ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 WiFi 8 Router Reaches Retail With 30 Gbps Rating
ASUS has begun selling its first WiFi 8 routers, starting with the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 series in Canada on September 4, 2026. The router boasts a 30 Gbps rating. Worldwide distribution is expected in October, alongside the ZenWiFi BN12 mesh system. The article is a brief product launch announcement.
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