BN98 Debuts as World’s First WiFi 8 Gaming Router at Gamescom 2026
ASUS has unveiled the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 at Gamescom 2026, marketed as the world's first WiFi 8 gaming router. The device utilizes IEEE 802.11bn technology to improve network stability, latency, and throughput for high-performance gaming environments.
Why it matters
This marks the commercial introduction of the next generation of wireless networking standards, promising significant performance upgrades for home connectivity.
ASUS Republic of Gamers has introduced the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 at Gamescom 2026, positioning the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 as the world’s first WiFi 8 gaming router. The company says the new model is designed to deliver more stable connections, lower latency and better performance when multiple devices are using the network simultaneously.
The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 combines WiFi 8 technology with ASUS’ gaming optimization tools, multi-gigabit Ethernet and network security features, making it aimed at high-performance gaming and demanding home networks.
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