ASUS has just introduced its latest offerings of gaming and business routers at CES 2023.
ROG announced the Rapture GT-BE98, the world’s first quad-band WiFi 7 gaming router, and the ASUS RT-BE96U, a tri-band WiFi 7 router for home and business.
For businesses, ASUS showcased three new ExpertWiFi devices: the EBM68 mesh system, EBR63 router, and EBA63 access point, with more networking solutions to follow in H2 of 2023.
Moreover, the company also offers the ZenWifi Hybrid XC5, the world’s first MoCA mesh router
These products came alongside new productivity laptops and ROG gaming laptops, gaming monitors, productivity monitors, and peripherals.Â
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98 and ASUS RT-BE96U
The ROG Rapture GT-BE98 also offers up to 25,000 Mbps of bandwidth for unparalleled gaming experiences, and the ASUS RT-BE96U offers up to 19,000 Mbps; both deliver to the pioneers of tomorrow a premium experience with the most cutting-edge technologies.
The 6 GHz channel on both routers offers speeds of up to 11,525 Mbps, delivering groundbreaking performance for online gaming, streaming, downloading, and more.
The following are the full specs of the aforementioned routers:
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98
| Component | Spec |
|---|---|
| Antennas | 8 x external antennas |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz-1, 5 GHz-2, 6 GHz |
| WiFi Data Rate | 2.4 GHz: up to 1,376 Mbps (4096 QAM) 5 GHz-1: up to 5,762 Mbps (4096 QAM + 160 MHz) 5 GHz-2: up to 5,762 Mbps (4096 QAM + 160 MHz) 6 GHz-2: up to 11,525 Mbps (4096 QAM + 320 MHz) |
| Network Standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11be, IPv4, IPv6 |
| Memory | 256 MB Flash, 2 GB DDR4 RAM |
| I/O Ports | 1 x 10 Gbps WAN/LAN, 2 x 10 Gbps LAN, 4 x RJ45 10/100/1000vMbps LAN, 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0 |
| Buttons | Power Switch, Reset Button, WPS Button, LED Control |
| DC Power Adapter | AC Input: 100~240 V (50~60 Hz)  DC Output: 19 V with max. 3.42 A current; 19.5 V with max 3.33 A current |
| Package Contents | ROG Rapture GT-BE98 RJ-45 cable  Power adapter  Quick Start guide  Warranty card  |
| Dimensions | 358.6 x 358.6 x 222.8 mm (with antennas) |
ASUS RT-BE96U
| Component | Spec |
|---|---|
| Antennas | 8 x external antennas |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz |
| WiFi Data Rate | 2.4 GHz: up to 1376 Mbps (4096 QAM) 5 GHz: up to 5,762 Mbps (4096 QAM + 160 MHz) 6 GHz: up to 11,525 Mbps (4096 QAM + 320 MHz) |
| Network Standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11be, IPv4, IPv6 |
| Memory | 256 MB Flash, 2 GB DDR4 RAM |
| I/O Ports | 1 x 10 Gbps WAN/LAN, 1 x 10 Gbps LAN, 4 x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN, 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0 |
| Buttons | Power Switch, Reset Button, WPS Button, LED Control |
| DC Power Adapter | AC Input: 100~240 V (50~60 Hz)  DC Output: 19 V with max. 3.42 A current; 19.5 V with max 3.33 A current |
| Package Contents | ASUS RT-BE96U RJ-45 cable  Power adapter  Quick Start guide  Warranty card  |
| Dimensions | 350.6 x 350.6 x 217.59 mm (with antennas) |
ASUS ExpertWiFi router series
The ExpertWiFi series features a minimalistic and professional aesthetic, with a pristine white exterior designed to blend into a business environment.
Moreover, each of the Ethernet ports on these ExpertWiFi devices can be assigned to a VLAN for different business scenarios. Business owners can also choose from different types of guest portals, such as those that may be used for social logins and public WiFi.
The EBM68, EBA63, and EBR63 also support up to 12 node connections, so businesses can greatly expand the size of their network using AiMesh-compatible devices.
The following are the full specs of the aforementioned routers:
ASUS ExpertWiFi EBR63
| Component | Spec |
|---|---|
| Antennas | 4 x external antennas |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| WiFi Data Rate | 2.4 GHz: up to 574 Mbps 5 GHz: up to 2,402 Mbps |
| Network Standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IPv4, IPv6 |
| Memory | 256 MB Flash, 512 MB DDR3 RAM |
| I/O Ports | 1 x Gbps WAN, 4 x 1 Gbps LAN, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1×1, 1 x USB 2.0 |
| Buttons | Power Switch, Reset Button, WPS Button |
| DC Power Adapter | AC Input: 100~240 V (50~60 Hz)  DC Output: 12 V with max 2 A current |
| Package Contents | ASUS ExpertWiFi EBR63 RJ-45 cable  Power adapter  Quick Start guide  Warranty card  |
| Dimensions | 225.0 x 105.7 x 153.5 mm (with antennas) |
ASUS ExpertWiFi EBM68
| Component | Spec |
|---|---|
| Antennas | 6 x internal antennas |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz (5.9 GHz supported) |
| WiFi Data Rate | 2.4 GHz: up to 574 Mbps 5 GHz-1: up to 2,402 Mbps 5 GHz-2: up to 4,804 Mbps |
| Network Standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IPv4, IPv6 |
| Memory | 256 MB Flash, 1 GB DDR4 RAM |
| I/O Ports | 1 x 2.5 Gbps WAN, 3 x 1 Gbps LAN, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1×1 |
| Buttons | Power Switch, Reset Button, WPS Button |
| DC Power Adapter | AC Input: 100~240V (50~60 Hz)  DC Output: 12 V with max 3 A current |
| Package Contents | ASUS ExpertWiFi EBM68 RJ-45 cable  Power adapter  Quick Start guide  Warranty card  |
| Dimensions/ Weight | 167 x 77 x 186 mm / 808 g |
ASUS ExpertWiFi EBA63
| Component | Spec |
|---|---|
| Antennas | 4 x internal antennas |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| WiFi Data Rate | 2.4 GHz: up to 574 Mbps 5 GHz: up to 2,402 Mbps |
| Network Standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IPv4, IPv6 |
| Memory | 256 MB Flash, 512 MB DDR4 RAM |
| I/O Ports | 1 Gbps LAN |
| Buttons | Reset Button |
| DC Power Adapter | AC Input: 100~240V (50~60 Hz)  DC Output: 12 V with max 1.5 A current |
| Package Contents | ASUS ExpertWiFi EBA63 RJ-45 cable  Power adapter  Quick Start guide  Warranty card  |
| Dimensions | 160 x 160 x 420 mm |
MoCA mesh system
To work around thick walls, devices like the ASUS ZenWiFi hybrid XC5 are there to step in.
The world’s first MoCA mesh system offers a combination of physical connections, wireless connections, and 160 MHz wireless channels to boost network speeds up to 5,500 Mbps – 2,500 Mbps over MoCA, 2,402 Mbps on the 5 GHz channel, and 574 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz channel.
The following are the full specs of the ZenWiFi router:
ASUS ZenWiFi Hybrid XC5
| Component | Spec |
|---|---|
| Antennas | 2 x internal antennas |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| WiFi Data Rate | 2.4 GHz: up to 574 Mbps 5 GHz: up to 2,402 Mbps MoCA: 2,500 Mbps |
| Network Standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IPv4, IPv6 |
| Memory | 128 MB Flash, 512 MB DDR3 RAM |
| I/O Ports | 1 Gbps LAN/WAN, 1 Gbps LAN, 1 x F-connector |
| Buttons | Reset Button, WPS/MPS Button |
| DC Power Adapter | AC Input: 100~240V (50~60 Hz)  DC Output: 18 watts |
| Package Contents | ASUS ZenWiFi Hybrid XC5 RJ-45 cable RG6 Coaxial cable Power adapter  Quick Start guide  Warranty card  |
| Dimensions/ Weight | 155 x 82 x140 mm / 469 g |
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