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Black rectangular router with four external antennas, glossy top panel, front LED row, rear ports including two 10G and four 2.5G

ASUS

ASUS RT-BE88U wireless router, WiFi 7, dual-band, 2.6 GHz quad-core, 2 GB RAM

SKU CH-8NYK-XM83Z MPN RT-BE88U

Dual-band WiFi 7 router with quad-core 2.6 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM, dual 10G ports, SFP+, four 2.5G and four 1G ports for 34G total capacity

  • CPU2.6 GHz quad-core processor
  • Memory size256 MB Flash and 2 GB RAM
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
  • WAN interfacesInternet Connection Type : • PPPoE • PPTP • L2TP • Automatic
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g WiFi 4 (802.11n) WiFi
  • Security featuresAiProtection VPN WPA3 Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal,

Version RT-BE88U

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Wireless Speed Dual Band WiFi 7

  • WiFi 7 with 4096-QAM and MLO delivers up to 7200 Mbps total throughput
  • Dual 10G ports plus SFP+ provide 34G combined WAN and LAN capacity
  • 6 GHz quad-core processor with 2 GB RAM powers demanding network applications
  • AiProtection Pro and built-in VPN server and client options secure every connection
  • AiMesh support extends seamless coverage across multiple compatible nodes

Dual-band WiFi 7 router for high-density homes

The ASUS RT-BE88U is a dual-band WiFi 7 router built around a 2.6 GHz quad-core processor and 2 GB of RAM. It supports the 802.11be standard with 4096-QAM and Multi-Link Operation across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. The platform targets households that run many simultaneous streams, gaming sessions and smart-home devices without wanting a tri-band layout.

Wired upgrade from gigabit-only routers

Four 2.5 GbE LAN ports, four 1 GbE LAN ports, one 10 GbE WAN/LAN port and one 10 GbE SFP+ port raise total wired capacity to 34 Gbps. The jump is worth it when your NAS, workstations or media servers can saturate 1 GbE links and you need headroom for 10 GbE uplinks or link aggregation without adding a separate switch.

Sustained throughput with quad-core headroom

Under continuous load the 2.6 GHz quad-core CPU keeps NAT, firewall inspection and VPN tunnels running without the thermal throttling seen on dual-core designs. AiProtection Pro scanning, DNS-over-TLS and multiple WireGuard tunnels stay responsive because the 2 GB RAM absorbs connection tables that would otherwise flush under heavy concurrent traffic.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Wi-Fi Routers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $267.99
Pricier than about 76% of the 495 comparable items (median $126.99).
Memory size 256 MB Flash and 2 GB RAM
Lower than about 60% of the 28 comparable items (median 0.38 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameRT-BE88U
Part number90IG08V0-MA1N0 V
Processor
CPU2.6 GHz quad-core processor
Memory
Memory size256 MB Flash and 2 GB RAM
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Supported standardsIEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
WiFi 4 (802.11n)
WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
WiFi 6E (802.11ax)
WiFi 7 (802.11be)
IPv4
IPv6
Wireless speedWiFi 7 (802.11be) (2.4 GHz): up to 1,376 Mbit/s
WiFi 7 (802.11be) (5 GHz): up to 5,764 Mbit/s
Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Antenna configurationExternal Antenna
Ports & slots
Network portsDHCP Server
IGMP Snooping
IPTV
LAN Link Aggregation
Manually Assign IP Address
• Maximum Manually Assign IP Address Rule : 128
Wake on LAN (WOL)
Power
Power supplyAC Input : 110 V~240 V(50 to 60 Hz)
DC Output : 19 V with max. 2.37 A current ; 19.5 V with max. 2.31 A current
Size & build
Product dimensions11.81 inx 7.4 inx 2.38 in
Product weight2.53 lb (1.15 kg)
Shipping weight2.59 kg
Package size381 × 254 × 127 mm
In the box
In the boxRT-BE88U WiFi router
RJ-45 cable
Power adapter
Quick Start Guide
Warranty card
Environment & compliance
Temperature range0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F)
More details
Security featuresAiProtection
VPN
WPA3 Personal, WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Enterprise, WPA3 Enterprise, Open System & OWE
WPS
Let's Encrypt
DNS-over-TLS
SSH
Security Scan
Firewall
• Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64
• Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32
• Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64
WPAWPA3
Indicator lightsWAN x1
10G WAN x1
10G SFP+ x1
LAN x1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 x1
2.4 GHz x1
5 GHz x1
Power x1
Button countReset, WPS, Power
Operating modeAccess Point Mode / AiMesh Node Mode / Media Bridge Mode / Wireless Repeater Mode / Wireless Router Mode

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Questions about this item

What clearance is needed for the 11.81"x 7.40"x 2.38" chassis and external antennas?

Allow at least the chassis footprint plus a few centimetres around each external antenna for signal spread and heat dissipation; the unit has no rack ears so it sits on a shelf or desk.

Which WAN port should I use first when setting up the 2.6 GHz quad-core router with 2 GB RAM?

Connect the ISP feed to the 10G WAN/LAN port or the 10G SFP+ port for the highest throughput, then run the quick-start wizard in the web UI to detect the connection type.

When should the external antennas be replaced on this WiFi 7 router?

Replace antennas only if physical damage degrades signal; otherwise the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios are calibrated to the factory antennas and no scheduled swap is required.

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