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# 16000 Mbps blazing quad-band speed Exclusive ASUS RangeBoost Plus for extended coverage Dual 10G ports for ultra-fast data transfer ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000

**Brand:** asus
**Price:** 8727 DH
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Dominate your digital domain with the world’s fastest quad-band WiFi 6E router!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 by asus
- **How much does it cost?** 8727 DH with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- asus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted asus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **10G & 2.5G Ports Ready:** Future-proof your network with dual 10G WAN/LAN and a 2.5G WAN port for lightning-fast wired connections.
- • **Blazing Quad-Band WiFi 6E:** Harness the power of 2.4 GHz, dual 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands for unmatched speed and capacity.
- • **Robust Security & Control:** Built-in Trend Micro AI Protection, parental controls, and WPA3 keep your network safe and family-friendly.
- • **Advanced Gaming Optimization:** Game Booster and ping management deliver ultra-low latency for competitive edge in every match.
- • **Next-Level Coverage & Stability:** ASUS RangeBoost Plus ensures your signal reaches every corner of your home or office without dropouts.

## Overview

The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 is the world’s first quad-band WiFi 6E gaming router, delivering ultra-high speeds up to 16,000 Mbps across four frequency bands including the new 6 GHz spectrum. Equipped with exclusive ASUS RangeBoost Plus technology, it offers expanded wireless coverage and stability. Dual 10G WAN/LAN ports and a 2.5G WAN port future-proof your wired connections for bandwidth-intensive tasks. Designed for gamers and power users, it features advanced QoS, Game Booster, and comprehensive security with Trend Micro AI Protection. With a sleek, high-performance design and extensive firmware support, it’s the ultimate router for professionals and enthusiasts demanding cutting-edge speed, coverage, and control.

## Description

The trailblazing ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 is the world's very first quad-band WiFi 6E gaming router, delivering incredible speeds of up to 16000 Mbps. We've unlocked the full potential of the four frequency bands — 2.4 GHz, two 5 GHz bands, and 6 GHz to bring you the fastest speeds possible. Disclaimer: Actual data throughput and WiFi coverage will vary from network conditions and environmental factors, including the volume of network traffic, building material and construction, and network overhead, result in lower actual data throughput and wireless coverage.

Review: Initially buggy, ... but board and firmware revisions now equal a winner - Too Long Don't Wish to Read - The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro (hereafter noted as the "98 Pro") (released in March of 2024) takes the underwear of other Wifi 7 flagship routers and pulls them up over their heads and then slaps em silly. Although initially buggy with incomplete functions, … new motherboard versions (Hardware Version 3.0 {also known as 1.2a}, released in February of 2025) combined with firmware updates (versions 37812 {March}, 37839 {May}, 37849 {July}, 38984 {August}, and 39112 {October}) have slowly transformed this router from a three-star device into the more mature product that was promised by ASUS back in early 2024. Five stars as of November, 2025. The long version - Few people are going to be able to afford the GT-BE98 Pro, ... much less set it up correctly, ... but for those who can, this router can perform some fairly rare functions while using the very latest standards. Initial versions (models sold until November of 2024) of the BE98 came with the slightly buggy Hardware Version 1.0 motherboard and suffered from a few half-baked functions in the firmware. In many ways, those initial 98 Pro's were inferior to the prior ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 and GT-AXE11000 routers, especially when it came to Wifi 6 and 6E clients. As of February, 2025, ASUS is currently on their third motherboard revision (Hardware Version 3.0 {also known as 1.2a}) and updated the firmware on October 29th, 2025 to 3.0.0.6.102_39112 (for United States owners). This latest board version and past several firmware versions have hammered out most of the bugs, nags, and missing features that plagued most of 2024. Let’s look at some of the current features: Build Quality – Although the initial motherboards had some small bugs (these router boards are noted as "Hardware Version 1.0" on the underside of the router and were released in March 2024), some problems were ironed out with Hardware Version 2.0 (which were released in November, 2024) (these boards are also noted as 1.1). The 98 Pro finally reached a more mature state in February of 2025 with the release of the Hardware Version 3.0 boards (1.2a). Firmware updates will work on all the boards, so no worries about needing separate versions. Due to the 2.6 GHz quad-core processor and the amount of clients it can handle, heat release is paramount to the 98 Pro's design. Mine, sitting about two feet off the ground (see pic) in an open space gets slightly warm but never hot (the CPU typically runs at about 42 deg C). Also, … the eight antennae feature two internal dipole elements each and need to be extended (per the user manual) for the best throughput. The 98 Pro also features separate amplifiers for each radio chain (and this is what helps it to saturate a large home for example). The 98 Pro also features two 10G ports and four 2.5G ports on the back, … in short, you are covered for the latest fiber optic speeds up to 10G. (The more technically inclined here may wonder how does a 2.6 GHz CPU process 10 Gbit/sec of incoming data. The answer in part is that the router uses ASIC {Application Specific Integrated Circuits} for forwarding combined with packet processing offload. {electrical engineer here, ... you're in good hands}) Finally, the 98 Pro is covered in LEDs and Aura lighting, which can all be controlled through the web interface. The styling is, ... well, ... let's call the design, ... spiderbot. Some will love it and some will hate it. I don't mind the styling but I wish they had removed the stickers from the clear window portion and expanded that area with more heatsinks for the CPU. Overall, the build quality is exactly what you would expect from such a high-end router. Please be aware that this router is sold as the GT-BE98 without the "Pro" designation in Canada and Europe due to those countries' respective regulations concerning the 6 GHz bands (other than that, the two routers are identical). Initial Setup – A new owner has the option to either use ASUS’s smartphone Router app (which I don’t recommend due to security concerns) or the far better web interface (usually reached by typing 192.168.50.1 into your address bar). The start up procedure will ask the owner a bunch of simple questions to set up your password, Smart Connect and/or separate SSIDs, mesh networking, and so on. It only takes a few minutes but works well. The one thing I do not like is that you cannot setup the router until you have internet access. The 98 Pro really needs the ability to be accessed for troubleshooting even if the internet is down (id est, ... particularly when the internet is down). Firmware Features – In short, the 98 Pro is stacked with just about every possible feature a home user could want or need. Smart Connect is configured stock and works very well for those who don’t want separate SSIDs. The 98 Pro will support up to 32 separate networks (and SSIDs) for those that need it. I, myself, have my 98 Pro set up with a separate SSID for each band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz (1), and 6 GHz (2)) along with a separate network for guests (aptly named, "Alien_Anal_Probe_for_Guests") and a separate network for IoT devices (security cams, etc ...). The 98 Pro also supports Multiple-Link Operation (MLO) networks which combine the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands together, which also works well as of November, 2024. Since March of 2024, there have been about eleven firmware updates for the 98 Pro, but I do wish that they would release firmware updates about once a month though to keep everything fully current. Protection - The 98 Pro also offers the usual firewall services (iPv4, iPv6, etc ...), NAT, etc … tools but also offers Trend Micro’s AI Protection free of subscription fees. While it won’t stop everything, the service is a nice extra add-on for a home user. ASUS also offers ADGuard DNS through its firmware under the parental controls section (also a free subscription although you have to sign up for it). I have been testing it and so far have found it does indeed cut down on sites that try to blind you with 40 ads popping up. The downside is that the free ADGuard only protects against so many ads per month (and of course, they then want you to go to their site and sign up for one of their paid versions). The 98 Pro also supports fairly extensive Parental Controls. If you have little ones in the house and don't want them headed to websites that rhyme with "hub," it is fairly easy to set that up with this router. Gaming Features - True to its Republic of Gamers (ROG) moniker, the 98 Pro provides several services to help out online gamers. The Game Booster page offers three levels of Quality of Service (QOS) adjustments and there are separate settings for managing ping to well known game servers (Call of Duty, War Thunder, Arma, Eve Online, etc ….). The end user also has numerous customizable options for tailoring any game connection to their liking and there is even the ability for the router to recognize other ROG devices (like motherboards). I use the Game Booster features for DCS World online flight simming combat and have brought my average ping down from about 14 milliseconds to about 12 milliseconds for the two preferred servers I enjoy playing on. Nothing Earth shattering, ... but any boost I can get is welcome. I will say that I think ASUS ROG routers in general do a better job of ping optimization than any other brand currently on the market. WiFi 7 – The IEEE introduced Wifi 7, also known as 802.11be back in January of 2024. From a technical standpoint, Wifi 7 offers MLO, MIMO, Flexible Channel, and MRU improvements to Wifi 6 and 6E standards. The Wifi Alliance states that Wifi 7 allows up to 23 Gbits per second but that is purely theoretical. In the real-world, Wifi 7 using the 98 Pro will realistically reach around 4 Gbit/sec (with 2x2, 320 MHz) while the prior Wifi 6E (with 2x2, 160 MHz) reaches about 1.7 Gbit/sec. The 98 Pro can also utilize 8x8 connections at 320 Hz but I have yet to see any clients on the market offered with that hardware. While the Wifi Alliance promises Wifi 7 speeds out to 98 feet indoors, realistically you are looking at more like 15 to 25 feet, … so you need to be in the same room with no walls blocking the signal. Truth be told, … Wifi 7 is really a bit of a short range gimmick. That said, does the 98 Pro fulfill Wifi 7 speeds? … Yes, as of November, 2024, it can indeed reach these speeds as long as the client is less than 25 feet from the router. As of Hardware Version 3.0 (1.2a) (starting mid-Feb, 2025) and the latest firmware versions (37849 {July}, 38984 {August}, or 39112 {October}) .. excellent. My Pixel 9 Pro XL and my wife's iPhone 16 both work excellently (both have sadly been handicapped with only 2x2, 160 MHz MIMO configurations {hardware limitation of their Wifi chips}) although only within the same room and only out to about 8 meters or so. Testing some file transfers (with iperf 3), I was able to reach speeds of 2000 Mbps from 3 feet away and 1700 Mbps from 15 feet away, ... smoking fast! Am I ever going to need file transfers that fast? …. Not really, … but it is nice to have. Wifi 6 and 6E – As noted previously, … initially the 98 Pro performed poorly compared to dedicated Wifi 6E routers like the GT-AXE16000. Much of these problems were ironed out (finally) from Nov to Jan of 2025. The 98 Pro now delivers full Wifi 6 and 6E throughput if the client supports those standards. I use a Meta Quest Pro VR headset (which uses Wifi 6E at 2x2, 160 MHz but not Wifi 7) in wireless mode to fly virtual aircraft in MSFS 2024/2020, DCS World, and IL2 (I have my first 6 GHz band setup exclusively for the Quest Pro headset so there is no interference). I have tested the Quest Pro with numerous routers and the 98 Pro now exceeds the GT-AXE11000 as the best router I have ever used for connecting the headset, If I connect by way of the Meta Air Link protocol, I often reach speeds of 225 Mbps using the H.265 (HEVC) codec. If I use the alternative Virtual Desktop and the H.264 codec, I often reach speeds of about 1300 Mbps from three meters. My dream of flying in high fidelity and with all settings maxed in DCS World without a Meta Quest Link cable has finally been realized. Wifi 5 and 2.4 GHz - So far, excellent. The 98 Pro has the highest speeds I have ever seen on the 5 GHz band at roughly 1100 Mbps (from 25 feet) (upstairs and through three walls I am getting roughly 740 Mbps). (To measure this correctly, you need to do so with iperf 3 and professional packet transfer tools. You can't measure this with Speedtest or Wifi Analyzer.) With the 2.4 GHz band, I am getting excellent penetration throughout the house (about 129 Mbps at three meters and 23 Mbps at 30 meters) and all of my 23 IoT devices can connect without problems or delays, even cameras 95 feet away on my back fence. Network Attached Storage - The 98 Pro features one 3.2 USB port and one 2.0 USB port. I have my 2TB Samsung T9 SSD attached to the USB 3.2 port and am getting file transfer speeds around 1750 Mbps! I did briefly try out ASUS's AICloud feature but it seemed half-baked and more of a security risk, so I turned that feature off. I have never tried their Samba setup, so can't comment there. Custom Firmware - The 98 Pro is compatible with the WRT Merlin custom firmware releases which give the router some additional features not found in the stock firmware. It is also nice to be able to use this firmware if you find a feature in the stock firmware is not working as well as you wished. Sadly, the 98 Pro cannot use DD-WRT custom firmware at this point in time. Conclusion – Anytime the IEEE releases a new Wifi standard, it is always going to take a few years for real-world products to actually fully implement those standards. The 98 Pro is no different. When the 98 Pro was first released in March of 2024, it was somewhat buggy and had numerous small issues with both Wifi 7 and 6E connectivity. In short, … it was a three star router. It reached a four star router level around Dec of 2024. Now that there have been two motherboard changes and several firmware releases, the 98 Pro is indeed reaching true Wifi 7 speeds and has fixed most of the small bugs and 6E connectivity issues that plagued it in 2024. Overall, it is now a five star product.
Review: Outstanding - I had the WiFi 5 version of the same router and had been happy with it for several years. It was time to upgrade so I decided to go for this one, even though currently I have no WiFi 7 compatible device but I am sure I will soon! The set up was as simple as one can imagine and I think anyone can easily set it up unless you have complicated set up or want to go the advanced route. The instructions online are very clear. The coverage is great. The signal strength is very good in most of my 3000 SF home, and I am going to use my old router as an AiMesh device to get more coverage. The performance has been great so far and the user interface has so many features that I still have to explore, including parental control, virus check, VPN, etc. Overall, a very expensive, yet very capable router of the future.

## Features

- World's first quad-band WiFi 6E gaming router – Ultrafast WiFi 6E (802.11ax) quad-band WiFi router boosts speeds up to 16000 Mbps.Power Supply : AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz), DC Output : 19 V with max. 3.42 A current ； 19.5 V with max. 3.33 A current.
- New 6 GHz frequency band – Wider channels and higher capacity delivers higher performance, lower latency, and less interference.
- Expanded coverage – The exclusive ASUS RangeBoost Plus improves signal range and overall coverage.
- Dual 10G ports – Enjoy up to 10X-faster data-transfer speeds for bandwidth-demanding tasks with two 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports.
- 2.5G WAN port – 2.5 Gbps port prioritizes all network traffic, and unlocks the full potential of WiFi 6.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09Z792WWF |
| Antenna Location | Business, Gaming, Home |
| Antenna Type | Fixed |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,732 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #28 in Computer Routers |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Built-In Media | GT-AXE16000 WiFi Gaming Router, Power Adapter, Quick Start Guide, RJ-45 Cable, Warranty Card |
| Color | BLACK |
| Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Smart Television, Smartphone, Tablet |
| Connectivity Technology | Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi |
| Control Method | App, Touch |
| Controller Type | App Control, Push Button, Web GUI |
| Coverage | Extended Wireless Coverage |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,183 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 16000 Megabits Per Second |
| Frequency | 6 GHz |
| Frequency Band Class | Quad-Band |
| Has Internet Connectivity | Yes |
| Has Security Updates | Yes |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Is Modem Compatible | No |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 13.94"L x 13.94"W x 7.6"H |
| Item Type Name | networking router |
| Item Weight | 5.4 Pounds |
| LAN Port Bandwidth | 10 Gigabit |
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
| Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate | 2500 Megabits Per Second |
| Model Name | GT-AXE16000 |
| Model Number | GT-AXE16000 |
| Number of Antennas | 12 |
| Number of Ports | 6 |
| Operating System | App, Linus, Mac OS, Windows |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Alexa Compatible, Guest Mode, Internet Security, Parental Control, QoS |
| RAM Memory Installed | 2 GB |
| Router Firewall Security Level | High |
| Router Network Type | multi-band |
| Security Protocol | WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPS |
| Special Feature | Alexa Compatible, Guest Mode , Internet Security, Parental Control, QoS |
| UPC | 195553263825 |
| Voltage | 110 Volts |
| Warranty Description | 3 years warranty |
| Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11g, 802.11n |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11g, 802.11n |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ASUS
- **Color:** BLACK
- **Compatible Devices:** Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Smart Television, Smartphone, Tablet
- **Connectivity Technology:** Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi
- **Frequency Band Class:** Quad-Band
- **Included Components:** GT-AXE16000 WiFi Gaming Router, Power Adapter, Quick Start Guide, RJ-45 Cable, Warranty Card
- **Model Name:** GT-AXE16000
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Business, Gaming, Home
- **Special Feature:** Alexa Compatible, Guest Mode, Internet Security, Parental Control, QoS
- **Wireless Communication Standard:** 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11g, 802.11n

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why did the price go up by over $150 in the past few days?**
A: Be sure to check the 'other sellers' section.  Amazon direct (non-3rd party) is selling it for $700. The current seller listed by default - IPC-Store only has a satisfaction rating of 83% over the last 90 days.  Also check google shopping, eBay, and the Asus website – same prices there too.  google shopping did show one seller - Newegg has it for 25 bux cheaper.  Also helps to have a price search engine app and the leading coupon apps too. 

What was the previous price, or the new price, that you failed to list? It can change daily. Also specify the exact model number. There are two listed on the GT-AXE16000 and 11000. I was going by the 16000.

**Q: Are the fans loud?**
A: No fan, but I put the router on a laptop cooling pad to increase airflow and decrease the temperature. You can plug most pads into the router with the supplied usb power cable.  I used a cooling pad with the ax89x which has a fan and the temperature never got above a 100 degrees.

**Q: Can two asus rt-ax92u be connected to the gt-ax11000 as aimesh nodes using wireless backhaul? can one of the two 5ghz  channels be set as the backhaul**
A: Yes they can. I currently use three RT-AX92U's connected as MESH nodes to the GT-AXE11000. The Mesh nodes can be connected via wired connection with fail over to wireless or just dedicate Wireless 5G channel. They work well, allowing devices to roam around switching connection automatically for best signal.

**Q: when can i buy this, come on?!?!?!**
A: Inventory replenishes on a weekly basis, please check in periodically.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Initially buggy, ... but board and firmware revisions now equal a winner
*by T***S on March 17, 2025*

Too Long Don't Wish to Read - The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro (hereafter noted as the "98 Pro") (released in March of 2024) takes the underwear of other Wifi 7 flagship routers and pulls them up over their heads and then slaps em silly. Although initially buggy with incomplete functions, … new motherboard versions (Hardware Version 3.0 {also known as 1.2a}, released in February of 2025) combined with firmware updates (versions 37812 {March}, 37839 {May}, 37849 {July}, 38984 {August}, and 39112 {October}) have slowly transformed this router from a three-star device into the more mature product that was promised by ASUS back in early 2024. Five stars as of November, 2025. The long version - Few people are going to be able to afford the GT-BE98 Pro, ... much less set it up correctly, ... but for those who can, this router can perform some fairly rare functions while using the very latest standards. Initial versions (models sold until November of 2024) of the BE98 came with the slightly buggy Hardware Version 1.0 motherboard and suffered from a few half-baked functions in the firmware. In many ways, those initial 98 Pro's were inferior to the prior ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 and GT-AXE11000 routers, especially when it came to Wifi 6 and 6E clients. As of February, 2025, ASUS is currently on their third motherboard revision (Hardware Version 3.0 {also known as 1.2a}) and updated the firmware on October 29th, 2025 to 3.0.0.6.102_39112 (for United States owners). This latest board version and past several firmware versions have hammered out most of the bugs, nags, and missing features that plagued most of 2024. Let’s look at some of the current features: Build Quality – Although the initial motherboards had some small bugs (these router boards are noted as "Hardware Version 1.0" on the underside of the router and were released in March 2024), some problems were ironed out with Hardware Version 2.0 (which were released in November, 2024) (these boards are also noted as 1.1). The 98 Pro finally reached a more mature state in February of 2025 with the release of the Hardware Version 3.0 boards (1.2a). Firmware updates will work on all the boards, so no worries about needing separate versions. Due to the 2.6 GHz quad-core processor and the amount of clients it can handle, heat release is paramount to the 98 Pro's design. Mine, sitting about two feet off the ground (see pic) in an open space gets slightly warm but never hot (the CPU typically runs at about 42 deg C). Also, … the eight antennae feature two internal dipole elements each and need to be extended (per the user manual) for the best throughput. The 98 Pro also features separate amplifiers for each radio chain (and this is what helps it to saturate a large home for example). The 98 Pro also features two 10G ports and four 2.5G ports on the back, … in short, you are covered for the latest fiber optic speeds up to 10G. (The more technically inclined here may wonder how does a 2.6 GHz CPU process 10 Gbit/sec of incoming data. The answer in part is that the router uses ASIC {Application Specific Integrated Circuits} for forwarding combined with packet processing offload. {electrical engineer here, ... you're in good hands}) Finally, the 98 Pro is covered in LEDs and Aura lighting, which can all be controlled through the web interface. The styling is, ... well, ... let's call the design, ... spiderbot. Some will love it and some will hate it. I don't mind the styling but I wish they had removed the stickers from the clear window portion and expanded that area with more heatsinks for the CPU. Overall, the build quality is exactly what you would expect from such a high-end router. Please be aware that this router is sold as the GT-BE98 without the "Pro" designation in Canada and Europe due to those countries' respective regulations concerning the 6 GHz bands (other than that, the two routers are identical). Initial Setup – A new owner has the option to either use ASUS’s smartphone Router app (which I don’t recommend due to security concerns) or the far better web interface (usually reached by typing 192.168.50.1 into your address bar). The start up procedure will ask the owner a bunch of simple questions to set up your password, Smart Connect and/or separate SSIDs, mesh networking, and so on. It only takes a few minutes but works well. The one thing I do not like is that you cannot setup the router until you have internet access. The 98 Pro really needs the ability to be accessed for troubleshooting even if the internet is down (id est, ... particularly when the internet is down). Firmware Features – In short, the 98 Pro is stacked with just about every possible feature a home user could want or need. Smart Connect is configured stock and works very well for those who don’t want separate SSIDs. The 98 Pro will support up to 32 separate networks (and SSIDs) for those that need it. I, myself, have my 98 Pro set up with a separate SSID for each band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz (1), and 6 GHz (2)) along with a separate network for guests (aptly named, "Alien_Anal_Probe_for_Guests") and a separate network for IoT devices (security cams, etc ...). The 98 Pro also supports Multiple-Link Operation (MLO) networks which combine the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands together, which also works well as of November, 2024. Since March of 2024, there have been about eleven firmware updates for the 98 Pro, but I do wish that they would release firmware updates about once a month though to keep everything fully current. Protection - The 98 Pro also offers the usual firewall services (iPv4, iPv6, etc ...), NAT, etc … tools but also offers Trend Micro’s AI Protection free of subscription fees. While it won’t stop everything, the service is a nice extra add-on for a home user. ASUS also offers ADGuard DNS through its firmware under the parental controls section (also a free subscription although you have to sign up for it). I have been testing it and so far have found it does indeed cut down on sites that try to blind you with 40 ads popping up. The downside is that the free ADGuard only protects against so many ads per month (and of course, they then want you to go to their site and sign up for one of their paid versions). The 98 Pro also supports fairly extensive Parental Controls. If you have little ones in the house and don't want them headed to websites that rhyme with "hub," it is fairly easy to set that up with this router. Gaming Features - True to its Republic of Gamers (ROG) moniker, the 98 Pro provides several services to help out online gamers. The Game Booster page offers three levels of Quality of Service (QOS) adjustments and there are separate settings for managing ping to well known game servers (Call of Duty, War Thunder, Arma, Eve Online, etc ….). The end user also has numerous customizable options for tailoring any game connection to their liking and there is even the ability for the router to recognize other ROG devices (like motherboards). I use the Game Booster features for DCS World online flight simming combat and have brought my average ping down from about 14 milliseconds to about 12 milliseconds for the two preferred servers I enjoy playing on. Nothing Earth shattering, ... but any boost I can get is welcome. I will say that I think ASUS ROG routers in general do a better job of ping optimization than any other brand currently on the market. WiFi 7 – The IEEE introduced Wifi 7, also known as 802.11be back in January of 2024. From a technical standpoint, Wifi 7 offers MLO, MIMO, Flexible Channel, and MRU improvements to Wifi 6 and 6E standards. The Wifi Alliance states that Wifi 7 allows up to 23 Gbits per second but that is purely theoretical. In the real-world, Wifi 7 using the 98 Pro will realistically reach around 4 Gbit/sec (with 2x2, 320 MHz) while the prior Wifi 6E (with 2x2, 160 MHz) reaches about 1.7 Gbit/sec. The 98 Pro can also utilize 8x8 connections at 320 Hz but I have yet to see any clients on the market offered with that hardware. While the Wifi Alliance promises Wifi 7 speeds out to 98 feet indoors, realistically you are looking at more like 15 to 25 feet, … so you need to be in the same room with no walls blocking the signal. Truth be told, … Wifi 7 is really a bit of a short range gimmick. That said, does the 98 Pro fulfill Wifi 7 speeds? … Yes, as of November, 2024, it can indeed reach these speeds as long as the client is less than 25 feet from the router. As of Hardware Version 3.0 (1.2a) (starting mid-Feb, 2025) and the latest firmware versions (37849 {July}, 38984 {August}, or 39112 {October}) .. excellent. My Pixel 9 Pro XL and my wife's iPhone 16 both work excellently (both have sadly been handicapped with only 2x2, 160 MHz MIMO configurations {hardware limitation of their Wifi chips}) although only within the same room and only out to about 8 meters or so. Testing some file transfers (with iperf 3), I was able to reach speeds of 2000 Mbps from 3 feet away and 1700 Mbps from 15 feet away, ... smoking fast! Am I ever going to need file transfers that fast? …. Not really, … but it is nice to have. Wifi 6 and 6E – As noted previously, … initially the 98 Pro performed poorly compared to dedicated Wifi 6E routers like the GT-AXE16000. Much of these problems were ironed out (finally) from Nov to Jan of 2025. The 98 Pro now delivers full Wifi 6 and 6E throughput if the client supports those standards. I use a Meta Quest Pro VR headset (which uses Wifi 6E at 2x2, 160 MHz but not Wifi 7) in wireless mode to fly virtual aircraft in MSFS 2024/2020, DCS World, and IL2 (I have my first 6 GHz band setup exclusively for the Quest Pro headset so there is no interference). I have tested the Quest Pro with numerous routers and the 98 Pro now exceeds the GT-AXE11000 as the best router I have ever used for connecting the headset, If I connect by way of the Meta Air Link protocol, I often reach speeds of 225 Mbps using the H.265 (HEVC) codec. If I use the alternative Virtual Desktop and the H.264 codec, I often reach speeds of about 1300 Mbps from three meters. My dream of flying in high fidelity and with all settings maxed in DCS World without a Meta Quest Link cable has finally been realized. Wifi 5 and 2.4 GHz - So far, excellent. The 98 Pro has the highest speeds I have ever seen on the 5 GHz band at roughly 1100 Mbps (from 25 feet) (upstairs and through three walls I am getting roughly 740 Mbps). (To measure this correctly, you need to do so with iperf 3 and professional packet transfer tools. You can't measure this with Speedtest or Wifi Analyzer.) With the 2.4 GHz band, I am getting excellent penetration throughout the house (about 129 Mbps at three meters and 23 Mbps at 30 meters) and all of my 23 IoT devices can connect without problems or delays, even cameras 95 feet away on my back fence. Network Attached Storage - The 98 Pro features one 3.2 USB port and one 2.0 USB port. I have my 2TB Samsung T9 SSD attached to the USB 3.2 port and am getting file transfer speeds around 1750 Mbps! I did briefly try out ASUS's AICloud feature but it seemed half-baked and more of a security risk, so I turned that feature off. I have never tried their Samba setup, so can't comment there. Custom Firmware - The 98 Pro is compatible with the WRT Merlin custom firmware releases which give the router some additional features not found in the stock firmware. It is also nice to be able to use this firmware if you find a feature in the stock firmware is not working as well as you wished. Sadly, the 98 Pro cannot use DD-WRT custom firmware at this point in time. Conclusion – Anytime the IEEE releases a new Wifi standard, it is always going to take a few years for real-world products to actually fully implement those standards. The 98 Pro is no different. When the 98 Pro was first released in March of 2024, it was somewhat buggy and had numerous small issues with both Wifi 7 and 6E connectivity. In short, … it was a three star router. It reached a four star router level around Dec of 2024. Now that there have been two motherboard changes and several firmware releases, the 98 Pro is indeed reaching true Wifi 7 speeds and has fixed most of the small bugs and 6E connectivity issues that plagued it in 2024. Overall, it is now a five star product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding
*by P***. on February 1, 2026*

I had the WiFi 5 version of the same router and had been happy with it for several years. It was time to upgrade so I decided to go for this one, even though currently I have no WiFi 7 compatible device but I am sure I will soon! The set up was as simple as one can imagine and I think anyone can easily set it up unless you have complicated set up or want to go the advanced route. The instructions online are very clear. The coverage is great. The signal strength is very good in most of my 3000 SF home, and I am going to use my old router as an AiMesh device to get more coverage. The performance has been great so far and the user interface has so many features that I still have to explore, including parental control, virus check, VPN, etc. Overall, a very expensive, yet very capable router of the future.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Performance, Frustrating VPN Experience, and Overly Complex Setup
*by X***G on February 4, 2026*

Product Review — ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro Flagship-level hardware, strong Wi-Fi 7 speeds, excellent coverage, and powerful gaming/QoS features. Performance potential is top-tier once configured correctly. Biggest weakness: VPN setup usability. Manual config uploads and fragile routing behavior can break full-network connectivity if misconfigured. Advanced users will manage fine; average households may find VPN Fusion frustrating without careful setup. Unified Wi-Fi + VPN Fusion Setup Step = Meaning | Straight to the point PART 1 — Combine All Wi-Fi Bands First Step 1 = Enable Smart Connect / Unified SSID Meaning: Merge 2.4G + 5G + 6G into one network. Step 2 = One name + one password Meaning: Devices auto-select best band. Step 3 = Let Wi-Fi 7 Multi-Link manage traffic Meaning: Router balances load across bands automatically. Step 4 = Avoid band separation Meaning: Prevent congestion and device signal lock-in. Result: Stable, optimized, multi-band throughput instead of single-channel overload. PART 2 — Airtime & Traffic Fairness Step 5 = Airtime Fairness ON Meaning: No device hogs bandwidth. Step 6 = WMM ON Meaning: Full Wi-Fi speed protocols active. Step 7 = WMM No-Ack OFF Meaning: Prevent packet loss + false connectivity. PART 3 — VPN Fusion Safe Setup Step 8 = Create VPN profile Meaning: Add OpenVPN inside VPN Fusion. Step 9 = Upload server file + certificate Meaning: Authenticate tunnel correctly. Step 10 = Enter VPN login credentials Meaning: Account authorization. Step 11 = Disable “Apply to all devices” Meaning: Prevent full-network tunnel routing. Step 12 = Click Apply Settings Meaning: Save profile safely. Step 13 = Connect VPN Meaning: Tunnel activates. Correct status: VPN = Connected Internet = Connected Meaning: Split routing stable. If Internet Breaks Step 14 = Disconnect VPN Meaning: Restore ISP path. Step 15 = Verify global apply OFF Meaning: Remove forced routing. Step 16 = Unassign all devices Meaning: Clear tunnel mapping. Reconnect safely. Cooling & Hardware Stability Add-On (Review Update) Step 17 = Use external router cooling fan Meaning: Prevent thermal throttling. Step 18 = Don’t rely only on built-in cooling Meaning: Dust + heat reduce router performance over time. Overheating can cause: Connection instability. Throughput drops. Random disconnects. Final Configuration Logic Unified Wi-Fi = Multi-band load balancing. Airtime Fairness = Equal device distribution. VPN = Router-level tunnel only. Global apply = Disabled. Outcome: Stable connection, fast loading, no household outages, no factory reset rebuilds.

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