TP-Link officially opened preorders for the Archer 8 Ultra router on September 30, 2026, marking the company's first Wi-Fi 8 hardware release. The initial rollout includes the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia, though the United States is excluded.
The Archer 8 Ultra features a Broadcom Wi-Fi 8 chipset, two auto-sensing 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports, and four 2.5 Gbps LAN ports. According to TP-Link, the unit covers 3,600 square feet and supports 200 devices. A Deco 8 Ultra mesh system is expected in Q1 2027.
While Netgear, Asus, and Amazon have received Conditional Approvals from the FCC, TP-Link has not yet been granted permission to sell new wireless hardware in the U.S. This regulatory delay persists despite TP-Link incorporating TP-Link Systems in California.