Availability: available to order in the US
Specification first
The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro, the company’s first Wi-Fi 8 gaming flagship, is now listed at major US retailers and is available to order. ASUS rates the model for up to 30,000 Mbps combined wireless throughput (BN30000) and positions it as a high-end router for enthusiasts and demanding home networks.
- Wireless standard: Wi-Fi 8 (IEEE 802.11bn draft)
- Radio configuration: quad-band (2.4GHz, 5GHz, dual 6GHz)
- Maximum combined wireless speed: up to 30,000 Mbps (BN30000)
- Channel bandwidth: up to 320MHz
- Processor / memory: 2.6GHz quad-core CPU, 2GB RAM, 256MB flash
- Ethernet ports: 2 × 10Gbps, 4 × 2.5Gbps, 1 × 1Gbps
- Key features: AI Game Boost, Adaptive QoE, GTNet, AiMesh, WiFi Insight, AiProtection, VPN
Shipping context and early testing
ASUS first unveiled the GT-BN98 Pro months ago and said its next-generation routers began shipping in October. Wider US retail availability had lagged the initial announcement; independent reviewers have already tested the GT-BN98 Pro and reported strong wireless performance, including notable gains over longer distances with existing Wi-Fi 7 client devices.
The Pro model differs from the regular GT-BN98 in its radio layout: the GT-BN98 Pro uses two 6GHz bands rather than a single 6GHz band plus two 5GHz bands, a configuration ASUS says helps deliver the higher combined throughput rating. As with any multi-band theoretical aggregate rating, the vendor clarifies that the figure represents combined capacity across all radios rather than the top speed a single client will see.
Installation and channel considerations
Installers and integrators specifying high-performance residential networks will find the GT-BN98 Pro notable for its multi-gig wired connectivity — including two 10Gbps Ethernet ports and several 2.5Gbps ports — and ASUS’s suite of gamer-focused and mesh features. The router supports AiMesh for extending coverage with compatible ASUS nodes and includes security and QoS tools such as AiProtection and Adaptive QoE.
| Manufacturer | Model | Key specs | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS | ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro | Wi-Fi 8 (IEEE 802.11bn draft); quad-band; up to 30,000 Mbps; 2 × 10Gbps Ethernet | available to order at major US retailers |
Independent test coverage cited by retailers reported promising real-world performance even with Wi-Fi 7 client devices, particularly at extended ranges. System integrators specifying networks for gaming, media streaming and multiroom audio/video distribution should factor client compatibility and site-specific RF conditions when evaluating Wi-Fi 8 hardware for installations.
