Asia’s flagship esports carnival WirForce 2026 opened today at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1, running from September 24 to September 27 and continuing its four-day, three-night, 96-hour nonstop LAN Party format. TP-Link returns to WirForce, bringing the Archer 8 Ultra tri-band Wi-Fi 8 router, which just debuted at IFA 2026 in Berlin and won the IFA Innovation Award 2026, to Taiwan for its first public hands-on debut. The event also brings together multiple top-tier Wi-Fi 7 networking devices and Tapo smart home series products, using real-life setups to create a “dream esports base” made for gamers.
Archer 8 Ultra Makes Its Debut: 19 Gbps Wireless Speed, 18 Antennas
In response to gamers’ demand for high-speed, low-latency networking, TP-Link has introduced the Archer 8 Ultra featuring next-generation Wi-Fi 8 technology, unveiling it in Taiwan as a physical concept demonstration. This flagship model is equipped with a new Broadcom chip, offers total wireless speeds of up to 19 Gbps and 10 Gbps wired connectivity, and has 18 high-performance antennas built into its chassis, delivering strong and stable signal quality.
This product features TP-Link’s all-new Wi-Fi 8 StabilityEngine technology, aimed at improving long-range transmission performance and alleviating congestion caused by multiple devices connecting simultaneously, keeping network performance smooth in high-load environments. TP-Link official information indicates that the Archer 8 Ultra uses the soon-to-be-finalized IEEE 802.11bn standard, with model number BN19000 (also known as Archer BN800). StabilityEngine combines next-generation technologies such as Enhanced Long Range, Distributed Resource Units, Non-Primary Channel Access, and Unequal Modulation, corresponding to the specification direction of Wi-Fi 8, officially defined as “Ultra High Reliability.” International markets are expected to open pre-orders in some regions starting September 30.
In the IFA Innovation Awards 2026 winners list, Archer 8 Ultra is among them; TP-Link and Tapo have three products—Archer 8 Ultra, Deco 8 Ultra, and Tapo T150—winning in the Smart Home category. The yet-to-be-announced specification details for Archer 8 Ultra will be revealed in a global livestream on the TP-Link YouTube channel at 12:00 a.m. on October 1 (Taiwan time). Gamers can unlock the full information through the livestream and witness the arrival of the next generation of Wi-Fi 8.
Wi-Fi 7 flagship and Deco Mesh lineup showcased together
In addition to the new Wi-Fi 8 models, TP-Link is showcasing its top-tier Wi-Fi 7 gaming routers Archer GE800, Archer GE550, and Archer GE230 on site. The entire lineup offers high transmission throughput, built-in dedicated gaming acceleration channels to reduce latency, and an RGB battleship-inspired design.
For large homes and the need for multiple people to connect simultaneously, TP-Link introduces the Deco BE85, Deco BE65, and Deco BE25 whole-home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 router systems, designed to eliminate dead zones and provide seamless whole-home roaming, while maintaining high-speed connectivity even when gaming and live streaming in 4K at the same time.
Tapo Series Creates a “Smart Gaming Room”
What gamers care about is not just internet speed; room ambiance is also part of the gaming experience. TP-Link sets the mood with the Tapo smart neon multicolor light strip and showcases the Tapo C645D KIT dual-lens solar camera kit and Tapo C460 KIT solar camera kit, paired with the Tapo H500/H110 smart gateway and Tapo T100 smart sensor. Gamers can remotely monitor home security via their phones, balancing personalized decor with home safety.
Starlight One-Day Store Managers Take the Stage in a Three-Day Relay.
TP-Link has invited several well-known goddesses and esports streamers to take turns serving as “Starlight One-Day Store Managers,” hosting live game interaction meet-and-greets from 13:30 to 16:00 for three consecutive days.
- September 24 (Thu)JOJO, the Esports Goddess, takes the lead and makes her debut.
- Friday, September 25Esports streamers “小漾漾 YANG” and “咩某Memo” take over.
- September 26 (Sat)Cheerleading goddess “Cheerleader Lin Ke” makes a grand finale appearance.
Challenge Gachapon, Cross-Booth Collaborations, and Speed Challenge Race
The exhibition area’s activities will run nonstop for four consecutive days. TP-Link is teaming up with the online voting event “Super Remodel King,” broadcasting live voting updates on a large screen; players who come to the venue and cast a key vote can enter a gachapon raffle. It is also cross-promoting with the Garena Delta Force booth: show the screen showing that you shared/reposted a post from TP-Link’s official Facebook fan page, and you can receive a free limited-edition gift.
The exhibition area also features a “Clicks Per Second Ultimate Challenge,” where the daily winner can take home an Archer GE230 Wi-Fi 7 gaming router for free, valued at NT$3,299.
CoolPC Exhibition-Only Deals and Free Gifts with Qualifying Purchases
TP-Link has teamed up with retailer CoolPC to offer exclusive WirForce 2026 event pricing on five selected key products.
- Deco BE85（2-pack）: BE22000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Router System, Exhibition Price NT$25,999
- Archer GE800BE19000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router, show price NT$15,999
- Archer GE550BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router, show price NT$6,499
- Archer GE230BE3600 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router, show price NT$2,999
- Archer TBE550EBE9300 Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.2 PCIe Wireless Network Card, Show Price NT$1,999
The exhibition also adds a bonus “One-Day Store Manager Buy-and-Get Gift.” During the event, spend NT$3,888 or more on TP-Link products at the CoolPC booth, and with your receipt and purchased product, you can redeem free exclusive limited-edition merch with a market value of about NT$500–600. Gifts can be chosen by the customer and are available in limited quantities. Options include cheerleader Lin Ke’s limited-edition cheer towel or the “drink cooler bag plus cheer light stick” set, the limited-edition JOJO Esports Goddess standee, and Garena Delta Force collaboration merch including stress-relief buttons, a themed towel, and a thermos.
Conclusion
Archer 8 Ultra is only the starting point for TP-Link’s Wi-Fi 8 roadmap. The official plan schedules the Deco 8 Ultra Mesh system for Q1 2027, while the Roam 8 mobile router, Wi-Fi 8 extenders, network cards, and other accessories are scheduled for Q2 2027, with the product line spanning routers, Mesh systems, mobile models, and client accessories.
TP-Link Systems Inc. is headquartered in the United States and currently provides services in more than 170 countries. Before the Wi-Fi 8 generation officially arrives, gamers at WirForce 2026 will be able to see actual devices on site first, making this four-day, three-night esports party an outpost for observing new networking standards.
Source: KOCPC Chinese