ASUSROG Rapture WiFi 6E Gaming Router (GT-AXE16000) - Quad-Band, 6 GHz Ready, Dual 10G Ports, 2.5G WAN Port, AiMesh Support, Triple-level Game Acceleration, Lifetime Internet Security, Instant Guard

When it was new in 2022 it packed a punch it was fast, Easy to function, strong signal quality, Beautifully designed worked with new and older devices so didn’t have any compatibility issues, has options to adjust bands to work with older wireless devices, But after 2 years of usage after that first year that final year it just started to become a bit unstable needed to be restarted more frequently was getting a bit warmer then to the point when the device just ultimately failed, It was and is a great router but definitely was good I chose the 3 yrs protection plan when purchasing Asurion they covered me and reimbursed the full cost and I went back with Asus brand Rog-Be98 PRO , But 2 years is rather normal for one to stop working under high usage , I would recommend this product For a low priced good gaming router , I loved every minute of how this big guy performed everyday 24/7 2 years and 2 months managed to hold 25+ devices continuously alot of download and upload continuously , download speeds my internet provider of 2 gigs 50 up I would see 2125.16 Down and 52.60 Up Continuously on this device even till the very end it performed spectacular I would recommend for a home that is a light to moderate gamer but if you have multiple gaming devices running at once it will last about the same time but I think it could last longer for a moderate gamer I wouldn’t say this is a high end gaming router but will get the job done

I replaced m old combo unit with this and the arris S33 (only because Ive had a lot of issue with nighthawks performance as a combo unit- mother in-laws 2 story home has excellent signal upstairs with the nighthawk unit we bought and zero signal downstairs despite the house being common construction with no copper shielding or concrete between the floors- the home was retrofitted and the signal lead for the coax is upstairs with the bedrooms) that being said she switched to a lower version of this unit and she has signal throughout the entire house now (truly omni-directional signal unlike her previous unit and they were about the same cost)The size of the unit isnt an issue for me but it is very large, each signal band can be divided into 3 groups from what i saw in the app and each can have its own permissions, each device can be optimized an even have its access to internet blocked reduced, and a few other things. Kids devices can be filtered to appropriate content by age you choose and further restricted if needed, one touch password/network sharing broadcast, multiple networks allow you to setup guest networks easier, the 6G isnt very viable at the moment and rumors of 7G coming out kinda make it gimmicky at this time.... 2 separate 5G signals is nice and the range is much better than my old arris surfboard SB0..... the lights can be turned off but theyre kinda nice depending on the situation and theyre fairly customizable, theres more ut the take away should be- very solid, fast (my 1gig service is 1gig unlike my last unit that was 79mbps-300mbps wireless), user friendly, app security, guest network, household appliance and app network.

I thought I wrote a review of the BE98U but it's now gone. I've been in networking for over 30 years working for some of the largest networking companies. By far this is and has been the best home router I've ever owned. I have at one time or another used all the major players TP-Link, Orbi, Linksys, Pfsense etc. They were all good but had their quirks as does the ASUS. I started to use the 98u in December of 2023, an early convert to Wifi 7, for my office Network. The first one I received was faulty, I still use it’s replacement. By far the ASUS has been the most stable, configurable, has great range and the icing on the top is it's compatibility with the other ASUS networking products. Also they don’t charge for services that should be free like parenting tools and lousy security software (a pet peeve of mine ORBI)Since implementing the 98U I have become "kind of retired". I decided to save some money and get rid of my office network. I installed MoCA on my home network (ASUS BQ16 pro) and use the backhaul from the BQ16 over MoCA into the 98U and if works flawlessly with full 2.5 GB speeds.Pros:• Configuration – Now you don’t have to, it’s usable but you can configure almost everything.• Software others are charging for• Great range and speeds• Lots of ports• Stable• Works with other ASUS network productsCons:• It’s LARGE• It might not be pleasant to look at for some• Software could be released more often• Customer support of awfulThe most praise I can give any hardware or software is it runs like a clock and I don’t have to think about it. This is what I have with the ASUS BE98U.

We set up two ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 Pro routers at our property using the AiMesh feature, and it’s been nothing short of amazing. The mesh network works flawlessly—seamless connectivity throughout the entire house, even in spots where WiFi used to struggle.One of the biggest perks? WiFi calling. We live in an area with spotty cell service, and this setup has been a lifesaver. Calls are crystal clear, with zero drops or delays, no matter where we are in the house.As for performance, it’s everything you’d expect from a gaming router and more. Speeds are lightning fast, and we’ve had no issues handling multiple devices streaming, gaming, and working at the same time. The 10G and 2.5G ports are a great touch for wired connections, especially for gaming or transferring large files.Setup was straightforward, and the ASUS app made it easy to customize the network exactly how we wanted it. Plus, the subscription-free network security gives extra peace of mind—no hidden fees, just solid protection.If you’re looking for a powerful, reliable router for gaming, streaming, or even just improving connectivity in areas with bad cell reception, this one is worth every penny. Highly recommend, especially for mesh setups!