ASUS RT-AC88U AC3100 Dual Band WiFi Gaming Router
The Asus ASUS RT-AC88U AC3100 Dual Band WiFi Gaming Router is a dual-band 802.11 ac router with a massive feature set and an equally large price tag. It uses Multi-User Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MU-MIMO) technology to serve multiple Wi-Fi clients simultaneously with no sacrificing bandwidth.
ASUS RT-AC88U AC3100 Dual Band Gigabit WiFi Gaming Router with MU-MIMO, supporting AiProtection network security by Trend Micro, AiMesh for mesh wifi system and WTFast game accelerator
ASUS RT-AC88U AC3100 Router Feature:
Ultra-fast 802.11 ac dual-band Wi-Fi router boosts speeds up to 3167 Mbps for low-latency online gaming, smooth 4K UHD video playback and extremely fast file-sharing.
4×4 antenna design with AiRadar universal beamforming for unrivaled Wi-Fi range.
Intuitive ASUS Router App lets you manage your network anywhere, without needing to boot up a PC.
The exclusive built-in game accelerator from WTFast ® lets you enjoy smooth gameplay in supported multi-player online games.
AiProtection with Trend Micro ™ for triple-strength network security, plus robust Parental Controls and privacy protection.
8 Gigabit LAN ports for extensive connectivity.
Link aggregation for up to 2Gbps wired network speeds, so more devices can enjoy faster access.
Revolutionary MU-MIMO technology can connect multiple MU-MIMO-compatible clients at each device’s maximum speed simultaneously.
AiMesh Supported – Connect to other compatible ASUS routers to create a flexible and powerful whole-home Wi-Fi network
ASUS RT-AC88U AC3100 Router Spec:
| Model Name | ASUS RT-AC88U |
| Network Standard | IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g WiFi 4 (802.11n) WiFi 5 (802.11ac) IPv4 IPv6 |
| Data Rate | 802.11a : up to 54 Mbps 802.11b : up to 11 Mbps 802.11g : up to 54 Mbps WiFi 4 (802.11n) : up to 600 Mbps WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 1734 Mbps 1024QAM (2.4GHz) : up to 1000 Mbps 1024QAM (5GHz) : up to 2167 Mbps |
| Antenna | External antenna x 4 |
| Transmit/Receive | MIMO technology 2.4GHz 4×4 5GHz 4×4 |
| Processor | 1.4 GHz dual-core processor |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4G Hz / 5 GHz |
| Memory | 128 MB Flash, 516 MB RAM |
| Boosts speed | Beamforming: standard-based and universal 1024-QAM high data rate 20/40/80 MHz bandwidth |
| Ports | SFP+?10 Gigabit port |
| Power Supply | AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz) DC Output : 19 V with max. 2.37 A current |
ASUS RT-AC88U AC3100 Router Performance
The ASUS RT-AC88U AC3100 Router turned in speedy scores on our 5GHz throughput tests. On the 30-foot test, the ASUS RT-AC88U scored an impressive 302Mbps, indicating very good range performance. The Linksys EA9200 and the Netgear R7800 turned in scores of 247Mbps and 255mbps, respectively, while the D-Link DIR-890L/ R scored 310 Mbps.
The ASUS RT-AC88U’s 2.4 GHz throughput performance was also impressive. It managed 97.9 Mbps on the close-proximity test and 74.3 Mbps on the 30-foot test, once again displaying good range. The Linksys EA9200 turned in scores of 90Mbps and 53.2 Mbps, specifically, while the ASRock G10 AC2600 Gaming Router scored 91Mbps and 43.2 Mbps. The D-Link DIR-890L/ R scored 92.7 82Mbps and mbps, and the Netgear R7800 scored 105Mbps and 52.3 Mbps.
ASUS RT-AC88U AC3100 Router Advantage:
NitroQAM ™ Technology – Seamless Experience
Whether you’re gaming online in a heated competition or streaming a live event in 4K Lag, buffering and uhd are simply not an option. NitroQAM ™ (1024-QAM) technology on the ASUS RT-AC88U AC3100 Router delivers a combined 3167 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, making sure everyone on your network can delight in smooth streaming and low-latency online gaming.
Free Game Accelerator Inside
Ping time and variance are critical technical parameters that affect responsiveness in online gaming, and their values depend heavily on the route game packets take to and from their destination. The Gamers Private Network ®( GPN ® )from WTFast ® automatically performs route optimization, choosing the most efficient route for game packets, resulting in consistently-lower ping time and minimal packet loss. With ASUS RT-AC88U AC3100 Router this optimization is free for accelerating one selectable device at a time, so you can enjoy the results on supported competitive multi-player online games
Cross-Platform Compatibility
Network speed impacts every device you game with on every platform you game on. Boost your gaming bandwidth with Adaptive QoS (Quality of Service), which allows you to easily prioritize gaming packets and activities. You can even assign full dedicated bandwidth while gaming under gamer solo mode, making ASUS RT-AC88U AC3100 Router the perfect ally for low latency gaming anywhere in your home.
Networking is only half the equation when it comes to game performance. With AiProtection on the ASUS RT-AC88U you can confidently turn off these utilities while you game, guaranteeing every available drop of resource is spent enhancing your game.
Everywhere Entertainment in Your Smart Home ASUS RT-AC88U Router is the master of entertaining, able to support multiple of devices and Full HD 1080p streams simultaneously. Beyond content consumption, the ASUS RT-AC88U AC3100 Router enables a smarter home, supporting IP cameras, thermostats and a variety of devices you don’t even own.
With a four-transmit, four-receive (4T4R) antenna design, both Wi-Fi range and signal stability improve dramatically. AiRadar beamforming further focuses Wi-Fi signal on your devices, making your Wi-Fi faster, clearer and stronger.
Powerful Whole-home Wi-Fi System.
Your ASUS RT-AC88U AC3100 Router can deliver smooth, reliable Wi-Fi to every part of your home. ASUS AiMesh is an innovative new router feature that fixes these problems: it creates a whole-home Wi-Fi network using multiple ASUS routers. AiMesh is powerful, flexible and you can use a mix of ASUS router models– protecting your investment!
