Asus unveils its first Wi-Fi 8 router — ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro offers up to 2x real-world throughput uplift over Wi-Fi 7

Wi-Fi 8 is aimed at improving real-world performance over Wi-Fi 7
Consumer demand for faster, more reliable wireless connectivity continues to push technological advancements in networking hardware.
The introduction of Wi-Fi 8 marks a significant generational leap in wireless communication, enabling new applications and improving user experience across various sectors.
Real-world wireless network throughput will significantly increase, impacting local network performance for high-bandwidth applications and potentially accelerating adoption of connected devices.
- · Networking hardware manufacturers
- · Consumers
- · VR/AR developers
- · IoT device manufacturers
Wider availability of high-speed local wireless networks for homes and businesses.
Increased demand for devices capable of leveraging Wi-Fi 8, and a potential acceleration of cloud-based applications requiring high local bandwidth.
New use cases for wireless technology, potentially enabling more sophisticated edge computing or more immersive mixed reality experiences.
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