Asus has officially launched the Asus ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro, and the company is calling it the world’s first Wi-Fi 8 gaming router. The new router has already picked up attention after winning a Best Choice Award at this year’s COMPUTEX Taipei International Computer Show.
The GT-BN98 Pro is designed around the upcoming Wi-Fi 8 standard, also known as IEEE 802.11bn. While Wi-Fi 8 hasn’t been finalized yet, Asus says the router can deliver up to twice the throughput and twice the IoT coverage of previous-generation models, especially across medium-to-long distances where signals usually begin to weaken.
That means fewer slowdowns in places like garages, patios, or upstairs rooms, at least according to Asus’ own testing. The company also says Wi-Fi 8 improves communication between routers and connected devices to help low-powered smart home gadgets maintain a more stable connection.
Gaming and Hardware
Asus is also emphasizing gaming here, which isn’t surprising given the Republic of Gamers branding. The router includes what Asus calls “AI Game Boost,” a three-level acceleration system that prioritizes gaming traffic from the device all the way to the game server. Asus claims the feature can reduce latency by up to 34 percent.
The hardware itself is equally aggressive. The GT-BN98 Pro ships with dual 10GbE ports with link aggregation support, four 2.5GbE ports, and one additional 1GbE port. There’s also a dedicated 10G gaming port that automatically prioritizes gaming traffic without requiring manual setup. On the USB side, Asus includes one 5Gbps USB port and another USB 2.0 port.
The router also uses a thicker aluminum top plate, an upgraded nanocarbon coating, and a redesigned airflow system that improves heat dissipation by up to 35 percent compared to the older Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000.
Like most premium routers in 2026, the GT-BN98 Pro brings software features like upgraded AiProtection security tools, VLAN controls, guest networks for IoT and kids’ devices, VPN support, and real-time Wi-Fi interference monitoring.
Asus hasn’t shared pricing or full wireless specifications yet.
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