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General

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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.

Archer1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026

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

Archer AX21 V51Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026The page is for hardware version V5 (support page: Archer AX21(US) V5.6). The maker's US pages also carry V3 and V4. V3 has a USB 2.0 port, 12 V 2 A power and 260.2 x 135.0 x 38.6 mm, and is end of life. V4 lists 260.2 x 135.0 x 38.6 mm. This entry covers V5 only, the version Amazon sells.

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.

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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.

Available1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026The V5 page has a Buy Now button and the support page lists firmware 1.1.2 built 2025-08-14. The maker's US end-of-sale list (V9) gives an end-of-sale notice date of 2026-08-18 and an end-of-sale date of 2027-02-14 for versions 4.6 and 5.6, so it is still sold.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2026/202609/20260921/US%20EOS_List_Home%20-%20V9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Archer AX21 versions 4.6 and 5.6 (US): end-of-sale notice 2026-08-18, end of sale 2027-02-14. Versions 1.20, 1.26, 2.0, 2.6 and 3.6 had end-of-sale dates from 2024-05-29 to 2024-11-30. Stored as available until the end-of-sale date passes.

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.

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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.

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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.

Black1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026The product photos show a black unit. The page gives no colour name.

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.

Router1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026Standalone router, compatible with TP-Link OneMesh extenders and EasyMesh.

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.

Home1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026Listed under the maker's WiFi routers for homes.

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

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026Standards and protocols: Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a on 5 GHz and 802.11ax/n/b/g on 2.4 GHz.

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.

AX18001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026WiFi Speeds: AX1800, 5 GHz 1201 Mbps and 2.4 GHz 574 Mbps (802.11ax).

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.

BTP-Link Archer AX21

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	40	574
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 6	2	80	1,201

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026The overview shows Wi-Fi 6 2.4 GHz at 40 MHz, 2x2, 574 Mbps and Wi-Fi 6 5 GHz at 80 MHz, 2x2, 1201 Mbps. WiFi Capacity lists 4 streams in total.

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.

OFDMA, Beamforming, Target Wake Time, Band steering1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026WiFi Capacity: OFDMA and Airtime Fairness. The overview lists Beamforming and Target Wake Time. Smart Connect is in the datasheet. MU-MIMO is not listed and is not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107355Read 14 October 2026Smart Connect assigns each device to the best available band, stored as band_steering. Target Wake Time and OFDMA are listed in the highlights.

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.

41Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026WiFi Range: 4x Fixed High-Performance Antennas.

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.

No1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026The page calls the four antennas fixed.

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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Ports and modem

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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.

BTP-Link Archer AX21

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	1	WAN	1
RJ45	4	LAN	1

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026Ethernet Ports: 1x Gigabit WAN Port and 4x Gigabit LAN Ports. The V5 page lists no USB 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.

EasyMesh, TP-Link OneMesh1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026The overview says to add EasyMesh-compatible devices. The specifications list OneMesh as supported. The datasheet says it is compatible with EasyMesh but has no Wi-Fi EasyMesh certification.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107355Read 14 October 2026EasyMesh: Supported. The footnote says it is compatible with standardized EasyMesh but has not obtained the Wi-Fi EasyMesh certification.

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 pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026One router is sold.

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.

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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 pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026Management Features: Tether App and Webpage.

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

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No3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/47481Read 14 October 2026Archer AX21(US) V5.60 Quick Installation Guide: method two sets the router up in a web browser at tplinkwifi.net and asks only for a login password. The TP-Link ID is optional for more cloud service.

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, Access point1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026Working Modes: Router Mode and Access Point Mode.

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, IPTV, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026Guest Network: 1x 5 GHz and 1x 2.4 GHz. IPTV lists IGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping, Bridge and Tag VLAN, so VLAN is not stored. QoS by Device, DDNS (TP-Link, NO-IP, DynDNS) and Parental Controls (URL Filtering, Time Controls) are listed. The router has no paid service and the page names no subscription.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107355Read 14 October 2026Parental Controls: URL Filtering, Time Controls. Quality of Service: QoS by Device. Guest Network: 1x 5 GHz and 1x 2.4 GHz.

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.

OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107355Read 14 October 2026VPN Server: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, Wireguard VPN Server. The V5 product page lists only OpenVPN and PPTP servers. The datasheet is newer and is used, and the V5 firmware notes mention L2TP/IPSec VPN and a VPN kill switch.

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.

OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107355Read 14 October 2026VPN Client: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, Wireguard VPN Client. The V5 product page lists no VPN client row.

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.

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Security

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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-Enterprise1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA, WPA2, WPA3 and WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107355Read 14 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x).

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.

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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.

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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 pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026Cloud Service: Auto Firmware Upgrade and OTA Firmware Upgrade.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107355Read 14 October 2026Cloud Service: Auto Firmware Upgrade, TP-Link ID, DDNS.

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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Thread border router

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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.

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CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026The page lists a power adapter in the package.

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, 1.5 A1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026Power: 12 V, 1.5 A.

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.

18W1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 202612 V times 1.5 A is 18 W. Package Content lists a power adapter.

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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Power use (max, claimed)iThe maker's maximum power use of one unit. Power given out over PoE is not included. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out. A figure measured with the power adapter counts.

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Measured

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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.

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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)

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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).

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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.

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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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Width261.1Height41Depth134.5mm(10.3 × 1.6 × 5.3 in)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 October 2026Dimensions (W x D x H): 10.3 x 5.3 x 1.6 in (261.1 x 134.5 x 41 mm). Stored as width, depth and height. The page does not say whether the antennas are folded.

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.

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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.

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

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Yes3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/47481Read 14 October 2026Q5 says to keep the antennas upright when the router is hanging on a wall. No bracket is named.

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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FCC, CE, RoHS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107355Read 14 October 2026Certifications: FCC, CE, RoHS.

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.

Wi-Fi Router Archer AX21, Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107355Read 14 October 2026Package Contents: Wi-Fi Router Archer AX21, Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide.

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

www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v51Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax21/v5Read 14 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

www.tp-link.com/us/document/1073552Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/107355Read 14 October 2026Datasheet Archer AX21(US) V5.6.

Manual

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www.tp-link.com/us/document/1091824Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/109182Read 14 October 2026Archer AX21 Installation and User Guide, listed on the V5 support page. The viewer page is linked and the guide text was not read.

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.

2years5Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warrantyRead 14 October 2026US warranty page: Wi-Fi routers bought on or after 2023-09-01 have a 2 year warranty.

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