The high-performance router future-proofs your network with blazing-fast WiFi 7 speeds up to 7200Mbps and massive wired capacity of 34Gbps.
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The dual-band WiFi 7 (802.11be) router offers multi-link operation on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks, 4096-QAM, and up to 7200 Mbps throughput.
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10 Gbps Ethernet with cutting-edge 10 Gbps SFP+ ports, AI WAN detection, and seamless 4G/5G tethering for always-on Internet and maximum performance
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Subscription-free AiProtection Pro, powerful VPN support, seamless AiMesh, plus Guest Network Pro for streamlined network segmentation and IoT setup
Taipei, Taiwan, March 27, 2024 — ASUS today introduced the RT-BE88U, the world’s first WiFi 7 router that offers up to 34Gbps of wired network capacity. With a 10Gbps LAN/WAN port, a 10Gbps LAN/WAN SFP+ port and four 2.5Gbps ports, the RT-BE88U delivers copious Ethernet performance for online gaming, media streaming and more, now and into the future. It also offers cutting-edge WiFi 7 networking of up to 7200Mbps, bringing enhanced data rates of 4K-QAM and dual-band multi-link operation to compatible devices. Additionally, Guest Network Pro, subscription-free security features and site-to-site VPN support make RT-BE88U-based networks flexible, secure and easy to manage.
Advantages of WiFi 7
ASUS RT-BE88U delivers a whole new wave of networking possibilities with WiFi 7 foundational features like faster data rates with 4K-QAM and dual-band Multi-Link Operation (MLO). 4K-QAM packs signals more tightly for faster speeds and greater bandwidth efficiency, resulting in data rates up to 20% higher than what WiFi 6 networks can achieve. Meanwhile, dual-band Multi-Link Operation (MLO) allows WiFi 7 devices to connect to both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks, improving throughput and minimizing latency. This future-proofs your network and enables users to handle even more connected devices without sacrificing performance.
Up to 34Gbps wired network capacity
ASUS RT-BE88U features a 10 Gbps Ethernet port and a 10 Gbps SFP+ port, both of which can work in LAN or WAN. It also features auto-detection and support for multiple WANs. Depending on your network configuration, RT-BE88U can provide up to nine LAN ports. With 10 Gbps connectivity providing lightning-fast performance for your NAS or media servers, you can enjoy seamless streaming throughout your home. This port array also provides the stability and low latency of an Ethernet connection when needed. Meanwhile, this abundant bandwidth also allows RT-BE88U to deliver premium-grade network performance to creators who work with large amounts of 4K or 8K video files stored on local servers.
A powerful suite of additional network features
Being a premium-grade router, ASUS RT-BE88U is packed with features that allow users to build their ideal network. If WAN connectivity becomes unavailable, you can plug your smartphone into the router’s USB 3.0 port and tether your network to a 4G/5G mobile data connection instead. Guest Network Pro also allows you to quickly divide your network into sections for IoT, VPN, and child safety. This is a bonus feature alongside VLAN support, allowing users to organize devices into virtual groups and determine the rule sets for security and access. And when it comes to VPN, the RT-BE88U offers site-to-site functionality with WireGuard.®.
If users just want a traditional secure network, Trend Micro’s AiProtection Pro is the way to go.™ It can be turned on at any time and helps protect your devices against cyber threats such as webcam hacking, website phishing, ransomware, etc. Or, if users simply want to expand their network, ASUS AiMesh makes the process easy. RT-BE88U is engineered from the ground up for powerful performance, security and flexibility.
