TP-Link Unveils Market-Disrupting Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Systems and Routers

[btarunr]

TP-Link Systems Inc., a global leader in networking and smart home solutions, today introduced its new lineup of Wi-Fi 7 networking solutions: the Deco BE5000 and Deco BE3600 Mesh Systems, alongside the Archer BE3600 Router. As the first-to-market Wi-Fi 7 brand, TP-Link continues to lead the industry into a new generation, offering the latest Wi-Fi technology to consumers across a range of accessible price points.

"Consumers are often resigned to seeing new generations of technology siloed off behind high costs, relegated to businesses, technology enthusiasts and dedicated hobbyists," said Jeff Barney, President at TP-Link Systems Inc. "As leaders in Wi-Fi 7, we believe everyone should have access to the latest technologies. This is why we're offering these new products at accessible price points today."



Wi-Fi 7 is rapidly gaining traction in the consumer market, driven by its advanced capabilities and the increasing availability of compatible devices. Apple, Samsung and other leading brands have already integrated the new Wi-Fi 7 standard in their latest product lines. In the PC realm, esteemed manufacturers such as Microsoft Surface, Lenovo and Razer have all developed Wi-Fi 7-compatible devices this year. A next-generation Wi-Fi 7 home network will be required to fully unlock the potential of these devices.

The true differentiating feature of Wi-Fi 7 lies in Multi-Link Operation, or MLO. This feature allows for simultaneous transmission across all frequency bands, delivering faster speeds, a more reliable connection and eliminating input delay. Additionally, 4K-QAM delivers unprecedented transmission efficiency, while Multi-RU ensures seamless and more reliable connections for multiple users in a single household.

Collectively, these Wi-Fi 7 innovations constitute more than an incremental improvement. They form the backbone of a new standard in home networking that can be felt and experienced as much as conceptually understood. With faster speeds, more reliable connections and reduced input delay, the Wi-Fi 7 experience is truly transformative.

TP-Link's unique ability to rapidly bring advanced technologies to mass consumers and disrupt the market with a range of pricing options stems from its established footprint and vertically integrated structure. With nearly 30 years of expertise in the networking industry, TP-Link has designed, manufactured and engineered each new product in-house. This approach allows for agile and efficient development, with cost savings passed along to the consumer, bringing innovative technologies within reach months before otherwise possible.

TP-Link Wi-Fi 7 Products:

• Deco BE5000 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System: Delivers powerful Wi-Fi coverage for homes up to 6,600 sq. ft., with combined Wi-Fi speeds up to 5 Gbps, support for 150+ devices, 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN ports, and 240 MHz Wi-Fi 7 channels.
• Deco BE3600 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System: Offers similar features to the Deco BE5000, with combined Wi-Fi speeds up to 3.6 Gbps and 160 MHz Wi-Fi 7 channels.
• Archer BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Router: Provides powerful and reliable Wi-Fi 7 performance with speeds up to 3.6 Gbps, four high-gain antennas for wider coverage, and 2.5 Gbps ports for a seamless multi-gig connection.

Pricing and Availability:

• TP-Link Deco BE5000 and Deco BE3600 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 Systems: The Deco BE5000 is now available at Best Buy and Amazon, while the Deco BE3600 is available at Walmart starting at $199.99 for a 3-pack.
• TP-Link Archer BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Router: Available for purchase now at Walmart and Amazon, starting at $99.99.

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[StimpsonJCat]

It's about time the demise of the $1200 router came to be. WiFi equipment prises are simply insane, almost nVidia/Apple-esq.

The BE5000 3-pack costs $469 on Amazon right now but does not seem like its available yet.

 

[TheLostSwede]

It's about time the demise of the $1200 router came to be. WiFi equipment prises are simply insane, almost nVidia-esq.

The BE5000 3-pack costs $469 on Amazon right now, but does not seem like its available yet.

Be careful with the marketing lingo when it comes to routers though, as none of these have a 6 GHz capable radio, which a lot of people expect to get when going WiFi 7.

 

[TumbleGeorge]

This appears to be a circle with a radius of almost of 14 meters. This is such a small area, although in feet the digits is deceptively big.

 

[Solidstate89]

This appears to be a circle with a radius of almost of 14 meters. This is such a small area, although in feet the digits is deceptively big.

In what reality do you think roughly 615 square meters is "small" for the range of a router?

 

[TumbleGeorge]

In what reality do you think roughly 615 square meters is "small" for the range of a router?

Well, I have a house with a yard that, fortunately or not, is larger than this area. I have a cheap router that covers over 1100m² and works great for me within my property. Even a neighbor who is 60 meters away from my router's position has a signal, albeit one division away from my phone's indicator and the speed is already mediocre.
Ps. Router is WiFi5.

 

[StimpsonJCat]

Be careful with the marketing lingo when it comes to routers though, as none of these have a 6 GHz capable radio, which a lot of people expect to get when going WiFi 7.

I must admit that it should not be allowed to call a 5GHz router a WiFi 7 router, as 6GHz is so important to the standard... It reminds me of the whole USB certification mess...