ASUS RT-AX88U Pro Ultrafast Powerful Wi-Fi 6 User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Asus
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RT-AX88U Pro
AX6000 Dual Band WiFi 6 Gaming Router, PS5 compatible, Mobile Game Mode, Dual 2.5G Port, Enhanced Network Security with AiProtection Pro and Instant Guard Sharable Secure VPN, Upgraded Parental Controls, Gaming Port, Adaptive QoS, Port Forwarding
- High-Efficiency WiFi 6 – Ultrafast WiFi 6 dual-band router boosts speed up to 6000 Mbps, with 160 MHz channels for better efficiency and throughput.
- Expanded Coverage – The exclusive ASUS RangeBoost Plus improves signal range and overall coverage.
- Dual 2.5G Ports – Traffic via 2.5G ports has top priority; flexible WAN/LAN network port configurations.
- Mobile Game Mode – Minimize lag and latency for mobile gaming with just a tap on the ASUS Router app.
- A Safer Browsing Experience – Block undesirable content with ASUS Safe browsing, and protect your kids online by filtering explicit content from search results.
- Enhanced Security Anywhere – Protect your home network with a free lifetime subscription to AiProtection Pro.
Ultrafast Powerful WiFi 6
Lower latency │ Faster speeds │ Energy efficient │ Longer range
RT-AX88U Pro is a 4×4 dual-band Wi-Fi router that provides 160MHz bandwidth and 1024-QAM for dramatically faster wireless connections. With a total networking speed of about 6000Mbps* — 1148Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and 4804Mbps on the 5GHz band — RT-AX88U Pro is 2.3X faster than 802.11ac 4×4 dual-band routers.
Boost Your Mobile Gaming
Minimize lag and latency for mobile gaming with just a tap on the ASUS Router app.
Remove Network Bottlenecks
Adaptive QoS (Quality of Service) lets you keep your network running smoothly by prioritizing network traffic. You can prioritize applications such as streaming video or web surfing, as well as gaming. It’s the perfect ally for delivering low-latency WiFi anywhere in your home.
Game Server
Avg. ping time 30%-60% ↓
Avg. packet loss 70%-90% ↓
Expanded Coverage with RangeBoost Plus
RT-AX88U Pro is powered by a next-gen flagship Broadcom WiFi chipset and CPU, along with exclusive ASUS RF technolog and RangeBoost Plus, it leverages multiple upgraded Broadcom features that improve WiFi signal range and overall coverage by up to 38%*.
*Disclaimer: Measured using WiFi 6 client connected at 200 Mbps to WiFi 6 router with RangeBoost Plus, compared to same WiFi 6 client connected at 200 Mbps to WiFi 5 router without RangeBoost Plus.
A Safer Browsing Experience
The wild internet contains various types of inappropriate content, intrusive ads or lurking dangers which may pose a safety risk. With no need to install extra security apps, ASUS Safe Browsing helps you block undesirable content in just a single tap. It provides a more lightweight DNS-based filtering that won’t affect your router performance while securing your online privacy and browsing experience. It can even filter explicit content from the search results to protect your kids online.
*Disclaimer: By using Safe Browsing, you acknowledge and agree that the standard for blocked and filtered content is established by a third-party DNS provider.
Enhanced Security Anywhere
Complete Security for Your Home Network
Alongside the latest WPA3 security protocol, the ASUS RT-AX88U Pro also features AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro™, with automatic, regularly updated security signatures to protect your devices and personal data from internet threats.
Parental Controls at Your Finger Tips
Gain insight into your kids’ online activity and customize settings for different age groups with RT-AX88U Pro’s robust parental controls. You can also flexibly schedule internet access with one click, or you can grant extra online time for your kids to reward their good behavior.
Make Free WiFi Secure with Instant Guard
When you are away from home, the ASUS Instant Guard mobile app gives you one- tap secure internet access via your RT-AX88U Pro router*, thanks to its encrypted VPN tunneling technology. Our newly upgraded app even lets you easily share this worry-free network connection with your family and friends through a URL link.
*Disclaimer: The router must have a public WAN IP address.
VPN Your Way
Enjoy secure and quick VPN access for streaming, gaming and other activities with the ASUS RT-AX88U Pro router. Through both the ASUS Router app and the web interface, you can easily set up and manage your VPN connections, including OpenVPN and WireGuard to meet more of your VPN scenarios.
Whole-Home Gaming
Does your router leave you with WiFi dead spots? RT-AX88U Pro supports ASUS AiMesh, a unique mesh-networking technology that creates a whole-home network using multiple ASUS routers. With easy central control and seamless roaming, even non-experts can set it up with any AiMesh-capable routers you own. Say goodbye to WiFi dead zones!
Disclaimer:
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Actual data throughput and WiFi coverage will vary from network conditions and environmental factors, including the volume of network traffic, building material and construction, and network overhead, result in lower actual data throughput and wireless coverage.
** To benefit from WiFi 6 features, the WiFi client needs to be WiFi 6 capable.
*** The number of speed is calculated with data rate of 2.4 GHz band and of 5 GHz band, which are respectively 1148 and 4804 Mbps. And the DFS channels may not be supported in some countries due to local regulations. -
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What’s Inside the Box
- RT-AX88U Pro Router
- RJ-45 cable
- Power adapter
- Warranty card
- Quick start guide
Specifications
- Wireless Type : 802.11 ax/ac/n/g/a/b
- Wireless Speed : 2.4GHz up to 1148 Mbps / 5GHz up to 4804 Mbps
- Wired Connectivity : 4x LAN, 1x 2.5G WAN, 1x 2.5G LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports
- USB Ports : 1 x USB 3.0(USB 3.2 Gen 1)
Dimension
RT-AX88U Pro Router
- 300 x 188 .7 x 60.5 mm (without antenna)
- 374.2 x 214.9 x 189.8 mm (with antenna)
- 1010g / 2.33 lb(with antenna)
Color Box
- 38.5 x 25.0 x 12.6 cm
- 2658.4 g *Weight and content may vary by region.
Connectivity
- WPS button Power switch
- LED button Power (DC-IN) port
- Reset button
- 2.5G WAN (Internet) port
- 2.5Gigabit LAN port
- Gigabit LAN1-4
- WPS button
- USB3.0 port
Specifications
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Network Standard| IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE
802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IPv4, IPv6
Product Segment| AX6000 ultimate AX performance
Coverage| Very Large homes
Data Rate| 802.11ax (2.4GHz) : up to 1148 Mbps
802.11ax (5GHz) : up to 4804 Mbps
Antenna| External antenna x 4
Transmit/Receive| 2.4 GHz 4 x 4
5 GHz 4 x 4
Processor| 2.0 GHz quad-core processor
Memory| 256 MB Flash
1 GB RAM
Wi-Fi Technology| OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access)
Beamforming: standard-based and universal
1024-QAM high data rate
20/40/80/160 MHz bandwidth
Operating Frequency| 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Operating Frequency / Power| 2.4 GHz < 20dBm, 5 GHz < 30dBm
Encryption| WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise ,
WPA2-Enterprise , WPS support
Firewall & Access Control| Firewall: SPI intrusion detection, DoS protection
Access control: Parental control, Network service filter, URL filter, Port
filter
Management| UPnP, IGMP v1/v2/v3, DNS Proxy, DHCP, NTP Client, DDNS,
| Port Trigger, Port Forwarding, DMZ, System Event Log
VPN Support| Instant Guard
VPN Client L2TP
VPN Client OVPN
VPN Client PPTP
VPN Client WireGuard
VPN Server IPSec
VPN Server OVPN
VPN Server PPTP
VPN Server WireGuard
VPN Fusion
WAN Connection Type| Internet connection type : PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic
IP, Static IP
Utilities| Router setup wizard; Firmware restoration; Device discovery;
printer setup utility
Ports| RJ45 for 2.5G BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 4,
RJ45 for 2.5G BaseT for LAN x 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 x 1
Product Dimensions
Product Weight| 300 x 188 .7 x 60.5 mm (without antenna)
374.2 x 214.9 x 189.8 mm (with antenna)
1010 g / 2.33 lb (with antenna)
Color Box Dimensions
Color Box Weight| 38.5 x 25.0 x 12.6 cm
1116.5g
Total Weight (with Accessory)| 2658.4g
Features| Router app
Link Aggregation – 802.3ad
MU-MIMO
Traffic Analyzer
Adaptive QoS
AiProtectionPro
Parental Control
Guest Network : 2.4 GHz x 3, 5 GHz x 3
VPN server : PPTP Server, OpenVPN Server, IPSec server
VPN client : PPTP client, L2TP client, OpenVPN client
NAT Pass-Through : PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, IPSec Pass-
Through, RTSP Pass-Through, H.323 Pass-Through, PPPoE relay
Mac OS Backup
Enhanced media server (AiPlayer app compatible)
– Image :
– Audio : mp3, wma, wav, pcm, mp4, lpcm, ogg
– Video : asf, avi, divx, mpeg, mpg, ts, vob, wmv, mkv, mov
AiCloud personal cloud service
3G/4G data sharing
Printer Server
– Multifunctional printer support (Windows only)
– LPR protocol support
Download Master
– Support bt, nzb, http, ed2k
– Support encryption, DHT, PEX and magnet link
– Upload and download bandwidth control
– Download scheduling
AiDisk file server
– Samba and FTP server with account management
Dual WAN
IPTV support
Roaming Assist
OFDMA
Beamforming
Instant Guard
Open NAT
VPN Fusion
Share Folder Privileges
Safe Browsing
DNS-over-TLS
VPN Client WireGuard
VPN Server WireGuard
New device connect notification
Login captcha
Connection diagnosis
Security scan
Auto Firmware Update
Button| WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Button
LED Indicator| Power x 1
2.4GHz x 1
5GHz x 1
2.5G WAN x 1
2.5G LAN x 1
LAN x 1
USB x 1
WPS x 1
Power Supply| AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
DC Output : 19 V with max. 2.37 A current/ 19.5 V with max. 2.31 A current
OS Support| Windows® 11
Windows® 10
Windows® 8
Windows® 7
Mac OS X 10.6
Mac OS X 10.7
Mac OS X 10.8
Operation mode| Wireless router mode, Access point mode, Media bridge mode,
Repeater mode, AiMesh node mode
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