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ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Rapture GT-AX6000 Router

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ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced Rapture GT-AX6000, a high-performance WiFi 6 (802.11ax) gaming router with a striking all-new design. The futuristic ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 gaming router lets gamers connect more devices, and upgrades their gaming experience to the next level. Powered by a 2.0 GHz 64-bit quad-core Broadcom CPU and flagship next-gen Broadcom WiFi 6 chipsets, it delivers wireless speeds up to 6000 Mbps with ASUS RangeBoost Plus for enhanced range, so it's always primed for the biggest battles. Fully customizable ASUS Aura RGB lighting effects make the GT-AX6000 a router that demands to be seen. Built for high-speed throughput to deliver more bandwidth to more devices, the GT-AX6000 features two 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports, and the router supports both WAN and LAN aggregation.

The ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 is a powerful 4x4 dual-band WiFi 6 router that delivers combined speeds of up to 6000 Mbps—1148 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 4804 Mbps on the 5 GHz band—which is up to 2.3X faster than a 4x4 dual-band WiFi 5 router. With a combination of 160 MHz channels, OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology, WiFi 6 provides up to 4X-greater network capacity and efficiency in traffic-dense environments, making it ideal for heavily populated networks.



Flexible network port configuration
For flexible high-speed internet and network connections, the ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 has two 2.5 Gbps ports, one of which can be configured as either a WAN or a LAN port.

WAN aggregation allows a 2.5 Gbps port to be combined with a 1 Gbps port to unlock up to 3.5 Gbps of WAN bandwidth, fast enough for even the latest ultra-high-speed ISPs. This massive internet bandwidth can be shared via WiFi 6 or the second 2.5 Gbps port in LAN mode.

With LAN aggregation, users can bond two 1 Gbps LAN ports together to create a 2 Gbps LAN connection, which is great for supplying extra bandwidth to heavy-duty network devices such as a compatible NAS or desktop PC.

Extreme performance
The ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 is powered by a Broadcom 2.0 GHz quad-core 64-bit CPU and WiFi chipsets, giving it the performance to handle even the most demanding gaming network. It increases maximum network throughput by up to 18% for lightning-fast performance, accelerating data transfers and optimizing the gaming experience. GT-AX6000 also includes ASUS RangeBoost Plus, the latest, most powerful version of RangeBoost, which improves coverage for all WiFi devices including legacy devices. In combination with ASUS RF technology and other exclusive ASUS technologies, RangeBoost Plus dramatically improves WiFi signal range and coverage by up to 38%2.

ASUS AiMesh gives users the flexibility to create a true whole-home mesh WiFi network, using any ASUS AiMesh-compatible router as a mesh node to broaden network coverage to eliminate dead spots, and bring superfast, reliable WiFi to the entire home.

Don't stop the game
The ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 is made for all types of gamers—mobile, console and PC. It boosts gaming traffic every step of the way, from the PC all the way to the game server. The exclusive triple-level game acceleration stabilizes connections to prevent jitter, reduce lag, lower ping and increase speed for amazing gaming experiences.

The GT-AX6000 also plays great with any game consoles, including PS5, Xbox X and Nintendo Switch. Gamers can instantly prioritize a console by connecting it to the dedicated Gaming Port: no complex configuration is needed, just connect the console to the special LAN-1 port for a fast, stable connection that's always at the head of the queue.

Using the ASUS router app, gamers can enable the Mobile Game Mode with one click to prioritize the mobile phone. They'll experience lower ping times and reduced latency for a better online gaming experience.

The all-new futuristic game-themed design features four detachable red-and-black antennas, and the ASUS Aura RGB lighting on the case is fully customizable with a range of cool effects.



For more information, visit the product page.

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First consumer router with two 2.5Gbps ports, for the few people that can get faster than Gigabit, but not a 10Gbps internet connection, this should be interesting.
$400 on Newegg.
 
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I think someone finally figured that more antennas does not mean better performance for most people/ household. The number of antennas always give people who are not that tech savvy the impression that it is going to perform well. I've overheard someone recommending more = better. In any case, I do hope they are not cutting back the antennas for the wrong reason, i.e. supply shortage.
 

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I think someone finally figured that more antennas does not mean better performance for most people/ household. The number of antennas always give people who are not that tech savvy the impression that it is going to perform well. I've overheard someone recommending more = better. In any case, I do hope they are not cutting back the antennas for the wrong reason, i.e. supply shortage.
It depends on what the antennas do, since some routers have dedicated 2.4GHz and 5GHz antennas, while most routers with external antennas have combined 2.4 and 5GHz antennas.
Some routers also have internal PIFA or PCB antennas, plus external ones, so you might not actually see all the antennas that the router has.
It's more important to look at the radio configuration, as a 4x4:4 router would always be better than a 2x2:2, as at least with 802.11ax MU-MIMO works, so a modern 4x4:4 router would be able to deal with four 1x1:1 devices or two 2x2:2 devices simultaneously, without having to share airtime between them. This does require the devices to have some distance between them to work properly though.
There are 8x8:8 devices too, but so far I'm not aware of any such consumer designs.
So yes, more antennas can equal better, but it really depends on the rest of the hardware and sometimes you can't tell how many antennas there are just by looking at a router.
 
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Why don't they introduce a router that has nice specs AND 2.5 GbE across all ports, preferably 8? I would buy one immediately.
Currently the only option is to buy additional 2.5GbE switch for that.... how big of a bullsh**t that is I don't need to tell anyone.
 

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Why don't they introduce a router that has nice specs AND 2.5 GbE across all ports, preferably 8? I would buy one immediately.
Currently the only option is to buy additional 2.5GbE switch for that.... how big of a bullsh**t that is I don't need to tell anyone.
Cost, thermals and size?
This thing is already $400. An eight port 2.5Gbps switch would add $100 to that.
 
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'boosts gaming traffic every step of the way, from the PC all the way to the game server.' They should stop lying to customers so blatantly... :mad:


Waay up to the internet server.

It depends on what the antennas do, since some routers have dedicated 2.4GHz and 5GHz antennas, while most routers with external antennas have combined 2.4 and 5GHz antennas.
Some routers also have internal PIFA or PCB antennas, plus external ones, so you might not actually see all the antennas that the router has.
It's more important to look at the radio configuration, as a 4x4:4 router would always be better than a 2x2:2, as at least with 802.11ax MU-MIMO works, so a modern 4x4:4 router would be able to deal with four 1x1:1 devices or two 2x2:2 devices simultaneously, without having to share airtime between them. This does require the devices to have some distance between them to work properly though.
There are 8x8:8 devices too, but so far I'm not aware of any such consumer designs.
So yes, more antennas can equal better, but it really depends on the rest of the hardware and sometimes you can't tell how many antennas there are just by looking at a router.
MU-MIMO only works if clients support it too.
 
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First consumer router with two 2.5Gbps ports, for the few people that can get faster than Gigabit, but not a 10Gbps internet connection, this should be interesting.
$400 on Newegg.
Meh I don't touch Asus routers until Merlin has a firmware available for it. And at these speeds its for Fiber users only not cable internet users. If I were to ever move up to the 1.5Gbps package my ISP offers I would take a look at this, aslong as the 3rd party firmware is there.
 

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Why don't they introduce a router that has nice specs AND 2.5 GbE across all ports, preferably 8? I would buy one immediately.
Currently the only option is to buy additional 2.5GbE switch for that.... how big of a bullsh**t that is I don't need to tell anyone.
Isn't the whole point of 2.5Gbe that the switches are so cheap? If you have multiple 2.5Gbe computers, the cost of a switch shouldn't matter. Of course, buying 2.5Gbe is a waste of money anyway. Go 10Gbe or don't spend the money at all.
 

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'boosts gaming traffic every step of the way, from the PC all the way to the game server.' They should stop lying to customers so blatantly... :mad:


Waay up to the internet server.


MU-MIMO only works if clients support it too.
Hence why I specifically said 802.11ax.

Meh I don't touch Asus routers until Merlin has a firmware available for it. And at these speeds its for Fiber users only not cable internet users. If I were to ever move up to the 1.5Gbps package my ISP offers I would take a look at this, aslong as the 3rd party firmware is there.
I doubt Merlin will support this as it seem to have a different firmware from the models he supports, but hey, maybe one day.
 
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Hummm.....

1. Looks fuggggullly
2. Cost way too much
3. Not enough functionality for the price
4. Like zlobby said.... I'm callin BS on this one also- "boosts gaming traffic every step of the way, from the PC all the way to the game server" what a load of gabboushimodocrapola.....
 
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Cost, thermals and size?
This thing is already $400. An eight port 2.5Gbps switch would add $100 to that.
Thanks captain obvious. I would gladly pay the additional price. Thermals shouldn't be much of a problem in a good design (have a passive 2.5 GbE switch which becomes only mildly warm).

Isn't the whole point of 2.5Gbe that the switches are so cheap? If you have multiple 2.5Gbe computers, the cost of a switch shouldn't matter. Of course, buying 2.5Gbe is a waste of money anyway. Go 10Gbe or don't spend the money at all.
2.5 GbE uses the exact same architecture, same cabling etc. This is literally a "free" 2.5x upgrade vs 1 Gigabit ethernet. Obviously 5 or 10 are better, but also much more expensive and complex due to infrastructure costs. So why not integrate a "full" 2.5 GbE into the router if it is so simple and cheap?
 
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Why not the latest WiFi standard? Waste of a lot of money, but a promising start of seeing a little more 2.5Gb
 
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At the first glance I thought the extra Lan port was PoE to connect to an AP...
30% of the price is for the branding and bling
 

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Thanks captain obvious. I would gladly pay the additional price. Thermals shouldn't be much of a problem in a good design (have a passive 2.5 GbE switch which becomes only mildly warm).
So why bother asking when you knew the answer?
It'll come, just not yet.

Why not the latest WiFi standard? Waste of a lot of money, but a promising start of seeing a little more 2.5Gb
Because 1. WiFi 6E is not approved in most countries and 2. WiFi 6E doesn't allow for removable antennas.
 
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Because 1. WiFi 6E is not approved in most countries and 2. WiFi 6E doesn't allow for removable antennas.
Thanks for the info, I did not know about the removable antenna rule. Interesting.

I would gladly pay the additional price. Thermals shouldn't be much of a problem in a good design (have a passive 2.5 GbE switch which becomes only mildly warm).
It would be cheaper for you to buy a 5 port 2.5Gb switch, and connect it to the 2.5Gb LAN port on this router. I would assume that you would not constantly maxing out a single 2.5Gb port?
 

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Thanks for the info, I did not know about the removable antenna rule. Interesting.
Yeah, most people don't. It only applies to routers/APs though, not WiFi cards/dongles.

6E rules handle this by establishing two classes of access points: Standard Power and Low Power. Fortunately, consumer 6E products will follow the Low Power rules, which provide access to all four U-NII bands and all the channels shown above.
In return for getting access to all the channels, Lower Power APs (and routers) must be operated indoors only. To enforce this limitation, Indoor AP designs cannot:
  • Have weather-resistant enclosures
  • Operate solely on battery power
  • Have removable antennas.
 

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2.5 GbE uses the exact same architecture, same cabling etc. This is literally a "free" 2.5x upgrade vs 1 Gigabit ethernet. Obviously 5 or 10 are better, but also much more expensive and complex due to infrastructure costs. So why not integrate a "full" 2.5 GbE into the router if it is so simple and cheap?
Not in reality. Most people don't have to upgrade infrastructure to run 10Gbe. The just have to upgrade switches and NICs, the same as 2.5Gbe. And before you say "but Cat 5e", you should know that 10Gbe runs just fine on Cat 5e on runs up to 150ft. Which covers most cable distances in homes.
 
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Yeah, I'm waiting for Wifi 6E to get cheap enough before considering upgrading from my current AC88U
 
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Keyboard Corsair K70 Max
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Do you know the reason for this rule?
See the quote and link above.
It has to do with transmit power rules, since the 6E frequencies are shared with other things.
As such, there's a strict transmit power limit, which could be exceeded if the antennas are changed.
Most WiFi cards/dongles have more limited transmit power to start with, so it's not really an issue.
 
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