ASUS confirms next-generation WIFI 8 Router plans ahead of CES
ASUS will showcase the next generation of wireless connectivity at CES 2026
ASUS has started teasing a new “WIFI 8” device ahead of CES 2026. This new device appears to be a router, with ASUS giving ROG fans a glimpse of an angular white/grey design and a clear “WIFI 8” logo. This means that networking enthusiasts can expect to see WIFI 8 devices at CES 2026.
Why does WIFI 8 matter?
Recent Wi-Fi standards, such as WIFI 6, WIFI 6E, and WIFI 7, all focused on speed. With WIFI 8, the focus is on range and reliability. With WIFI 8, the standard promises more stable connections, smoother roaming, and improved range performance.
Wi-Fi 8 includes technologies like Distributed Resource Units (DRUs) and Enhanced Long Range (ELR) to improve performance. Other additions, such as Unequal Modulation (UEQM), aim to ensure that multiple devices can achieve optimal connections, preventing one data stream from slowing another. New multi-access point coordination will also allow numerous mesh nodes and repeaters to work together. This reduces interference, preventing two nodes from competing when their signals overlap.
If ASUS is showcasing WIFI 8 technology at CES 2026, we can expect other brands to have similar plans. CES 2026 could be a big event for fans of networking products. That said, it may be a while before these new WIFI 8 products come to market.
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