ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Quad-Band WiFi 8 (802.11bn) Gaming Router - Black

Key Features:

• Ultra-High Reliability WiFi 8 (802.11bn) gaming router enables WiFi 8 performance (Higher mid-to-long range throughput and better IoT coverage), boosting quad-band throughput up to 25,000 Mbps

• Adaptive QoE dynamically allocates bandwidth based on live network conditions and application demands, helping to ensure smooth performance even in high-congestion, multi-tasking environments.

• WiFi insight can monitor the real-time health of your entire wireless network across all bands, with detection of interference running 24/7 in the background.

• GTNet is a bundled third-party service that analyzes network conditions to dynamically route traffic through the most reliable path to game servers.

• Advanced, continually updated protection blocks ads, trackers, malicious sites, and infected devices to help safeguard your network 24/7.

• Two 10G ports and four 2.5G ports maximize wired connectivity and flexibility, paving the way for most bandwidth-intensive games.

• Guest Network Pro offers effortless network segmentation with up to five SSIDs for easy IoT device setup and management, instant VPN connections and convenient parental controls.

GT-BN98 Quad-Band WiFi 8 (802.11bn) Gaming Router,  320MHz bandwidth & 4096-QAM, dual 10G ports, backup WAN, Triple-Level Game Acceleration, Adaptive QoE, WiFi Insight, Guest Network Pro, AiMesh, upgraded AiProtection and comprehensive VPN features.

ROG RAPTURE GT-BN98
WORLD’S FIRST WiFi 8 GAMING ROUTER

Powered by next-generation WiFi 8, the GT-BN98 delivers stable and responsive connections designed for gaming and other high-demand network environments. By improving coordination across devices and optimizing how bandwidth is used, WiFi 8 helps maintain consistent performance even when multiple network activities happen at the same time.

Sustained Speed at Mid-to-Long Range

As you move away from a router, signals typically fade and speeds drop—especially where walls, upper floors, patios or garages are involved. WiFi 8 reduces sudden slowdowns at mid-to-long range, improving the throughput falloff rate and keeping connections more stable across your whole home.

Connectivity for Low-Powered Devices

Most IoT devices transmit at lower power than routers, which can result in weak return signals and frequent disconnections. WiFi 8 strengthens two-way communication, enabling low-power devices to maintain stable links.

Coexistence with Other Networks

In densely populated environments, signals from multiple routers may overlap, causing interference. WiFi 8 introduces smarter spectrum coordination and interference mitigation, keeping speeds stable.

Enhanced Multi-User Capacity

When multiple devices connect simultaneously, traditional WiFi often experiences congestion. WiFi 8 enhances spectrum efficiency, dynamic scheduling, throughput, and latency to ensure that bandwidth is used effectively.

Device Optimization

This router automatically detects gaming devices across its LAN, WiFi, and gaming port connections, applying acceleration and optimized latency.

Adaptive Quality of Experience

Adaptive QoE analyzes live network conditions and application demands to dynamically allocate bandwidth, ensuring smooth gameplay even during high-congestion, multi-tasking scenarios.

Network Intelligence
Smarter Control for Your Entire Network

Gain full visibility and control with real-time insights, simplified management, and an intuitive interface designed for modern connected environments.

Performance

Engineered for Performance and Stability
ROG Rapture GT-BN98 boosts game packets every step of the way, from gaming devices all the way to the game server.

Reduce Dead Zones

Strong WiFi coverage is achieved through optimized antennas and refined RF tuning, helping to ensure stable connections across your entire location.

Close-up of  ROG Rapture GT-BN98 router antennas with coaxial connector and blue signal effect
Designed to Stay Cool.

Designed to Stay Cool

Heat can impact performance. The GT-BN98 features an aluminum top plate that is up to 30% thicker*, along with an enhanced nanocarbon layer and elevated stand design to improve airflow. Together with a specially engineered vent and heat spreader, this router achieves up to 35% better heat dissipation* for more stable performance under sustained load.

Dual 10G Ports

Dual 10G ports empower your network to be ready for next-gen entertainment or home studios. It also unlocks an ultra-high-speed 10 Gbps ethernet backhaul for a robust wired network.

Up to Four 2.5G LAN Ports

One 2.5G WAN/LAN port and three 2.5G LAN ports provide high speeds for entertainment, home studios and ultrafast Ethernet backhaul.

Dedicated 10G Gaming Port

The GT-BN98 uses the 10G LAN port as a dedicated gaming port that can prioritize gaming traffic from connected devices without any configuration.

Multi-WAN with Auto Detection

Multi-WAN input support includes a 10G WAN/LAN port and a 2.5G WAN/LAN port for flexible configurations. Hassle-free auto WAN detection streamlines setup.

Powerful VLAN Controls

Simplify home network management by organizing devices into logical groups using VLANs, making it easier to apply specific security rules and manage access.

Up to 20G Link Aggregation

Combine two Ethernet links into one single logical link, unleashing the monster local network with up to 20 Gbps bandwidth.

Guest Network Pro

Feature-Packed Guest Network Pro SSIDs

ASUS Guest Network Pro simplifies the process of creating and managing subnetwork SSIDs that are dedicated to IoT devices, kids, VPNs, gaming, and Multi-Link Operation.

MLO Network

Keep your network running smoothly by prioritizing important traffic, so your devices stay fast and responsive even during peak usage.

VPN Network

Connect to your preferred VPN service through a dedicated subnetwork with just one click.

IoT Network

Set up and manage all your IoT devices under one secure SSID to ensure enhanced commercial-grade protection.

Kid's Network

Create a dedicated SSID just for the kids to easily manage screen time without needing to configure each device individually.

Specifications

• Model : ROG Rapture GT-BN98

Network Standard

• WiFi 8 (802.11bn) (Draft)

• IEEE 802.11bn (Draft)

• IPv4

• IPv6

Product Segment

WiFi Data Rate

• 2.4GHz BN: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 4096 QAM 20/40MHz, up to 1376Mbps

• 5GHz-1 BN: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 4096 QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 5764Mbps

• 5GHz-2 BN: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 4096 QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 5764Mbps

• 6GHz BN: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 4096 QAM 20/40/80/160/320MHz, up to 11529Mbps

Antenna

Transmit / Receive

• 2.4GHz 4x4

• 5GHz-1 4x4

• 5GHz-2 4x4

Processor

Memory

Boosts Speed

• OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access)

• 4096-QAM high data rate

• 20/40/80/160/320 MHz bandwidth

Operating Frequency

• 2.4 GHz

• 5 GHz

• 6 GHz

Operating Mode

I/O Ports

• 1 x 10Gbps for WAN/LAN

• 1 x 2.5Gbps for WAN/LAN

• 1 x 10Gbps for LAN

• 3 x 2.5Gbps for LAN

• 1 x RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps for LAN

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1

• 1 x USB 2.0

Buttons

• WPS Button

• Reset Button

• Power Switch

• LED control Button

LED Indicator

• WAN(Internet)

• 10G LAN

• LAN

• 6GHz

• 5GHz-1

• 5GHz-2

• 2.4GHz

• Power

Power Supply

• AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)

• DC Output : 12V with max. 5A current / 19.5V with max. 3.33A current

Package Content

• GT-BN98 Quad-band gaming router

• RJ-45 cable

• Power adapter

• Quick Start Guide

• Warranty card

Product Weight (g)

Product Dimensions

AiMesh

• AiMesh

• • Primary AiMesh Router

• • AiMesh Node

Game

• Game Boost / Acceleration

• Mobile Game Mode

• Gear Accelerator

• GTNet

• ROG_First

• OpenNAT (Game Profile)

• Gaming Port

• Gaming Network

Parental Control

• Web & Apps Filters

• Time Scheduling

• Reward

• Parental Control Customized Internet Schedule

• • Maximum Parental Control Profile : 64

• • Maximum Parental Control Content Filter Rule : 64

Guest Network

• Support Guest Network Pro

• Maximum Guest Network Rule : 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz +6 GHz : 5

• Guest Network Connection time limit

• Guest Network Pro Encryption : Open system, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal

• VPN WiFi

• Time Scheduling: One Time Access

• Time Scheduling: Weekly Schedule

• AP Isolate

• AiMesh Assign

• Bandwidth Limiter

• Client List

• DNS Server Connection

Security

• AiProtection

• VPN

• WiFi Encryption : WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal

• WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise

• Open System & OWE

• WPS

• Let's Encrypt

• DNS-over-TLS

• SSH

• Security Scan

• Firewall

• • Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64

• • Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32

• • Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64

AiProtection

• AiProtection

• • Router Security Assessment

• • Malicious Sites and Infected Device Blocking

• • Two-Way IPS

• • Advertisement Blocking

• • Tracker Blocking

VPN

• Instant Guard

• VPN Client L2TP

• VPN Client Open VPN

• VPN Client PPTP

• VPN Client WireGuard

• VPN Server IPSec

• VPN Server Open VPN

• VPN Server PPTP

• VPN Server WireGuard

• VPN Fusion

• Support Surfshark

• Support Nord VPN

Traffic Control

• Adaptive QoE

• • Bandwidth Limiter

• -- Maximum Bandwidth Limiter Rule : 32

• Traffic Monitor

• • Real-time Traffic Monitor

• • Wired Traffic Monitor

• • Wireless Traffic Monitor

• Traffic Analyzer

• • Traffic Analysis Period : Daily, Weekly, Monthly

• • Website History

WAN

• Internet Connection Type : Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP

• Dual WAN

• WAN Aggregation

• 3G / 4G LTE Dongle

• 4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering

• Port Forwarding

• • Maximum Port Forwarding Rule : 64

• Port Triggering

• • Maximum Port Triggering Rule : 32

• DMZ

• DDNS

• NAT Passthrough : PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP Passthrough,PPPoE relay

LAN

• DHCP Server

• IPTV

• LAN Link Aggregation

• Manually Assign IP Address

• • Maximum Manually Assign IP Address Rule : 128

• Wake on LAN (WOL)

• VLAN

Wireless

• MU-MIMO

• UTF-8 SSID

• WiFi MAC Address Filter

• • Maximum MAC Filters : 64

• Wireless Scheduler

• WiFi insight

• Airtime Fairness

• RADIUS Client

USB application

• 4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering

• File System : HFS+, NTFS, vFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4

• Safely Remove Disk

• Media Server

• Samba Server

• FTP Server

• Shared Folder Privileges

User Interface

• WEB: ASUSWRT

• APP: ASUS Router APP

• Operating system : ASUSWRT

Administration

• Configuration Backup and Restore

• Diagnosis Tools

• Feedback System

• System Log

• New Device Connect Notification

• Login Captcha

• Connection Diagnosis

• Auto Firmware Update