ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Gaming Router

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 Tri-Band Gaming Router

The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 is a tri-band AC5300 Wi-Fi gaming router built for VR, 4K streaming, and competitive online play. It pairs a 1.8GHz 64-bit quad-core processor with dedicated gaming LAN ports, WTFast Gamers Private Network support, AiMesh whole-home Wi-Fi, Adaptive QoS, and AiProtection network security powered by Trend Micro.

Key Features

• Tri-Band AC5300 Wi-Fi: One 2.4GHz band and two 5GHz bands deliver combined speeds up to 5334 Mbps.
• 1.8GHz Quad-Core CPU: 64-bit processor handles high-throughput gaming, streaming, and USB transfers without bottlenecks.
• Dedicated Gaming LAN Ports: Two ports automatically prioritize traffic from connected gaming devices.
• Game Boost (Adaptive QoS): One-click traffic prioritization for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles.
• WTFast Built-In: Free Gamers Private Network access for reduced ping and lower latency to game servers.
• AiProtection with Game IPS: Trend Micro powered intrusion prevention blocks threats at the network level.
• VPN Fusion: Run a VPN and a standard internet connection simultaneously on different devices.
• AiMesh Compatible: Pair with other AiMesh ready ASUS routers to create a whole-home mesh Wi-Fi system.
• 8 Gigabit LAN Ports: Wire in consoles, PCs, and NAS devices, with Link Aggregation support for a 2 Gbps connection.
• 2 USB 3.0 Ports: High-speed file sharing and media access from attached storage.
• RangeBoost Technology: Expanded coverage and improved long-range throughput for larger homes.

Built for Competitive Gaming

The ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 is engineered around low-latency gameplay. Two dedicated gaming LAN ports place connected devices at the front of the network queue, while Game Boost analyzes packet traffic and accelerates gaming sessions with a single click from the ROG Gaming Center dashboard. Built-in WTFast support routes traffic through the Gamers Private Network to minimize ping and stabilize connections to game servers worldwide.

Network Security and Privacy

Game IPS, powered by Trend Micro, provides continuous intrusion prevention that filters threats before they reach your devices. Protection operates at the router level, so security stays active even when individual device firewalls are disabled. VPN Fusion adds further flexibility by allowing a VPN tunnel and a direct internet connection to run at the same time, keeping gaming speeds intact while other household devices route through the VPN.

Tri-Band Wi-Fi for VR and 4K Streaming

Two 5GHz bands and one 2.4GHz band allow you to dedicate a full band to gaming traffic while other devices stream, browse, or download on a separate channel. WAN-to-LAN throughput of up to 1900 Mbps supports VR gaming and 4K UHD streaming without congestion.

Hardware Built for Heavy Use

The 1.8GHz quad-core processor provides headroom for high-bandwidth gaming, large file transfers, and multi-device households. Eight Gigabit LAN ports support wired connections for consoles, desktops, and NAS systems. Two USB 3.0 ports enable fast access to attached storage, and Link Aggregation can combine two LAN ports into a single 2 Gbps connection for compatible NAS devices.

Whole-Home Coverage with AiMesh

RangeBoost combines hardware and software tuning to extend Wi-Fi reach and improve long-range performance. For larger or multi-floor homes, AiMesh lets the GT-AC5300 work alongside other compatible ASUS routers to form a unified mesh network with a single SSID, seamless roaming, and full feature parity across every node. AiMesh supports a mix of compatible ASUS models, so existing routers can be reused rather than replaced.

What's Included

• ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 Wireless Router
• Ethernet cable
• Power adapter
• Quick start guide and online installation manual