ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 WiFi 6E Tri-Band Gaming Router
ASUS
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 WiFi 6E Tri-Band Gaming Router
The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 is a tri-band WiFi 6E gaming router designed for households and gamers who need maximum wireless throughput, lower latency, and dedicated network acceleration across many devices simultaneously. It adds the new 6GHz band to the established 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, reducing interference and increasing capacity for WiFi 6E-capable clients. Buyers who run VPN tunnels, need network-wide security, or want AiMesh whole-home coverage will find it directly addressed by its feature set.
Why this product
Three bands including the new 6GHz
The 6GHz band offers wider channels and less interference than the crowded 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, delivering higher performance and lower latency to compatible devices.
Combined wireless throughput up to 11000Mbps
The three radios—1148Mbps on 2.4GHz, 4804Mbps on 5GHz, and 4804Mbps on 6GHz—add up to a total rated capacity of 11000Mbps across the router.
2.5G WAN/LAN port for faster wired uplinks
A dedicated 2.5G BaseT port sits alongside four Gigabit LAN ports, giving high-speed NAS or upstream connections a faster pipe than standard Gigabit allows.
Triple-level game acceleration
Game traffic is prioritised at the device, router, and server level to lower ping rates and reduce latency during online play.
VPN Fusion runs VPN and standard traffic together
VPN Fusion lets VPN and non-VPN connections run simultaneously on the same router, so one device can be on a tunnel while others browse normally.
AiProtection Pro security included at no extra cost
Powered by Trend Micro, AiProtection Pro provides regularly updated security signatures, advanced parental controls, and website filtering without an ongoing subscription fee.
- StandardWiFi 6E (802.11ax)
- BandsTri-band: 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz
- Max throughputUp to 11000Mbps combined
- 2.5G port1× 2.5G BaseT WAN/LAN
- Processor1.8GHz quad-core
- RAM / Flash1GB DDR3 SDRAM / 256MB NAND
- USB ports2× USB 3.2 Gen 1
- Dimensions328 × 328 × 179 mm
- SKUASU-4180
- EAN4711081137207
- Works with all WiFi 6E (802.11ax) clients on the 6GHz band for maximum performance.
- Backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac devices on 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.
- PS5 compatible, as stated by ASUS for this router.
- Supports ASUS AiMesh, allowing it to act as a router node or mesh node with other AiMesh-compatible ASUS routers.
- The 2.5G WAN/LAN port delivers its full benefit only when the upstream ISP connection or connected device also supports 2.5G speeds.
- 3G/4G LTE and 4G/5G mobile tethering require a compatible USB dongle connected to one of the USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports.
Best for
- Online gamers who need reduced ping and prioritised game traffic across a busy household network.
- WiFi 6E early adopters with newer devices that support the 6GHz band and want to benefit from its reduced interference and wider channels.
- Households running VPN connections that need VPN Fusion to route some devices through a tunnel while others use a standard connection.
- Larger homes that want to extend coverage by pairing this router with other ASUS AiMesh nodes rather than adding a separate mesh system.
- Users who want built-in network security without a separate subscription, covered by the included AiProtection Pro.
Trade-offs
- Buyers with no WiFi 6E devices: Clients that only support 802.11ac or earlier cannot connect to the 6GHz band, so that radio's capacity goes unused.
- Space-constrained installations: At 328 × 328 × 179 mm and 1782g, this router requires substantial desk or shelf space and is not suited to compact setups.
- Wired networks over gigabit: Without a 2.5G upstream connection from the ISP or NAS, the 2.5G port's extra headroom over standard Gigabit cannot be used.
- Minimal-interface users: The ASUSWRT interface and its full feature set—dual WAN, aggregation, VPN server, parental controls—add configuration complexity that may be unnecessary for straightforward home use.
Next-gen WiFi standard – World's first WiFi 6E tri-band router boosts speeds up to 11000Mbps.
New 6GHz frequency band – Wider channels and higher capacity delivers higher performance, lower latency, and less interference.
2.5G WAN/LAN Port – All network traffic through 2.5G port is given top priority, and 2.5G port unlocks the full potential of WiFi 6.
GT-AXE11000's new 6GHz power amplifier boosts both signal strength and quality. The 1.8GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM allows parallel processing for increased speed when handling data from multiple devices, so it can easily handle even the busiest WiFi 6E network.
GT-AXE11000 provides triple-level game acceleration to boost game traffic every step of the way. This lowers ping rates and reduces game latency for an amazing gaming experience.
GT-AXE11000 features AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro™, with automatic, regularly updated security signatures to protect your devices and personal data from internet threats. This powerful security solution includes advanced parental controls, including the ability to block specific websites and mobile app types.
Networking
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Model | GT-AXE11000 |
| Standard | WiFi 6E (802.11ax); backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Operating frequency | Tri-band: 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz |
| Operating modes | Router (AiMesh router), AiMesh node, Access point, Repeater, Media bridge |
| Security | WPA3 Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, WPS; DNS-over-TLS; SSH; Let's Encrypt |
| Guest networks | 2.4GHz ×3, 5GHz ×3, 6GHz ×3 |
| VPN | VPN server (PPTP, OpenVPN, IPSec), VPN client (PPTP, L2TP, OpenVPN), VPN Fusion |
Performance
| Throughput | Up to 11000Mbps combined |
|---|---|
| 2.4GHz rate | 4×4 (Tx/Rx), 1024QAM, 20/40MHz, up to 1148Mbps |
| 5GHz rate | 4×4 (Tx/Rx), 1024QAM, 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 4804Mbps |
| 6GHz rate | 4×4 (Tx/Rx), 1024QAM, 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 4804Mbps |
| Processor | 1.8GHz quad-core |
| RAM | 1GB DDR3 SDRAM |
| Flash | 256MB NAND |
Ports & power
| WAN port | 1× RJ45 Gigabit BaseT |
|---|---|
| LAN ports | 4× RJ45 Gigabit BaseT |
| 2.5G port | 1× RJ45 2.5G BaseT (WAN/LAN) |
| USB ports | 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Antennas | 8× external |
| Power input | AC 110V–240V, 50–60Hz |
| Power output | 19V / max 3.42A or 19.5V / max 3.33A |
Physical
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 328 × 328 × 179 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1782g |
| OS compatibility | Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7, Mac OS, Linux |
| User interface | ASUSWRT |
Shipping
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Returns
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- Refunds are available within 45 days of delivery.
- After the 45-day period you are no longer eligible for a refund, so we encourage you to try the product within the first few weeks to make sure it fits your needs.