ASUS showcases a range of new ROG WIFI 7 products at Gamescom 2024
ASUS launches a trio of WIFI 7 products at Gamescom 2024
ASUS has launched a range of new WIFI 7 products at Gamescom 2024, including both routers and new WIFI 7 adapters for existing PCs. Through WIFI 7, ASUS are delivering higher transfer speeds at lower latencies, offering users cutting-edge networking performance.
At the high-end of their new WIFI 7 range is the new ROG Rapture GT-BE19000. When compared to their other models, ASUS has stated that their ROG Rapture GT-BE19000 has a cooling solution that is 18% stronger and a processor that is 30% faster. Those specifications help to ensure that your router doesn’t get bogged down during heavy loads. Enhanced cooling prevents thermal throttling, and a faster CPU ensures that work is completed quickly and has no chance to pile up.
Having seen the rear of the unit, we know that the router has two 10G ethernet ports. We also know that it has four 2.5G LAN connections and a single 1Gb ethernet connection. The device also has one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, and a single USB 2.0 port.
ROG Rapture GT-BE19000
The ROG Rapture GT-BE19000 gaming router features ultrafast WiFi 7 with 320 MHz channels in the 6 GHz band with Multi-Link Operation and 4096-QAM to increase network capacity and throughput, delivering speeds of up to 19 Gbps. It offers versatile WAN options, including AI WAN detection on its 2.5G or 10G Ethernet ports, and it supports 4G LTE and 5G mobile tethering via USB.
With Guest Network Pro, users can easily manage up to five SSIDs, set up IoT devices and configure VPNs and parental controls. Guest Network Pro technology also includes a Gaming Network setting tailored for next-gen experiences that combines all gaming features into a single SSID and VLAN. Gamers can also take advantage of Triple-Level Game Acceleration, which prioritizes game data packets for an enhanced experience all the way from the gaming device to the game server, while AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro, ensures robust security.
ASUS RT-BE86U WIFI 7 Router
Lower down ASUS’ product stack is the BT-BE86U. This WIFI 7 router is a dual-band model with up to 6.8 Gbps of aggregate wireless bandwidth and 20 Gbps of wired capacity. This router has a single 10Gb ethernet LAN/WAN port, and a powerful 2.6 GHz processor. When compared to its predecessor, it has a 44% boost in CPU clock speed, and a mover 3x increase in wired bandwidth. Where the RT-AX86U has one 2.5 Gb ethernet port and four 1Gb ports, the RT-BE86U has one 10Gb ethernet port and four 2.5Gb ethernet ports.
ASUS RT-BE86U
The ASUS RT-BE86U router, featuring cutting-edge WiFi 7, provides dual-band throughput up to 6800 Mbps with Multi-link Operation and 4096-QAM. It includes one 10G and four 2.5G Ethernet ports for combined wired speeds up to 20 Gbps and versatile WAN options, including AI WAN detection and 4G LTE/5G mobile tethering. The powerful quad-core 2.6 GHz CPU, with a remarkable 30% efficiency boost, supports demanding applications. With Guest Network Pro, AiProtection Pro and VPN for robust security, this router offers comprehensive features and seamless connectivity, delivering a robust backhaul connection for an extendable whole-home network.
To increase the adoption of WIFI 7 amongst existing PCs, the ROG USB-BE92 tri-band has been launched. This new USB adapter supports WIFI 7 speeds of up to 6,500 MB/s. The adapter also supports both Windows 10 and Windows 11.
ROG USB-BE92
For adding WiFi 7 client connectivity to existing PCs or laptops, the ROG USB-BE92 tri-band USB adapter offers ultrafast WiFi 7 speeds up to 6500 Mbps and is compatible with all standard WiFi networks. It features a powerful 6 GHz band for less congestion and interference, delivering up to 3.6 times faster performance than WiFi 6 clients. Enhanced security is provided through WPA3 support, and its plug-and-play design ensures broad compatibility with Windows 10/11, supporting both USB Type-A and USB 3.2 Gen 1×1 Type-C connections for effortless integration.
These new WIFI 7 products are due to become available this year. This will make WIFI 7 networking much more readily available to networking enthusiasts.
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