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The Asus RT-AX88U is a superfast router for gamers and large families. Thanks to the new Wireless AX standard, this router allows you to go online with more than 20 devices at the same time. This won't slow down the network. The gaming option also gives priority to your favorite online games, so you can always game without lags. The router has an integrated virus scanner which ensures that all devices within your network are protected from hackers and viruses. With a maximum speed of 4800Mbps, you have enough bandwidth to stream a movie in Ultra HD on several devices at the same time. You can connect 2 of these routers to each other with Asus AiMesh and you can even go online in every room of your house.
Ethernet speed | Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps) | |
Frequency bands | Dual-band | |
WiFi speed | AX6000 | |
Number of Ethernet ports | 8 | |
Type router | Gaming router, WiFi router | |
Number of stations | 1 | |
Living situation | Small apartment, Student room |
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Great device! Due to recent renovations, we no longer had 'perfect' WiFi reception everywhere in the house. That's why I bought this new RT-AX88U. Among other things with a view to the 'AX future'. Then set up the existing RT-AC87U as an access point. I was already very satisfied with my existing router with the Merlin firmware. The Merlin software has also been installed on the new router. The range of the RT-AX88U has again been greatly improved compared to the RT-AC87U. The combination router and access point now ensures that we have a super signal throughout the house and garden. The XS4ALL Speedtest shows values that I have not seen before. Throughout the house depending on the location between 300Mbps and 525Mbps on my iPhone! The free WTFast option to boost 1 mac address is also very much appreciated by my gaming son. He says it's a huge improvement. I have always been a fan of the Asus network products and this is again a quality product. The router is very complete in terms of functions and the configuration possibilities (especially with the Merlin firmware) are almost endless.
It costs a bit ..., but then you also have something ... ;-)
Definitely recommended!!!
Marty van de Korput
23 August 2019
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Replace current RT-AC87U for this RT-AX88U. What a difference!
The AX88U is a high-performance router, ready to use right out of the box with excellent performance. You can get even more speed out of it via tweaks (eg choose a channel with little traffic, use settings at 160 Mhz).
Transfer speed on 5 Ghz connection up to 75 MB/s or 600 mbps. Router is free at about 15 m distance from laptop. That amply covers the internet speed of the ISPs (max up to 400 mbps for consumers), so there is always enough power left in that area. Even with multiple users on wireless, the speed hardly drops. In combination with Devolo 1200 powerline very powerful throughput up to approx. 500 mbps.
Supported by Merlin firmware. Provides all options for security, protection, blocking. Reasonable app also to set and monitor key things. For gamers, in addition to QoS, additional opportunities to optimize (low ping, low latency) that do require registration.
AiMesh option with older and supported Asus routers (including the popular RT-AC66/68, RT-AC88) is icing on the cake. Please note, AiMesh does not work with an RT-AC87.
Also useful in my case: 8 network ports.
In short, a fine and very powerful router that has a somewhat high price but offers a lot. If you are not a gamer, the smaller brother RT-AC88U will do.
Hans-Michael Koch
3 August 2019
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ASUS RT-AX88U replaces my ASUS RT-AC87U router because of the WiFi 6 support. Connected to my WiFi 6 laptop, I get speeds that are significantly higher than with the old router, which has always performed very well. This RT-AX88U router also supports AiMesh, but I have no experience with that. Connects seamlessly in my house to a variety of devices with different WiFi standards and also has 8 LAN ports. Comes across very stable. Various security options, including Trend Micro. Can act as an NTP server, so that devices you want to block from the internet can still get network time. The router then catches this, if you have set that up. Also new is the extra settings to give online gamers a better experience. I am extremely positively surprised. As an "early adopter" I usually have very different experiences.
The router was delivered to me by Coolblue itself with the environmentally friendly (cargo) bike service. How cool is that? A time frame of one hour and a text message about 20 minutes before delivery. That's what I call service, it makes me smile.
Peter
1 November 2019
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Product number | 822057 |
Manufacturer code | 90IG04F0-MM3G00 |
Brand | ASUS |
Warranty | 2 years |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Type router | Gaming router, WiFi router | |
WiFi speed class | Mid-range | |
Usage situation | Gaming and downloading, Stream movies and music, Work from home | |
Living situation | Small apartment, Student room | |
Number of stations | 1 | |
Can be expanded with extra stations | ||
Built-in modem |
Frequency bands | Dual-band | |
WiFi speed | AX6000 | |
2.4GHz band speed | 1148 Mbit/s | |
5GHz band speed | 4804 Mbit/s | |
Number of WiFi antennas | 4 | |
Jumbo frame support |
Ethernet speed | Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps) | |
Network connector | ||
Number of Ethernet ports | 8 | |
PoE support | ||
USB port |
Automatically switches to 3G/4G | ||
SIM card slot |
Quality of Service (QoS) | ||
MU-MIMMO | ||
Seamless roaming | ||
Beamforming | ||
Port forwarding | ||
LACP Link aggregation |
Parental controls | ||
WLAN security | 802.1X, WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK | |
Firewall | ||
Firewall type | DoS, NAT Firewall, SPI Firewall | |
Guest network | ||
VPN support | ||
VPN server | ||
VPN client | ||
VPN passthrough |
Mounting possible | ||
Width | 30 cm | |
Height | 6,1 cm | |
Depth | 18,8 cm | |
Weight | 1 kg | |
Color | Black | |
Material | Plastic |
Power supply type | Power grid |
