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ASUS RT-AX88U AX6000 Dual-Band Gigabit Router

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ASUS RT-AX88U AX6000 Dual-Band Gigabit Router
Key Features
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Up to 6000 Mbps
  • 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz (Dual-Band)
  • 4 x External Antennas
The RT-AX88U AX6000 Dual-Band Gigabit Router from Asus features support for the 802.11ax standard, which utilizes OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology to bring improvements for Wi-Fi connectivity across the board. Specs-wise, it has a 1.8 GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and 256 MB of flash storage. It utilizes four external antennas, operates on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, and can reach speeds of up to 6000 Mbps. Moreover, it has Adaptive QoS and built-in wtfast for enhanced gaming, AiProtection Pro for network security, and Asus AiMesh for network expansion. Should you opt for a wired connection, the RT-AX88U has eight Gigabit LAN ports for your convenience.
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ASUS RT-AX88U Overview

The RT-AX88U AX6000 Dual-Band Gigabit Router from Asus features support for the 802.11ax standard, which utilizes OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology to bring improvements for Wi-Fi connectivity across the board. Specs-wise, it has a 1.8 GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and 256 MB of flash storage. It utilizes four external antennas, operates on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, and can reach speeds of up to 6000 Mbps. Moreover, it has Adaptive QoS and built-in wtfast for enhanced gaming, AiProtection Pro for network security, and Asus AiMesh for network expansion. Should you opt for a wired connection, the RT-AX88U has eight Gigabit LAN ports for your convenience.

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
The RT-AX88U supports Wi-Fi 6, or otherwise known as the 802.11ax standard, which provides higher network efficiency, faster Wi-Fi speeds, greater coverage, and improved battery life for connected devices. This router supports speeds of up to 6000 Mbps: 1148 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 4804 Mbps on the 5 GHz band. When operating on Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac standards, it can deliver up to 4333 Mbps on the 5 GHz band.
Multi-Device Households
With a combination of OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access) and MU-MIMO technology, 802.11ax provides up to four times the network capacity and efficiency in traffic-dense environments. OFDMA technology divides each channel into small sub-channels to allow signals from multiple devices to be bundled together and transmitted simultaneously.
Power Saving
Target Wake Time (TWT) enables the RT-AX88U to set designated intervals for devices to transmit data, allowing devices to enter the sleep state until it's their turn, further reducing power consumption and extending battery life.
Adaptive QoS & wtfast
Adaptive QoS prioritizes game packets for a more fluid experience while wtfast uses the shortest path between you and the game server to minimize ping and lag.
Commercial-Grade Security
The RT-AX88U comes with AiProtection Pro, which features automatic security updates to keep your devices and personal data protected. It also has parental controls should you want to block specific websites and mobile app types.
Wired or Wireless
With eight Gigabit LAN ports, the RT-AX88U can also be used with wired devices such as NAS systems, desktop computers, and switches.
Reliable Wireless Connectivity
The RT-AX88U features specially designed antennas, AiRadar beamforming, and RangeBoost technology to increase coverage and stability.
Asus AiMesh
If one router isn't enough to cover your whole home, the RT-AX88U supports Asus AiMesh, which lets you connect multiple Asus routers to form a mesh network for increased coverage.

ASUS RT-AX88U Specs

Key Specs
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax); Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz)
Throughput
6000 Mb/s Total
2.4 GHz: 1148 Mb/s 
5 GHz: 4804 Mb/s 
Inputs/Outputs
1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet WAN
8x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
2x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Wireless
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax); Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz)
Number of Antennas
4
MU-MIMO Support
4 x 4
Supported Protocols
IPv4
IPv6
Antenna Placement
External (Integrated)
Performance
Throughput
6000 Mb/s Total
2.4 GHz: 1148 Mb/s 
5 GHz: 4804 Mb/s 
Interface
Inputs/Outputs
1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet WAN
8x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
2x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
USB Sharing Support
Yes
Security
Guest Network Support
Yes
Wireless Security
WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPS
VPN Protocol
IPSec, L2TP, PPTP, Pass-Through
Firewall Support
SPI
Hardware
RAM
1 GB
Storage Capacity
256 MB
CPU
 to 1.8 GHz Quad-Core
Supported IEEE Standards
802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
Electrical
AC Input Power
110 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 2.37 A
DC Input Power
VDC at 2.37 A
General
Dimensions
11.8 x 7.4 x 2.4" / 299.72 x 187.96 x 60.96 mm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
5.45 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
15.1 x 10 x 5"

ASUS RT-AX88U Reviews

Sysadmin paradise

By Matthew
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-02

As a very security oriented and network conscious person, I was searching for a good, budget friendly router to replace my aging Netgear main router. THIS WAS IT! the router is extremely customizable (so much that you get root ssh access), very fast, and had good coverage across multiple floors and outside walls. TLDR: I'm buying all of my next routers from ASUS. Very highly recommended

Asus Got It Right

By Tech Toc
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-25

Setup was a breeze, w/o a single problem (1st time out of 3 wifi routers). Performance is strong and steady in our former weak signal areas. Browser interface straightforward, easy to navigate.

Best wireless router I've ever owned

By glowboy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-25

I previously owned the RT-AC88U and it excelled at everything including long range. With 2 new laptops in the house that had WiFi 6 onboard, it was time to upgrade my router to WiFi 6 as well. This is a high-end router that excels at supporting my 26 devices in my house including many streaming devices. Rock-solid Trend Micro security app built-in that shields you from malicious sites. The well laid out menu is easy to understand and is a joy for advanced hobbyists as it allows extreme control of your computing environment. I have been sold on Asus routers for years now. I used to always buy the old brand names like Netgear, Linksys and D-Link, but this Asus in in a class above.

I Like This Router

By Dvanwig
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-23

Easy to setup and significantly faster data flow than my previous router.

Asus ax88u

By Woiwor
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-12

Excellent router. It is a very secured router. It has a steady wifi signal .

Good feature set and performance

By Anonymous
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-10

Working well, relatively easy to set up. I especially like the USB FTP and Samba feature and Openvpn. Performance was very fast, and firmware updates are easy. I had a few glitches setting up Alexa and occasionally the router would lose contact with the internet.

Excellent service

By Carlos
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-12

Excellent router, easy to setup. Order the 28th nov and got it in Ireland the 1st. Didn't have to worry about taxes, BH did everything for me. Contacted customer service before I placed the order and they were very helpful,

Way Fast

By Crash 1969
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-29

System speed increased significantly. Easy too set up.

See any errors on this page? Let us know

Does the AX88U support WPA3 Authentication ? The ...

Does the AX88U support WPA3 Authentication ? The specs do not include it. Looking at a FAQ on the ASUS web site says that all AX models support WPA3.
Asked by: Michael
The interface allows selection of wpa3 but I have not used it. It allows for wpa2-personal and wpa2/wpa3-personal
Answered by: william
Date published: 2021-12-08

Does it works with mesh technology?

Does it works with mesh technology?
Asked by: Marcel
Yes the AX88U works as a host or node with any Asus AiMesh compatable system.
Answered by: Brad
Date published: 2022-08-21

Can I use at the same time two internet links and ...

Can I use at the same time two internet links and a NAS with Link Aggregation Group?
Asked by: Anonymous
If I understand correctly, you'd like to use aggregation for your NAS (two 1Gbps ethernet ports from NAS to router) and also aggregate two separate Internet (WAN) ports. Yes, you would configure the NAS aggregation from within the NAS settings and you would configure the WAN aggregation within the ASUS web interface by selecting "Enable WAN Aggregation" from "Advanced Settings", "WAN", and connecting your two "internet links" to the WAN port and LAN port 4.
Answered by: Stan
Date published: 2022-02-07

If I have another asus router but a non wifi 6 ...

If I have another asus router but a non wifi 6 model, can it still work with the mesh? and what type of signal will it provide? Will it expand the same wifi 6 quality?
Asked by: Vince
You will need to check if the model of Asus router you currently have supports AI Mesh. The non Wi-Fi 6 routers speed will not have Wi-Fi 6 capabilities. The speed of the non Wi-Fi 6 router will be whatever the router was capable of delivering. There are two ways of connecting the two mesh routers together. Using a wired connection between routers by using a network cable, or by using Wi-Fi to connect the routers. It took some patience to get mine working, but the knowledge and understanding I gained was worth it.
Answered by: David
Date published: 2022-01-01

Is the upgrade for ASUS 3100 RT?

Is the upgrade for ASUS 3100 RT?
Asked by: April
This upgrades you to WiFi 6 and nearly doubles the speed of the AC 3100.
Answered by: Reuben
Date published: 2020-12-29

Does the guest network use actual wifi encryption ...

Does the guest network use actual wifi encryption (generally WPA2) like the main WI_FI network does?
Asked by: David
The guest network provides an Internet connection for guests but restricts access to your local network. You can use WPA2 or WPA3 for encryption (and set up a different password than your main network) or leave it open.
Answered by: Grzegorz
Date published: 2022-08-21

Is the RT-AX88U compatible with RT-AC68U (hard ...

Is the RT-AX88U compatible with RT-AC68U (hard wired) to set up Aimesh network?
Asked by: Ming
Yes, although it will bring down the performance on the ASUS RT-AX88U since the AC68U is AC (WiFi 5).
Answered by: Miguel
Date published: 2021-09-30

will this unit convert to 220V power in Hungary?

will this unit convert to 220V power in Hungary?
Asked by: A
The ASUS RT-AX88U AX6000 Dual-Band Gigabit Router, has AC Input Power of 110 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 2.37 A.
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2022-09-20
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