ASUS announced the ROG Rapture GT-BE19000, ASUS RT-BE86U, and ROG USB-BE92 at Gamescom 2024.
These three devices represent the pinnacle of WiFi 7 network performance, with a focus on cloud gaming and low latency wireless solutions. In addition, the ROG Rapture GT-BE19000 and the latest Intel® WiFi 7 BE200 network card will be demonstrated in a dedicated section of the ASUS Gamescom 2024 booth, allowing attendees to see how these two cutting-edge devices work together to deliver a high-performance network experience.
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With WiFi 7 functionality coming to Windows 11 later this year, the new ROG GT-BE19000 will enable the WiFi 7 gaming experience with up to 2.4x faster speeds and up to 73% wider coverage.[i]ROG Gaming Network feature uses Guest Network Pro to provide a dedicated gaming network SSID and VLAN with full game acceleration technology.
Meanwhile, the new ASUS RT-BE86U offers up to 20Gbps of wired capacity, three times that of the RT-AX86U, with 30% more CPU power.[ii] Extensive Ethernet backhaul options allow for the creation of a feature-packed AiMesh scalable network, and the ROG USB-BE92 Tri-band WiFi 7 USB adapter supports both USB Type-A and USB 3.2 Gen 1×1 Type-C connections, allowing users to access the wide-open 6 GHz band for a less-interference network.
ROG Rapture GT-BE19000
ROG Rapture GT-BE19000 gaming router features ultra-fast WiFi 7 with 320 MHz channels in the 6 GHz band, with multi-link operation and 4096-QAM to boost network capacity and throughput for speeds up to 19 Gbps. It offers versatile WAN options, including AI WAN detection with 2.5 Gbps (2.5G) or 10 Gbps (10G) Ethernet ports, and supports 4G LTE and 5G mobile tethering over USB.
Guest Network Pro allows users to easily manage up to 5 SSIDs, set up IoT devices, configure VPN and parental controls. Guest Network Pro technology also includes customized gaming network settings for next-gen experience that consolidates all gaming features into one SSID and VLAN. Gamers can also enjoy Triple Level Game Acceleration, which prioritizes game data packets for a better experience from gaming device to gaming server. And AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro™ ensures robust security.
ASUS RT-BE86U
Equipped with cutting-edge WiFi 7, ASUS RT-BE86U router delivers dual-band throughput up to 6800 Mbps with multi-link operation and 4096-QAM. With one 10G Ethernet port and four 2.5G Ethernet ports, it offers wired speeds up to 20 Gbps and versatile WAN options, including AI WAN detection and 4G LTE/5G mobile tethering. The powerful quad-core 2.6 GHz CPU delivers an astounding 30% efficiency improvement.[iii]supports demanding applications. With Guest Network Pro, AiProtection Pro and VPN, this router offers comprehensive features and seamless connectivity with strong security, providing powerful backhaul connectivity for your scalable whole-home network.
ROG USB-BE92
If you’re looking to add WiFi 7 client connectivity to an existing PC or laptop, the ROG USB-BE92 Tri-Band USB Adapter delivers ultra-fast WiFi 7 speeds up to 6500 Mbps and is compatible with all standard WiFi networks. It features a powerful 6 GHz band that’s less congested and interfered with, delivering performance up to 3.6x faster than WiFi 6 clients. WPA3 support enhances security, the plug-and-play design ensures broad compatibility with Windows 10/11, and it supports both USB Type-A and USB 3.2 Gen 1×1 Type-C connections for easy integration.
