The Federal Communications Commission has granted conditional approval for the sale of Asus wireless networking products in the United States. This authorization remains valid until March 6, 2018, following a determination that the devices do not present national security risks. Asus joins other manufacturers, including Netgear and Amazon Eero, on the list of approved vendors.
Asus plans to introduce a new generation of Wi-Fi 8 hardware over the coming year. The company previously showcased a concept ROG NeoCore router at CES and announced the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro in June. According to Asus, this new consumer model aims to deliver a two-fold increase in real-world throughput compared to current Wi-Fi 7 devices.
Meanwhile, TP-Link, the largest player in the U.S. wireless router market, has not received similar approval from the FCC. The delay is attributed to government concerns regarding the company's potential ties to the Chinese government or military. Consequently, TP-Link has not confirmed a release date for its own Wi-Fi 8 Ultra router lineup in the United States.
