ASUS RT-AC88U




 * • 2167 Mbps max PHY rate per each 80MHz wide 5GHz channel,
 * • 1000 Mbps max. PHY rate for the 40MHz wide 2.4GHz channel = 3100 Mbps class

"RT-AC88U REV 5.01" and "1517" is silkscreened on the board.

FCC certification cites "three model numbers which are identical to each other in all aspects except for the following [characteristics]:"

DFS certification and VHT80+80 support were added with a C2PC request on 3/6/2019. Actual support would probably need to come from a firmware update. The first page of the DFS Test Report lists two manufacturers: Askey and Compal.

Web GUI Redirect URL: http://router.asus.com/

Features

 * Broadcom 1.4GHz Dual-core ARM processor improves USB and WAN/LAN speed
 * 802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi router boosts speeds up to 3167Mbps for low-latency online gaming, smooth 4K UHD video playback and fast file-sharing
 * Broadcom NitroQAM technology boosts 5GHz (2167Mbps) and 2.4GHz (1Gbps)
 * 4x4 antenna design with AiRadar universal beamforming for improved Wi-Fi range
 * MU-MIMO radio technology can connect multiple MU-MIMO-compatible clients at each device’s maximum speed simultaneously
 * ASUS Router App for network control from mobile devices
 * Exclusive built-in game accelerator from WTFast for supported multi-player online games
 * AiProtection with Trend Micro for network security, plus parental controls and privacy protection
 * 8 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, Link Aggregation up to 2Gbps

Specifications

 * CPU: Broadcom BCM4709C0(KFEBG) Dual-Core @ 1.4GHz (ARM Cortex A9)
 * Flash (NAND): 1x ESMT F59L1G81LA-25T 128MB
 * RAM: 512MB DDR3
 * 2x ESMT M15F2G16128A-BDB 256MB DDR3 (Mod)


 * Wi-Fi: 4x4 MU-MIMO, NitroQAM™ (1024-QAM), 2.4Ghz/5GHz Dual Band (802.11abgn/ac)
 * Wireless radios: 2x Broadcom BCM4366 SoC 4T4R (PCPerspective)
 * Power amplifiers: 4x Skyworks SE2623L, 33dB Gain (2.4GHz) / 4x Skyworks SKY85405, 31dB Gain (5GHz)
 * Switch: 4x Skyworks SKY85201-11 SPDT (2.4GHz) / 4x Skyworks SKY85605-11 SPDT (5GHz)
 * Low-Noise Amplifier: 4x NXP (SiGe) BGU7224 (2.4GHz),
 * 4x Macom MAAL-011078 (5GHz)


 * Antennae: 4x 5dBi dual band, detachable via RP-SMA connections
 * Switch: Realtek RTL8365MB (4x GbE + RGMII)
 * Ports:
 * WAN: 1x GbE (DHCP client, PPPoE w/ MPPE support, PPTP, L2TP or Static IP)
 * LAN: 8x GbE
 * USB: 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0
 * Applications: ASUSWRT, AiCloud, AiProtection
 * Services:
 * Dual-stack IPv4/IPv6
 * DHCP server
 * DLNA server
 * VPN server
 * Download Master
 * Guest Network (max. 3 per band)
 * High-Power mode

Power supply
ASUS Technical Specifications

FCC certification lists five compliant power adapter models, stating "the [choice of] power adapter does not affect the results of RF tests." (hardware rev 5.01 modifications).

News

 * Asus unveils the RT-AC88U, its first 8-port MU-MIMO Wi-Fi router on C|Net
 * Asus RT-AC88U packs more ethernet ports 802.11ac router on Techhive
 * ASUS RT-AC88U MU-MIMO Router with 8-Port Switch on PCper (Spec.)

Reviews

 * ASUS RT-AC88U Dual-Band Wireless-AC3100 Gigabit Router Reviewed on SmallNetBuilder
 * The Best Wireless Routers for Fastest Wi-Fi Experience in 2020 on LookGadgets (ASUS RT-AC88U ranked #1)
 * High-performance dual-band wireless router Asus RT-AC88U with support for 802.11ac on iXBT.com (RU)
 * Asus RT-AC88U Review on FoxNetwork.ru (RU)

Forum threads

 * SmallNetBuilder Forums:
 * ASUS RT-AC88U
 * ASUS RT-AC3100
 * DD-WRT Forum: Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 (DD-WRTv3.0 Firmware Beta Build 44715 download)

Miscellaneous

 * Broadcom Announces New 5G WiFi Chips and SoCs for Routers, Gateways and Set-top Boxes on Cision by PR Newswire
 * Quantenna Maintains 802.11ac Technology Lead as Broadcom and Marvell Launch New Chipsets on AnandTech

Images

 * Asus RT-AC88U router (pictures) on CNET
 * ASUS Reinvigorates PC Gaming at ROG Unleashed on Legit Reviews