ASUS GT-AXE16000 WiFi 6E gaming router

GT-AXE16000 quad-band WiFi 6E (802.11ax) gaming router, new 6 GHz band, dual 10G ports, 2.5G WAN port, dual WAN, AiMesh support, VPN Fusion, Triple-level game acceleration and free network security

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

The world's first quad-band WiFi 6E gaming router

The trailblazing ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 is the world's very first quad-band WiFi 6E gaming router, delivering incredible speeds of up to 16000 Mbps. We've unlocked the full potential of the four frequency bands — 2.4 GHz, two 5 GHz* bands, and 6 GHz — with 160 MHz channels in the 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands to bring you the fastest speeds possible.
*The 160MHz bandwidth may be unavailable in the 5GHz band in some regions / countries due to regulatory restrictions.

ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 top view

Experience ultimate connectivity

With four frequency bands available, you can dedicate each band to different devices for faster and smoother WiFi connections. It also gives you even more flexible options for connecting ASUS AiMesh-compatible routers as mesh nodes if you want to create a whole-home mesh system.

WiFi 6E - 6 GHz band

WiFi 6E gives you up to seven* additional high-speed 160 MHz channels, for multi-gigabit speeds with stable and consistent connections. It dramatically increases network capacity while reducing bandwidth congestion, delivering higher performance for every WiFi 6E device.

Flexible network port configuration

ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 has two dual-function 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports, four 1 Gbps LAN ports, and a 2.5 Gbps WAN port. This flexibility gives you the ability to deliver massive bandwidth to your wired devices, and take advantage of ultra-high-speed internet connections in any scenarios.

Built for the ultimate speed

ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 is powered by the latest 2.0 GHz quad-core 64-bit CPU and WiFi chipsets, giving it the performance to handle even the most demanding gaming networks. Maximum network throughput is increased by up to 18%* for lightning-fast responsiveness, accelerated data transfers and an optimized gaming experience.

*Disclaimer: Compared with former WiFi 6 platform

Built for the
ultimate coverage

ASUS RangeBoost Plus is the latest, most powerful version of our renowned RangeBoost technology, which can improve coverage and WiFi performance significantly compared to other models without RangeBoost. By using next-gen flagship Broadcom WiFi chipsets with the exclusive ASUS RF technology, RangeBoost Plus leverages multiple upgraded ASUS features that improve WiFi signal range and overall coverage by up to 38%*.

*Measured using WiFi 6 client connected at 200 Mbps to WiFi 6 router with RangeBoost Plus, compared to same WiFi 6 client connected at 200 Mbps to WiFi 5 router without RangeBoost Plus.

To infinity and beyond

For the ultimate style, ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 has an infinity mirror on the top of the case that adds a unique touch to the multiple Aura RGB lighting effects. GT-AXE16000 shows your true style while gaming!

GT-AXE16000 b-roll video focusing on Aura lighting.

Triple-level game acceleration

GT-AXE16000 boosts your gaming traffic every step of the way, from your PC all the way to the game server. The exclusive triple-level game acceleration stabilizes your connections to prevent jitter, reduce lag, lower ping and increase speed for amazing gaming experiences.

*Free trial only applies to one selected device with limited daily time and limited feature support; users can upgrade their gaming experience by subscribing to the advanced version with more GPN traffic and features.

Game without boundaries

VPN Fusion lets you run both a VPN and an ordinary internet connection — simultaneously! So even if other network users need to use a VPN, you can still enjoy maximum gaming speeds.

The comparison between using and not using a VPN with the ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000

Complete security for everyone and everything

For total peace of mind, GT-AXE16000 includes ASUS AiProtection Pro, including the latest WPA3 security protocol and advanced Parental Controls. The automatic, regularly updated security signatures help protect all your devices and personal data from internet threats.

Make free WiFi secure, wherever you are

The free public WiFi you find in coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, airports and so on is rarely secure. ASUS Instant Guard uses VPN technology to create a secure data tunnel to your GT-AXE16000, adding rock-solid security to any public WiFi connections you use.

Tech specs

Network Standards
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WiFi 6E (802.11ax)
Backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi
Product Segments
AY16000 Ultimate AY Performance
AX Technology
AY16000
Data Rate
2.4GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM 20/40MHz, up to 1148Mbps
5G-1Hz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 4804Mbps
5G-2Hz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 4804Mbps
6GHz AX: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 1024 QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 4804Mbps
Antenna
External antenna x 8 (non-detachable)
Internal antenna x 4
Transmit/Receive
2.4 GHz 4 x 4
5 GHz-1 4 x 4
5 GHz-2 4 x 4
6 GHz 4x4
Processor
2.0GHz quad-core processor
Memory
256MB NAND flash and 2GB DDR4 RAM
Wi-Fi Technology
OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access)
Beamforming: standard-based and universal
1024-QAM high data rate
20/40/80/160 MHz bandwidth

* The 160MHz bandwidth may be unavailable in the 5GHz band in some regions / countries due to regulatory restrictions.
Operating Frequency
Quad-band Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz-1 / 5 GHz-2 / 6 GHz
Ports
1 x 2.5 Gigabit WAN Port
2 x 10 Gigabit WAN/LAN Ports
4 x Gigabit LAN Ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
1 x USB 2.0 Port
Pushbuttons
WPS Button, LED Button, Reset Button, Power Switch
LED Indicator
Power x 1
2.4G x 1
5GHz-1 x 1
5GHz-2 x 1
6G x 1
10GE Port x 1
LAN x 1
WAN x 1
Power Supply: AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
DC Output : 19 V with max. 3.42 A current; 19.5 V with max. 3.33 A current
Package Contents
GT-AXE16000 WiFi Gaming Router
RJ-45 Cable
Power Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card
Product Weight (g)
2425
AiMesh
AiMesh
Router Application
AiMesh
Gaming
AiMesh
Alexa
AiProtection
AiProtection
AiProtection Pro
AiProtection Pro
Parental Control
AiProtection AiProtection Pro
Maximum Parental Control profile. 
64
Maximum Parental Control content filter rule : 64 
64
Message control
Maximum Bandwidth limiter rule : 64
Maximum Bandwidth limiter rule . 
32
Traffic analysis period : 
Daily, Weekly, Monthly
Wireless
WiFi Encryption : Yes
WiFi Encryption. 
WPA3 Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Enterprise, Open System & OWE
Maximum Guest Network rule. 
2.4 GHz x 3, 5 GHz-1 x 3, 5 GHz-2 x 3, 6 GHz x 3
Guest Network Connection time limit
Guest Network Encryption. 
Open system, WPA/WPA2-Personal/WPA3-Personal
Maximum MAC filters . 
64
Airtime fairness
RADIUS Client
Universal beamforming
WAN
Explicit beamforming
Internet connection Type : Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP 
Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP
Dual WAN
WAN Aggregation
3G/4G LTE dongle
Android tethering
Port forwarding
Maximum port forwarding rule : 64 
64
Port triggering
Maximum port triggering rule : 64 
32
DMZ
DDNS
NAT Passthrough . 
PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP Passthrough,PPPoE relay
Let's Encrypt
Safe browsing
DNS-over-TLS
DHCP Server
DHCP Server
IGMP snooping
IPTV
LAN Link Aggregation
Manually assign IP address
Maximum manually assign IP address rule : 128 
128
VPN
VPN Client L2TP
VPN Client OVPN
VPN Client PPTP
VPN Client WireGuard
VPN Server IPSec
VPN Server OVPN
VPN Server PPTP
VPN Server WireGuard
VPN Fusion
USB Application
File System. 
HFS+, NTFS, vFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4
Safely Remove disk
AiCloud
Download master
AiDisk
Media Server
Time Machine
Samba Server
FTP Server
Shared Folder privileges
Management
Operating mode. 
Router(AiMesh router), AiMesh node, Access point, Repeater, Media bridge
Operating system : ASUSWRT 
ASUSWRT
Free OS upgrade
Firewall
Maximum Firewall keyword filter. 
64
Maximum Firewall network service filter : 64 
32
Maximum Firewall URL filter : 64 
64
Wake on LAN (WOL)
SSH
Configuration backup and restore
Diagnosis tools
Feedback system
System log
New Device Connect Notification
Login Captcha
Connection Diagnosis
Security Scan
Auto Firmware Update