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General

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Series

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

ROG Strix2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000Read 15 October 2026The page is titled ROG STRIX GS-BE12000 and sits under ROG Gaming Routers.

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

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.

GS-BE12000, 90IG0A10-MX1C001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Model Name: GS-BE12000.7Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/ca-en/90ig0a10-mx1c00-rog-strix-gs-be12000.htmlRead 15 October 2026ASUS eShop Canada: Product Name GS-BE12000, Part Number 90IG0A10-MX1C00.

GTIN / EAN

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1971059213998Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FTP4PMYXRead 15 October 2026Item details: UPC 197105921399, ASIN B0FTP4PMYX. Go-UPC lists the same UPC for the GS-BE12000. US market.9Spec databasego-upc.com/searchRead 15 October 2026Go-UPC: Asus ROG Strix GS-BE12000 Tri-Band WiFi 7 Gaming Router, UPC 197105921399.

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

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.

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Status

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.

Available2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000Read 15 October 2026The US product page is live with a Buy Now button and an ASUS Store price, and the router is on sale at US retailers.

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.

$899.992Maker 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.

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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.

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.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FTP4PMYXRead 15 October 2026Item details: Color BLACK. The listing also copies the GS-BE18000 box list and coverage, so it is used only for colour and UPC. The maker's gallery also shows white renders of the router. No white model was found for sale.

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.

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

Router2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000Read 15 October 2026Standalone router that works as the primary AiMesh router or as an AiMesh node, so it is stored as router.

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-bn98-proRead 20 October 2026Marketed as the world's first WiFi 8 gaming router.

Gaming2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000Read 15 October 2026Sold as a ROG gaming router with the ROG-exclusive Gaming Network, Triple-Level Game Acceleration and two dedicated gaming ports.

Wi-Fi

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

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Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Network Standard lists WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and WiFi 7 (802.11be).

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.

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.

BE120001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Product Segment: BE12000 ultimate BE performance: 688+5764+5764 Mbps. The three rates add up to 12216 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-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.

BASUS ROG Strix GS-BE12000

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	40	688	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	160	5,764	No
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	320	5,764	No

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026WiFi Data Rate: 2.4GHz BE 2x2 20/40MHz up to 688 Mbps, 5GHz BE 4x4 20/40/80/160MHz up to 5764 Mbps and 6GHz BE 2x2 20/40/80/160/320MHz up to 5764 Mbps, all 4096 QAM. Transmit / Receive lists 2x2, 4x4 and 2x2. The 6 GHz radio is 2x2 here, not 4x4 as on the GS-BE18000.

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, 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.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Beamforming, Band steering1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Boosts Speed lists OFDMA, Beamforming (standard-based and universal) and 4096-QAM. The Wireless section lists MU-MIMO. MLO and band steering come from other sources.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000Read 15 October 2026Multi-Link Operation section: tri-band MLO with 4K-QAM and 320MHz channels. Automatic MLO is enabled by default.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE12000/E27279_GS-BE12000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026The tutorial index lists How to configure Smart Connect in ASUS Router. Smart Connect is ASUS band steering.

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

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

01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Antenna: internal antenna x 8. The spec page names no external antenna.

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

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81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Antenna: internal antenna x 8.

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-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.

No2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000Read 15 October 2026All eight antennas are internal, so none can be detached.

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.

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279m²2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000Read 15 October 2026Coverage of up to 3,000 sq. ft. Converted to 279 m2 (278.7). The page also has a stray AFC footnote naming the GS-BE18000, which is not stored.

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.

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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-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.

BASUS ROG Strix GS-BE12000

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	7	LAN	2.5	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.2 Gen 1

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026I/O Ports: 1 x 2.5Gbps for WAN, 7 x 2.5Gbps for LAN and 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1. USB 3.2 Gen 1 is stored at the standard 5 Gbps rate. The two gaming ports are LAN ports and are counted in the seven.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE12000/E27279_GS-BE12000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.3: 2.5G LAN 1 to 7 ports, one 2.5G WAN (Internet) port 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-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026AiMesh row: primary AiMesh router and AiMesh node. EasyMesh is not supported (HighSpeedInternet).

AiMesh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026AiMesh: Primary AiMesh Router and AiMesh Node.

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-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026Sold as a single router.

11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 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.

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).

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000Read 15 October 2026Versatile Backhaul Options: wired and wireless 2.5G 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-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.

Mobile app, Web interface1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026User Interface: WEB ASUSWRT, APP ASUS Router APP.

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

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.

No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE12000/E27279_GS-BE12000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2.2 Quick Internet Setup runs in the web GUI and asks for the ISP details, the Wi-Fi names and keys and a router login password. No ASUS account is requested.

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, 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.

Router, Access point, Mesh node, Repeater, Media bridge1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Operating Mode: 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, 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.

Guest network, IoT network, IPTV, Dual WAN, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Listed: Guest Network, IPTV, Dual WAN, DDNS, Adaptive QoS and Traditional QoS, Parental Control. IoT Network comes from the product page. VLAN and aggregation are not listed.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000Read 15 October 2026Smart Home Master SSIDs: IoT Network, Kid's Network, VPN Network and MLO Network.

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-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026VPN rows: VPN Server IPSec, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard.

WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec, PPTP1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026VPN 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-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026VPN rows: VPN Client L2TP, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard. VPN Fusion also lists Surfshark and NordVPN.

WireGuard, OpenVPN, L2TP, PPTP1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026VPN Client L2TP, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard.

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, 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.

File server, Media server, Cellular modem1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026WAN lists a 3G / 4G LTE dongle and 4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering, so cellular_modem is stored. USB application lists tethering and the supported file systems. File and media serving come from the manual. No printer server is listed.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE12000/E27279_GS-BE12000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.1 names an SMB server, a UPnP AV server and an FTP server for file sharing.

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-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.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Enterprise, Enhanced Open (OWE)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise, Open System and OWE. The footnote says Enterprise is not available under AiMesh mode.

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

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.

AiProtection Pro1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026AiProtection row: AiProtection Pro with Router Security Assessment, Malicious Site Blocking, Two-Way IPS and Infected Device Prevention and Blocking.

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.

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.

Free2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000Read 15 October 2026The page headline says subscription-free network security. AiProtection Pro runs on a Trend Micro cloud database and no fee is named.

Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Administration: 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.

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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.

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CPU cores

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

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Processor: 2.0GHz quad-core processor. One paragraph on the product page says tri-core, while the spec table and the page's feature list say quad-core.

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

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

2GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Processor: 2.0GHz 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.

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

2GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Memory: 256 MB Flash and DDR4 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.

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.

256MB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Memory: 256 MB Flash. Stored as 0.256 GB.

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

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.

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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-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.

External DC adapter1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Power Supply: AC input 110V to 240V and a bundled power adapter.

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

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.

12 V, 3 A / 12 V, 5 A1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Power Supply: DC output 12 V with max. 5 A current / 12 V with max. 3 A current. The manual lists the same two ratings. The page does not say which adapter is in which box.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE12000/E27279_GS-BE12000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.3 notes: DC power adapter output +12V with 3A current and +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-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 202612 V x 5 A is 60 W.

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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-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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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.

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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.

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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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Width90Height225Depth225mm(3.5 × 8.9 × 8.9 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Product Dimensions 225 x 90 x 225 mm, printed without labels and identical to the GS-BE18000 sheet. The Package Content row on the same page still names the GS-BE18000, so this sheet was partly copied from that model. The enclosure and the product photos are the same as the GS-BE18000, which stands as a narrow upright slab, so the 90 mm side is the width. No independent measurement of the GS-BE12000 was found.

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-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.

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WeightiOne unit without power adapter and cables.

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).

927.5g(2 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026Product Weight (g): 927.5 g, identical to the GS-BE18000 sheet. The Package Content row on the same page names the GS-BE18000, so the weight may be copied from that model. No independent weight of the GS-BE12000 was found.

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.

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GS-BE12000 Gaming Router, Network cable (RJ-45), Power adapter, Quick Start Guide3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE12000/E27279_GS-BE12000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: GS-BE12000 Gaming Router, network cable (RJ-45), power adapter, Quick Start Guide. The spec page lists a warranty card but names the GS-BE18000, so only the manual list is stored.

Links

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Product page

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

rog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be120002Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000Read 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

rog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be12000/specRead 15 October 2026

Manual

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

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE12000/E27279_GS-BE12000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE12000/E27279_GS-BE12000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026English user manual E27279, released 2025-10-13.

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.

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.

3years4Maker product pageasus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDWarrantyRead 15 October 2026ASUS US support warranty text, Wireless Warranty Policy updated June 2026: the general warranty is 3 years, but it may vary depending on the place of purchase. US site. The ASUS Canada eShop also says 3 year manufacturer warranty.

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