GT-BE98 WIFI 7

[John Fitzgerald]

@RMerlin

We gonna get your special sauce for this???

WiFi 7 explained: how next-gen WiFi takes your network into the passing lane

The next generation of wireless networking is here, and we have the routers you’ll need to accelerate your gaming, entertainment, and much more.

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ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98: World's first quad-band WiFi 7 gaming router

ROG Rapture GT-BE98 is the world's first quad-band WiFi 7 gaming router. Leveraging the full potential of WiFi 7 with 320 MHz channel support in the 6 GHz band, it delivers up to 160% faster speeds than the previous generation. In addition, with 4K QAM modulation that can pack more data into...

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Asus Makes Wi-Fi 7 Cool with GT-BE98 and RT-BE96U Routers | Dong Knows Tech

The two new routers, the GT-BE98 for gamers and RT-BE96U for general consumers, have powerful hardware, multiple 10GbE ports, and some cool design touches.

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ASUS Unveils Cutting-Edge Arsenal of Gaming and Business Routers at CES 2023

ASUS today announced the ROG Rapture GT-BE98, the world's first quad-band WiFi 7 gaming router, and the ASUS RT-BE96U, a tri-band WiFi 7 router for home and business, at CES 2023. Both routers feature the latest technologies exclusive to WiFi 7, including extended 320 MHz channels in the 6 GHz...

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ASUS Shows Off its First Gaming Grade WiFi 7 Routers

ASUS at the 2023 International CES showed off its first gaming-grade next-generation WiFi 7 (802.11be) routers. These include the ASUS RT-BE96U dual-band WiFi 7 router under the company's main marquee, and the ROG Rapture GT-BE98, which the company says is the world's first quad-band WiFi 7...

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[Viktor Jaep]

@RMerlin

We gonna get your special sauce for this???

WiFi 7 explained: how next-gen WiFi takes your network into the passing lane

The next generation of wireless networking is here, and we have the routers you’ll need to accelerate your gaming, entertainment, and much more.

rog.asus.com

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BE98: World's first quad-band WiFi 7 gaming router

ROG Rapture GT-BE98 is the world's first quad-band WiFi 7 gaming router. Leveraging the full potential of WiFi 7 with 320 MHz channel support in the 6 GHz band, it delivers up to 160% faster speeds than the previous generation. In addition, with 4K QAM modulation that can pack more data into...

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I wonder if it's going to have the same screwed up wireless lan interface lineup that the AXE16000 has... if so, RTRMON is set!

(BTW, you might want to remove that "release" tag on this thread, else certain forum members will start getting all upset.)

 

[Mutzli]

Merlin support depends on the chipset the router uses. It could be Broadcom (BCM4398), but there is also Qualcomm (Pro 1620) and Mediatek (Filogic 380) that make a WiFi 7 router chipset. If it's Broadcom we might get lucky.

 

[Mutzli]

I did a little more digging and found this schematic drawing from Broadcom:

That looks very much like the configuration offered by this GT-BE98 minus the two BCM50991 2.5G LAN's.

 

[Viktor Jaep]

I did a little more digging and found this schematic drawing from Broadcom:
View attachment 46899

That looks very much like the configuration offered by this GT-BE98 minus the two BCM50991 2.5G LAN's.

I think the only thing it's missing is that RJ-11 port for my fax machine.

 

[John Fitzgerald]

(BTW, you might want to remove that "release" tag on this thread, else certain forum members will start getting all upset.)

Would the BETA tag be better???

Fixed: I'll let the boss fix it if he thinks it's the wrong tag. It is a new release to market...

 

[Tech9]

I think the only thing it's missing is that RJ-11 port for my fax machine.

It is going to be missing the same thing Wi-Fi 6 is missing - clients.

 

[Viktor Jaep]

Would the BETA tag be better???

I'll let the boss fix it if he thinks it's the wrong tag. It is a new release to market...

I think you'd need a "TBD" tag.

 

[John Fitzgerald]

I think you'd need a "TBD" tag.

With semiconductors shrinking, why do these things keep getting bigger???

 

[Mutzli]

And here is the none GT version:
ASUS RT-BE96U

RT-BE96U｜WiFi Routers｜ASUS Global

ASUS gaming routers provide the very best gaming experience, with an arsenal of features and tools designed to improve online gaming performance and give you the competitive edge you need to win.

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[Tech9]

Where is the Pro version?

 

[Viktor Jaep]

With semiconductors shrinking, why do these things keep getting bigger???

Simple. More WiFi's = more antennas = more bandwidths = bigger internet tubes.

 

[Tech Junky]

The biggest thing besides clients is the physical port speed being the bottleneck even at 10ge you're at 25% of the potential bandwidth

 

[John Fitzgerald]

more antennas

That big plastic antenna most likely has a sliver of copper wire inside.

 

[Viktor Jaep]

That big plastic antenna most likely has a sliver of copper wire inside.

Just like my RJ-11 for my fax machine!!

 

[Tech9]

Your Google Nest is like the fax machine in routers anyway. No "performance" design whatsoever. Read here what a proper router is:

Why are WiFi Routers So Darned Ugly? - Core77

It's got to be the least attractive object in your home

www.core77.com

 

[John Fitzgerald]

Your Google Nest is like the fax machine in routers anyway. No "performance" design whatsoever. Read here what a proper router is:

Why are WiFi Routers So Darned Ugly? - Core77

It's got to be the least attractive object in your home

www.core77.com

The arachnid look has been hideous from the start.

How about small, demure, easy on the eyes, unobtrusive, attractive, easily hidden, blendable, ...

This is not a centerpiece for the dinner table as far as the looks go.

 

[Tech9]

How about small, demure, easy on the eyes, unobtrusive, attractive, easily hidden, blendable, ...

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[Viktor Jaep]

Your Google Nest is like the fax machine in routers anyway. No "performance" design whatsoever. Read here what a proper router is:

Why are WiFi Routers So Darned Ugly? - Core77

It's got to be the least attractive object in your home

www.core77.com

Bahahahahahahah! It's almost like you were the one that wrote this article!

 

[John Fitzgerald]

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Custom encasing for the Access Point nanoHD or U6 Lite. The Access Point nanoHD Covers allow you to personalize the exterior of a UAP nanoHD or U6 Lite so it blends seamlessly with your space's aesthetic and equipment.

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Camo is unattractive: Camo is suppose to blend with the environment, I think the blue light in the middle negates its purpose.