Designed primarily for gamers and enthusiasts, the ASUS ROG Rapture GT6 AX10000 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi Systemfrom ASUS ROG Rapture GT6 AX10000 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi Systemoffers the speed and reliability to make lag a thing of the past. This Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) tri-band mesh system is comprised of two moonlight white modules that provide up to 10,182 Mb/s wireless data transfer speeds over the 2.4 GHz and dual 5 GHz bands with compatible devices. With up to 5800 square feet of coverage with RangeBoost Plus technology and a special smart antenna that detects the best signal based on location and direction, you can enjoy seamless connections as you move from room to room.

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)    Up to 10,182 Mb/s Throughput    2.4 GHz / 2 x 5 GHz (Tri-Band)    9 x Internal Antennas    3 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports    1 x 2.5G Ethernet WAN Port    1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Port    Up to 5800 Square Foot Coverage    Triple-Level Game Acceleration

Each ROG Rapture GT6 module houses nine powerful internal antennas and take advantage 160 MHz channels to deliver multi-Gigabit, low-latency connections.

Optimize your online speeds by connecting your wired device to the designated Gaming Port. Game Boost decreases interference from other devices by prioritizing gaming-related data packets. The Gamer VPN feature automatically finds the shortest path to the game server for your favorite games.

Heat can kill performance. On the top and bottom of the router, there are grills that align perfectly with the heatsink to create the best convective effects and heat dissipation, while side vents employ a classic slash pattern.

Alongside the WPA3 security protocol, the ROG Rapture GT6 also features AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro and advanced parental controls, providing the tools you need in one device. Additionally, the latest Safe Browsing feature can filter undesirable content from search engine results for a more family-friendly browsing experience.

Whether you're traveling to an airport, coffee shop, or restaurant, the free Wi-Fi you find in public locations is rarely secure. ASUS Instant Guard lets users leverage their router system as a VPN tunnel when they are on the go, for a more secure internet connection when using public Wi-Fi. In addition, with the latest Instant Guard, this connection can be shared with friends and family via a simple URL link.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can a wired backhaul connection go thru a switch and still work?

A: Yes, you can setup a wired backhaul connection through a switch.

Q: 2. My rooms are far apart, can I connect these 2 units by CAT cable not through air?

A: These can be connected via an Ethernet cable.

Q: 3. Do both routers need AC power?

A: Yes, the ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 AX6600 Wireless Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System units each have their own AC power adapter.

Q: 4. Does this router support WPA3? The specs on both this website and the manufacturer's say no. A recent review by PC magazine says yes. If I buy a WPA2 router will manufacturers do a firmware update at a later date? What's the lag with WPA3? I've been hearing about it for two years and there's still very few routers with that security standard.

A: Yes, as others have said it supports WPA-3 through an update.

Q: 5. What is the maximum Wifi transmission speed of the ASUS ZenWiFi AX6600 Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 XT8?

A: The maximum transfer speed under the Wifi 6 protocol is 9.6 Gb/s.

Q: 6. Does this router support a vpn client like Nord?

A: As per Asus's website, the Asus ZenWiFi XT8 AX6600 Wireless Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System supports the following VPN's: VPN Client L2PT : Yes VPN Client OVPN : Yes VPN Client PPTP : Yes VPN Server IPSec : Yes VPN Server OVPN : Yes VPN Server PPTP : Yes VPN Fusion : No

Q: 7. Is this available as a 3-piece or single satellites sold beyond the 2-piece so I can cover both a basement and a 3rd level (my router is on my main level)?

A: This is only available as Router and Satellite set, 2-piece.

Q: 8. i have an 11,000 square foot home. can i add additional units to cover that area? i do have cat 5 and cat 6 throughout the home.

A: The ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 AX7800 Wireless Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (2-Pack, Black) BH #XT9B2PK can be used as a mesh with more units added to cover a larger area.

Q: 9. Can you just buy two sets of these and have three nodes and one as the router?

A: Yes, you can combine two ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 AX7800 Wireless Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (2-Pack, Black) using one ZenWiFi XT8 as a router and the rest as satellite mesh points.

Q: 10. How much power does this device actually consume? The manual says the power supply is 19V 1.75A maximum (33.25W) but actual power consumption could be much less.

A: What you mention for the power supply - is all the information we have available.