TP-Link Demonstrates First Wi-Fi 8 Connection, Highlighting Future Reliability
- tech360.tv
- Oct 14
- 2 min read
TP-Link, a global networking brand, announced a major milestone by demonstrating its first Wi-Fi 8 connection. This achievement marks a significant step in the development of ultra-reliable wireless connectivity.
The new wireless networking standard, also known as IEEE 802.11bn and dubbed Ultra High Reliability, focuses primarily on enhancing reliability. It aims to improve effective throughput and reduce network latency.
Wi-Fi 8 will enable wireless access points to better manage signal interference and more effectively share radio frequency spectrum. This new standard, which will eventually supersede Wi-Fi 7, focuses primarily on reliability, while Wi-Fi 7 currently offers higher speeds, better throughput, and stronger coverage.
Other anticipated features for Wi-Fi 8 include a longer signal range and a reduction in interference. This applies to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Ultra-wideband technologies used within the same device, such as a smartphone, potentially boosting overall performance.
TP-Link Systems Inc., a leading brand in consumer and business networking products, successfully demonstrated Wi-Fi 8 connectivity. This was achieved by transmitting data using a prototype device developed through a joint industry partnership.
The test validated both the Wi-Fi 8 beacon and data throughput, confirming the technology's viability. This marks a critical milestone in the new standard’s development, which will eventually supersede Wi-Fi 7.
Wi-Fi 8 technology is expected to deliver the next generation of ultra-reliable wireless networking. This addresses industry and consumer demands for use with bandwidth-intensive applications and devices.
Through ongoing collaboration with its ecosystem partners, TP-Link says it’s dedicated to advancing technologies. This aims to shape the next era of wireless connectivity, offering users unprecedented speed, stability, and reliability.
According to the IEEE, the Wi-Fi 8 standard is not expected to receive its final standards approval until late 2028.
TP-Link demonstrated its first Wi-Fi 8 connection using a prototype device developed through a joint industry partnership.
Wi-Fi 8, known as IEEE 802.11bn or Ultra High Reliability, prioritises improved reliability, effective throughput, and reduced network latency.
The new standard is expected to offer a longer signal range and reduced interference among various wireless technologies within devices.
Source: FORBES
