ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Edition 20 - BE25000 Quad-Band WiFi 7 Gaming Router

The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Edition 20 is a limited-edition BE25000 quad-band WiFi 7 gaming router created to commemorate 20 years of ROG innovation. Ultra-fast wireless and wired networking is delivered through WiFi 7 technology, quad-band connectivity, 320 MHz channels, 4096-QAM, and a powerful 2.6 GHz quad-core processor. Combined wireless speeds of up to 25,000 Mbps are supported across 2.4 GHz, dual 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands, allowing demanding gaming, high-resolution streaming, large file transfers, and multi-device networks to be handled efficiently.

High-speed wired connectivity is provided through dual 10Gbps ports, four 2.5Gbps ports, and Gigabit LAN, while up to 31G wired capacity is supported. LAN aggregation can be used to increase wired network capacity to up to 20 Gbps for demanding equipment such as workstation PCs and NAS servers. A 10Gbps LAN connection is configured as a dedicated gaming port so connected gaming hardware can be prioritized, while versatile WAN configurations including 10Gbps WAN, 2.5Gbps WAN, USB WAN, and 4G/5G mobile tethering are supported.

The Edition 20 design is distinguished by a gold-on-black anniversary finish, precision-crafted metallic detailing, a golden antenna base, a high-grade aluminum 20th Anniversary badge, and an exclusive ROG signature pattern. An exclusive Edition 20 ASUSWRT web interface is also provided with a specially designed anniversary color theme. Advanced features including AiMesh, AiProtection Pro, Adaptive QoS, VPN Fusion, WTFast, ROG_First, OpenNAT, parental controls, guest networking, and WPA3 security are integrated for comprehensive gaming and network management.

Key Features

Limited-Edition ROG 20th Anniversary Design
A special gold-on-black aesthetic is used to commemorate two decades of ROG innovation. Metallic finishes, exclusive anniversary accents, and precision-crafted detailing are incorporated throughout the router.

BE25000 Quad-Band WiFi 7 Performance
WiFi 7 connectivity is supported across 2.4 GHz, two 5 GHz bands, and 6 GHz, with a combined theoretical wireless performance of 1376 + 5764 + 5764 + 11529 Mbps.

320 MHz Channels
Channel bandwidth of up to 320 MHz is supported on the 6 GHz band, allowing significantly more wireless bandwidth to be made available for compatible WiFi 7 devices.

4096-QAM Technology
4096-QAM is supported to increase data density, with up to 20% more transfers being enabled compared with previous modulation technologies.

Up to 2.4X Faster WiFi Speeds
Next-generation WiFi 7 technologies are used to provide up to 2.4X faster WiFi speeds for compatible devices and network conditions.

Powerful Quad-Core Processing
A 2.6 GHz quad-core processor is installed and is supported by 2 GB RAM and 256 MB flash memory, allowing demanding network traffic and advanced router services to be processed.

Dual 10Gbps Connectivity
Two 10Gbps Ethernet connections are provided for high-bandwidth wired networking. LAN aggregation is supported, allowing wired network capacity of up to 20 Gbps to be achieved for compatible configurations.

Quad 2.5Gbps Ports
Four 2.5Gbps connections are included, providing flexible multi-gigabit connectivity for gaming PCs, workstations, NAS systems, and other high-bandwidth network devices.

Dedicated 10Gbps Gaming Port
The 10Gbps LAN connection is configured as a dedicated gaming port, allowing a connected gaming device to be prioritized.

Versatile WAN Connectivity
Multiple WAN configurations are supported, including 10Gbps WAN, 2.5Gbps WAN, USB WAN, and plug-and-play 4G/5G mobile tethering.

Eight External Antennas
Eight external antennas are incorporated, with 4x4 transmit/receive configurations being supported across 2.4 GHz, 5GHz-1, 5GHz-2, and 6 GHz bands.

ROG Edition 20 Interface
An exclusive ROG Edition 20 web interface is included with a specially designed anniversary color theme that complements the limited-edition hardware.

AiMesh Support
The router can be configured as a primary AiMesh router or AiMesh node, allowing compatible ASUS networking products to be combined into a broader mesh WiFi system.

Advanced Gaming Features
Game Boost/Acceleration, WTFast, ROG_First, OpenNAT Game Profile, and Gaming Port functionality are provided to help gaming traffic be managed and prioritized.

AiProtection Pro Security
Network protection features include Router Security Assessment, Malicious Site Blocking, Two-Way IPS, and Infected Device Prevention and Blocking.

Comprehensive VPN Support
Instant Guard, WireGuard, OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, and VPN Fusion functionality are supported for flexible VPN configurations.

Specifications

Model Name: GT-BE98

Network Standard:

• WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
• WiFi 7 (802.11be)
• IEEE 802.11a
• IEEE 802.11b
• IEEE 802.11g
• IEEE 802.11n
• IEEE 802.11ac
• IPv4
• IPv6

Product Segment:
BE25000 ultimate BE performance: 1376 + 5764 + 5764 + 11529 Mbps

WiFi Data Rate:

• 2.4GHz BE: 4x4 (Tx/Rx), 4096 QAM, 20/40MHz, up to 1376Mbps
• 5G-1Hz BE: 4x4 (Tx/Rx), 4096 QAM, 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 5764Mbps
• 5G-2Hz BE: 4x4 (Tx/Rx), 4096 QAM, 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 5764Mbps
• 6GHz BE: 4x4 (Tx/Rx), 4096 QAM, 20/40/80/160/320MHz, up to 11529Mbps

Antenna:
External antenna x 8

Transmit / Receive:

• 2.4GHz: 4x4
• 5GHz-1: 4x4
• 5GHz-2: 4x4
• 6GHz: 4x4

Processor:
2.6GHz quad-core processor

Memory:

• 256 MB Flash
• 2 GB RAM

Boosts Speed:

• OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access)
• Beamforming: standard-based and universal
• 4096-QAM high data rate
• 20/40/80/160/320 MHz bandwidth

Operating Frequency:
2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz

Operating Mode:

• Router (AiMesh router)
• AiMesh node
• Access point
• Repeater
• Media bridge

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) x1
• 10G LAN x1
• 1G/2.5G LAN x1
• 6GHz x1
• 5GHz-1 x1
• 5GHz-2 x1
• 2.4GHz x1
• Power x1

Power Supply:

• AC Input: 110V~240V (50~60Hz)
• DC Output: 19.5 V with max. 3.33 A current

Package Content:

• GT-BE98 quad-band gaming router
• RJ-45 cable
• Power adapter
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty card

Product Weight:
2000 g

Product Dimensions:
350.41 x 350.41 x 220.6 mm

AiMesh

AiMesh:

• Primary AiMesh Router
• AiMesh Node

Gaming

Game Boost / Acceleration:

• WTFast
• ROG_First
• OpenNAT (Game Profile)
• Gaming Port

Parental Control

Access to unwanted websites and apps can be blocked.

Parental Control Features:

• Customized Internet Schedule
• Maximum Parental Control Profile: 64
• Maximum Parental Control Content Filter Rule: 64

Guest Network

The Guest Network provides an Internet connection for guests while access to the local network is restricted.

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

Guest Network Features:

• Guest Network Connection Time Limit
• Guest Network Encryption: Open System, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal

Security

WiFi Encryption:

• WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal
• WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise
• Open System & OWE

Additional Security Features:

• 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 Pro:

• Router Security Assessment
• Malicious Site Blocking
• Two-Way IPS
• Infected Device Prevention and 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

Traffic Control

Adaptive QoS:

• Bandwidth Monitor
• Bandwidth Limiter
• Maximum Bandwidth Limiter Rule: 32

Traditional QoS

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

WAN Features:

• Dual WAN
• 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)

Wireless

• MU-MIMO
• UTF-8 SSID
• WiFi MAC Address Filter
• Maximum MAC Filters: 64
• Wireless Scheduler
• Airtime Fairness
• RADIUS Client
• Universal Beamforming
• Explicit Beamforming

USB Application

• 4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering
• File System: HFS+, NTFS, vFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4
• Safely Remove Disk
• Download Master
• Media Server
• Time Machine
• Samba Server
• FTP Server
• Shared Folder Privileges

User Interface

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

Conclusion

The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Edition 20 BE25000 WiFi 7 Gaming Router is designed for gaming setups and high-performance networks where extreme wireless bandwidth, multi-gigabit wired connectivity, advanced traffic management, and comprehensive security are required. Quad-band WiFi 7, 320 MHz channels, 4096-QAM, dual 10Gbps connectivity, four 2.5Gbps ports, AiMesh, AiProtection Pro, and extensive gaming features are combined with an exclusive gold-on-black 20th Anniversary design. For ROG enthusiasts, competitive gamers, content creators, and users building demanding multi-gigabit home networks, flagship networking performance is paired with the collector-focused styling of a limited anniversary edition.