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Tom’s Hardware
Tom’s Hardware
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Kunal Khullar

Asus debuts ROG NeoCore Wi-Fi 8 router concept at CES — promising better range and lower latency for gamers and smart homes

The Asus ROG NeoCore Wi-Fi 8 concept router showcased at CES 2026.

At CES, Asus has announced the ROG NeoCore, its first Wi-Fi 8 router concept along with results from what it claims is the world’s first real-world Wi-Fi 8 throughput test. The concept device looks like a D20 di from Dungeons and Dragons, with an industrial design along with some ROG branding.

Aimed at enthusiasts and gamers seeking high-end networking performance, the final specifications are still under wraps. The company, however, has confirmed that it will be built on its AiMesh platform allowing multiple Asus routers to connect and work together as a mesh network. It will also come with the Asus Ai Network Engine, which aims to optimize throughput and latency by monitoring traffic and allocating bandwidth dynamically.

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