ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Wi-Fi 7 Quad-Band AiMesh Wireless Gaming Router

ABOUT THE ASUS ROG RAPTURE GT-BE98 WI-FI 7 QUAD-BAND AIMESH WIRELESS GAMING ROUTER

The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Wi-Fi 7 Quad-Band AiMesh Wireless Gaming Router is a gaming-focused router for users who require Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, multi-gig wired networking and advanced network control. It supports Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 320 MHz channels in the 6 GHz band and 4096-QAM, delivering a combined throughput of up to 25 Gbps across four frequency bands.Quad-band architecture includes 2.4 GHz, two 5 GHz bands and one 6 GHz band, with up to sixteen simultaneous WiFi streams. Multi-Link Operation enables devices to connect across multiple bands at the same time for stable data transmission. Dual 10G ports and quad 2.5G ports provide high-speed wired connectivity, while AiMesh support allows expansion with compatible ASUS routers. Subscription-free AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro and comprehensive VPN features support secure network management.

KEY FEATURES

• Wi-Fi 7 Quad-Band Performance: Supports 320 MHz channels in the 6 GHz band and 4096-QAM with combined speeds up to 25 Gbps across 2.4 GHz, dual 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands.
• Dual 10G and Quad 2.5G Ports: Includes two 10 Gbps ports and four 2.5 Gbps ports for multi-gig wired devices, NAS systems and gaming PCs.
• Triple-Level Game Acceleration: Integrated gaming optimisation including dedicated gaming port, Game Boost and Mobile Game Mode via the ASUS Router app.
• AiMesh Support: Operates as a primary AiMesh router or AiMesh node for expandable whole-home mesh networking.
• Subscription-Free Network Security: AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro with Security Scan and Safe Browsing for network-wide protection.
• Comprehensive VPN Features: Supports VPN Fusion, Instant Guard and multiple VPN client and server protocols including WireGuard and OpenVPN.

CORE SPECIFICATIONS

WIRELESS PERFORMANCE

• Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
• Frequency Bands: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz-1 / 5 GHz-2 / 6 GHz
• Maximum Throughput: Up to 25 Gbps (1376 + 5764 + 5764 + 11529 Mbps)
• Antenna Configuration: 8 external antennas, 4x4 per band

MESH & COVERAGE

• Mesh Support: Yes, AiMesh (Router or Node mode)
• Coverage Area: 230m (Dependent on wall thickness and interference)
• Backhaul Capable: Yes (wired via multi-gig ports)

USE CASE SUITABILITY

• Environment Types: Medium to large homes (3-5 Bedrooms)
• Usage Profiles: Gaming
• Expansion Capability: AiMesh expandable

SECURITY & NETWORK

• Wi-Fi Security: WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise, OWE
• Guest Network: Yes
• Parental Controls: Yes

HARDWARE & INTERFACES

• Ethernet Ports: 2 x 10Gbps, 4 x 2.5Gbps, 1 x 1Gbps RJ45
• USB Ports: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1, 1 x USB 2.0

SOFTWARE & MANAGEMENT

• Management Interface: ASUSWRT, ASUS Router app
• Mesh Management: AiMesh
• Security Software: AiProtection Pro
• VPN Support: VPN Client and Server (IPSec, OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard), VPN Fusion, Instant Guard
• USB Applications: AiCloud, Download Master, AiDisk, Media Server, Time Machine, Samba Server, FTP Server

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

• Dimensions: 35.04 x 35.04 x 22.06 cm
• Weight: 2 kg

HOW TO USE

Connect the router to power using the supplied adapter. Connect your modem to the WAN port (10G, 2.5G or USB WAN as required). Power on the device, then access setup through the ASUS Router app or a web browser via the default router address. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your internet connection and wireless network.

What's in the box
1 x GT-BE98 quad-band gaming router
1 x RJ-45 cable
1 x Power adapter
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty card