Computers / Routers
ASUSGaming router
ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro
Released September 2026.7Press articleguru3d.com/story/asus-rog-rapture-gtbn98-wifi-8-router-reaches-retail-with-30-gbps-ratingRead 20 October 2026Published 2026-09-04: ASUS started selling its first WiFi 8 routers, beginning with the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 series in Canada on 4 September 2026. Worldwide distribution was scheduled for October. The story says US pricing was not yet disclosed, while the ASUS US store now lists the Pro with a Buy Now button, so September 2026 is the month of the first sales. Last checked 20 October 2026.
- Form factor
- Router
- Wi-Fi
- Not available
- Speed class
- BN30000
- WAN port
- 10Gbps
57 of 90 fields known.
At a glance
Wi-Fi link rate
30,198Mbps
Higher than 98% of other routers.
Ethernet ports
7
Higher than 91% of other routers.
Multi-gig ports
6
Higher than 90% of other routers.
Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
2,300Mbps
Higher than 89% of other routers.
Ports
- 7 RJ45
- USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1
- USB-A USB 2.0
General
- Series
- ROG Rapture2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-proRead 20 October 2026ROG Rapture, listed under Gaming Routers.
- GTIN / EAN
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Colours
- Not available
Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi
- Not available
- Wi-Fi speed class
- 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 radios
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 - Radio bands
- 4
- 6 GHz band
- Yes
- Combined Wi-Fi link rate
- 30,198Mbps
- Wi-Fi streams
- 16
- Max Wi-Fi channel width
- 320MHz
- Wi-Fi features
- 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 antennas
- 81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026Antenna row: External antenna x 8.
- Internal antennas
- Not available
- Coverage of one unit (claimed)
- Not available
- Connected devices per unit (claimed)
- Not available
Ports and modem
- Ports
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 ports
- 7
- Multi-gig ports
- 6
- Fastest WAN port
- 10Gbps
- Fastest LAN port
- 10Gbps
- USB ports
- 2
- SFP+ port
- No
- Built-in modem
- Not available
- Modem standards
- Not available
Mesh
- Mesh technologies
- 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 pack
- 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)
- Not available
- Identical units
- Not available
- Satellite model
- Not available
- Satellite ports
- Not available
Software
- Management
- 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 required
- 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 modes
- 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 features
- 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 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.
- VPN client
- 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 applications
- 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.
Security
- Wi-Fi security
- 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 service cost
- 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 updates
- Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/specRead 20 October 2026Administration row: Auto Firmware Update.
- Security updates until
- Not available
Smart home
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- Thread border router
- Not available
- Matter controller
- Not available
- Zigbee hub
- Not available
- Bluetooth
- Not available
- Smart home platforms
- Not available
Hardware
- System on chip
- Not available
Power
- Power supply
- 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 input
- 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 output
- 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)
- Not available
- Power use (max, claimed)
- Not available
Measured
- Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
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 - Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
- 2,300Mbps
- Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)
- Not available
- Range (measured)
- 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)
- 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)
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
- Dimensions
- Not available
- Dimensions with 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.
- Weight
- 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 mountable
- Not available
Certifications
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- Wi-Fi Alliance certification ID
- Not available
- FCC ID
- Not available
- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
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- In the box
- Not available
Links
- 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
- 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
- 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
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 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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Sources
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- Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro/spec
- Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-bn98-pro
- Maker product pageasus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDWarranty
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