The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted Asus authorization to sell its wireless networking equipment in the country. This approval covers a wide range of devices, including RT, ROG GT, ROG Strix GS, and TUF Gaming routers, as well as ExpertWiFi systems, ZenWiFi mesh solutions, 5G mobile routers, and signal boosters.
The decision follows a review by the US Department of Defense, which concluded that the specified Asus devices do not pose a threat to national security. The authorization is conditional and remains valid until March 6, 2028. Similar conditional approvals have previously been granted to companies such as Netgear and Amazon Eero/Leo.
This development is significant for Asus as the industry prepares for the transition to Wi-Fi 8. The company has already showcased the ROG NeoCore concept router and the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro, which claims to double the real-world throughput of current Wi-Fi 7 models. Asus continues to expand its portfolio ahead of the new standard.
In contrast, TP-Link faces ongoing scrutiny from US authorities. Despite holding a substantial share of the American router market, the company has yet to receive FCC approval. Regulators are currently investigating claims regarding the company's potential ties to the Chinese government and military, delaying the release of its Wi-Fi 8 Ultra products in the US.
