RT-BE88U Dual-band WiFi 7 AiMesh Extendable Performance Router, 4K-QAM, MLO, Dual 10G ports, SFP+, Four 2.5G ports, Four 1G ports, 34G WAN/LAN capacity, Subscription-free network security, VPNs
RT-BE88U DUAL-BAND WIFI 7 ROUTER
Unparalleled 34G Wired Performance
Dominate your network with the ultimate performance for those who demand the absolute best, today and tomorrow. ASUS RT-BE88U, the successor to the legacy RT-AX88U, powered by next-level WiFi 7, delivers an astounding 7200 Mbps for your connected living. The RT-BE88U boasts a monster 34 Gigabit combined capacity. Its killer combination includes a cutting-edge 10 Gigabit SFP+ next gen connection and up to 9 LAN ports, ensuring seamless hardwiring for all your devices and future-proofing your network.
Leap Forward with WiFi 7
WiFi 7 introduces revolutionary features that deliver exceptionally fast speeds, extremely low latency, and enhanced reliability. With these advancements, you can experience unparalleled network performance for gaming, streaming, smart home devices, and more. WiFi 7 brings all this to the table – and it retains all the congestion-busting tech of WiFi 6, too.
| WAN connection |
| WAN connection type |
RJ-45 |
| 3G/4G USB modem compatibility |
Yes |
| SIM card slot |
No |
| Ethernet WAN |
Yes |
| Wireless LAN features |
| Modulation |
4096-QAM, OFDMA |
| WLAN data transfer rate (second band) |
5764 Mbit/s |
| WLAN data transfer rate (first band) |
1376 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standards |
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| WLAN data transfer rate (max) |
5764 Mbit/s |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi band |
Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
| Network |
| VPN support |
nstant GuardVPN Client L2TPVPN Client Open VPNVPN Client PPTPVPN Client WireGuardVPN Server IPSecVPN Server Open VPNVPN Server PPTPVPN Server WireGuardVPN FusionSupport Surfshark |
| Media server |
Yes |
| Built-in FTP server |
Yes |
| Support Samba (storage) |
Yes |
| Dynamic DNS (DDNS) |
Yes |
| Port forwarding |
Yes |
| Port triggering |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
1000,2500,10000 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN interface type |
10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Ports & interfaces |
| Fiber optic connector |
SFP+ |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
1 |
| USB port |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
9 |
| Management features |
| MU-MIMO technology |
Yes |
| WPS push button |
Yes |
| Reset button |
Yes |
| Wake-on-LAN ready |
Yes |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support |
Yes |
| Bandwidth control |
Yes |
| Security |
| NAT functionality |
• PPTP Pass-Through• L2TP Pass-Through• IPSec Pass-Through• RTSP Pass-Through• H.323 Pass-Through• SIP Pass-Through• PPPoE Relay |
| Network address translation (NAT) |
Yes |
| DMZ support |
Yes |
| System event log |
Yes |
| MAC address filtering |
Yes |
| Parental control |
Yes |
| Firewall security |
Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64 • Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32 • Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64 |
| Firewall |
Yes |
| Security algorithms |
SSH, WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal, WPS |
| Protocols |
| DHCP server |
Yes |
| Design |
| On/off switch |
Yes |
| LED indicators |
LAN, Power, USB, WAN |
| Product colour |
Black, Grey |
| Product type |
Tabletop router |
| Packaging content |
| Quick start guide |
Yes |
| Warranty card |
Yes |
| AC adapter included |
Yes |
| Cables included |
LAN (RJ-45), RJ-9 |
| Antenna |
| Antennas quantity |
4 |
| Antenna design |
External |
| Features |
| Flash memory |
256 MB |
| Internal memory |
2000 MB |
| Processor cores |
4 |
| Processor frequency |
2600 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 |
300 mm |
| Depth |
188 mm |
| Height |
60.5 mm |
| Weight |
1.06 kg |

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