Asus launches ROG Rapture GT-BN98, the first Wi-Fi 8 router

Asus has beaten rivals to market with the ROG Rapture GT-BN98, the first commercially available Wi-Fi 8 gaming router, ahead of the standard's expected 2028 finalization. It packs a 2.6GHz quad-core CPU, 2GB RAM, quad-band radios and 25,000Mbps combined throughput. The Pro model is listed at CA$1,299.99 in Canada, with a US price around $899 expected.

• 2.6GHz quad-core CPU, 2GB RAM, up to 25,000Mbps combined
• Two 10GbE ports, four 2.5GbE and one gigabit port
• Tests with Wi-Fi 7 clients showed over 10% higher throughput
• Pro model listed at CA$1,299.99 in Canada, ~$899 expected in US