Name: ASUS RT-AC88U - Wireless router - 8-port switch - GigE - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac - Dual Band
Brand: ASUS
SKU: 3671128
Price: 245.89 GBP

ASUS RT-AC88U - Wireless router - 8-port switch - GigE - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac - Dual Band

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Description

Whether you're gaming online in a heated competition or streaming a live event in 4K/UHD,lag and buffering are simply not an option. NitroQAM (1024-QAM) technology on the RT-AC88U delivers a combined 3167 Mbps Wi-Fi speed,ensuring everyone on your network can enjoy smooth streaming and low-latency online gaming.

Ping time and variance are critical technical parameters that affect responsiveness in online gaming,and their values depend heavily on the route game packets take to and from their destination. The Gamers Private Network (GPN) from WTFast automatically performs route optimization,choosing the most efficient route for game packets,resulting in consistently-lower ping time and minimal packet loss. With RT-AC88U this optimization is free,so users can enjoy the results on virtually every competitive multi-player online game - at no extra cost!

Main Specifications

Product Description	ASUS RT-AC88U - wireless router - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac - desktop
Device Type	Wireless router - 8-port switch (integrated)
Enclosure Type	Desktop
WAN Ports Qty	1
Data Link Protocol	Ethernet,Fast Ethernet,Gigabit Ethernet,IEEE 802.11b,IEEE 802.11a,IEEE 802.11g,IEEE 802.11n,IEEE 802.11ac
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Data Transfer Rate	3167 Mbps
Capacity	Guest networks:6
Network / Transport Protocol	PPTP,L2TP,NTP,IPSec,PPPoE,FTP,DHCP,DDNS
Routing Protocol	IGMPv2,IGMP,static IP routing,IGMPv3
Features	DMZ port,VPN support,print server,IPv6 support,URL filtering,parental control,Access Point operational mode,MIMO technology,download client,event log,dual WAN connection,virtual server support,Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS),IPSec passthrough,DHCP server,static IP mode,DNS proxy,ASUS AiDisk,wireless bridge mode,reset button,bandwidth control,IPv4 support,port triggering,3G/4G USB Dongle Support,4T4R MIMO technology,ASUS AiRadar,VPN Server,ASUS AiCloud,SNMP support,PPTP passthrough,L2TP passthrough,ASUS AiProtection,MU-MIMO technology,SmartConnect Technology,port filtering,Roaming Assist technology,beamforming technology,Adaptive QoS,Link Aggregation,Broadcom NitroQAM technology
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.11b,IEEE 802.11a,IEEE 802.11g,IEEE 802.11n,UPnP,IEEE 802.11ac
Power	AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Dimensions (WxDxH)	30 cm x 18.8 cm x 8.38 cm
Weight	950 g

Product Features

NitroQAM technology - seamless experience
Whether you're gaming online in a heated competition or streaming a live event in 4K/UHD,lag and buffering are simply not an option. NitroQAM (1024-QAM) technology on the RT-AC88U delivers a combined 3167 Mbps Wi-Fi speed,ensuring everyone on your network can enjoy smooth streaming and low-latency online gaming.
Free game accelerator inside
Ping time and variance are critical technical parameters that affect responsiveness in online gaming,and their values depend heavily on the route game packets take to and from their destination. The Gamers Private Network (GPN) from WTFast automatically performs route optimization,choosing the most efficient route for game packets,resulting in consistently-lower ping time and minimal packet loss. With RT-AC88U this optimization is free,so users can enjoy the results on virtually every competitive multi-player online game - at no extra cost!
Adaptive QoS - prioritize your game
Boost your gaming bandwidth with Adaptive QoS (Quality of Service),which allows you to easily prioritize gaming packets and activities. You can even assign full dedicated bandwidth while gaming under gamer solo mode,making RT-AC88U the perfect ally for low latency gaming anywhere in your home.
Bandwidth for all
RT-AC88U is the master of entertaining,able to support as many devices as people you invite over and can even maintain multiple simultaneous Full HD 1080P streams. Beyond content consumption,the RT-AC88U enables a smarter home,supporting IP cameras,thermostats and a variety of devices you don't even own yet.
Unbeatable Wi-Fi coverage
With a four-transmit,four-receive (4T4R) antenna design,both Wi-Fi range and signal stability improve dramatically. AiRadar beamforming further focuses Wi-Fi signal on your devices,making your Wi-Fi faster,clearer and stronger.
Powerful processor,faster transfers
RT-AC88U's top-of-the-line 1.4 GHz dual-core processor brings its computational capability to the next level. USB data transfers enjoy up to over 100 MB/s speed and the router download/upload speed (WAN-LAN throughput) up to 1800 Mbps5.

What's in the box

ASUS RT-AC88U
Software

Extended Specification collapse

General
Device Type	Wireless router - 8-port switch (integrated)
Enclosure Type	Desktop
Connectivity Technology	Wireless,wired
Data Link Protocol	Ethernet,Fast Ethernet,Gigabit Ethernet,IEEE 802.11b,IEEE 802.11a,IEEE 802.11g,IEEE 802.11n,IEEE 802.11ac
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Data Transfer Rate	3167 Mbps
Capacity	Guest networks:6
Network / Transport Protocol	PPTP,L2TP,NTP,IPSec,PPPoE,FTP,DHCP,DDNS
Routing Protocol	IGMPv2,IGMP,static IP routing,IGMPv3
Encryption Algorithm	MPPE,128-bit WEP,64-bit WEP,WPA-PSK,WPA2-PSK,WPA-Enterprise,WPA2-Enterprise
Features	DMZ port,VPN support,print server,IPv6 support,URL filtering,parental control,Access Point operational mode,MIMO technology,download client,event log,dual WAN connection,virtual server support,Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS),IPSec passthrough,DHCP server,static IP mode,DNS proxy,ASUS AiDisk,wireless bridge mode,reset button,bandwidth control,IPv4 support,port triggering,3G/4G USB Dongle Support,4T4R MIMO technology,ASUS AiRadar,VPN Server,ASUS AiCloud,SNMP support,PPTP passthrough,L2TP passthrough,ASUS AiProtection,MU-MIMO technology,SmartConnect Technology,port filtering,Roaming Assist technology,beamforming technology,Adaptive QoS,Link Aggregation,Broadcom NitroQAM technology
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.11b,IEEE 802.11a,IEEE 802.11g,IEEE 802.11n,UPnP,IEEE 802.11ac
Processor	1.4 GHz
RAM	512 MB
Flash Memory	128 MB
Status Indicators	Power,WAN,LAN,wireless,USB,WPS

Line Properties
Line Coding Format	1024 QAM

Expansion / Connectivity
Interfaces	WAN:1 x 1000Base-T - RJ-45 LAN:8 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 USB 2.0:1 x 4 pin USB Type A USB 3.0:1 x 9 pin USB Type A

Aerial
Antenna Qty	4

Power
Power Device	External power adapter
Voltage Required	AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)

Software / System Requirements
Software Included	WTFast Gamers Private Network

Dimensions &Weight
Width	30 cm
Depth	18.8 cm
Height	8.38 cm
Weight	950 g

AC3100 Dual Band Gigabit WiFi Gaming Router with MU-MIMO, supporting AiProtection network security by Trend Micro, AiMesh for mesh WiFi system, and WTFast game accelerator

Ultra-fast 802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi router boosts speeds up to 3167 Mbps for low-latency online gaming, smooth 4K UHD video playback and extremely fast file-sharing.
4x4 antenna design with AiRadar universal beamforming for unrivaled Wi-Fi range.
Intuitive ASUS Router App lets you control your network anywhere, without needing to boot up a PC.
Exclusive built-in game accelerator from WTFast® lets you enjoy smooth gameplay in supported multi-player online games.
AiProtection with Trend Micro™ for triple-strength network security, plus robust Parental Controls and privacy protection.
8 Gigabit LAN ports for extensive connectivity.
Link aggregation for up to 2Gbps wired network speeds, so more devices can enjoy faster access.
Revolutionary MU-MIMO technology can connect multiple MU-MIMO-compatible clients at each device’s maximum speed simultaneously.
AiMesh Supported - Connect to other compatible ASUS routers to create a powerful and flexible whole-home Wi-Fi network
Smartphone Support ready with latest Wi-Fi 6 devices including Samsung Galaxy S10 & iPhone 11 series

Ultimate Gaming and 4K Streaming

NitroQAM™ Technology - Seamless Experience

Whether you're gaming online in a heated competition or streaming a live event in 4K UHD, lag and buffering are simply not an option. NitroQAM™ (1024-QAM) technology on the RT-AC88U delivers a combined 3167 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, ensuring everyone on your network can enjoy smooth streaming and low-latency online gaming.

DOUBLE GAMING BOOST

Enjoy low-latency online gaming with boosted internet and home network performance!

Free Game Accelerator Inside

Ping time and variance are critical technical parameters that affect responsiveness in online gaming, and their values depend heavily on the route game packets take to and from their destination. The Gamers Private Network® (GPN®) from WTFast® automatically performs route optimization, choosing the most efficient route for game packets, resulting in consistently-lower ping time and minimal packet loss. With RT-AC88U this optimization is free for accelerating one selectable device at a time, so you can enjoy the results on supported competitive multi-player online games¹.

See how WTFast® works

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Cross-Platform Compatibility

Network speed impacts every device you game with on every platform you game on. The ASUS RT-AC88U delivers bandwidth and coverage for all your gaming devices, from consoles to PCs to mobile devices*, and supports every operating system, including Windows®², Mac OS®³ and Linux®⁴.

*WTFast® compatibility for games on consoles and mobile devices is now under development. The schedule of availability depends on actual situation. Please check supported game list for the latest information.

Adaptive QoS – Prioritize Your Game

Boost your gaming bandwidth with Adaptive QoS (Quality of Service), which allows you to easily prioritize gaming packets and activities. You can even assign full dedicated bandwidth while gaming under gamer solo mode, making RT-AC88U the perfect ally for low latency gaming anywhere in your home. It supports major consoles including PlayStation®3, PlayStation®4, PS4™ Pro, PlayStation®Vita, Wii U, 3DS and Xbox One.

Free Up PC System 'Resources' During Gameplay

Networking is only half the equation when it comes to game performance. Anti-virus programs and 3rd party applications can consume valuable CPU and memory that could be reallocated to your game. With AiProtection on the RT-AC88U you can confidently turn off these utilities while you game, ensuring every available drop of resource is spent enhancing your game.

Everywhere Entertainment in Your Smart Home

Bandwidth for All

RT-AC88U is the master of entertaining, able to support multiple of devices and Full HD 1080p streams simultaneously. Beyond content consumption, the RT-AC88U enables a smarter home, supporting IP cameras, thermostats and a variety of devices you don't even own yet.

Unbeatable Wi-Fi Coverage

With a four-transmit, four-receive (4T4R) antenna design, both Wi-Fi range and signal stability improve dramatically. AiRadar beamforming further focuses Wi-Fi signal on your devices, making your Wi-Fi faster, clearer and stronger.