Asus reveals world’s first Wi-Fi 8 router: 30Gbps, dual 10G ports, active cooling

Asus has officially set a new record in the networking space with the debut of the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro, announced at Computex 2026. While the industry is still adapting to Wi-Fi 7, Asus is looking further ahead, unveiling what it claims to be the world’s first "Wi-Fi 8" gaming router.

Boasting a massive theoretical data rate of up to 30Gbps, the GT-BN98 Pro is built on the new IEEE 802.11bn standard. While the full standard is not expected to be finalized by the IEEE until 2028, Asus is leveraging early-spec hardware to push the boundaries of what home networking can achieve. The router features a quad-band design and  Multi-AP coordination, shifting the focus from simple raw speed to the "Ultra-High Reliability" that defines the (distant) future of wireless connectivity.

Designed for the most demanding gaming scenarios, the GT-BN98 Pro is equipped with a high-performance cooling system, including an aluminum heat plate with a nanocarbon coating, to ensure sustained peak performance. The ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro offers dual 10G ports and up to 20Gbps link aggregation.

It’s worth noting that while the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro is an impressive piece of hardware, it is currently more of a "future-proof" preview than a practical upgrade. Because the official Wi-Fi 8 standard is still being developed and won't be finalized until 2028, there are no consumer devices like phones or laptops currently built to communicate with it. Using this router today means your existing devices will simply fall back to using older standards like Wi-Fi 6 or 7, meaning you won't see any speed or reliability benefits compared to current top-tier gear.

Based on the current info, Asus has not announced a specific release date or pricing for the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro. You can check out the rest of Asus' announcements below.