ASUS Announces WiFi 8 Router Availability in Canada
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 series: Introducing the first-to-market WiFi 8 router
Built on the WiFi 8 architectural framework, the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 series brings the benefits of next-generation networking to current and future client devices. ROG engineer testing indicates that the router can deliver measurable performance gains when paired with existing WiFi 7 client devices, helping users improve network performance before WiFi 8 devices become widely available.
Simulations also indicate that WiFi 8 features such as UEQM (Unequal Modulation) and NPCA (Non-Primary Channel Access) can help improve connection stability and reduce the impact of interference respectively as compatible client devices arrive. The result is a network platform designed to adapt to real-world congestion and support evolving connected-home demands.
Flagship hardware
Cementing ROG’s technical dominance, the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 series features two models, the GT-BN98 Pro (BN30000) and the GT-BN98 (BN25000), with quad-band WiFi 8 designs that deliver total wireless throughput of up to 30,000 Mbps[ii]. A 2.6GHz quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM support demanding networking workloads, while two 10Gbps ports and four 2.5Gbps LAN ports provide flexible multi-gigabit wired connectivity.
The router combines a 16-antenna architecture into eight high-performance external antennas through a 3D structural design. An advanced thermal infrastructure supports sustained performance, capacity, and coverage across the network.
First-to-market WiFi 8 mesh ecosystem
Designed for large homes and connected households, the ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 will be the world’s first 12-stream tri-band WiFi 8 Mesh system. It is scheduled for consumer availability in October, and US availability will be announced shortly. Its 2x LDPC wall-penetration technology supports coverage of up to 7,000 square feet, while dual 10Gbps ports enable high-speed wired backhaul between nodes.
ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 also includes subscription-free ASUS AiProtection Pro and customizable Parental Controls. These features help support network security and screen-time management without recurring fees. ASUS AiMesh interoperability also enables integration with compatible existing ASUS setups.
Global rollout
The ASUS WiFi 8 ecosystem is engineered for worldwide operation, with regional regulatory compliance, frequency optimization, and a global supply chain supporting the rollout. Localization-ready software and global customer support are designed to help users access validated, store-ready hardware across major markets.
The ASUS WiFi 8 lineup is designed to give users a path to upgrade through a router and mesh ecosystem that works across current and future network environments.
[i] ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro (BN30000) model is available in Canada only.
[ii] Maximum data rate refers to ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro (BN30000) model only.
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