TP-Link Opens Pre-Orders for Archer 8 Ultra, Its First Wi-Fi 8 Router
TP-Link began taking pre-orders on 30 September for the Archer 8 Ultra, its first Wi-Fi 8 router, in the UK, Germany, Australia and other markets it has not named. TechRadar reported a UK pre-order price of £669.99, rising to £899.99 later. The United States is not among the named markets, and the wireless standard behind the device is still unfinished.
What TP-Link's Wi-Fi 8 router offers on paper
The Archer 8 Ultra is a tri-band router that TP-Link rates at up to 19 Gbps of combined wireless speed, sold under the model name Archer BN800. It has two 10 Gbps ports that can act as internet input or network output, plus four 2.5 Gbps LAN ports.
Inside are 18 antennas, which TP-Link says cover up to 3,600 square feet and support up to 200 devices. Forbes reported the router runs on a...