Ultrapowerful WiFi 6The growing number of connected personal and IoT devices has led to an overall increase in network density that is pushing the limits of the current WiFi standard. The WiFi 6 (802.11ax) provides higher network efficiency, faster WiFi speeds, greater coverage and improved battery life for connected devices, providing a significantly better networking experience for users.
RT-AX88U Pro has been Engineered for Intel® Evo™ laptops and meets or exceeds intel’s strict requirements and is guaranteed to provide the best overall experience for Intel® Evo™ laptops. Enjoy simple out-of-the-box setup, high-performance home networking, and unparalleled stability.
Warp-speed WiFiRT-AX88U Pro is a 4x4 dual-band WiFi 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 4x4 dual-band routers.
Beyond PerformanceRT-AX88U Pro is powered by a 2.0 GHz quad-core 64-bit CPU, giving it the performance to handle even the most demanding gaming network. It delivers maximum network throughput by 18%* for lightning-fast, accelerating data transfers and optimizing your gaming experience.
Disclaimer: Compared with former WiFi 6 platform
Flexible network ports functionsRT-AX88U Pro has two dual-function WAN/LAN 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports that support link aggregation and load balancing, giving you the flexibility to give massive bandwidth to connected devices or take advantage of ultra-high-speed internet connections.
Give your Online Gaming a Double BoostRT-AX88U Pro's Adaptive QoS prioritizes game packets for smoother online play. It also has built-in wtfast® to seek out and secure the shortest possible path between your gaming device and the game server, minimizing game ping and lag .
Commercial-grade Security for your Home NetworkRT-AX88U Pro has lifetime free AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro™ with automatic, regularly updated security signatures to protect your devices and personal data from internet threats. This strong security offers advanced parental controls, including the ability to block specific websites and mobile app types.
Powerful Whole-home Wi-Fi System.
The Way You Want.In most cases, your RT-AX88U Pro can deliver smooth, reliable Wi-Fi to every part of your home. But Wi-Fi coverage can be affected by many factors — room layout, construction materials, and even furnishings. 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! AiMesh gives you time-saving central control, and seamless roaming capability. AiMesh is Wi-Fi you can rely on — for all your devices, all the time!
A Safer Browsing ExperienceThe internet can contain inappropriate content, intrusive ads or other dangers and safety risks. ASUS Safe Browsing helps block undesirable content in one tap -- no extra apps required. Its lightweight DNS-based filtering* won't affect router performance. It can even filter explicit content from search engine results to protect your kids online.
*By using Safe Browsing, you acknowledge and agree that the standard for blocked and filtered content is established by a third-party DNS provider.
Complete Security for Your Home NetworkAlongside 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.
ASUS RT-AX88U Pro. WAN connection type: RJ-45. Wi-Fi band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz), Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), WLAN data transfer rate (max): 4804 Mbit/s. Ethernet LAN interface type: Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s, Networking standards: IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ax. Security algorithms: IPSec, SSH, SSID, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-PSK, WPS, Firewall security: Maximum Firewall keyword filter : 64 Maximum Firewall network service filter : 32 Maximum Firewall..., NAT functionality: PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP Passthrough,PPPoE relay. Supported network protocols: PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP
| Ethernet WAN | Yes |
| DSL WAN | No |
| SIM card slot | No |
| 3G/4G USB modem compatibility | Yes |
| WAN connection type | RJ-45 |
| Wi-Fi band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| WLAN data transfer rate (max) | 4804 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| WLAN data transfer rate (first band) | 1148 Mbit/s |
| WLAN data transfer rate (second band) | 4804 Mbit/s |
| Modulation | 1024-QAM |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ax |
| Port forwarding | Yes |
| Port triggering | Yes |
| Dynamic DNS (DDNS) | Yes |
| Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz) | 3 |
| Number of guest networks (5 GHz) | 3 |
| Support Samba (storage) | Yes |
| Built-in FTP server | Yes |
| Media server | Yes |
| 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 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 5 |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| Bandwidth control | Yes |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support | Yes |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Reset button | Yes |
| WPS push button | Yes |
| MU-MIMO technology | Yes |
| Security algorithms | IPSec, SSH, SSID, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-PSK, WPS |
| Firewall | Yes |
| Firewall security | Maximum Firewall keyword filter : 64 Maximum Firewall network service filter : 32 Maximum Firewall URL filter : 64 |
| Parental control | Yes |
| MAC address filtering | Yes |
| DMZ support | Yes |
| Network address translation (NAT) | Yes |
| NAT functionality | PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP Passthrough,PPPoE relay |
| DHCP server | Yes |
| Supported network protocols | PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP |
| Product type | Tabletop router |
| Product color | Black |
| LED indicators | LAN, Power, USB, WAN, WPS |
| On/off switch | Yes |
| Antenna design | External |
| Antennas quantity | 4 |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 2000 MHz |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Internal memory | 1000 MB |
| Flash memory | 256 MB |
| Works with Amazon Alexa | Yes |
| Operating system installed | ASUSWRT |
| Firmware upgradeable | Yes |
| Power source type | AC |
| AC input voltage | 110 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Output voltage | 19 V |
| Output current | 2.37 A |
| Width | 11.8" (300 mm) |
| Depth | 7.43" (188.7 mm) |
| Height | 2.38" (60.5 mm) |
| Weight | 2.23 lbs (1.01 kg) |
| Package width | 15.2" (385 mm) |
| Package depth | 9.84" (250 mm) |
| Package height | 4.96" (126 mm) |
| Package weight | 5.84 lbs (2.65 kg) |
| Package type | Box |
