ASUS RT-BE88U

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Speed class: BE7200
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 10 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 6
Coverage: 3,000 sq ft
Mesh: AiMesh
VPN server: WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPSec

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ASUS RT-BE88U at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, dual-band

Up to 5,764 Mbps on 5 GHz, plus Multi-Link Operation.
Coverage

Large homes

3,000 sq ft per unit.
Wired

10 Gbps wired

Fastest port 10 Gbps. 7 LAN ports. USB port.
Mesh

Mesh-ready

AiMesh.
Security & VPN

No subscription needed

VPN: WireGuard, OpenVPN and IPSec. Parental controls.
Gaming

Game traffic first

Gaming Port, Mobile Game Mode, Gear Accelerator.

ASUS RT-BE88U full specifications

Overview

Brand	ASUS
Model	ASUS RT-BE88U
Model number	RT-BE88U
Hardware version	single version
Type	Gaming Router
Released	2024
Pack options	1-pack
UPC / GTIN	197105335660

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, dual-band: room to grow as Wi-Fi 7 phones and laptops arrive.

It offers up to 5,764 Mbps on 5 GHz and Multi-Link Operation.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7
Speed class	BE7200
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	7,200 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	1,376 Mbps
5 GHz speed	5,764 Mbps
Max channel width	160 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	Yes
MLO modes	not specified
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Modulation	4096-QAM
Spatial streams	4x4 (2.4 GHz) + 4x4 (5 GHz)
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Large homes: the maker claims 3,000 sq ft per unit.

Coverage claims are measured in open space, so walls and floors cut them down.

Coverage (per unit)	3,000 sq ft
Antennas	4
Antenna type	External

Ports

Ready for multi-gig internet: its fastest port runs at 10 Gbps.

7 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 10G RJ45 WAN/LAN, 1x 10G SFP+ WAN/LAN, 1x 2.5G WAN/LAN. A USB 3 port adds network storage or tethering. An SFP port takes fiber modules or direct-attach cables. Dual-WAN failover keeps you online if the main line drops.

WAN ports	1x 10G RJ45 WAN/LAN, 1x 10G SFP+ WAN/LAN, 1x 2.5G WAN/LAN
LAN ports	3x 2.5G, 4x 1G (plus the WAN/LAN-capable ports; up to 9 LAN)
Fastest wired port	10 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	6
SFP ports	1x 10G SFP+
USB ports	1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
USB functions	file sharing (Samba/FTP/AiDisk), media server, Time Machine backup, 4G/5G modem tethering/failover
Cellular / tethering	USB tethering only (4G/5G phone or 4G LTE dongle); no SIM slot
Configurable WAN/LAN	Yes
Link aggregation	Yes
Dual-WAN failover	Yes

Hardware

Plenty of processing headroom for VPN, many devices and add-ons.

Quad-core 2.6 GHz 64-bit processor with 2 GB of RAM.

Processor	Quad-core 2.6 GHz 64-bit
RAM	2,048 MB
Flash storage	256 MB

Mesh

A standalone gaming router that can grow into a mesh with AiMesh.

Add a compatible unit later if some rooms are out of reach.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	AiMesh
Wired backhaul	Yes
Dedicated backhaul band	No

Software & security

Built-in VPN support (WireGuard, OpenVPN and IPSec) covers every device on the network.

Parental controls are built in. Gaming features put game traffic first.

Management	ASUS Router app + ASUSWRT web UI
Web interface	Yes
VPN server	OpenVPN, WireGuard, PPTP, IPSec
VPN client	OpenVPN, WireGuard, PPTP, L2TP
Security suite	AiProtection Pro (Trend Micro)
Subscription	None
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	Firewall with keyword, network service and URL filters; AiProtection Two-Way IPS
IoT network	Yes
Gaming features	Gaming Port, Mobile Game Mode, Gear Accelerator, OpenNAT, Adaptive QoS
Smart home	None

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 1.1 kg. Released in 2024.

Dimensions	300 x 188 x 60.5 mm
Weight	1,060 g
Color	Black, Grey
Power	AC 110-240 V adapter; DC out 12 V/5 A, 19 V/2.37 A or 19.5 V/2.31 A (varies by adapter)
Power consumption	15 W
Weather rating	Indoor only

Support

3-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	3 years

Specs compiled from ASUS's product pages and datasheets, with some identifiers from Open Icecat. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.