TP-Link has unveiled its first Wi-Fi 8 lineup at IFA 2026, led by the Archer 8 Ultra router and Deco 8 Ultra mesh system. The products are based on the upcoming IEEE 802.11bn standard, with additional Wi-Fi 8 products planned for the coming quarters.
Wi-Fi 8 Features
The Archer 8 Ultra and Deco 8 Ultra use TP-Link’s Wi-Fi 8 StabilityEngine, which combines several technologies to improve coverage, manage congestion, reduce interference, and maintain consistent connectivity. The lineup will use Wi-Fi 8 chipsets from Broadcom, Qualcomm, and MediaTek.
The StabilityEngine includes:
- Enhanced Long Range (ELR) and Distributed Resource Units (DRU): Extend coverage at the edges of the home and improve uplink performance for distant, low-power devices.
- Non-Primary Channel Access (NPCA): Helps keep the network responsive as more devices connect.
- Unequal Modulation (UEQM) and New Modulation and Coding Schemes (MCS): Help maintain consistent throughput in challenging interference conditions.
Archer 8 Ultra
The Archer 8 Ultra BN19000 (Archer BN800) is a tri-band Wi-Fi 8 router with aggregate wireless speeds of up to 19Gbps and 10Gbps wired connectivity. It features 18 internal high-performance antennas designed to provide strong, consistent coverage throughout the home.
Key specifications:
- Tri-band Wi-Fi 8
- Up to 19Gbps aggregate wireless speed
- 10Gbps wired connectivity
- 18 internal high-performance antennas
Deco 8 Ultra
The Deco 8 Ultra BN22000 (Deco BN85) is a tri-band Wi-Fi 8 mesh system with aggregate wireless speeds of up to 22Gbps and 10Gbps wired connectivity. A three-pack provides up to 9,800 sq. ft. of whole-home coverage and supports more than 200 connected devices.
Key specifications:
- Tri-band Wi-Fi 8
- Up to 22Gbps aggregate wireless speed
- 10Gbps wired connectivity
- Up to 9,800 sq. ft. coverage with a three-pack
- More than 200 connected devices
Price and Availability
The Archer 8 Ultra will be available for pre-order in select regions from September 30, 2026, while the rest of TP-Link’s Wi-Fi 8 lineup is planned as follows:
- Deco 8: Wi-Fi 8 mesh system, Q1 2027
- Roam 8: Wi-Fi 8 travel router, Q2 2027
- Wi-Fi 8 Range Extenders and Adapters: Q2 2027
Pricing will be announced when the products roll out. Planned products, availability windows, and specifications may change and vary by region. TP-Link will reveal the full details of the Archer 8 Ultra and Deco 8 Ultra through a global online launch event on September 30, 2026.
The two products will also be on display at TP-Link’s IFA 2026 booth in Hall 7.2C, Stand 101.