AC3100 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Gigabit Router
RT-AC88U instantly takes your wireless network to the next level. The latest NitroQAM™ technology boosts the Wi-Fi speeds for everyone and everything on your busy network. With the widest-ever Wi-Fi coverage, lightning-fast USB and WAN/LAN speed plus total security and 8 Gigabit LAN ports, the RT-AC88U is as well-rounded as it is top-of-the-line.
- 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 MicroTM for triple-strength total 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.
| WAN connection |
| WAN connection type |
RJ-45 |
| 3G/4G USB modem compatibility |
No |
| SIM card slot |
No |
| DSL WAN |
No |
| Ethernet WAN |
Yes |
| Wireless LAN features |
| Modulation |
1024-QAM |
| WLAN data transfer rate (second band) |
2167 Mbit/s |
| WLAN data transfer rate (first band) |
1000 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standards |
802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| WLAN data transfer rate (max) |
2167 Mbit/s |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi band |
Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
| Network |
| VPN support |
VPN server : IPSec Pass-Through, PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, PPTP Server, OpenVPN ServerVPN client : PPTP client, L2TP client, OpenVPN client |
| Networking standards |
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Cabling technology |
10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
1000 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN interface type |
Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Ports & interfaces |
| DC-in jack |
Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
1 |
| USB port |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
9 |
| Management features |
| WPS push button |
Yes |
| Reset button |
Yes |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support |
Yes |
| Web-based management |
Yes |
| Security |
| DMZ support |
Yes |
| System event log |
Yes |
| URL filtering |
Yes |
| Filtering |
Yes |
| Firewall |
Yes |
| Security algorithms |
64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS |
| Protocols |
| Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) |
Yes |
| DHCP server |
Yes |
| DHCP client |
Yes |
| Design |
| LED indicators |
Activity, LAN, Link, WAN, WPS |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Product type |
Tabletop router |
| Antenna |
| Antennas quantity |
4 |
| Antenna design |
External |
| Features |
| Flash memory |
128 MB |
| Internal memory |
512 MB |
| Processor cores |
2 |
| Processor frequency |
1400 MHz |
| Built-in processor |
Yes |
| Power |
| Output current |
2.37 A |
| Output voltage |
19 V |
| AC input frequency |
50 - 60 Hz |
| AC input voltage |
110 - 240 V |
| Power source type |
AC |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Width |
299.7 mm |
| Depth |
188 mm |
| Height |
83.8 mm |
| Logistics data |
| Harmonized System (HS) code |
85176990 |
| Other features |
| Bandwidth (first) |
2.4 GHz |
| Bandwidth (second) |
5 GHz |
| Maximum data transfer rate |
3167 Mbit/s |

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