FCC rejects TP-Link router applications again as it seeks to sell Wi-Fi 8

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TP-Link is struggling to get its newest routers approved in the United States. Tom's Hardware reports that the Federal Communications Commission has rebuffed the company again as it tries to sell Wi-Fi 8 equipment in the US

In letters dated 15 October, the FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology told TP-Link that it had included false or incorrect information in equipment authorisation applications. The applications covered four router models, including high end Archer models, and three of the four allegedly exceeded permitted power levels

TP-Link wants conditional FCC approval to sell Wi-Fi 8 products. Rivals including Amazon's eero, Asus and Netgear have already received it, while TP-Link has not

TP-Link responded that routine spot checks are standard FCC practice across the consumer electronics industry, that individual test results can vary, and that it will work with the regulator to fix any confirmed issues. Earlier this month the company moved its US headquarters to California and announced a $1 billion joint venture with Key Tronic to manufacture Wi-Fi 8 routers in the US

No final enforcement action has been described, and specific model numbers and power figures were not given. Even so, falling behind rivals on Wi-Fi 8 approval is a real commercial problem for one of the world's biggest router brands. Getting its paperwork in order quickly will matter

Do you own a TP-Link router? And how much does Wi-Fi 8 matter for home users right now?

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