- TP-Link tests new Wi-Fi 8,802.11 billion standard
- The prototype appears to have been developed through a joint partnership
- Wi-Fi 8 will likely prioritize reliability over speed
TP-Link claims to be poised to usher in an “era of uncompromising reliability” with successful first demonstration of Wi-Fi 8 (802.11 billion) technology
The connectivity giant revealed it had transmitted data using a prototype developed as part of a joint industry partnership – although it did not say who else was involved.
Wi-Fi 8 is likely to operate on the 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz frequency bands and a theoretical maximum channel bandwidth of 320MHz with peak and speeds remaining at 46Gbps – although it is expected to increase actual throughput by 25% using smarter signal management.
A critical step
The prototypes tested featured key features such as Enhanced Long Range (ELR) and Distributed Resource Units (DRU) to help improve performance and range, as well as Unequal Modulation (UEQM) to allow multiple devices to get the best possible connection.
The goal of Wi-Fi 8 is all about reliability rather than speed. Recently, Qualcomm revealed that its priority is stability, smoother performance with more connected devices, as well as reducing latency.
The technology is unlikely to be certified before 2027 and is expected to be finalized sometime in 2028. TP-Link did not specify the details of the viability milestone reached, but it appears there could be a hardware partnership with another big player like Qualcomm or Intel.
“Wi-Fi 8 marks a fundamental shift,” says Qualcomm, “going beyond peak speeds to prioritize reliable performance in challenging real-world conditions. It is designed to deliver consistent, low-latency, and virtually lossless connectivity, even in highly congested, interference-prone mobile environments.”
The move towards reliability and high connectivity will seek to push client devices to operate in less than ideal conditions.
“This is particularly important for client devices operating at the outer limits of AP coverage or in environments with signal degradation due to distance, interference, or power limitations,” the release explains.
“The standard addresses these challenges through a series of physical layer enhancements that work together to boost performance at the edge. »
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