The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted Asus conditional approval to import its networking equipment. This decision follows a general ban on new foreign-made routers implemented by the agency earlier this year to address national security concerns.
The authorization covers the entire range of Asus wireless products, including the RT, ROG GT, ROG Strix GS, TUF Gaming, ExpertWiFi, and ZenWiFi Mesh series, as well as 5G MiFi devices, repeaters, and access points. The permit is valid for 18 months, expiring on March 6, 2028.
The FCC stated that these approvals signify that the Department of Defense does not consider the devices a threat to national security. Other companies that have previously secured similar conditional approvals from the regulator include Netgear and Amazon Eero/Leo.
Asus plans to launch a new generation of Wi-Fi 8 routers within the next year. Meanwhile, the market leader TP-Link has not received approval from the FCC, as US authorities continue to investigate the company's alleged ties to the Chinese government and military.
