# #WiFi8 in the news

October 22, 2026 at 05:10 PM

> ASUS Launches ZenWiFi BN12 WiFi 8 Mesh Router · Gemtek Unveils AI-Native Wi-Fi 8 Gateway · TP-Link Launches Archer 8 Ultra Wi-Fi 8 Router

[ASUS Launches ZenWiFi BN12 WiFi 8 Mesh Router](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/asus-launches-zenwifi-bn12-wifi-8-mesh-router-a178fb30>)
*October 22, 2026 at 05:10 PM* - ASUS begins shipping the ZenWiFi BN12, a tri-band WiFi 8 mesh system delivering 19 Gbps speeds and advanced Smart AiMesh technology.

[Gemtek Unveils AI-Native Wi-Fi 8 Gateway](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/gemtek-unveils-ai-native-wi-fi-8-gateway-f31e1a9d>)
*October 15, 2026 at 07:08 PM* - Gemtek, Qualcomm, and gFiber debut an AI-native Wi-Fi 8 broadband gateway at Network X 2026 for planned deployment in 2027.

[TP-Link Launches Archer 8 Ultra Wi-Fi 8 Router](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/tp-link-launches-archer-8-ultra-wi-fi-8-router-74c572a6>)
*September 30, 2026 at 02:26 PM* - TP-Link opens preorders for its first Wi-Fi 8 router in select global markets while facing ongoing regulatory delays in the United States.

[TP-Link Unveils Wi-Fi 8 Lineup at IFA 2026](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/tp-link-unveils-wi-fi-8-lineup-at-ifa-2026-416388c4>)
*September 1, 2026 at 12:57 PM* - TP-Link debuts the Archer 8 Ultra and Deco 8 Ultra systems, delivering speeds up to 22 Gbit/s for high-capacity home networking.