Now available: two Asus routers with Wi-Fi 8
12.11.2026
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Before the official certification of Wi-Fi 8, Asus is already manufacturing the first routers with the new wireless standard. They are intended to ensure more stable connections.
Following its introduction in 2024, the Wi-Fi 7 standard is increasingly establishing itself in the mass market. Asus is already taking a step further and is now launching the first Wi-Fi 8 routers. According to Asus, the ZenWiFi BN12 is the world's first Wi-Fi 8 mesh router and is designed to provide a reliable connection throughout the entire home. The ROG Rapture GT-BN98 is a high-end router for intensive online gaming.
To take advantage of all the benefits of Wi-Fi 8, you need end devices that also support Wi-Fi 8. However, there are currently hardly any available. According to Asus, devices with older standards will also enjoy a more stable connection and less susceptibility to interference.
ZenWiFi BN12: for multi-person households
The ZenWiFi BN12 is a tri-band router with a maximum data rate of 19 gigabits per second (Gbit/s). It transmits via eight internal antennas in the 2.4, 5, and 6 gigahertz (GHz) bands. In addition to a stable mesh network, the focus is on security features, parental controls, and the efficient management of numerous smart home devices (IoT, Internet of Things). For wired end devices, two 10G and three 2.5G ports are available. You can also connect a device via USB-A.
You can currently get the router from us in a double pack. According to the manufacturer, the set covers areas of up to 650 square meters.
The router offers Multi-AP Coordination: this allows multiple access points to coordinate with each other. This is intended to reduce interference and make better use of capacity. It also uses the Smart AiMesh technology, which continuously analyzes current connections and automatically selects the best route.
IoT devices for the smart home, such as sensors, thermostats, and sockets, often transmit with very low power and can therefore easily lose their connection. The ZenWiFi BN12 is designed to address this exact problem and reduce connection losses.
In addition, according to the manufacturer, the router is designed to recognize important applications on end devices and prioritize them. For example, a video call can be treated with preference over background downloads.
ROG Rapture GT-BN98: for gaming and multi-gigabit networks
The eight non-removable antennas give the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 a striking look. In addition to 2.4 GHz and 6 GHz, the quad-band router has two separate 5 GHz radio modules. This allows it to distribute data streams better, which can reduce the load on individual bands. Ambitious gamers, streamers, and households with 10G home networks and NAS integration are the target groups for this router.
For wired devices, the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 provides you with two 10G and four 2.5G ports. Asus specifies the maximum bandwidth at 25 Gbit/s. It is equipped with two USB-A ports, although one of them is only USB 2.0.
If the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 detects gaming data streams, it automatically prioritizes them. The WiFi Insight feature is interesting for interference analysis: it offers detailed insights into current connections and sources of interference. This makes it easier to identify the causes of fluctuating Wi-Fi performance.
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