TP-Link is launching its first Wi-Fi 8 routers, with the Archer 8 Ultra set for a September 30 preorder and the Deco 8 mesh system following in Q1 2027. These routers will offer significantly higher aggregate wireless speeds, with the Archer 8 Ultra reaching up to 19 Gbps and the Deco 8 Ultra up to 22 Gbps, alongside 10 Gbps wired connectivity. The new Wi-Fi 8 standard aims to improve real-world performance and stability, particularly for IoT devices, utilizing technologies like Enhanced Long Range and Distributed Resource Units. AI

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TP-Link unveils first Wi-Fi 8 routers with speeds up to 22 Gbps

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Brandon Hill ·

    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