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Asus RT-BE88U

details: 7200Mbps Dual-band WiFi 7 (801.11be) AiMesh extendable router
hardware type: Wireless Router
date added: 2024-08-26
updated: 2024-09-30
ASUS RT-BE88U, powered by next-level WiFi 7, delivers 7200 Mbps for your connected living. The RT-BE88U boasts a monster 34 Gigabit combined capacity. It includes a 10 Gigabit SFP+ next gen connection and up to 9 LAN ports, ensuring seamless hardwiring for all your devices and future-proofing your network.

Dual-band Multi-Link Operation (MLO) intelligently manages traffic and aggregates bandwidth across both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, reducing congestion and maximizing throughput. Connecting to multiple bands enables seamless switching where your data will be allocated to the most suitable band to reduce latency.

RT-BE88U comes with dual 10 Gigabit ports, four 2.5 Gigabit ports and four Gigabit ports that combine for up to 34 Gigabit WAN and LAN capacity. It also supports WAN/LAN aggregation, giving you the flexibility to provide massive bandwidth to connected devices or take advantage of ultra-high-speed internet connections.

The RT-BE88U comes with four detachable antennas, allowing you to physically reposition them to better suit your specific needs, including overcoming obstacles such as walls or other interference. By fine-tuning your wireless setups, you can achieve better network stability, faster data transfer rates, and a more reliable and efficient wireless experience.

The RT-BE88U makes VPN setup a breeze. It supports the latest protocols, including WireGuard, for fast, secure connections. Easily create a dedicated VPN network or use VPN Fusion for selective routing, and manage everything from the convenient ASUS Router app and web interface.

With the Kids' Network, users can establish dedicated SSIDs for kids' rooms and manage screen time without the need to set up each device individually.

The RT-BE88U comes with a dedicated gaming port that can prioritize gaming traffic from connected devices without any configuration. Optimize network performance for gaming activities, especially in scenarios where multiple devices are simultaneously using the network for various purposes, preventing gaming-related traffic from being negatively impacted by other data transfers or activities on the network.
 
 
 
 RT-BE88U Features
 General
 Availability: currently available
 Street price: $344
 LAN / WAN Connectivity
 WAN ports: 3
2 of the WAN ports can act as LAN ports as well; one USB port for 3G/4G modems
 WAN port(s) type: Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
 WAN port auto cross-over: yes
 LAN ports: 7
 LAN ports type: Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
 LAN ports auto cross-over: yes
 USB port(s): 1
for storage devices and 3G/4G modems
 USB port type: USB 3.2
 Router
 NAT routing: yes
 Multihomed: yes
 DMZ: yes
 Port forwarding: yes
 Port triggering: yes
 DHCP server: yes
 DHCP client: yes
 Dynamic DNS client: yes
 QoS: yes
 Wireless
 Maximum Wireless Speed: 7200 Mbps (802.11ad + 802.11ac)
 WiFi standards supported: 802.11g (Wi-Fi 3)
802.11n (Wi-Fi 4)
802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E - 6GHz)
802.11be (Wi-Fi 7)
 Wifi security/authentication: WPA (TKIP)
WPA2 (AES)
WPA3
RADIUS authentication
 WiFi modes: Access point
Wireless bridge (PtP)
Repeater mode
 external antenna(s): 4
 Multiple SSID: yes
 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): yes
 MU-MIMO: yes
 Beamforming: yes
 Dual Band (2.4GHz/5GHz): yes
 Simultaneous Dual Band (2.4GHz/5GHz): yes
 VPN
  IPSec
 IPSec server: yes
 IPSec passthrough: yes
  L2TP
 L2TP client: yes
 L2TP passthrough: yes
  PPTP
 PPTP server: yes
 PPTP client: yes
 PPTP passthrough: yes
 Firewall
 Filtering: Domain/URL blocking, IP Address filtering, keyword/content filtering, date/time scheduling
 Device Management
 Alternate Admin URL: http://www.asusrouter.com
 Administration: Web-based (LAN)
Mobile App
 Firmware upgradeable: yes
 Configuration backup/restore: yes
 Event log: yes
 Diagnostic functions: yes
 Misc hardware info
 RAM: 2048 Mb
 Flash Memory: 256 Mb
 IPv6 support: yes
 Links
 Product page: https://www.asus.com/networking-iot-serv...
 Quick Install Guide: https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wirel...

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