TP-Link’s first Wi-Fi 8 router promises speed and fewer dropped connections
Ahead of the IFA 2026 tech trade fair in Berlin, TP-Link has unveiled the first products in its all-new Wi-Fi 8 lineup, including the Archer 8 Ultra router and the Deco 8 Ultra mesh system, both of which are based on the IEEE 802.11bn standard (also known as UHR or Wi-Fi 8).
Unlike previous Wi-Fi generations, which focused on increasing top data transfer speeds, Wi-Fi 8 is mainly designed to improve stability for more consistent connections. Hence, it being called UHR (Ultra High Reliability).
With these products, TP-Link combines the Wi-Fi 8 standard with its own StabilityEngine, which uses several technologies to improve range, reduce interference, and manage multiple devices simultaneously.
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The Archer 8 Ultra is a tri-band router with combined wireless speeds of up to 19 Gbps and wired connections of up to 10 Gbps. It has 18 built-in antennas and a sleek design that TP-Link hopes will encourage users to leave on display, thereby improving signal quality further. Pre-orders for the Archer 8 Ultra router open on September 30th.
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Meanwhile, the Deco 8 Ultra is a tri-band mesh system with combined wireless speeds of up to 22 Gbps and Ethernet speeds of up to 10 Gbps. The Deco 8 Ultra is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2027.
Pricing hasn’t been announced for either product yet.
