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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro
Gaming, eSports, Whole-Home Wi-Fi, Multi-Gig Fiber Internet, 4K/8K Streaming, Smart Home/IoT, VPN, Mesh Expansion
Overview
The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro is ASUS's flagship Wi-Fi 8 (IEEE 802.11bn draft) gaming router, rated BN30000 for up to roughly 30 Gbps of aggregate wireless speed. It combines a 2.6GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, and 256MB flash with 8 external high-power antennas and dual 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports that support Link Aggregation for multi-gig fiber. ROG AI Game Boost acceleration reduces latency by up to 34%, and Wi-Fi 8 Multi-AP Coordination keeps the whole home stable for 24/7 play. Announced for select North American markets, it carries an approximate $940 street price before taxes and import duties.
Key Highlights
- ASUS's flagship Wi-Fi 8 (IEEE 802.11bn draft) gaming router, rated BN30000 for up to roughly 30 Gbps aggregate wireless speed including a 2.4 GHz band up to 1376 Mbps plus optimized higher bands
- Dual 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports with Link Aggregation for multi-gig fiber and high-speed LAN/NAS setups
- ROG AI Game Boost with acceleration that cuts latency by up to 34%, plus Wi-Fi 8 Multi-AP Coordination for whole-home gaming stability
- 2.6GHz quad-core processor with 2GB RAM and 256MB flash to drive many simultaneous devices and AI-accelerated routing
- 8 external high-power antennas in the classic ROG Rapture tower design for maximum range and beamforming
Technical Specifications
| Brand | ASUS ROG |
|---|---|
| Model | ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro |
| Wi-Fi 8 Standard | Wi-Fi 8 (IEEE 802.11bn draft) |
| Speed Rating | BN30000 (up to ~30 Gbps combined) |
| Frequency Bands | Tri-Band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz) |
| Antenna | 8x External High-Power Antennas |
| Coverage | Whole-home gaming coverage (retailer figures TBD) |
| Processor | 2.6GHz quad-core processor (router SoC) |
| Memory (RAM) | 2GB RAM + 256MB Flash |
| Ethernet Ports | 2x 10 Gbps WAN/LAN with Link Aggregation |
| USB Ports | USB support expected (count TBD) |
| Security | WPA/WPA2/WPA3, AiProtection (Trend Micro), firewall, guest networks, parental controls |
| VPN Support | VPN client and server expected via ASUSWRT (OpenVPN, WireGuard) |
| Mesh Support | AiMesh (Whole-Home Mesh) expected |
| Ports & I/O | 2x 10 Gbps WAN/LAN (with Link Aggregation) plus additional GbE ports expected (full port layout TBD) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn draft), Tri-Band, 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Multi-AP Coordination, high-power 8-antenna array |
| Network | Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn draft), Tri-Band, Dual 10GbE with Link Aggregation |
| Dimensions | TBD (standing ROG Rapture tower form factor) |