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Australian wi-fi router profile

ASUS

ASUS
ROG Rapture GT-BN98

A busy home network that can use dedicated 10GbE LAN, four radio bands and advanced network controls.

Our opinion · cited research2022+ model generationROG RaptureRetailAustralian retail price checkedYes - available independently through retailWi-Fi 8Checked 11 November 2026
GT-BN98 port diagram showing two configurable WAN/LAN ports, five dedicated LAN ports and two USB portsTechManPat diagram based on ASUS specifications · 8/10 setup ease
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Product facts

What it connects.

Compatibility and hardware facts, not an endorsement.

Product type
Wi-Fi router
Catalogue inclusion
2022+ model generation
Product family
ROG Rapture
Australian availability
Retail · Umart
Can be purchased independently?
Yes - available independently through retail
Wi-Fi generation
Wi-Fi 8 · BN25000 quad-band (802.11bn draft)
NBN role
FTTC, FTTP, HFC, Fixed Wireless, Sky Muster
Integrated VDSL2 modem
No - separate compatible modem required on FTTN/FTTB
WAN / network role
1 × 10GbE WAN/LAN + 1 × 2.5GbE WAN/LAN
Ports / connection
1 × 10GbE LAN + 3 × 2.5GbE LAN + 1 × 1GbE LAN, plus one unused WAN/LAN port in a single-WAN setup
Multi-gig internet path
Verified multi-gig WAN-to-LAN path
Mesh
Supported
Functions
Mesh expandable · 2.5GbE / 10GbE · Parental controls · VPN support · Gaming / traffic priority · Guest or IoT network · 4G / 5G backup · USB storage sharing · Advanced controls · Automatic updates · WPA3 security
Highlights
2.4 GHz, two 5 GHz bands and 6 GHz · Dedicated 10GbE LAN · AiMesh · Guest Network Pro · WPA3 and WireGuard VPN · Gaming traffic priority · Dual WAN and 4G/5G phone tethering · USB file sharing · Parental controls · Automatic updates
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Our opinion

The no-fluff view.

EDITORIAL OPINION - BASED ON THE CITED RESEARCH
“The dedicated 10GbE LAN port is useful for wired storage or a switch. Buy for the connections and controls you can use today.”
Setup ease
8/10. ASUS Router app and browser setup are available. AiMesh and traffic controls add configuration choices.
Observed retail price
$1,999. Umart listing checked 2026-11-11. Seller was taking orders. Confirm stock, delivery and checkout price.
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Cons and watch-outs

What to verify.

Trade-offs and buying checks, not claims that a product is defective.

  • Draft 802.11bn hardware. Wireless features depend on compatible clients and firmware.
  • One router still needs good placement, especially for 6GHz coverage.
  • Check the exact GT-BN98 model when ordering. The GT-BN98 Pro has a different layout.

Before buying, confirm exact ISP login, VLAN, BYO support and home-phone requirements. Wi-Fi coverage is never guaranteed from a floor-area claim alone.

Australian price & purchase layer

Price and availability

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Observed retail price$1,999 AUD

Umart listing checked 2026-11-11. Seller was taking orders. Confirm stock, delivery and checkout price.

Independent purchaseYes - available independently through retail
Umart

For an RSP-supplied router, compare any hardware fee, required plan term, return obligation and locked provider features. For retail hardware, confirm Australian stock and the exact regional model.

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Evidence trail

Check the sources.

Features, retailer stock and RSP-supplied models can change with hardware revision, region, firmware and current offers.

ASUS GT-BN98 specificationsOpen product source ↗Australian availability: UmartCheck current retailer or RSP listing ↗NBN connection technology overviewOpen nbn source ↗Is something outdated or incorrect?Contact TechManPat with an update →

Evidence check

Last checked

Australian sources
Specifications last checked
11 November 2026
Price last checked
11 November 2026
Australian availability last checked
11 November 2026

What changed

No material change logged.

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