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TP-Link Starts Selling the Archer 8 Ultra, the First Wi-Fi 8 Router
TP-Link has begun selling the Archer 8 Ultra, the first Wi-Fi 8 router to hit the market. The device can be ordered in the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany and several other countries. The preorder price is 669.99 pounds sterling (approximately 1,510 manat). The router will later be sold for 899.99 pounds sterling (approximately 2,020 manat).
The Archer 8 Ultra has a coverage area of approximately 280 square meters in Europe. In other markets, this figure reaches approximately 335 square meters. The main advantage of Wi-Fi 8 is not an increase in maximum speed. The technology manages interference more effectively in places with many wireless signals. The connection remains more stable when more devices are connected simultaneously and as they move farther from the router. The router's StabilityEngine technology uses UEQM, MCS and 2×LDPC solutions to keep the signal and data transmission stable. According to TP-Link, transmission stability increases by up to 33% over medium and long distances. In places with obstacles, the connection can operate up to 24% more reliably than with Wi-Fi 7. These solutions reduce rapid signal degradation and data loss as the distance increases.
The Multi-Floor Mode feature distributes the Wi-Fi signal based on which floors the devices are located on. When devices are on different floors, the signal expands vertically. If they are all on the same floor, it is directed across a wider horizontal area. Because the Wi-Fi 8 standard has not yet been fully finalized, the Archer 8 Ultra will receive future changes through software updates.
With an AI assistant called Aireal AI Assistant, users can check and configure the network by writing ordinary sentences. The system monitors the router's performance, manages wireless data traffic and prioritizes important devices. There is also a power-saving mode that reduces electricity consumption at night. These features are intended to make network management easier for people with limited technical knowledge. For security, the router has a built-in VPN that encrypts the internet traffic of selected devices. Smart home devices are kept separate from the main and guest networks. The paid HomeShield service provides real-time protection and parental controls. However, phones, tablets and laptops that support Wi-Fi 8 have not yet gone on sale. As a result, the router's full range of features cannot currently be used.
The Archer 8 Ultra has a coverage area of approximately 280 square meters in Europe. In other markets, this figure reaches approximately 335 square meters. The main advantage of Wi-Fi 8 is not an increase in maximum speed. The technology manages interference more effectively in places with many wireless signals. The connection remains more stable when more devices are connected simultaneously and as they move farther from the router. The router's StabilityEngine technology uses UEQM, MCS and 2×LDPC solutions to keep the signal and data transmission stable. According to TP-Link, transmission stability increases by up to 33% over medium and long distances. In places with obstacles, the connection can operate up to 24% more reliably than with Wi-Fi 7. These solutions reduce rapid signal degradation and data loss as the distance increases. The Multi-Floor Mode feature distributes the Wi-Fi signal based on which floors the devices are located on. When devices are on different floors, the signal expands vertically. If they are all on the same floor, it is directed across a wider horizontal area. Because the Wi-Fi 8 standard has not yet been fully finalized, the Archer 8 Ultra will receive future changes through software updates. With an AI assistant called Aireal AI Assistant, users can check and configure the network by writing ordinary sentences. The system monitors the router's performance, manages wireless data traffic and prioritizes important devices. There is also a power-saving mode that reduces electricity consumption at night. These features are intended to make network management easier for people with limited technical knowledge. For security, the router has a built-in VPN that encrypts the internet traffic of selected devices. Smart home devices are kept separate from the main and guest networks. The paid HomeShield service provides real-time protection and parental controls. However, phones, tablets and laptops that support Wi-Fi 8 have not yet gone on sale. As a result, the router's full range of features cannot currently be used.