Wireless networking technologies are poised to move beyond speed. For the first time, the Wi-Fi 8 standard has moved beyond testing environments and turned into a concrete product. The one who took this step was not the well-known giant brands, but Taiwan-based Sercomm. The new platform, developed thanks to the collaboration with Broadcom, is the first physical router with Wi-Fi 8 support.
Wi-Fi 8 stands out with its aim of ensuring connection quality rather than offering faster speeds. The 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz frequency bands are still used, but data transfer becomes more flexible with wider 320 MHz channels. The aim is to ensure that the performance is sustainable not only in the laboratory environment but also in real-life scenarios. In addition, minimizing latency and balancing network traffic are also among the main priorities. This new structure is expected to make a difference, especially in smart home systems and multi-device environments.
Sercomm promises stable performance at high device density
At the center of the platform developed by Sercomm is Broadcom’s new generation Wi-Fi 8 chipset. This chipset not only enables multi-gigabit data streaming; It also ensures connection continuity with its deterministic delay feature. Artificial intelligence-supported spectrum management allows the device to optimize itself according to the network environment. Thus, there is no decrease in connection quality when the user is on the move or the number of devices increases. All these developments improve the experience, especially in gaming, video conferencing and remote work.
The new physical device functions not only as a router that provides connectivity, but also as a control center that manages other systems in the home. Thanks to Matter protocol support, the device can work in harmony with smart home products from different brands. In addition, with fiber-to-the-room (FTTR) support, high-speed internet connection can be delivered not only to the home but also to the room. In other words, connection can be made at any point in the house without any loss of performance. This makes users’ network experience much more stable.
Derek Elder, President of Sercomm’s Service Provider Business Group, describes Wi-Fi 8 as not just a speed increase, but an experiential leap. Elder states that Wi-Fi 8 offers a great opportunity for operators to stand out not only with bandwidth but also with service quality. It is stated that the developed platform builds a bridge between connection management and home automation. Thus, it becomes possible for users to coordinate their network infrastructure and in-home technologies via a single device. This multi-purpose structure makes the device more than just a technical piece of equipment.
The device will be physically exhibited at the Network X event to be held in Paris in October 2025. This presentation is considered one of the first indicators that Wi-Fi 8 is starting to turn into concrete products. Although the Wi-Fi 8 certification process has not yet been completed, such prototypes reveal that the technology is about to enter its maturity phase. The developed router shows that the technology is getting closer to hitting the shelves. This development sets an encouraging example for new generation solutions throughout the industry.
However, it should be reminded that big brands do not remain idle. Industry giants such as TP-Link, Qualcomm and Broadcom are also actively working on the Wi-Fi 8 standard. However, none of the solutions from these companies have reached the level of a physical device yet. The fact that Sercomm stands out at this point shows that it can respond faster to the dynamics of the market. Other manufacturers are expected to launch similar products in a short time.
With Wi-Fi 8, the basic parameters of the connection experience are being reshaped. Speed, of course, remains an important criterion; but latency, signal stability and coordination between devices are now becoming more important. This situation has a decisive impact, especially in remote working, online education and IoT-based home systems. Users’ expectation is no longer just a fast connection, but a stable and reliable experience in any environment. New routers aim to provide the infrastructure that can meet this demand.
While it will take several years for Wi-Fi 8 to become fully widespread, such hardware steps are accelerating the process. Integration between device manufacturers, network operators and software providers will also be decisive in this period. Creating an ecosystem where everything works integrated is a more complex goal than providing connectivity alone. However, manufacturers such as Sercomm are crossing an important threshold in the transition to this structure. From the users’ perspective, a faster, more stable and smarter connection era is approaching.