The ROG Rapture GT-BN98 router with Wi-Fi 8, up to 25,000 Mbps and dual 10 GbE ports is now available

During the last COMPUTEX, ASUS presented its new router for gamers with technology Wi-Fi 8he ROG Rapture GT-BN98. It is finally available to buy so that you can take advantage of the full potential of the latest standard for wireless networks, although at the moment there is not much offer of devices with Wi-Fi 8. A Router clearly oriented towards games, with a multitude of configuration options, and technology that will provide greater stability and reliability in your online games.

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 offers up to 25,000 Mbps with Wi-Fi 8

This router is available for more demanding network environments, such as online gaming. This new ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Router offers up to 25,000 Mbps bandwidth along with technologies that will improve performance and coverage. With Wi-Fi 8 Not only is high data speed offered, but reliability is added to this high speed, improving consistency and performance in different environments where the signal is not always at its maximum.

Wi-Fi 8 reduces sudden speed drops and provides a more stable environment over long distances and multiple devices connected simultaneously. The technology QoE It is capable of adapting bandwidth dynamically based on network availability, and taking into account application demand. It can also optimize traffic in games and your online streaming. With QoE you will always have your network adapted to the demands of the moment, in real time.

Interference reduction is another key point, thanks to WiFi Insight. An application that works by scanning WiFi and non-WiFi networks, among all available bands, to offer accurate and clear reports on how your network is doing. It offers full spectrum scanning and offers real-time channel switching to adapt to the best available environment. In addition, with the reports you will have a very powerful tool to resolve interference problems.

GTNet optimizes game routing to reduce latency

For gamers, technology GTNet It will take your game traffic through the best route to the servers. An option that will reduce latency, thanks to intelligent evaluation where the fastest route, which is not always the shortest, will prevail.

If you prefer to connect by cable, the ROG Raptore GT-BN98 Router has two 10 Gbps and four 2.5 Gbps ports. Make the most of your 10 Gbps fiber network by connecting to the specific port and distribute with maximum speed between all the devices on your network, whether wireless or wired.

AiProtection adds security and blocking of infected devices

Artificial intelligence has also reached this router, offering AiProtection which will actively improve security. Includes Integrated ad and tracker blocking, filter for malicious sites and blocking infected devices which will increase the overall security of the network.

At the moment we do not have a recommended price for this new router, we leave you the complete specifications below.

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 specifications

Model: ROG Rapture GT-BN98
Model name: GT-BN98
Network standard: Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn) (Draft)
Standards: IEEE 802.11bn (Draft), IPv4, IPv6
Segment: BN25000 Ultimate
Total speed: up to 25,000 Mbps (1376 + 5764 + 5764 + 11529 Mbps)

Wi-Fi speeds

2.4GHz: 4×4 (TX/RX), 4096-QAM, 20/40 MHz, up to 1,376 Mbps
5GHz-1: 4×4 (TX/RX), 4096-QAM, 20/40/80/160 MHz, up to 5.764 Mbps
5GHz-2: 4×4 (TX/RX), 4096-QAM, 20/40/80/160 MHz, up to 5.764 Mbps
6GHz: 4×4 (TX/RX), 4096-QAM, 20/40/80/160/320 MHz, up to 11,529 Mbps

Hardware

Antennas: 8 external antennas
Processor: 4 cores at 2.6 GHz
RAM memory: 2GB
Flash memory: 256MB
Operating frequencies: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz

Wireless technology

OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access)
4096-QAM for higher transfer rate
20/40/80/160/320 MHz bandwidths

Operating modes

Router (AiMesh)
AiMesh node
access point
repeater
Multimedia bridge

Ports

1x 10Gbps WAN/LAN
1x 2.5Gbps WAN/LAN
1x 10Gbps LAN
3x 2.5Gbps LAN
1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
1x USB 2.0

Buttons

WPS button
reset button
Ignition switch
LED control button

LED indicators

WAN/Internet
10G LAN
LAN
6GHz
5GHz-1
5GHz-2
2.4GHz
Feeding

Feeding

Entrance: 110-240V, 50/60Hz
Exit: 12 V with up to 5 A or 19.5 V with up to 3.33 A

Box contents

ROG Rapture GT-BN98 quad-band gaming router
RJ45 Cable
power adapter
Quick start guide
warranty card

Dimensions and weight

Dimensions: 350.41 × 350.41 × 220.60mm
Weight: 2,070g

AiMesh and gaming functions

AiMesh: Yeah
Mobile Game Mode: Yeah
Gear Accelerator: Yeah
GTNet: Yeah
Gaming Port: Yeah
Gaming Network: Yeah

Parental controls

Parental control: Yes
Web and app filters
Schedule scheduling
Reward system
Maximum parental control profiles: 64
Maximum content filtering rules: 64

Guest Network

Guest Network Pro
Maximum Guest Networks: 5 per band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz)
Connection time limit
Encryption: Open System, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal
Wi-Fi VPN
Scheduled single access
Weekly programming
Access Point Isolation
Mapping to AiMesh
Bandwidth limiter
Client List
Connection via DNS server

Security

AiProtection
VPN
Wi-Fi Encryption:
- WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal
- WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise
- Open system and OWE
DNS-over-TLS
Security analysis
Maximum firewall keyword filters: 64
Maximum firewall network services filters: 32
Maximum firewall URL filters: 64

AiProtection

AiProtection: Yes
Blocking malicious sites and infected devices
Ad blocking
Blocking trackers

VPN

Instant Guard: Yes
WireGuard VPN Client
WireGuard VPN Server
Surfshark Compatibility
NordVPN Compatibility

traffic control

Adaptive QoE: Yes
Maximum Bandwidth Limiter Rules: 32
Traffic analysis: daily, weekly and monthly

WAN

Connection types:
- automatic IP
- static IP
- PPPoE
- PPTP
- L2TP
WAN Aggregation
Maximum port forwarding rules: 64
Maximum port activation rules: 32
NAT Passthrough:
- PPTP
- L2TP
- IPSec
- RTSP
- H.323
- SIP Passthrough
- PPPoE Relay