BE98 Hardware Ver

[jixiangyuan]

Hi guys, I just got myself another BE98, and the HW version on the new one is 2.0, which is newer than my previous BE98 (HW Version 1.0). What difference does this make?

 

[Kingp1n]

Hi guys, I just got myself another BE98, and the HW version on the new one is 2.0, which is newer than my previous BE98 (HW Version 1.0). What difference does this make?

Nothing major (could be simply to save $):

GT-BE98 WIFI 7

My AXE16000 seem to only handle 4400mbps down / 3500mbps up from my 8000mbps ISP connection. Can I expect better results upgrading to BE98?

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[jixiangyuan]

Nothing major (could be simply to save $):

GT-BE98 WIFI 7

My AXE16000 seem to only handle 4400mbps down / 3500mbps up from my 8000mbps ISP connection. Can I expect better results upgrading to BE98?

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Thanks! I thought there were improvements, how disappointing

 

[TheLostSwede]

Usually a minor hardware revision means changes to things like the DRAM or NAND flash, bigger hardware revisions means either some design improvements or as pointed out above, cost down. It's impossible to know without opening up the devices to compare the internals.
That said, Asus would have to file an update with the FCC if any changes to the PCB were made.

 

[jixiangyuan]

Usually a minor hardware revision means changes to things like the DRAM or NAND flash, bigger hardware revisions means either some design improvements or as pointed out above, cost down. It's impossible to know without opening up the devices to compare the internals.
That said, Asus would have to file an update with the FCC if any changes to the PCB were made.

Thank you. Are we able to learn about the changes through the FCC’s official website?
I got the NVRAM files for both routers, and there are quite a few differences.

 

[TheLostSwede]

Thank you. Are we able to learn about the changes through the FCC’s official website?
I got the NVRAM files for both routers, and there are quite a few differences.

The company has to file the changes, but I can only find a GT-BE98 Pro listed in the FCC database.
It appears to still be under short term confidentiality, so there are no PCB shots.

FCC ID MSQ-RTBE6M00 ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro BE30000 Quad-band Gaming Router by ASUSTeK Computer Inc

FCC ID application submitted by ASUSTeK Computer Inc for ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro BE30000 Quad-band Gaming Router for FCC ID MSQ-RTBE6M00. Approved Frequencies, User Manuals, Photos, and Wireless Reports.

fccid.io

Asus did file a Class II change letter those, as the company has added zero wait for DFS via a software update.
Outside of that, I can't find any obvious changes.

 

[aublumberg]

The company has to file the changes, but I can only find a GT-BE98 Pro listed in the FCC database.

If the non-Pro version (i.e. GT-BE98) is not sold in the US, then it may not go through FCC?

 

[TheLostSwede]

If the non-Pro version (i.e. GT-BE98) is not sold in the US, then it may not go through FCC?

True.

 

[hornedfrog]

This is interesting from an Amazon review. Does anyone have hardware version 3.0?

 

[fruitcornbread]

Here's the latest C2PC letter dated Feb 12 2025:

https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=%2BJRCBurbSlfQPNSXjMJQhw%3D%3D&fcc_id=MSQ-RTBE6M00

I wonder if this is considered HW version 3.0.

Modification:
1. Adding the Adapter 2 (Brand：LEI, Model：MU60B3120500-A1) used for EUT 2 only.
2. Adding WiFi+Barometric Position geolocation method via Firmware by factory for 6GHz Standard Power Access Point of
EUT 2.

Note: There is no software that can be modified by end-user.

 

[hornedfrog]

Here's the latest C2PC letter dated Feb 12 2025:

https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=%2BJRCBurbSlfQPNSXjMJQhw%3D%3D&fcc_id=MSQ-RTBE6M00

I wonder if this is considered HW version 3.0.

Thanks!

 

[erick_e]

Here's the latest C2PC letter dated Feb 12 2025:

https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=%2BJRCBurbSlfQPNSXjMJQhw%3D%3D&fcc_id=MSQ-RTBE6M00

I wonder if this is considered HW version 3.0.

The FCC equipment under test report shows h/w revision 2.7 as the recipient of the new power supply and barometric switch identified in the class II change.