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Australian wi-fi router profile

TP-Link

TP-Link
Archer 8 Ultra (BN800)

A multi-gig home with wired storage or workstations and compatible 6GHz clients.

Our opinion · cited research2022+ model generationArcher routersRetailAustralian retail price checkedYes - available independently through retailWi-Fi 8Checked 13 November 2026
Front of the TP-Link Archer 8 Ultra BN800 routerManufacturer image by TP-Link · 8/10 setup ease
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Product facts

What it connects.

Compatibility and hardware facts, not an endorsement.

Product type
Wi-Fi router
Catalogue inclusion
2022+ model generation
Product family
Archer routers
Australian availability
Retail · Harvey Norman
Can be purchased independently?
Yes - available independently through retail
Wi-Fi generation
Wi-Fi 8 · BN19000 tri-band (802.11bn draft)
NBN role
FTTC, FTTP, HFC, Fixed Wireless, Sky Muster
Integrated VDSL2 modem
No - separate compatible modem required on FTTN/FTTB
WAN / network role
1 × 10GbE SFP+/RJ45 combo WAN/LAN + 1 × 10GbE RJ45 WAN/LAN
Ports / connection
4 × 2.5GbE LAN + 1 × 1GbE LAN, plus one unused 10GbE WAN/LAN port in a single-WAN setup
Multi-gig internet path
Verified multi-gig WAN-to-LAN path
Mesh
Supported
Functions
Mesh expandable · 2.5GbE / 10GbE · Parental controls · VPN support · Guest or IoT network · Automatic updates · WPA3 security
Highlights
2.4, 5 and 6 GHz radios · Two 10GbE ports · Four 2.5GbE LAN ports · EasyMesh · WPA3 and WireGuard VPN · Guest and IoT networks · HomeShield parental controls · Automatic updates
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Our opinion

The no-fluff view.

EDITORIAL OPINION - BASED ON THE CITED RESEARCH
“The independent WAN and LAN paths are the clearest reason to consider it today. Check which wireless features your clients and the current firmware can use.”
Setup ease
8/10. TP-Link Tether guides setup. Check the ISP settings and which 10GbE connector to use.
Observed retail price
$1,498. Harvey Norman listing checked 2026-11-11. Seller was taking orders. Confirm stock, delivery and checkout price.
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Cons and watch-outs

What to verify.

Trade-offs and buying checks, not claims that a product is defective.

  • Draft 802.11bn hardware. Some features are planned for firmware in 2027–2028 and final compatibility can vary.
  • The SFP+ and RJ45 sockets on the combo port share one interface.
  • Some HomeShield features require a subscription.

Before buying, confirm exact ISP login, VLAN, BYO support and home-phone requirements. Wi-Fi coverage is never guaranteed from a floor-area claim alone.

Australian price & purchase layer

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Observed retail price$1,498 AUD

Harvey Norman listing checked 2026-11-11. Seller was taking orders. Confirm stock, delivery and checkout price.

Independent purchaseYes - available independently through retail
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For an RSP-supplied router, compare any hardware fee, required plan term, return obligation and locked provider features. For retail hardware, confirm Australian stock and the exact regional model.

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Evidence trail

Check the sources.

Features, retailer stock and RSP-supplied models can change with hardware revision, region, firmware and current offers.

TP-Link Australia Archer BN800 specificationsOpen product source ↗Australian availability: Harvey NormanCheck current retailer or RSP listing ↗NBN connection technology overviewOpen nbn source ↗Is something outdated or incorrect?Contact TechManPat with an update →

Evidence check

Australian sources
Specifications last checked
13 November 2026
Price last checked
11 November 2026
Australian availability last checked
11 November 2026

What changed

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