TP-Link Bets on Wi‑Fi 8, Rolling Out Archer 8 Ahead of Final Standard

TP-Link confirms an October 2026 release for its first Wi‑Fi 8 router, the Archer 8, and teases a Deco 8 mesh system, Roam 8 travel router, and 2027 range extenders as the Wi‑Fi 8 standard remains unfinished. Early testing shows measurable gains over Wi‑Fi 7—up to ~33% higher throughput at longer distances, ~24% more throughput with stabilization tech, and better 5GHz/6GHz sensitivity—plus multi-AP coordination to reduce interference. But with certification still pending and many features likely missing when the standard is finalized, buyers may end up with a device that’s quickly superseded; older devices will not automatically benefit from the new tricks.