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TP-Link's tri-band Archer BE700, rated up to BE15000, is now priced at $249.97 on Amazon, a $100 cut from its $349.99 list price and matching its lowest price in a year. The router offers a 10GbE WAN port, a 2.5GbE LAN port, extra Gigabit ports, USB 3.0, and support for Multi-Link Operation, EasyMesh, WPA3, VPN, parental controls, and TP-Link HomeShield.
Tom's Hardware's Premium subscription service published a weekly digest covering Anthropic's pre-IPO filings, Cadence's new LLM suite for EDA tools, Nvidia's AI supply chain moves, Vera CPUs in the cloud, and a TP-Link update. The issue also features CPU expert Jake Roach's early work on defining agentic AI CPU benchmarks, plus a new primer explaining AI terms like inference, quantization, context, and KV cache for locally-run models.
The FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology sent letters dated October 15, 2026 alleging TP-Link submitted false or incorrect information in equipment authorization applications for four router models, including high-end Archer units. Three of the four routers reportedly exceeded allowed power usage limits, adding a new obstacle to TP-Link's push to sell Wi-Fi 8 products in the US. TP-Link responded that routine FCC spot checks are standard industry practice and said it supports the agency's oversight role.
A new guide highlights frequent errors homeowners make when setting up Wi-Fi networks, including poor router placement in corners, proximity to interference-causing devices like microwaves and cordless phones, and mismatched router hardware for a household's actual internet plan. It also notes that users aren't limited to placing equipment where their ISP's modem enters the home, since an Ethernet cable can extend connectivity to a better-positioned access point.
Tom's Hardware Premium published its weekly roundup covering TP-Link's efforts to satisfy US regulators amid scrutiny over its China ties, including a letter of intent with Key Tronic to assemble Wi-Fi 8 routers in Mississippi and nearly $1 billion pledged toward US R&D and manufacturing. The roundup also details testing of Nvidia's new RTX Spark-based Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra for gaming performance, plus an examination of whether costly audiophile-grade headsets are worth it for gamers.
Amazon is offering a 30% discount on the TP-Link Deco 7 BE5000 three-pack mesh router system, cutting roughly $91 off its price. The system uses Wi-Fi 7 technology and is rated to cover up to 6,600 square feet of home space.
TP-Link told The Verge its plan to invest nearly $1 billion in US-based router production, including a letter of intent with contract manufacturer Key Tronic to assemble Wi-Fi 8 routers in Corinth, Mississippi, depends on the FCC granting a conditional approval waiver tied to an ongoing review of the company. TP-Link corporate affairs officer Steve Kovsky said production could start as early as next year and may include full manufacturing steps like surface-mount technology and plastic injection molding, not just assembly.
TP-Link announced a Letter of Intent with US manufacturer Keytronic to assemble its Wi-Fi 8 routers in Corinth, Mississippi, pending US regulatory approval, with assembly potentially starting as early as 2027. The move comes as TP-Link seeks FCC clearance to sell its newest routers in the US, since the agency bars consumer routers made wholly or partly abroad. TP-Link currently assembles routers in Vietnam using mostly Chinese-made components, and its earlier products remain on sale under previous approvals.
TP-Link has announced a letter of intent with Key Tronic to assemble Wi-Fi routers in the United States, a deal reportedly worth $1 billion. The move follows years of congressional scrutiny over TP-Link's Chinese origins, culminating in the company and other router makers being added to a federal restrictions list in March 2026.
The TP-Link Archer BE9700, also sold as the BE600, is currently priced at $189.98 on Amazon, a 24% cut from its $249.99 list price. The tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router offers six antennas, coverage up to 2,600 sq. ft., support for up to 120 devices, and claimed speeds of up to 5,765 Mbps on the 6 GHz band.
TP-Link is shifting router assembly to the United States following an import ban affecting its products. The move follows restrictions that blocked some of its devices from entering the US market.
TP-Link has signed a letter of intent with manufacturer Key Tronic to assemble its routers at a Mississippi facility, with production potentially starting in early 2027 pending regulatory approval. Wi-Fi 8 routers are expected to be among the first products built there, though TP-Link says many components will still be sourced from outside the US.