WiFi 8 is coming

[xiaofan]

Hi all, am able to share more information for Archer 8 Ultra, any other qns that you guys want to know?

HW info: how much RAM is used and remaining RAM, basically total RAM is 1GB or 2GB, I hope it is 2GB.

Top WiFi speed: how high it can go?

Current FW features: I understand certain FW features will not be ready.

VPN performance:
It would be good to know Wireguard VPN server/client performance if you can.

 

[kashix]

HW info: how much RAM is used and remaining RAM, basically total RAM is 1GB or 2GB, I hope it is 2GB.

Top WiFi speed: how high it can go?

Current FW features: I understand certain FW features will not be ready.

VPN performance:
It would be good to know Wireguard VPN server/client performance if you can.

I do not have access to HW Info, RAM no info also, from what I see utilization is around 50%

Super busy, have yet to try VPN performance as well ~

Top Wi-Fi speed tested with XM14, 320MHz Client, I managed to clock 4.1-4.2Gbps download easily
But the most interesting thing is, even on my iPhone 18 Pro, going all the way to my MBR at the extreme corner, on 6GHz, I still have 2-3 signal bars on my iOS, this is damn impressive.

 

[kashix]

I’ve been running it for around 2-3 weeks already. Stability is top notch ~ does everything well. Compatibility with my IoT devices are also ok ~ the design is the killer, I really feel they nailed it with this design, very nice and minimalistic design. Passed the wife factor for

I did a shortcut by using back the same SSID as my U7 Pro XG, everything reconnected seamlessly ~ lazy to configure all my devices back 1 by 1 ….

 

[HiHelloBye]

Hi all, am able to share more information for Archer 8 Ultra, any other qns that you guys want to know?

able to share your house's floor plan together with the Archer's position?

if possible, could you provide us the download/upload speeds based on testing area/location?

 

[kashix]

able to share your house's floor plan together with the Archer's position?

if possible, could you provide us the download/upload speeds based on testing area/location?

In time, understand from TP-Link SG, there are some reviews in the works locally. Might be more appropriate if I post mine alongside theirs.

 

[kashix]

able to share your house's floor plan together with the Archer's position?

if possible, could you provide us the download/upload speeds based on testing area/location?

Hold on for a while more ~ hahaha I ask if can post earlier!

 

[kashix]

HW info: how much RAM is used and remaining RAM, basically total RAM is 1GB or 2GB, I hope it is 2GB.

Top WiFi speed: how high it can go?

Current FW features: I understand certain FW features will not be ready.

VPN performance:
It would be good to know Wireguard VPN server/client performance if you can.

FW Features almost everything is ready as I’m running finalised SG version ~ there are some AI related features in the router as well, they have a ChatGPT style AI assistant call Aireal ~

 

[xiaofan]

Looks like TP-Link updated the press release to mention the travel router Roam 8.

https://www.tp-link.com/us/press/news/22486/

BERLIN, Germany -- September 1, 2026 -- TP-Link Systems Inc., a global provider of consumer networking products, today unveiled its first Wi-Fi 8 lineup at IFA 2026, led by the Archer 8 Ultra router and the Deco 8 Ultra mesh system. Built on the upcoming IEEE 802.11bn standard, the growing lineup will pair Wi-Fi 8 chipsets from Broadcom, Qualcomm, and MediaTek with TP-Link's U.S.-led hardware and software engineering to deliver the most reliable Wi-Fi ever built.

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Archer 8 Ultra will be available for pre-order in select regions starting on September 30, 2026. The rest of TP-Link’s Wi-Fi 8 lineup will expand across mesh systems, travel routers, and accessories, with planned availability 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

Planned products, availability windows, and specifications are subject to change and vary by region.

 

[kashix]

Looks like TP-Link updated the press release to mention the travel router Roam 8.

https://www.tp-link.com/us/press/news/22486/

BERLIN, Germany -- September 1, 2026 -- TP-Link Systems Inc., a global provider of consumer networking products, today unveiled its first Wi-Fi 8 lineup at IFA 2026, led by the Archer 8 Ultra router and the Deco 8 Ultra mesh system. Built on the upcoming IEEE 802.11bn standard, the growing lineup will pair Wi-Fi 8 chipsets from Broadcom, Qualcomm, and MediaTek with TP-Link's U.S.-led hardware and software engineering to deliver the most reliable Wi-Fi ever built.

...

Archer 8 Ultra will be available for pre-order in select regions starting on September 30, 2026. The rest of TP-Link’s Wi-Fi 8 lineup will expand across mesh systems, travel routers, and accessories, with planned availability 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

Planned products, availability windows, and specifications are subject to change and vary by region.

I will be testing the Deco 8 and Roam 8 too ~

 

[xiaofan]

TP-Link intends to build Wi-Fi 8 routers in US to bypass US router ban as it seems hard for TP-Link to gain FCC conditional approval which major rivals Netgear and Asus already got.

https://www.tp-link.com/us/press/news/22580/

IRVINE, Calif. — OCTOBER 19, 2026 — TP-Link Systems Inc., a global leader in networking and smart home solutions, today announced that it has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Key Tronic Corp., a premier U.S.-based electronics manufacturer, to bring next-generation product assembly to the United States. The LOI is a significant step in California-based TP-Link’s long-term commitment to expand domestic manufacturing and strengthen supply chain resilience within the U.S.