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ASUS RT-AX88U

6 AX Dual Band 6000 Mbps Wireless Router (AX4804 AX1148) with 8 x 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN ports 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps WAN port

Last price 399€95
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Overview

Go Lightning Fast!

TheASUS RT-AX88U is the first router to feature Wi-FI AX. Twice as powerful as Wi-FI AC, the new AX standard on this ASUS router will give you an incredible 6000 Mbps speed with minimal pings and lags, but also with wide coverage and MU-MIMO technology. This dual-band router will provide speeds of 4804 Mb/s on the 5 GHz band and 1148 Mb/s on the 2.4 GHz band thanks to the 4 antennas. Moreover, with the AiMesh standard you will no longer suffer from unwanted disconnections, as it will create a single powerful network. It also has 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports as a quality wired solution.



Enter a new era of wireless connection

Discover an even faster wireless network that pushes the limits of today's standard Wi-Fi! Wi-Fi 802.11ax is the new wireless standard that will propel you forward in terms of speed with better coverage and less power consumption for connected devices. The RT-AX88U will give you an amazing experience. This 4x4 dual-band Wi-Fi router will give you speeds of up to 6000 Mbps with a 2.4 GHz band at 1148 Mbps and 4804 Mbps on 5 GHz. This new Wi-Fi standard is backwards compatible to match your hardware, providing, for example, a rate of 4333 Mb/s for AC Wi-Fi (5 GHz).


A connection at the speed of light!

With its powerful 1.8 GHz quad-core processor, the RT-AX88U will ensure incredible performance by optimising throughput, but also by accelerating USB data transfers. This powerful dual-band ASUS router offers 160MHz bandwidth and 1024-QAM for significantly faster wireless connections. It is 2.3 times faster than dual-band routers with AC 4x4 Wi-Fi.

It will be perfect for online gaming thanks toadaptive QoS that prioritises according to need by integrating WTFAST. It will seek and secure the shortest possible path between your device and the game server, minimising ping and lag.


No latency. Maximum throughput.

AX Wi-Fi will deliver up to 4 times the network capacity and efficiency in high traffic environments. It combines OFDMA and MU-MIMO technologies that split each channel into smaller sub-channels. This allows signals from multiple devices to be aggregated and transmitted simultaneously, reducing latency for a smoother, more responsive Wi-Fi experience. Target Wake Time (TWT ) will schedule specified intervals for devices to transmit data. This allows them to 'sleep' when there is no need to wait for the router's signal, reducing power consumption by up to 7 times and significantly improving battery life.



Never lose your connection


For a smooth and reliable network throughout your home, choose the RT-AX88U. It features ASUS AiMesh which will create a single network name so there's no need to constantly switch between networks as you move around your home. AiMesh monitors the signal strength to your device, and switches it from another source if necessary so you always have the best possible connection quality.

This router has 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports and will be perfect for connecting your NAS, PC or even a switch.

It's worth noting that the RT-AX88U uses AiProtection Pro for free for life. This means you'll have plenty of protection from exposure to the dangers of the Internet. Disguised cyber threats that can steal your private data, or inappropriate content. AiProtection Pro offers security for your home network and comprehensive, easy-to-use controls via the mobile app.



Key features:

  • Ultra-fast 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 router with a combined throughput of 6000 Mbps
  • Dual band technology at 5 GHz up to 4804 Mbps and 2.4 GHz up to 1148 Mbps
  • 1.8 GHz quad-core processor improves USB and WAN/LAN speed
  • MU-MIMO + AiMesh + AiProtection
  • Eight Gigabit LAN ports, twice as many as conventional routers
  • Parental control lets you manage your family's online activity and create a safe environment for young users
  • 4 powerful antennas for extended Wi-Fi coverage
Specifications
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General information

Product name

ASUS RT-AX88U

Brand

ASUS

Model

90IG04F0-MM3G00

Router

Modem/Router type

WIFI Router

Network standard(s)

10/100/1000 Mbps
Wi-Fi AC
Wi-Fi AC 4333 Mbps (IEEE 802.11ac)
Wi-Fi 6 AX
Wi-Fi 6 AX 1148 (IEEE 802.11ax)
Wi-Fi 6 AX 4333 (IEEE 802.11ax)
Wi-Fi B (IEEE 802.11b)
Wi-Fi G (IEEE 802.11g)
Wi-Fi N 150 Mbps (IEEE 802.11n)

Wireless

Yes

Mesh Wi-Fi (mesh/multiroom network)

Yes

Dual-Band

Yes

IPv6 compatible

Yes

Network connector(s)

8 X LAN or DMZ - Gigabit - RJ45
1 X WAN - Gigabit Ethernet - RJ45

Modem

Integrated Modem

No

Physical characteristics

Width

299 mm

Height

177 mm

Depth

50 mm

Weight

950 g

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 23 Oct 2018

Customer review
Global rating
9/10
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  • by MickaelD
    Posted on 6 Oct 2020
    Bought on 13 Sep 2020 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 14 Average rating: 9

    Almost perfect

    This router is really impressive and very complete.
    The datasheet and user manual are not up to date. Do the last firmware update and the router will be WPA3, OFDMA, WAN aggregation (Dual WAN up to 2Gbps), etc.
    For the most talented and courageous, you will even have the possibility to replace the box provided by your operator.
    The first setup of the router was a bit complex in my case, as the operator's box did not want to recognise the router. I had to do this several times. Once installed and correctly configured, there is a lot to enjoy and marvel at with the router! Frankly, it offers a lot of possibilities. Read the manual before you buy it and you will see what it can do!
    The management interface via the android app is very intuitive. I have the same speed on Wi-Fi as on RJ45, the connection is stable. I get good reception everywhere in my home.

    -0.5 points because you can't set a time slot during which the Wi-Fi is switched off automatically (possible with my operator's box). You can create time slots for connection rights: you can authorise or prevent devices from connecting during certain hours, but in any case the Wi-Fi always works.
    -0.5 point because even if you can create 2 separate networks, one in 2.4GHz WPA2 and the other in 5GHz WPA3, it is not possible to connect to the networks.
    The operating LEDs are very bright, you can't turn it off via the router interface, you have to press a button on the front of the router.

    All these shortcomings can be corrected by future updates. Its price is high but it is excellent. No regrets, I recommend it again.

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