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ASUS ROG Rapture WiFi 6E Quad-Band Gaming Router

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Amazon has ASUS ROG Rapture WiFi 6E Quad-Band Gaming Router (GT-AXE16000) for $439.99 after clipping the $60 coupon on the product page. Shipping is free.

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Product Features:
  • World's first quad-band WiFi 6E gaming router - Ultrafast WiFi 6E (802.11ax) quad-band WiFi router boosts speeds up to 16000 Mbps
  • New 6 GHz frequency band - Wider channels and higher capacity delivers higher performance, lower latency, and less interference.
  • Expanded coverage - The exclusive ASUS RangeBoost Plus improves signal range and overall coverage.
  • Flexible AiMesh configuration - Dedicated 5 GHz or 6 GHz backhaul using ASUS AiMesh routers for more flexible device options.
  • Dual 10G ports - Enjoy up to 10X-faster data-transfer speeds for bandwidth-demanding tasks with two 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports.
  • 2.5G WAN port - 2.5 Gbps port prioritizes all network traffic, and unlocks the full potential of WiFi 6
  • Triple-level game acceleration - Accelerate game traffic every step of the way - from device to game server.

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    • Rating of 4.5 from over 1,100 Amazon customer reviews.
    • 2-Year Warranty
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Amazon has ASUS ROG Rapture WiFi 6E Quad-Band Gaming Router (GT-AXE16000) for $439.99 after clipping the $60 coupon on the product page. Shipping is free.

Note: Must be logged in to clip coupons; coupons are typically one-time use.

Newegg has ASUS ROG Rapture WiFi 6E Quad-Band Gaming Router (GT-AXE16000) for $439.99 after applying promo code 3BFCYA4395 at checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member ruinedx for finding this deal.

Product Features:
  • World's first quad-band WiFi 6E gaming router - Ultrafast WiFi 6E (802.11ax) quad-band WiFi router boosts speeds up to 16000 Mbps
  • New 6 GHz frequency band - Wider channels and higher capacity delivers higher performance, lower latency, and less interference.
  • Expanded coverage - The exclusive ASUS RangeBoost Plus improves signal range and overall coverage.
  • Flexible AiMesh configuration - Dedicated 5 GHz or 6 GHz backhaul using ASUS AiMesh routers for more flexible device options.
  • Dual 10G ports - Enjoy up to 10X-faster data-transfer speeds for bandwidth-demanding tasks with two 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports.
  • 2.5G WAN port - 2.5 Gbps port prioritizes all network traffic, and unlocks the full potential of WiFi 6
  • Triple-level game acceleration - Accelerate game traffic every step of the way - from device to game server.

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.5 from over 1,100 Amazon customer reviews.
    • 2-Year Warranty
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jkla
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this can mesh too
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ruinedx
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Tough call, one problem is there are barely any wifi7 clients, and to add insult to injury the BE96 isn't even ASUS' top wifi router nor their top "rapture" line - that would be the GT-BE98 which probably will be $799 or more. And, like wifi6, it may not be until the 2nd wave of wifi7 routers that routers really get the full capability spectrum as ASUS just guessed what the final spec would be.

If you buy this, you are basically guaranteed the best for what is actually usable now, maybe in a few years when wifi7 is common and ASUS is on second revision upgrade then.
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Dammit OP - I did not intend on buying a router today!
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Original Poster
Nov 15, 2023 8:16 PM
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ruinedx
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Nov 15, 2023 8:16 PM
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Quote from sweetboy0715 View quoted comment :
This or mesh network?
Both is the correct answer, if you have a >1000sqft space
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Nov 15, 2023 8:19 PM
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ruinedx
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Nov 15, 2023 8:19 PM
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Quote from dudeofderp View quoted comment :
This or spend 300$ more for an Asus BE96u?
Tough call, one problem is there are barely any wifi7 clients, and to add insult to injury the BE96 isn't even ASUS' top wifi router nor their top "rapture" line - that would be the GT-BE98 which probably will be $799 or more. And, like wifi6, it may not be until the 2nd wave of wifi7 routers that routers really get the full capability spectrum as ASUS just guessed what the final spec would be.

If you buy this, you are basically guaranteed the best for what is actually usable now, maybe in a few years when wifi7 is common and ASUS is on second revision upgrade then.
Last edited by ruinedx November 15, 2023 at 12:21 PM.
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Nov 15, 2023 8:24 PM
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ruinedx
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Nov 15, 2023 8:24 PM
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Quote from jhandy View quoted comment :
Should I go two of these for mesh or something cheaper for the second node?
Depends what you are going to use the node for. A good cheaper second node alternative is the GT-AX11000 PRO, but that will not carry 6ghz band. However, if you plan to use 6ghz only in proximity of the main GT-AXE16000 router, then that doesn't matter anyway.

If you don't plan to use 6ghz at all, you can get away cheaper with two GT-AX11000 PRO
Nov 15, 2023 10:01 PM
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E9KenNyNov 15, 2023 10:01 PM
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Moving to a 2500sqf, 2-stories house shortly. Will this give me a good coverage for the whole house?
Nov 15, 2023 10:17 PM
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MaxxOddNov 15, 2023 10:17 PM
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I'm not a fan of ASUS mesh or even using multiple ASUS access points. I had so many stability issues when I was using ASUS. I still have a single ASUS GT-AC5300 that I have wireless disabled and connected to a Unify system (I'm about to replace this with a Unifi UDM as well). Maybe ASUS is fine with a single unit, but the larger the scale becomes or the more mesh units added, it becomes exponentially unstable. If you have a lot of wired and wireless units, it's very hard to troubleshoot ASUS. I will say that I have quite a large footprint and a lot of network traffic for a consumer grade network, but Unify handles everything without a hiccup. I know I probably sound like a Unifi shill, but I have no vested interest in the company. Just personal annecdotal experience/pain with Asus. Unifi isn't generally cutting edge and I don't game, so I can't really say whether there are limitations, but the hardware is inexpensive for prosumer grade network equipment and is amazingly stable.
Last edited by MaxxOdd November 15, 2023 at 02:19 PM.
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Nov 15, 2023 10:43 PM
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AtomicxeNov 15, 2023 10:43 PM
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Is it worth upgrading from the AX 11000?
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Nov 15, 2023 11:09 PM
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LikeIStoleItNov 15, 2023 11:09 PM
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Dammit OP - I did not intend on buying a router today!
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Nov 15, 2023 11:14 PM
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cheoNov 15, 2023 11:14 PM
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Quick question for those that have it. Does it have a built-in VPN server?

Currently have an old router with dd-wrt but I've been slowly using less and less of its features. The one convenience that I do still use is the hosting of a VPN server on the router.

Thanks in advance!
Last edited by cheo November 15, 2023 at 07:07 PM.
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Nov 15, 2023 11:41 PM
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jrouss28Nov 15, 2023 11:41 PM
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You can add another 60.00 off with Amex point matching. Ordered for 319.00
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Nov 15, 2023 11:41 PM
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themacgyverNov 15, 2023 11:41 PM
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Quote from zoglog View quoted comment :
when did single routers get this expensive
Yeah it's nuts
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Nov 15, 2023 11:42 PM
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ShakariXNov 15, 2023 11:42 PM
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What in the name of beam-forming is this
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Nov 15, 2023 11:46 PM
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NikonShrNov 15, 2023 11:46 PM
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Pass...too xpensive for 6e...still rocking my ac86u and been rock solid last 5 yrs.
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Nov 15, 2023 11:51 PM
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GrimJet
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Nov 15, 2023 11:51 PM
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that's insane.. a udm pro is cheaper and you could add an ap for less than the cost of this thing.
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Nov 15, 2023 11:56 PM
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MagnumixNov 15, 2023 11:56 PM
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I want to replace my LinkSys EA6900 because the firmware is bugged out and doesn't let me use the package prioritization manager. I thought about upgrading the firmware to Tomato/DD-WRT, etc., but the level of effort versus reward versus risk (of bricking) is not worth for me.

I've been eyeing building a Ubquiti system which would cost me about 2x this, and still not give me the 6E wireless on this. What would you do in my shoes. This or go with the Ubquiti Dream Machine Pro system + Access Points? (~$700-800).
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Nov 16, 2023 12:03 AM
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moarKowbellNov 16, 2023 12:03 AM
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This thing looks so sick!

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