ASUS GT-BE98

Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Quad-Band WiFi 7 (802.11be) Gaming Router

Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Quad-Band WiFi 7 (802.11be) Gaming Router, 2.4GHz up to 1376 Mbps, 5G-1Hz up to 5764 Mbps, 5G-2Hz up to 5764 Mbps, 6GHz up to 11529 Mbps, External antenna x 8, 2.6GHz Quad-Core Processor, OFDMA, Beamforming, Operating mode - Router (AiMesh Router) / AiMesh Node / Access Point / Repeater / Media Bridge, 1 x 10Gbps for WAN/LAN, 1x 2.5Gbps for WAN/LAN, 1x 10Gbps for LAN, 3x 2.5Gbps for LAN, 1x RJ45 Gigabit for LAN, 1x USB 3.2 Gen1, 1x USB 2.0, AiMesh

Overview:

ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Quad-Band WiFi 7 Gaming Router
Experience next-level gaming and networking with the Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 . This quad-band WiFi 7 router is designed to deliver ultra-fast speeds, low latency, and reliable connections across multiple devices. With cutting-edge WiFi 7 technology, advanced antenna design, and versatile connectivity options, it provides a seamless gaming and streaming experience while supporting smart home and high-density network environments.

Description:

The ROG Rapture GT-BE98 offers blazing WiFi 7 speeds up to 25 Gbps and utilizes 320 MHz channels with 4096-QAM for superior network performance. It supports Multi-Link Operation for simultaneous connections across multiple bands, ensuring low-latency gameplay and smooth streaming. Eight external antennas with dual-feed design maximize coverage and signal strength. Wired connectivity includes dual 10G ports, quad 2.5G ports, and a dedicated gaming port for uninterrupted gameplay. The router also includes advanced VPN support, subscription-free AiProtection Pro security, Mobile Game Mode, triple-level game acceleration, and AiMesh capability for seamless whole-home coverage.

Features:

High-Speed WiFi 7 for Gaming and Streaming
WiFi 7 technology expands on WiFi 6/6E with 320 MHz bandwidth and 4K-QAM for higher data throughput. Multi-Link Operation allows devices to connect across several bands simultaneously, reducing latency and ensuring stable connections for gaming, cloud applications, and smart home devices. Enjoy up to sixteen concurrent WiFi streams for multiple devices without compromising speed.

Advanced Antenna System for Maximum Coverage
The router features eight external antennas and sixteen internal dipole elements, each with independent high-power amplifiers. Four dual-feed antennas enhance efficiency and signal strength. This design reduces dead zones and provides optimized performance for multiple connected devices across all frequency bands.

Powerful Hardware for Demanding Applications
Equipped with a 2.6 GHz quad-core CPU, the GT-BE98 handles intensive tasks such as cloud gaming, high-speed file transfers, and AI-powered applications. Its robust processing power ensures stable performance even under heavy network load.

Enhanced Cooling and Design
The router uses an aluminum heat plate with nanocarbon coating, a vented heat spreader, and a 2 cm stand to improve airflow and reduce heat. This optimized design ensures consistent performance during extended gaming sessions.

Flexible Wired Connectivity
Dual 10G ports and quad 2.5G ports support high-speed LAN connections for gaming PCs, NAS servers, and other bandwidth-demanding devices. A dedicated 10G gaming port prioritizes your main gaming device, while versatile WAN options, including 10G, 2.5G, and USB WAN, provide reliable network redundancy.

Game-Optimized Network Management
Triple-level Game Acceleration minimizes latency from your device to the game server. Mobile Game Mode prioritizes network traffic for select mobile games. OpenNAT enables fast console port forwarding for smoother gameplay across different gaming platforms.

VPN and Security Solutions
VPN Fusion allows gaming sessions to remain unaffected even when other network users are connected to VPNs. The router supports modern VPN protocols, including WireGuard, and offers site-to-site VPN for secure remote connections. AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro ensures subscription-free network security, protecting against online threats and phishing attacks.

Seamless Whole-Home Coverage
AiMesh support allows multiple ROG routers to be connected, creating a unified network with smooth roaming throughout your home. This ensures strong signals and stable connections in every room, ideal for gaming, streaming, and smart home integration.

Optimized for Next-Gen Networking
The ROG Rapture GT-BE98 supports cloud computing, AI applications, IoT devices, blockchain, machine learning, and big data scenarios. Its quad-band WiFi 7 and high-speed ports make it future-ready for evolving networking demands.

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	ASUS GT-BE98
Model Name	GT-BE98
Network Standard	WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
	WiFi 7 (802.11be)
	IEEE 802.11a
	IEEE 802.11b
	IEEE 802.11g
	IEEE 802.11n
	IEEE 802.11ac
	IPv4
	IPv6
Product Segment	BE25000 ultimate BE performance : 1376+5764+5764+11529 Mbps
WiFi Data Rate	2.4GHz BE: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 4096 QAM 20/40MHz, up to 1376Mbps
	5G-1Hz BE: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 4096 QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 5764Mbp
	5G-2Hz BE: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 4096 QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 5764Mbp
	6GHz BE: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 4096 QAM 20/40/80/160/320MHz, up to 11529Mbp
Antenna	External antenna x 8
Transmit / Receive	2.4GHz 4x4
	5GHz-1 4x4
	5GHz-2 4x4
	6GHz 4x4
Processor	2.6GHz quad-core processor
Memory	256 MB Flash and 2 GB RAM
Boosts Speed	OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access)
	Beamforming: standard-based and universal
	4096-QAM high data rate
	20/40/80/160/320 MHz bandwidth
Operating Frequency	2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz
Operating Mode	Router(AiMesh router), AiMesh node, Access point, Repeater, Media bridge
I/O Ports	1 x 10Gbps for WAN/LAN
	1 x 2.5Gbps for WAN/LAN
	1 x 10Gbps for LAN
	3 x 2.5Gbps for LAN
	1 x RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps for LAN
	1 x USB 3.2 Gen1
	1 x USB 2.0
Buttons	WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch, LED control Button
LED Indicator	WAN(Internet) x1
	10G LAN x1
	1G/2.5G LAN x1
	6GHz x1
	5GHz-1 x 1
	5GHz-2 x 1
	2.4GHz x1
	Power x1
Power Supply	AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
	DC Output : 19.5 V with max. 3.33 A current
Package Content	GT-BE98 quad-band gaming router
	RJ-45 cable
	Power adapter
	Quick Start Guide
	Warranty card
Product Weight (g)	2000 g
Product Dimensions	350.41 x 350.41 x 220.6 mm
AiMesh	AiMesh
	Primary AiMesh Router
	AiMesh Node
Game	Game Boost / Acceleration
	WTFast
	ROG_First
	OpenNAT (Game Profile)
	Gaming Port
Parental Control	"Allow you to block access to unwanted websites and apps."
	Parental Control Customized Internet Schedule
	Maximum Parental Control profile : 64
	Maximum Parental Control content filter rule : 64
Guest Network	"The Guest Network provides Internet connection for guests but restricts access to your local network."
	Maximum Guest Network Rule : 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz : 5
	Guest Network Connection time limit
	Guest Network Encryption : Open system, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal
Security	WiFi Encryption : WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal
	WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise
	Open System & OWE
	WPS
	Let's Encrypt
	DNS-over-TLS
	SSH
	Security Scan
	Firewall
	Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64
	Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32
	Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64
AiProtection	AiProtection Pro
	Router Security Assessment
	Malicious Site Blocking
	Two-Way IPS
	Infected Device Prevention and Blocking
VPN	Instant Guard
	VPN Client L2TP
	VPN Client Open VPN
	VPN Client PPTP
	VPN Client WireGuard
	VPN Server IPSec
	VPN Server Open VPN
	VPN Server PPTP
	VPN Server WireGuard
	VPN Fusion
Traffic Control	Adaptive QoS
	Bandwidth Monitor
	Bandwidth Limiter
	-- Maximum Bandwidth Limiter Rule : 32
	Traditional QoS
	Traffic Monitor
	Real-time Traffic Monitor
	Wired Traffic Monitor
	Wireless Traffic Monitor
	Traffic Analyzer
	Traffic Analysis Period : Daily, Weekly, Monthly
	Website History
WAN	Internet Connection Type : Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP
	Dual WAN
	3G / 4G LTE Dongle
	4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering
	Port Forwarding
	Maximum Port Forwarding Rule : 64
	Port Triggering
	Maximum Port Triggering Rule : 32
	DMZ
	DDNS
	NAT Passthrough : PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP Passthrough,PPPoE relay
LAN	DHCP Server
	IPTV
	LAN Link Aggregation
	Manually Assign IP Address
	Maximum Manually Assign IP Address Rule : 128
	Wake on LAN (WOL)
Wireless	MU-MIMO
	UTF-8 SSID
	WiFi MAC Address Filter
	Maximum MAC Filters : 64
	Wireless Scheduler
	Airtime Fairness
	RADIUS Client
	Universal Beamforming
	Explicit Beamforming
USB application	4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering
	File System : HFS+, NTFS, vFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4
	Safely Remove Disk
	AiCloud
	Download Master
	AiDisk
	Media Server
	Time Machine
	Samba Server
	FTP Server
	Shared Folder Privileges
User Interface	Operating system : ASUSWRT
Administration	Configuration Backup and Restore
	Diagnosis Tools
	Feedback System
	System Log
	New Device Connect Notification
	Login Captcha
	Connection Diagnosis
	Auto Firmware Update