{
  "id": 14850614,
  "title": "ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Wi-Fi 8 Routers Now Available In Malaysia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/asus-rog-rapture-gt-bn98-wi-fi-8-routers-now-available-in-malaysia",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-16T02:55:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/407553/asus-rog-rapture-gt-bn98-wi-fi-8-routers-now-available-in-malaysia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ASUS has officially made its ROG Rapture GT-BN98 router available for purchase in Malaysia. The quadruple-band Wi-Fi 8 device is engineered to deliver unparalleled wireless connectivity and dependability. The router supports a range of network standards, including IEEE 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, bn, IPv4, and IPv6.\n\nBeyond its Wi-Fi 8 capabilities, the GT-BN98 is compatible with various frequency spectrums, ranging from the traditional 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands to the more recent 6GHz spectrum. It boasts a peak bandwidth of 11529 Mbps on the 6GHz band, with a maximum of 5764 Mbps on the 5GHz bands (1 and 2), and 1376 Mbps on the 2.4GHz band (using 4096 QAM).\n\nThe GT-BN98 is powered by a 2.6GHz quad-core processor coupled with 2GB of RAM and a 256GB storage capacity. Connectivity options are extensive, with two 10G ports for WAN/LAN and gaming, four 2.5G ports, one 1G port, and additional USB-A ports supporting speeds up to 5Gbps and 2.0.\n\nExternally, the device features eight antennas fixed in place, enhancing Wi-Fi coverage across a wide area. Software-wise, it incorporates Asus's unique Wi-Fi Insight feature, which continuously monitors interference—both Wi-Fi and non-Wi-Fi—across all bands and delivers detailed reports on network health for optimized performance. Additionally, GTNet, a third-party service, is integrated into the router's system. GTNet analyzes real-time network conditions and dynamically routes them through the most reliable paths, prioritizing the shortest distance and lowest latency for an enhanced gaming experience.\n\nThe ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 is now being sold by authorized retailers and resellers in Malaysia, priced at RM3,988.",
  "summary": "hardwareAsus recently announced that its ROG Rapture GT-BN98 router has begun shipping in Malaysia. The new wireless router is quad-band Wi-Fi 8 and, like its predecessors, is designed to provide ultra-high reliability in wireless connectivity. Specs-wise, the Rapture GT-BN98 supports the following network standards: IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE […]…",
  "key_points": [
    "ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 router launched in Malaysia",
    "Supports Wi-Fi 8 and multiple frequency spectrums",
    "Priced at RM3,988 with extensive connectivity options"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The arrival of this high-bandwidth Wi-Fi 8 hardware in Malaysia signals a shift toward specialized gaming hardware that prioritizes low-latency routing and advanced spectrum management for high-performance users.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}