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.
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IEEE 802.11bnWiFi 8
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Up to 2X FasterHigher Median Throughput
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Up to2X WiderIoT Coverage
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Multi-AP CoordinationLower Latency
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Smarter Spectrum in CrowdsMulti-Device Boost
*Full use of WiFi 8 features requires both the router and client to support WiFi 8. As the standard is not expected to be finalized until a later date, these figures are based on preliminary vendor test data; actual performance varies by device and environment. Some features are optional or implementation-dependent.
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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.
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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.
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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.
An animation comparing WiFi interference in dense apartments with improved stability enabled by WiFi 8 multi-AP coordination. 
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WiFi 8
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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.
An apartment filled with many IoT devices maintaining stable connections through WiFi 8 multi-device coordination. 
AI Game Boost3-Level Game Acceleration, Optimized at Every Step
From device detection to traffic prioritization and intelligent routing, GT-BN98 optimizes your connection end-to-end, helping reduce latency and maintain smooth, stable gameplay across real-world network conditions.
Up to 34%* lower latency
*Test data is based on ASUS laboratory testing under bandwidth-constrained network conditions with specific games. Actual performance may vary depending on network conditions, usage scenarios, and environmental factors.
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Device Optimization
This router automatically detects gaming devices across its LAN, WiFi, and gaming port connections, applying acceleration and optimized latency.
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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.
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Online Gaming Optimization
The bundled GTNet service uses real-time latency analysis to route traffic through the fastest—not just the shortest—path to game servers, reducing congestion and helping to maintain low-latency connections.
Network IntelligenceSmarter 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.
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Client Insight
Get a live overview of all devices connected to your router, including bandwidth usage and WiFi signal strength. With this centralized visibility, managing your network becomes faster, clearer, and more efficient.
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WiFi Insight
Detect WiFi and non-WiFi interference and automatically optimize channel usage. With a detailed 24-hour event history that runs continuously in the background, you can easily understand when interference occurred, what triggered it, and how your network responded.
PerformanceEngineered 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.
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Reduce Dead Zones
Strong WiFi coverage is achieved through optimized antennas and refined RF tuning, helping to ensure stable connections across your entire location.
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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.
*Compared to ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000
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Evolution Sealed in Translucence
A multi-dimensional synergy of structural thermals, flawless RF telemetry, and synchronized software-hardware optics, revealed through a striking translucent chassis.
Video highlighting the ROG gaming router’s exterior design, semi-transparent chassis, and premium hardware details
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Security
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Commercial-grade AiProtection safeguards your network with continuously updated protection. Built-in advertisement and tracker blocking help reduce unwanted interruptions and protect your privacy. And other real-time security features detect and block malicious sites, infected devices, and other potential vulnerabilities to help keep your network safe at all times.
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A one-tap router security assessment identifies vulnerabilities in your security settings, helping to prevent malicious activities or connection attempts made by infected devices.
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Secure your online activities by customizing safety filters for individual users or a group of devices. Meanwhile, AdGuard DNS offers ad-blocking and privacy protection features.*
*By using Safe Browsing, you acknowledge and agree that the standard for blocked and filtered content is established by a third-party DNS provider.
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When away from home, ASUS Instant Guard gives you a one-tap secure VPN*, and you can even easily share it with your family and friends through a URL link.
*Your router must have a public IPv4 WAN IP address to use ASUS Instant Guard.
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Advanced family protection and parental controls empower you to nurture a balanced digital life for you and your kids.
Guest Network ProFeature-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.
Learn more about Guest Network Pro >Guest Network Pro Network usage in a smart home
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MLO Network
Keep your network running smoothly by prioritizing important traffic, so your devices stay fast and responsive even during peak usage.
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VPN Network
Connect to your preferred VPN service through a dedicated subnetwork with just one click.
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IoT Network
Set up and manage all your IoT devices under one secure SSID to ensure enhanced commercial-grade protection.
Learn more about how to set up IoT Network >
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Kid's Network
Create a dedicated SSID just for the kids to easily manage screen time without needing to configure each device individually.
FAQ
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WiFi 8 focuses on ultra-high reliability rather than peak speed. It improves coordination between devices, reduces interference, and delivers more stable performance in real-world environments, especially in multi-device and high-density networks
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The GT-BN98 combines WiFi 8 technology with ASUS-exclusive features like Adaptive QoE, GTNet intelligent routing, and Guest Network Pro, delivering stable, low-latency performance optimized for gaming and heavy network usage.
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GTNet analyzes real-time network conditions and routes traffic through the fastest—not just the shortest—path to game servers, helping reduce latency and avoid network congestion.
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Adaptive QoE dynamically allocates bandwidth based on real-time network conditions and application demands, to ensure smooth performance for gaming, streaming, and multitasking.
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Guest Network Pro lets you create dedicated networks for different scenarios like gaming, IoT devices, kids, or VPN use. It simplifies setup and improves security by separating devices into a simple configuration.
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WiFi Insight provides real-time visibility into your network, detecting interference and automatically optimizing channels for more stable performance.
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Yes. With quad-band WiFi 8 and advanced traffic management features, the GT-BN98 is designed to handle multiple devices simultaneously while maintaining stable and reliable performance.