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The first Wi-Fi 8 router is here, and it's banging
Asus has released the first Wi-Fi 8 router, the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro, ahead of the standard's official ratification. While its close-range speeds do not yet surpass premium Wi-Fi 7 devices, it offers improved reliability and performance over greater distances, particularly for gamers and in crowded network environments. The router is priced at approximately $999 and includes a comprehensive suite of features.
Chinese company TP-Link says it will start making Wi-Fi 8 routers in the US, dodging government soft ban in one easy…
Chinese company TP-Link announced it will move its Wi-Fi 8 router production to the United States by partnering with Key Tronic for assembly in Mississippi. This move aims to comply with US regulations and establish a domestic manufacturing base for secure connectivity solutions.
Wi-Fi 8 is upon us, so here are two routers we saw at Computex that should be hitting the shops soon
Asus has unveiled its Wi-Fi 8 gaming router, the ROG Rapture GT-BN98, and the more mainstream ZenWiFi BN12, following TP-Link's announcement of its own Wi-Fi 8 routers. The new Wi-Fi 8 standard focuses on improving network stability and performance under heavy load, offering benefits like faster long-distance speeds, better IoT coverage, and lower latency in crowded environments, making it particularly suitable for gamers.
Should you avoid TP-Link routers? Here's what to know
This article examines potential issues with TP-Link routers, focusing on concerns related to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). It aims to provide consumers with information to make informed purchasing decisions regarding TP-Link products.
The Best Smartphone Accessories to Elevate Your Content Creation Game
This guide highlights essential smartphone accessories for content creators, focusing on enhancing mobile photography and videography. It features products like the Peak Design Mobile Cuff, ULANZI CG02 Shutter Grip, Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod, Saramonic BLINK500B2+ microphone, and portable SSDs from DIGIERA and Seagate. The article also covers the Peak Design Mobile Collection ecosystem and TP-Link travel router for improved connectivity and protection with cases from Pitaka.
TP-Link announces a Wi-Fi 8 router even though the standard doesn't exist yet
TP-Link has announced a Wi-Fi 8 router, despite the standard not yet being officially established. It remains uncertain if the company will be able to sell the device in the US due to recent regulations on routers manufactured outside the country.
Morning Safety Dance
The FBI has remotely reset thousands of home and small office routers, potentially including TP-Link devices, to address security vulnerabilities. Microsoft has also introduced Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery for remote rollback of system drivers.
Asus says it's confident in its 'strong product security' after FCC foreign-made router ban, also *checks…
Following the FCC's ban on foreign-made routers, Asus has stated its confidence in its product security. The company has a history of addressing vulnerabilities, though the timing of recent fixes has been noted. The article also briefly mentions security issues with TP-Link and Cisco Linksys routers.
The FCC says foreign routers 'pose an unacceptable risk' and now require special approval to be sold in the US
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has added foreign-produced consumer routers to a 'Covered List,' deeming them an unacceptable national security risk. New foreign routers will require special approval to be sold in the US, though existing devices are unaffected. This measure aims to mitigate risks such as network surveillance and cyberattacks, particularly those linked to state-sponsored actors.
The US bans all new foreign-made network routers
The Federal Communications Commission has banned new foreign-made consumer network routers, deeming them a security risk. While previously purchased routers are unaffected, new models must meet stricter requirements, potentially impacting companies like TP-Link, NetGear, Eero, and Google Nest, which manufacture overseas. The policy aims to reduce US dependence on foreign components for national security and economic reasons.