TP-Link announces its first consumer Wi-Fi 8 routers — Archer 8 Ultra preorder commences September 30, in select regions

TP-Link unveiled the world's first complete Wi-Fi 8 lineup at IFA 2026, featuring the Archer 8 Ultra router and Deco 8 Ultra mesh system. Based on the IEEE 802.11bn standard, these products utilize chipsets from Broadcom, Qualcomm, and MediaTek to enhance reliability, coverage, and congestion management. Preorders for the Archer 8 Ultra begin September 30 in select regions, although the launch in the US remains complicated due to ongoing FCC restrictions regarding the new technology.