TP-Link plans to launch routers supporting Wi-Fi 8 during 2027, a year before the standard’s official certification is expected. The new generation does not aim to deliver a major increase in data-transfer speeds compared with Wi-Fi 7, but focuses on connection stability and reliability.
Wi-Fi 8 features for network stability
The new standard is based on reducing areas where coverage weakens or drops out, helping devices remain connected while moving and at greater distances. It is also expected to strengthen the security of home networks as the number of smart devices continuously connected to them increases. Expected features include coordinating multiple access points to reduce interference, improve coverage and lower power consumption.
The standard will also allow latency to be prioritised according to the type of use, so applications such as multiplayer games receive lower-latency responses than devices that do not require them. Wi-Fi 8 is expected to use the same transmission frequencies and access points adopted by Wi-Fi 7, so no major difference in nominal speed is expected between the two.
Upgrade requirements for using the standard
Nevertheless, users may notice improved performance as a result of greater connection stability and fewer instances of slowdown or disruption. Users will need a compatible router to benefit from the standard, while not all devices connected to the network will need to support it. However, making full use of it will require upgrading home devices to generations that support the new technology.
Asus unveiled devices supporting Wi-Fi 8 in early 2025 without specifying when they would be launched, as the standard was still under development.
