World’s first quad-band WiFi 6E gaming router hits the streets.
World’s first quad-band WiFi 6E gaming router hits the streets.
Ratingen, Germany, November 11, 2022 — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the market availability of the ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000, the world’s first quad-band WiFi 6E gaming router — a worthy successor to the previous game-changing tri-band model. ASUS continues to lead and innovate in networking hardware, transforming the landscape with a complete WiFi 6E ecosystem.
This trailblazing router — winner of a prestigious CES® 2022 Innovation Award — delivers incredible speeds of up to 16000 Mbps, and is powered by the latest flagship Broadcom 2.0 GHz quad-core 64-bit CPU and WiFi chipsets, along with ASUS RangeBoost Plus technology for enhanced coverage. Designed for gaming in true style, the boldly designed GT-AXE16000 has an infinity mirror on the top of the case that adds a unique touch to the multiple Aura RGB lighting effects.
For the ultimate wired versatility, GT-AXE16000 features dual 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports, a 2.5 Gbps WAN ports, and four 1 Gbps LAN ports.
The quad-band configuration — which requires much more complex engineering to achieve than a tri-band solution — has one 6 GHz, two 5 GHz and one 2.4 GHz frequency band. This configuration enables much more flexible ASUS AiMesh options: for example, it allows gamers to dedicate the second 5 GHz channel to backhaul connections while still having a complete set of 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands available for devices.
With triple-level game acceleration, VPN Fusion for running a VPN and ordinary connection simultaneously, free ASUS AiProtection Pro advanced security, and Instant Guard for securing public WiFi connections, the GT-AXE16000 is the no-compromise router choice for serious gamers.
Powerful new hardware
The ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 is powered by the latest flagship Broadcom 2.0 GHz quad-core 64-bit CPU and WiFi chipsets, giving it the performance to handle even the most demanding gaming networks. Maximum network throughput is increased by up to 18 %[1] for lightning-fast responsiveness, accelerated data transfers and an optimized gaming experience.
ASUS RangeBoost Plus is the latest, most powerful version of the renowned RangeBoost technology, which can improve coverage and WiFi performance significantly compared to other models without RangeBoost Plus. By combining the next-gen Broadcom WiFi chipsets with exclusive ASUS RF technology, RangeBoost Plus leverages multiple upgraded ASUS features that improve WiFi signal range and overall coverage by up to 38 %[2].
[1] Compared to the previous WiFi 6 platform
[2] Measured using WiFi 6 client connected at 200 Mbps to WiFi 6 router with RangeBoost Plus, compared to same WiFi 6 client connected at 200 Mbps to WiFi 5 router without RangeBoost Plus.
Flexible high-bandwidth connections
The ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 has two dual-function 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports, four 1 Gbps LAN ports, and a 2.5 Gbps WAN port. This flexibility gives gamers the ability to deliver massive bandwidth to their wired devices, and take advantage of ultra-high-speed internet connections.
The router supports both LAN and WAN aggregation, so ports can be bonded together for higher bandwidth. This is great for supplying extra bandwidth to high-bandwidth wired network devices such as a compatible NAS or desktop PC.
The dual WAN ports allow advanced users to create dual internet connections using two different ISPs. Traffic loads can then be balanced across the two connections, or one connection can used for failover in the case of failure of the main connection, providing more reliable internet connectivity.
For power users with 10GBase-T-enabled PCs, servers or NAS devices, the dual 10 Gbps ports are perfect. These are more convenient than simply combining multiple gigabit Ethernet ports, and help increase available bandwidth to avoid data bottlenecks for your whole network.
Harness the full power of WiFi 6E
The ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 comes with 16-stream WiFi 6E that provides up to seven additional high-speed 160 MHz channels, for multi-gigabit speeds with stable and consistent connections. It dramatically increases network capacity while reducing bandwidth congestion, delivering higher performance for every WiFi 6E device[3].
With four frequency bands available on the ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000, gamers can dedicate each band to different devices for faster and smoother WiFi connections. It also allows even more flexible options for connecting ASUS AiMesh-compatible routers as mesh nodes to create a whole-home mesh system. By default, one of GT-AXE16000’s two 5 GHz bands is used as a dedicated backhaul connection to the central router, so devices still have full tri-band access to the 2.4 GHz band, the second 5 GHz band and the 6 GHz band. Alternatively, with WiFi 6E AiMesh nodes gamers can configure a 6 GHz backhaul connection, providing fast and interference-free transmission between nodes for an optimized mesh experience.
[3] Subject to regulatory limitations, and co-existence with 5 GHz WiFi. Number of channels may be less than 7. If no 6 GHz SSID is displayed, please check whether your OS and client device are fully licensed to support the newly released 6 GHz band. You can check with your OS and client device provider for the WiFi 6E driver release schedule.
Built for gaming
For the ultimate gaming vibe, the ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 is boldly styled. An infinity mirror on the top of the case adds a unique touch to the multiple Aura RGB lighting effects.
The ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 boosts gaming traffic every step of the way, from the PC all the way to the game server. The exclusive triple-level game acceleration stabilizes connections to prevent jitter, reduce lag, lower ping and increase speed for amazing gaming experiences.
VPN Fusion lets gamers run both a VPN and an ordinary internet connection — simultaneously! So even if some network users need to use a VPN, other users can still enjoy maximum gaming speeds.
For total peace of mind, the GT-AXE16000 includes ASUS AiProtection Pro, including the latest WPA3 security protocol and advanced Parental Controls. The automatic, regularly updated security signatures help protect all your devices and personal data from internet threats.
The free public WiFi offered in coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, airports and so on is rarely secure. ASUS Instant Guard uses VPN technology to create a secure data tunnel to the GT-AXE16000, adding rock-solid security to any public WiFi connections.
Availability & Pricing
The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 is available now in Germany, Austria and Switzerland at a recommended retail price of 709.95 EUR / CHF incl. VAT.
Specifications
About ROG
Republic of Gamers (ROG) is an ASUS sub-brand dedicated to creating the world’s best gaming hardware and software. Formed in 2006, ROG offers a complete line of innovative products known for performance and quality, including motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, desktops, monitors, audio equipment, routers and peripherals. ROG participates in and sponsors major international gaming events. ROG gear has been used to set hundreds of overclocking records and it continues to be the preferred choice of gamers and enthusiasts around the world.