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Series

ROG Rapture2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000aiRead 14 October 2026ROG Rapture is the gaming router line.

ROG Rapture2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-proRead 20 October 2026ROG Rapture, listed under Gaming Routers.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

GT-BE19000AI1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026

GT-BN98 Pro1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026Model Name row: GT-BN98 PRO. The non-Pro GT-BN98 is a different router (BN25000, EMEA and APAC, one 6 GHz band and two 5 GHz bands), so it is not an alias.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

7 January 20257Press articleithome.com/0/822/956.htmRead 14 October 2026ITHome dated 7 January 2025 reports ASUS ROG unveiled the GT-BE19000AI at CES 2025 that day.

2 June 20268Press articletomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-unveils-its-first-wi-fi-8-router-rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro-offers-up-to-2x-real-world-throughput-uplift-over-wi-fi-7Read 20 October 2026Published 2026-06-02: ASUS unveiled the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro. TechNews dated 2026-06-03 says ASUS revealed it at COMPUTEX 2026. The ASUS press release was not found.

Status

Available2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000aiRead 14 October 2026ASUS Store sells it at $899.99 with a Buy Now button.6Reviewdongknows.com/asus-gt-be19000ai-reviewRead 14 October 2026US release in October 2025.

Available2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-proRead 20 October 2026The ASUS US store price is $899.99 with a Buy Now button.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$899.996Reviewdongknows.com/asus-gt-be19000ai-reviewRead 14 October 2026Table row U.S. Launch Price: $899.99. The review says ASUS had planned a summer release at a suggested price $100 lower, delayed by tariffs. US price, tax not included.

$899.992Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-proRead 20 October 2026ASUS Store Price $899.99, and the lowest price from 30 days before the promotion is also $899.99, so it is the list price and not a sale price. Dong Knows Tech prints a planned US launch price of $899.99 and HighSpeedInternet says $899. US price, tax not included.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000aiRead 14 October 2026The US ROG page sells it through the US ASUS Store. Other regions were not checked.

US, CA7Press articleguru3d.com/story/asus-rog-rapture-gtbn98-wifi-8-router-reaches-retail-with-30-gbps-ratingRead 20 October 2026Canada first on 2026-09-04. The ASUS US store lists the Pro. TechRadar reports CA$1,299.99 on the ASUS Canadian eStore.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai-reviewRead 14 October 2026The price list names the version White and the text calls it a black and white router.

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Form factoriMesh system is a product line sold in packs of mesh units, e.g. eero, Deco and Orbi. A standalone router that can join a mesh as an option is a router. A travel router is a pocket-size router sold for travel.

Router1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026A standalone router that joins AiMesh as an option.

Router2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-proRead 20 October 2026A single router. AiMesh is optional.

SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ROG is Gaming and ASUS ExpertWiFi is Business. It is not assigned from price or features.

Gaming2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000aiRead 14 October 2026Listed under ROG Gaming Routers.

Gaming2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-proRead 20 October 2026Marketed as the world's first WiFi 8 gaming router.

Wi-Fi

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Wi-FiiThe newest Wi-Fi generation the product supports.

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026

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Wi-Fi speed classiThe maker's class name, e.g. BE19000 or AXE11000. It adds up the top link rates of all radios. No single device reaches it. A Wi-Fi 6E class starts with AXE, also when the maker writes AX, so eero's AX5400 is AXE5400. The class is not the model number, so GL.iNet's GL-AXT1800 is AX1800.

BE190001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026Product Segment row: BE19000 ultimate BE performance: 1376+5764+11529 Mbps.

BN300001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026Product Segment row: BN30000 ultimate BN performance, 1376+5764+11529+11529 Mbps.

Wi-Fi radiosiOne row per radio in one unit. A quad-band unit with two 5 GHz radios has two 5 GHz rows.

AASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	40	1,376
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	160	5,764
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	320	11,529

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026WiFi Data Rate rows: 2.4GHz BE 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 4096 QAM 20/40MHz up to 1376Mbps, 5GHz BE 4x4 4096 QAM 20/40/80/160MHz up to 5764Mbps and 6GHz BE 4x4 4096 QAM 20/40/80/160/320MHz up to 11529Mbps. The rates add up to 18669 Mbps, which matches Tom's Guide.

BASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro

Band	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	4	40	1,376	No
5 GHz	4	160	5,764	No
6 GHz	4	320	11,529	No
6 GHz	4	320	11,529	No

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026WiFi Data Rate rows: 2.4GHz BN 4x4 4096 QAM 20/40MHz up to 1376Mbps. 5GHz BN 4x4 4096 QAM 20/40/80/160MHz up to 5764Mbps. 6GHz-1 and 6GHz-2 BN 4x4 4096 QAM 20/40/80/160/320MHz up to 11529Mbps each. The page labels every radio BN, Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn, draft). The schema has no Wi-Fi 8 option for a radio generation, so the generation is left out of each row. None of the bands is marked as a dedicated backhaul.

Radio bandsiRadios that work at the same time in one unit. Tri-band is 3 and quad-band is 4, also when two radios use the same frequency band.

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6 GHz band

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Combined Wi-Fi link rateiSum of the top link rates of all radios in one unit. It is close to the number in the speed class. No single device reaches it.

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Wi-Fi streamsiSpatial streams of all radios in one unit, e.g. 12 for a tri-band router with 4x4 on each band.

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Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel of any radio, e.g. 320 on the 6 GHz band.

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Wi-Fi featuresiFeatures the maker names for the product. Band steering puts all bands under one network name and moves devices between them, e.g. Smart Connect. Band steering over only some of the bands, such as 2.4 and 5 GHz on a tri-band router, counts. AFC is Automated Frequency Coordination, which allows standard power on 6 GHz. Support that needs a later firmware counts, and the firmware goes in the source note.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, AFC (6 GHz standard power)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026Boosts Speed row: OFDMA, 4096-QAM and 20/40/80/160/320 MHz bandwidth. MU-MIMO is in the Wireless list, with a footnote that it needs router and client support. Multi-Link Operation comes from Tom's Guide and Dong Knows Tech. AFC comes from Dong Knows Tech.5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review names ultra-wide 320MHz channels, Multi-Link Operations and 4K QAM.6Reviewdongknows.com/asus-gt-be19000ai-reviewRead 14 October 2026MLO: Yes. AFC: Yes with firmware 3.0.0.6.102_40272 and later, so afc is stored.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Band steering, AFC (6 GHz standard power)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026Boosts Speed row: OFDMA, 4096-QAM and 20/40/80/160/320 MHz bandwidth. MU-MIMO is in the Wireless list. The main page names a Guest Network Pro SSID for Multi-Link Operation (MLO Network). The Wi-Fi 8 features the page lists (Multi-AP coordination and others) have no option.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-proRead 20 October 2026Guest Network Pro section: dedicated SSIDs for IoT devices, kids, VPNs, gaming and Multi-Link Operation (MLO Network).3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GT-BN98%20Pro/E28571_GT-BN98_Pro_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 20 October 2026Tutorial, Wi-Fi: How to configure Smart Connect in ASUS Router. Smart Connect is band steering. HighSpeedInternet says the router separates all bands by default and Smart Connect can be selected.5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-bn98pro-reviewRead 20 October 2026The review lists 4K QAM, 320 MHz channels and Multi-Link Operations.6Reviewhighspeedinternet.com/resources/asus-rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro-reviewRead 20 October 2026FAQ: the router will support AFC in a firmware upgrade scheduled for mid-October 2026. The review of 2026-09-22 ran on pre-launch firmware without AFC. Whether that firmware has shipped was not checked. Smart Connect (band steering) is selectable.

External antennasiAntennas outside the case, as the maker counts them.

81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026Antenna row: External antenna x 8.

81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026Antenna row: External antenna x 8.

Internal antennasiAntennas inside the case, as the maker counts them.

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Detachable antennasiThe external antennas screw off and can be replaced. Fixed antennas that only fold or turn do not count.

No5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specs box: Number of Antennas/Removable: 8/No.

No5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-bn98pro-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specs box: number of antennas / removable: 8 / No. The text says the antennas can be swiveled and rotated but not easily removed.

Coverage of one unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area that one unit covers. A square feet claim is converted exactly and rounded to a whole m². A claim for a whole pack is stored separately. An area that a trusted review quotes from the maker counts, and the source note names the review.

325m²2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000aiRead 14 October 2026Product title says up to 3,500 sq. ft. Converted to 325 m2 (325.2).

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Connected devices per unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed maximum number of devices one unit serves. A claim for a whole mesh pack is not stored here.

2002Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000aiRead 14 October 2026Product title says 200+ devices. Stored as 200 with the plus sign kept here.

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PortsiData ports on the main unit. The power input is not a port. A combo port takes an RJ45 cable or an SFP+ module and is counted once. WAN or LAN means the maker says the port can be either, including auto-sensing ports.

AASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN or LAN	10	Not available
RJ45	1	WAN or LAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	1	LAN	10	Not available
RJ45	3	LAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	1	LAN	1	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-A	1	Not available	0.48	USB 2.0

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026I/O Ports row: 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 and 1 x USB 2.0. The spec page does not name the USB connector. A UK retailer lists the USB 3.2 Gen 1 port as Type-A, and Type-A is assumed for the USB 2.0 port. The 5 Gbps rate for USB 3.2 Gen 1 is from Tom's Guide.5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai-reviewRead 14 October 2026The USB ports put a connected drive on the network at up to 5 Gbps.

BASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN or LAN	10	Not available
RJ45	1	WAN or LAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	1	LAN	10	Not available
RJ45	3	LAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	1	LAN	1	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-A	1	Not available	0.48	USB 2.0

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026I/O Ports row: 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 1Gbps for LAN, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1, 1 x USB 2.0. USB 3.2 Gen 1 is stored as 5 Gbps and USB 2.0 as 0.48 Gbps by the field rule. The 10G LAN port is the dedicated gaming port.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GT-BN98%20Pro/E28571_GT-BN98_Pro_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 20 October 2026Section 1.3: 10GE WAN/LAN1, 2.5GE WAN/LAN1, 2.5GE LAN2-4, 1GE LAN5, 10GE LAN6, one USB 2.0 and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port.

Ethernet portsiRJ45 ports of all roles, WAN and LAN.

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Multi-gig portsiWired network ports of 2.5 Gbps or faster, RJ45 or fiber.

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Fastest WAN portiThe fastest port that can take the internet connection.

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Fastest LAN portiThe fastest port for wired devices. A port that can be WAN or LAN counts here too.

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USB ports

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SFP+ portiA slot for a 10 Gbps fiber or DAC module.

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Built-in modemiModems inside the router. A port for an external modem does not count. A fiber slot counts only when the fiber module is in the box.

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Modem standardsiStandards of the built-in modem as published, e.g. DOCSIS 3.1, VDSL2 35b, GPON or 5G NR.

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Mesh

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Mesh technologiesiMesh systems the unit can join, by the maker's name, e.g. AiMesh, EasyMesh or TP-Link OneMesh.

AiMesh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026AiMesh row: Primary AiMesh Router and AiMesh Node.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000aiRead 14 October 2026Support AiMesh Whole Home Mesh WiFi.

AiMesh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026AiMesh row: primary AiMesh router and AiMesh node. EasyMesh is not supported (HighSpeedInternet).

Units per packiUnits in the box. The base lists every pack size sold. Each pack variant holds its own. A standalone router is 1.

11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026Sold as a single router.

11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026Sold as a single router.

Coverage of the pack (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area for a whole pack. Each pack variant holds its own claim. The claims of single units are never added up.

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Identical unitsiEvery unit in a pack is the same model, so any unit can be the router. Not true for systems with a separate satellite model, such as NETGEAR Orbi.

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Satellite modeliModel number of the satellite when it differs from the router unit.

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Satellite portsiData ports on one satellite. Only when the satellite differs from the router unit.

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Ethernet backhauliMesh units can link to each other over an Ethernet cable.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000aiRead 14 October 2026Dual 10G ports unlock a 10 Gbps ethernet backhaul for a wired network.

Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GT-BN98%20Pro/E28571_GT-BN98_Pro_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 20 October 2026Tutorial, AiMesh: wired connection between AiMesh routers (Ethernet backhaul).

Software

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ManagementiWays to set up and manage the router. A web interface is a full settings page in a browser on the local network. A status page alone does not count.

Mobile app, Web interface1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026User Interface rows: WEB ASUSWRT and APP ASUS Router APP.

Mobile app, Web interface1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026User Interface row: WEB ASUSWRT and APP ASUS Router APP.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-proRead 20 October 2026The page shows the ASUSWRT interface and the ASUS Router app.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GT-BN98%20Pro/E28571_GT-BN98_Pro_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 20 October 2026Section 2.1 sets up the router through the ASUS Router app or the web GUI at asusrouter.com.

Online account requirediSetup and management need an online account with the maker, with no local way around it.

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No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GT-BN98%20Pro/E28571_GT-BN98_Pro_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 20 October 2026Section 2.1 and 2.2: the web GUI sets a local router password and no ASUS account is asked for.

Operating modesiModes the maker lists. Media bridge connects wired devices to another router over Wi-Fi. Extender, range extender and WDS modes count as repeater.

Router, Access point, Mesh node1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026Operating Mode row: Router (AiMesh router), AiMesh node, Access point.

Router, Mesh node, Access point, Repeater, Media bridge1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026Operating Mode row: Router (AiMesh router), AiMesh node, Access point, Repeater, Media bridge.

Network featuresiFeatures the maker lists that work without a paid subscription. An IoT network is a separate network for smart home devices. Dual WAN uses a second internet connection as a backup or to share the load. Only features the maker clearly says are free. Parental controls counts when a free feature pauses or schedules internet access per person or device, such as eero Profiles, even when content filters need a subscription. When the maker's pages contradict each other, leave the feature out.

Guest network, IoT network, VLAN, IPTV, Dual WAN, LAN aggregation, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026Guest Network (Guest Network Pro), VLAN, IPTV, Dual WAN, LAN Link Aggregation, DDNS and Parental Control rows. Traffic Control lists Adaptive QoE with a bandwidth limiter. The features page lists an IoT Network SSID and says parental controls need no subscription.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000aiRead 14 October 2026Up to 5 SSIDs or VLANs for gaming, IoT and VPN. Parental control: all without subscriptions.

Guest network, IoT network, VLAN, IPTV, Dual WAN, WAN aggregation, LAN aggregation, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026Guest Network row: Guest Network Pro. The main page lists an IoT Network and a Kid's Network as Guest Network Pro SSIDs. LAN rows: IPTV, LAN Link Aggregation, VLAN. WAN rows: Dual WAN, WAN Aggregation, DDNS. Traffic Control row: Adaptive QoE with a bandwidth limiter. Parental Control row: web and app filters and time scheduling. The maker's security page and HighSpeedInternet say security and parental controls need no subscription.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-proRead 20 October 2026Guest Network Pro with IoT Network and Kid's Network, VLAN controls, multi-WAN, up to 20G link aggregation, adaptive QoE and parental control.6Reviewhighspeedinternet.com/resources/asus-rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro-reviewRead 20 October 2026Feature list: free parental controls, dual WAN with failover and load balancing, VLAN tagging, WAN aggregation up to 20 Gbps and multiple SSIDs.

VPN serveriProtocols the router can serve, to reach the home network from outside. A paid VPN service is not a VPN server.

IPsec, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026VPN Server rows: IPSec, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard.

IPsec, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026VPN rows: VPN Server IPSec, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard.

VPN clientiProtocols the router can use to connect to an outside VPN server.

L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026VPN Client rows: L2TP, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard.

L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026VPN rows: VPN Client L2TP, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard. VPN Fusion also lists Surfshark and NordVPN.

USB applicationsiWhat the USB port can be used for. Cellular modem is a USB 4G or 5G modem used as an internet connection or backup.

File server, Cellular modem1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026The WAN list names a 3G / 4G LTE dongle and 4G / 5G auto mobile tethering, and the USB application list names file systems for attached drives. Tom's Guide describes a connected drive shared on the network and a phone connection as backup internet.5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the USB ports share a drive on the network and can connect a mobile phone's internet connection.

File server, Media server, Printer server, Cellular modem1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026USB application rows: 4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering, and the WAN rows list a 3G / 4G LTE dongle. The manual names SMB, UPnP AV and FTP servers, and HighSpeedInternet names USB printer sharing.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GT-BN98%20Pro/E28571_GT-BN98_Pro_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 20 October 2026Section 1.1: SMB server, UPnP AV server and FTP server for file sharing.6Reviewhighspeedinternet.com/resources/asus-rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro-reviewRead 20 October 2026Feature list: USB-based media streaming and sharing, USB-based printer sharing and USB-based 4G/5G tethering.

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Wi-Fi securityiEnhanced Open encrypts an open network without a password.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Enterprise, Enhanced Open (OWE)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026WiFi Encryption rows: WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise and Open System & OWE. A footnote says Enterprise is only available on a single router, not in AiMesh mode.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Enterprise, Enhanced Open (OWE)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026WiFi Encryption row: WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise, Open System and OWE. A page footnote says WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise works on a single router and not in AiMesh mode.

Security serviceiThe maker's built-in security service by name, e.g. AiProtection Pro, HomeShield, NETGEAR Armor or eero Plus.

AiProtection3Maker product pageasus.com/us/content/aiprotectionRead 14 October 20265Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review names an included subscription to ASUS AIProtection.

AiProtection1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026AiProtection row lists router security assessment, malicious site and infected device blocking, two-way IPS, advertisement blocking and tracker blocking. The maker's page names it AiProtection.

Security service costiWhat the service costs after any free trial. Basic free means the basic features are free and the full set needs a subscription. When the free and paid tiers share one name, such as HomeShield, it is basic free. NETGEAR Armor has no free tier after its trial, so it is paid. When the paid tier is a separate add-on, such as eero Plus, it is paid.

Free3Maker product pageasus.com/us/content/aiprotectionRead 14 October 2026ASUS says AiProtection is subscription-free and built into supported ASUS routers at no extra cost. The spec page of this router lists the Pro features: router security assessment, malicious site blocking, two-way IPS, advertisement blocking and tracker blocking.

Free2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-proRead 20 October 2026Upgraded AiProtection with ad and tracker blocking. The maker's security copy names no subscription.6Reviewhighspeedinternet.com/resources/asus-rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro-reviewRead 20 October 2026Free security tools and free parental controls. The only extra costs are optional third-party VPN and AdGuard plans.

Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026Administration list: Auto Firmware Update.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026Administration row: Auto Firmware Update.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security updates for this model. It is not calculated from a number of years. A published minimum date, such as "at least through" or "or later", counts as the stated date. The source note says it is a minimum and names the region.

31 December 20294Maker product pageasus.com/uk/support/faq/1051929Read 14 October 2026UK FAQ, updated 2026-08-19, lists GT-BE19000AI in the group with 4 years of security updates until 31 December 2029. ASUS says extended support may follow. The Singapore FAQ lists GT-BE19000AI until 11 February 2029. The US store has no statement, so the UK date is stored as a published minimum.

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio in the router, often used for setup.

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Smart home platformsiSmart home and voice platforms the router works with, e.g. Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

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Hardware

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System on chipiMain chip or platform as published, e.g. Broadcom BCM4916 or Qualcomm Networking Pro 620. A chip maker name alone, such as Broadcom, is not stored.

Broadcom BCM4916, BCM6726 and BCM672635Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specs box: Wi-Fi chips Broadcom BCM4916, BCM6726 and BCM67263. Text: BCM6726 for 2.4 and 5GHz, BCM67263 for 6GHz and the BCM4916 with its 2.6GHz quad-core processor. The Synaptics SL1680 AI SoC is a separate system and is not stored.

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CPU cores

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026Processor row: 2.6GHz quad-core processor, for the router core.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026Processor row: 2.6GHz quad-core processor.

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

2.6GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026

2.6GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026Processor row: 2.6GHz quad-core processor.

RAMiRouter RAM in GB. When any trusted source prints a GB figure, use it, e.g. 1 GB rather than 1024 MB converted. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB only when MB is the only figure, e.g. 512 MB is 0.512, and keep the original figure in the source note. Same rule as streaming devices.

4GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026Memory row: Router: 32GB Flash and 4GB RAM. AI core: 32GB Flash and 4GB RAM. The features page gives the AI core a quad-core 2.1GHz CPU and a 7.9 TOPS NPU. Only the router core is stored.

2GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026Memory row: 256 MB Flash and 2 GB RAM.

Flash storageiBuilt-in flash memory for the firmware in GB. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB, as for RAM. A memory card or USB drive does not count.

32GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026Router: 32GB Flash.

256MB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026Memory row: 256 MB Flash and 2 GB RAM. Converted with 1000 MB per GB, so 0.256.

Cooling faniA fan inside the unit. Passive cooling does not count.

No2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000aiRead 14 October 2026Designed to stay cool with a thicker aluminum plate, nanocarbon layer, stand, vent and heat spreader. No fan is listed. Tom's Guide says it is passively cooled.5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai-reviewRead 14 October 2026Passively cooled. It does not have a fan, which is why it tends to run hot.

No5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-bn98pro-reviewRead 20 October 2026The review says four heat sinks under the skin cool the unit without resorting to a fan. A Notebookcheck headline and a Vietnamese headline say active cooling, but Notebookcheck is blocked for agents and the maker's page names no fan.

Power

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Power supplyiHow the main unit gets power. USB is a USB-C power adapter. PoE is power over an Ethernet cable.

External DC adapter1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026Power Supply row: AC Input 110V~240V (50~60Hz), DC Output 12 V with max. 5 A current.

External DC adapter1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026Power Supply row: AC input 110V~240V, DC output 12V with max 5A. An external adapter is in the box.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating as published, in volts and amps.

12 V, 5 A1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026Published as DC output 12 V with max. 5 A. Stored as the DC input of the router.

12 V, 5 A1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026Power Supply row: DC output 12V with max 5A current. The manual says the DC power adapter output is +12V with 5A.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GT-BN98%20Pro/E28571_GT-BN98_Pro_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 20 October 2026Section 1.3 notes: DC power adapter (DC output) +12V with 5A current.

Included adapter outputiRated output of the power adapter in the box. This is not power use.

60W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 202612 V times 5 A is 60 W. Package Content lists a power adapter.

60W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 202612 V x 5 A is 60 W.

Power use (typical, claimed)iThe maker's typical or average power use of one unit. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out.

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Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iTom's Guide throughput, one row per test position. Tool, client, direction and walls are in the source note. Other reviewers' results go in source notes only.

AASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI

Distance (m)	Connected to	Throughput (Mbps)
4.572	Main unit	2,580
15.24	Main unit	1,006
22.86	Main unit	528.3
27.432	Main unit	49.1

Source5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai-reviewRead 14 October 2026Tom's Guide review published 18 March 2026. Keysight IxChariot simulating 10 users with an HP Envy X360 notebook as the client, router in the corner of a 3,500 sq. ft. home. Rows: 15 ft (4.572 m) 2.580 Gbps, 50 ft (15.24 m) 1.006 Gbps, 75 ft (22.86 m) 528.3 Mbps, 90 ft (27.432 m) 49.1 Mbps. The review also gives 2.867 Gbps next to the router and 3.519 Gbps wired over 15 ft. The band is not named and firmware is not stated. No through-wall result is given.

BASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro

Distance (m)	Connected to	Throughput (Mbps)
4.572	Main unit	2,300
15.24	Main unit	950.6
22.86	Main unit	799.7
27.432	Main unit	63.4

Source5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-bn98pro-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review of 2026-09-29. Keysight IxChariot simulating 10 data-hungry users, Wi-Fi 7 HP Envy x360 notebook client, pre-launch review unit, firmware not stated. Table rows at 15 ft (4.572 m) 2.300 Gbps, 50 ft (15.24 m) 950.6 Mbps, 75 ft (22.86 m) 799.7 Mbps and 90 ft (27.432 m) 63.4 Mbps, with the client on the router. The band is not named. A side-by-side test at close range gave 2.407 Gbps and is not stored. With no Wi-Fi 8 client available, all results use a Wi-Fi 7 client.

Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iHighest measured row with the client connected to the main unit. Compare only results from the same reviewer.

2,580Mbps=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi throughput (measured)

2,300Mbps=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi throughput (measured)

Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)iTom's Guide throughput at 25 ft through one wall, with the client on the main unit.

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Range (measured)iDistance at which the reviewer's client lost its connection to the main unit.

36.576m5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review gives a 120 foot range (36.576 m).

41.148m5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-bn98pro-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review gives a 135 foot range (41.148 m).

Power use under load (measured)iWall power of the main unit during the reviewer's throughput or saturation test.

26W5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai-reviewRead 14 October 2026It is a power hog at 26.0 watts, which fell to 19.3 watts with no data flowing.

28W5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-bn98pro-reviewRead 20 October 2026The review gives a 28-watt peak power use and no idle mode. The test conditions for the figure are not described.

Energy use per day (measured)iEnergy the router used over 24 hours of the reviewer's test use. This is not the power at one moment.

540Wh6Reviewdongknows.com/asus-gt-be19000ai-reviewRead 14 October 2026Real-world power consumption per 24 hours: about 540 Wh (as tested). The GT-BE98 Pro column reads about 560 Wh.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiOne unit in its normal position, with antennas folded flat or removed. Height is bottom to top. For a round unit, width and depth are both the diameter. A size the maker prints with antennas up goes in Dimensions with antennas.

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Dimensions with antennasiOne unit with its external antennas up, as the maker prints it.

Width350.41Height220.6Depth350.41mm(13.8 × 8.7 × 13.8 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026Product Dimensions 350.41 x 350.41 x 220.6 mm. The page does not say how the antennas are set. Dong Knows Tech prints 358.6 x 358.6 x 222.8 mm with antennas and Tom's Guide 13.6 x 13.6 x 8.4 in, so the maker's size is stored as the size with its eight external antennas.

Width350.41Height220.6Depth350.41mm(13.8 × 8.7 × 13.8 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026Product Dimensions row: 350.41*350.41*220.60, without units. Tom's Guide gives 13.8 x 13.8 x 2.7 in. for the body plus 6.1 in. for antennas pointed straight up, so the 220.6 mm height is with antennas up and is stored as the size with antennas. Dong Knows Tech prints 358.6 x 358.6 x 222.8 mm, which differs. The maker's figure is used. No body size without antennas is published.

WeightiOne unit without power adapter and cables.

2,000g(4.4 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026Product Weight 2000 g. The page does not say whether the adapter is included.

2,070g(4.6 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026Product Weight row: 2070 g. Dong Knows Tech prints 4.41 lbs (2 kg).

Wall mountableiThe maker says the unit can be mounted on a wall.

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Certifications

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Wi-Fi Alliance certification IDiCertificate ID in the Wi-Fi Alliance product finder.

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FCC IDiFCC ID of the main unit.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them for the exact pack.

GT-BE19000AI tri-band gaming router, RJ-45 cable, Power adapter, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026Package Content: GT-BE19000AI tri-band gaming router, RJ-45 cable, Power adapter, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card.

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Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000aiRead 14 October 2026

rog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-proRead 20 October 2026

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/specRead 14 October 2026

rog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026

Manual

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dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GT-BN98%20Pro/E28571_GT-BN98_Pro_UM_EAA_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GT-BN98%20Pro/E28571_GT-BN98_Pro_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 20 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review mentions a three-year warranty, bought in the US.

3years4Maker product pageasus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDWarrantyRead 20 October 2026ASUS US support, Wireless Warranty Policy updated June 2026: the general warranty is 3 years, but it may vary depending on the place of purchase. Tom's Guide also says three years. US site.

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