ASUS RT-BE88U Wi-Fi 7 Dual-Band AiMesh Wireless Gaming Router

ABOUT THE PRODUCT

The ASUS RT-BE88U is a Wi-Fi 7 Dual-Band wireless router for users who need verified high-speed wireless connectivity, multi-gigabit wired ports and flexible network management in one device. It supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, with Wi-Fi 7 data rates of up to 1376Mbps on 2.4GHz and up to 5764Mbps on 5GHz. Four external antennas, 4x4 transmit and receive support, OFDMA, Beamforming, 4096-QAM and 160MHz bandwidth help the router manage modern wireless traffic across compatible connected devices. AiMesh support allows the RT-BE88U to operate as a primary AiMesh router or AiMesh node. Multi-gigabit WAN and LAN ports, VPN support, guest networking, parental controls and AiProtection Pro give buyers clear options for wired connectivity, access control and network security.

ABOUT ASUS

ASUS develops wireless networking solutions for connected homes and small office environments, including wireless routers, mesh systems, network adapters and access points. The ASUS brand has received international recognition across its technology portfolio through verified industry awards and acknowledgements. ASUS networking products are designed to support Wi-Fi and wired connectivity needs, with product features differing by model. Refer to the listed specifications for the verified capabilities of this product.

KEY FEATURES

• Wi-Fi 7 Dual-Band Connectivity: Supports Wi-Fi 7 on 2.4GHz and 5GHz, with verified data rates of up to 1376Mbps on 2.4GHz and up to 5764Mbps on 5GHz.
• AiMesh Support: Can be used as a primary AiMesh router or AiMesh node, giving buyers a verified expansion path within an AiMesh setup.
• Multi-Gigabit Wired Ports: Includes 10Gbps, 2.5Gbps and Gigabit Ethernet ports for compatible wired devices and network configurations.
• Network Security Controls: Supports AiProtection Pro, WPA3 Personal, WPA3 Enterprise, firewall settings, DNS-over-TLS, SSH and security scan functions.
• Gaming Features: Includes Mobile Game Mode, Gear Accelerator, OpenNAT Game Profile and a Gaming Port for verified gaming-related network settings.
• USB Applications: The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports ASUS USB applications including AiCloud, AiDisk, Download Master, Media Server, Time Machine, Samba Server and FTP Server.

WIRELESS PERFORMANCE

• Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a
• Frequency Bands: 2.4GHz, 5GHz
• Maximum Throughput: Wi-Fi 7 5GHz up to 5764Mbps, Wi-Fi 7 2.4GHz up to 1376Mbps
• Antenna Configuration: 4 x external antennas
• Transmit / Receive: 5GHz 4x4, 2.4GHz 4x4
• Speed Technologies: OFDMA, standard-based Beamforming, universal Beamforming, 4096-QAM, 20/40/80/160MHz bandwidth

MESH & COVERAGE

• Mesh Support: AiMesh
• AiMesh Role: Primary AiMesh Router, AiMesh Node

USE CASE SUITABILITY

• Usage Profiles: Gaming
• Expansion Capability: AiMesh
• Operating Modes: Repeater Mode, Media Bridge Mode, Access Point Mode, AiMesh Node Mode, Wireless Router Mode

SECURITY & NETWORK

• Wi-Fi Security: WPA3 Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Enterprise, WPA3 Enterprise, Open System & OWE, WPS
• Guest Network: Guest Network Pro, maximum guest network rule 2.4GHz + 5GHz: 5, guest network connection time limit, Open system, WPA/WPA2-Personal/WPA3-Personal
• Parental Controls: Web & Apps Filters, Time Scheduling, Safe Browsing, Customised Internet Schedule, maximum parental control profile 64, maximum parental control content filter rule 64
• Security Software: AiProtection Pro, Router Security Assessment, Malicious Site Blocking, Two-Way IPS, Infected Device Prevention and Blocking
• Firewall: Maximum firewall keyword filter 64, maximum firewall network service filter 32, maximum firewall URL filter 64

HARDWARE & INTERFACES

• Processor: 2.6GHz quad-core processor
• Memory: 256MB Flash and 2GB RAM
• Ethernet Ports: 1 x 10Gbps WAN/LAN, 1 x 10Gbps SFP+ port, 1 x 2.5Gbps WAN/LAN, 3 x 2.5Gbps LAN, 4 x RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps LAN
• USB Ports: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
• Buttons: WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch
• LED Indicators: WAN x1, 10G WAN x1, 10G SFP+ x1, LAN x1, USB 3.2 Gen 1 x1, 2.4GHz x1, 5GHz x1, Power x1
• Power Supply: AC input 110V to 240V, 50 to 60Hz. DC output 12V with max 5A current, 19V with max 2.37A current, 19.5V with max 2.31A current

SOFTWARE & MANAGEMENT

• Management Interface: WEB: ASUSWRT, APP: ASUS Router APP
• Mesh Management: AiMesh
• VPN Support: Instant Guard, VPN Client L2TP, VPN Client Open VPN, VPN Client PPTP, VPN Client WireGuard, VPN Server IPSec, VPN Server Open VPN, VPN Server PPTP, VPN Server WireGuard, VPN Fusion, Surfshark support
• Traffic Control: Adaptive QoS, Bandwidth Monitor, Bandwidth Limiter, Traditional QoS, Traffic Monitor, Traffic Analyzer, Website History
• WAN Features: IPSec, Static IP, Automatic IP, L2TP, PPTP, PPPoE, Dual WAN, WAN Aggregation, 3G / 4G LTE dongle, Port forwarding, Port triggering, DMZ, DDNS, PPPoE Relay, NAT Passthrough
• LAN Features: DHCP Server, IGMP Snooping, IPTV, LAN Link Aggregation, Manually Assign IP Address, Wake on LAN
• Wireless Features: MU-MIMO, UTF-8 SSID, Wi-Fi MAC Address Filter, Wireless Scheduler, Airtime Fairness, RADIUS Client, Universal Beamforming, Explicit Beamforming
• USB Applications: ext4, ext3, ext2, vFAT, NTFS, HFS+, Safely Remove Disk, AiCloud, Download Master, AiDisk, Media Server, Time Machine, Samba Server, FTP Server, Shared Folder Privileges
• Administration: Configuration Backup and Restore, Diagnosis Tools, Feedback System, System Log, New Device Connect Notification, Login Captcha, Connection Diagnosis, Auto Firmware Update

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

• Dimensions (L x W x H): 30 x 18.8 x 6.05cm
• Weight: 1060g

HOW TO USE

Connect the router to power and connect the internet cable to a WAN/LAN port, then complete setup using the ASUSWRT web interface or ASUS Router app. Use the operating mode settings to configure it as a wireless router, access point, repeater, media bridge or AiMesh node where required.

What's in the box
1 x RT-BE88U Performance Router
1 x RJ-45 cable
1 x Power adapter
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty card