It doesn't matter how fast the speeds coming into homes are; if the router can't cope, your downloads can quickly grind to a halt.Some consumers might not even realise that their Wi-Fi system is terribly out of date or lagging well behind the times, and having ageing equipment is often the cause of irritating broadband problems.Tech news, reviews and latest gadgets plus selected offers and competitions I would like to receive emails from the Daily Express featuring our latest products, services, offers, and promotions from across the Reach Plc family.
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You can unsubscribe at any time.More Info.Elon Musk makes terrifying end of the world prediction - 'just months left’ Roku launches a better way to watch TV for free and it's available now If your router is well past its best, it might be worth keeping an eye out for a blockbuster update from TP-Link.
Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThe technology company has just announced the launch of two new devices that promise to fix three major sticking points for consumers, including weak coverage at the edges of the home, congestion as more devices compete for bandwidth, and interference that can make connections inconsistent.The first product is the Archer 8 Ultra router, which gets the very latest Wi-Fi 8 technology inside.This means it can cope with faster speeds and more devices connected to it at the same time.Then there's also the Deco 8 Ultra, a mesh-style system that pushes the web to every corner of the home.This also features Wi-Fi 8 tech as well.
Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTAnother bonus of these devices is the design.TP-Link says it has tried to create something a little more appealing.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT"Traditional routers get hidden away because of their looks, limiting the very performance they are meant to bring," the firm explained."Wi-Fi 8 presented an opportunity for TP-Link to challenge that, with a design that invites people to place it where performance peaks."These products are expected to launch next year, so watch this space.“We stopped building a piece of networking equipment and started designing for the home,” said Gary Chang, Lead Industrial Designer at TP-Link.
“When a router’s design becomes something people want to display, it ends up exactly where it performs best.”What is Wi-Fi 8?Wi-Fi 8 is the next generation of wireless networking that will supersede Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7.It's designed to make connections faster, more reliable and responsive.However, rather than simply chasing higher top speeds, it focuses on improving performance when lots of devices are connected at once.Wi-Fi 8 should also reduce dropouts and latency, making it ideal for streaming, gaming, smart homes and increasingly demanding connected devices.It is expected to arrive in the coming years.
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