{"product_id":"asus-rt-ax88u","title":"Asus RT-AX88U AX6000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mg-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eASUS RT-AX88U Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASUS RT-AX88U is a dual-band AX6000 WiFi 6 flagship built for smart homes packed with connected devices. Its 4x4 radios deliver up to 1148 Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and 4804 Mbps on the 5GHz band, with 160MHz channels and 1024-QAM pushing wireless performance well beyond WiFi 5 routers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWiFi 6 combines OFDMA and MU-MIMO so the router serves many devices at once instead of taking turns, which keeps gaming, 4K streaming, and video calls smooth even on a crowded network. A 1.8GHz quad-core processor with 1GB of RAM provides the horsepower, and eight Gigabit LAN ports make this one of the best wired-connectivity routers in its class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-band AX6000 WiFi 6: up to 1148 Mbps (2.4GHz) + 4804 Mbps (5GHz) with 160MHz channels and 1024-QAM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOFDMA and MU-MIMO serve multiple devices simultaneously for up to 4X greater network capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.8GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM for heavy multi-device traffic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight Gigabit LAN ports plus a Gigabit WAN port for extensive wired connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports for shared storage and printers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime free AiProtection Pro security by Trend Micro with advanced parental controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptive QoS and built-in WTFast game accelerator for low-latency gaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAiMesh support to build whole-home mesh WiFi with other ASUS routers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour external antennas with AiRadar beamforming, backward compatible with all older WiFi devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAiMesh, App Control, and Lifetime Security\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASUS Router app handles setup, traffic monitoring, diagnostics, and firmware updates from your phone. If you later need more coverage, AiMesh lets you link the RT-AX88U with other compatible ASUS routers into a seamless mesh network instead of replacing it. AiProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro, blocks internet threats for every connected device and never requires a subscription, and WPA3 support keeps your wireless security current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mg-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWiFi Standard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"WiFi Standard\"\u003eWiFi 6 (802.11ax), simultaneous dual-band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWiFi Speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"WiFi Speed\"\u003eAX6000: 1148 Mbps (2.4GHz) + 4804 Mbps (5GHz), 4x4 on both bands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Processor\"\u003e1.8GHz quad-core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMemory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Memory\"\u003e1 GB RAM, 256 MB flash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEthernet Ports\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Ethernet Ports\"\u003e8 x Gigabit LAN, 1 x Gigabit WAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUSB Ports\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"USB Ports\"\u003e2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAntennas\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Antennas\"\u003e4 external with AiRadar beamforming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSecurity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Security\"\u003eAiProtection Pro by Trend Micro (lifetime), WPA3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMesh\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Mesh\"\u003eASUS AiMesh compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Dimensions\"\u003e11.8 x 7.4 x 2.4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mg-included\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsus RT-AX88U AX6000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthernet Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline Installation Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this work with my internet company?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The RT-AX88U is a wireless router, so it is not tied to any single internet company and works with cable, DSL, and fiber providers alike once connected to a compatible modem or fiber gateway. If you need a modem to pair with it, you can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.modemguides.com\/collections\"\u003ebrowse modems by internet provider\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your provider issued a combined modem router gateway, connect the RT-AX88U behind it and ask your provider to enable bridge mode so the ASUS handles all WiFi duties for the best performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSkip the Monthly Rental Fee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvider WiFi equipment rents for $10 to $15 per month, up to $180 per year, and rarely matches flagship performance. A professionally refurbished RT-AX88U delivers WiFi 6 speeds and lifetime security for a fraction of its original retail price, typically paying for itself within the first year of avoided fees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSetup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect an Ethernet cable from your modem to the RT-AX88U's WAN port, then power cycle the modem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug in the router and wait for the power light to stabilize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect a phone or computer to the preset WiFi network printed on the label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the ASUS Router app (or router.asus.com) and follow the quick setup wizard to name your network and set a password.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReconnect your devices, and add AiMesh nodes later if you want to extend coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mg-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the ASUS RT-AX88U the same as the RT-AX88U Pro?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Both are AX6000 WiFi 6 routers, but the newer Pro adds dual 2.5G ports, a 2.0GHz quad-core processor, and WAN aggregation, while trimming the LAN count to five ports. The original RT-AX88U covered here keeps the full eight Gigabit LAN ports, which many wired households prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat internet plans can the RT-AX88U handle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gigabit WAN port supports plans up to 1 Gbps, with real-world wired throughput around 940 Mbps. Over WiFi, 4x4 WiFi 6 devices on the 5GHz band can reach speeds that make full use of a gigabit connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many devices can the RT-AX88U support?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWiFi 6's OFDMA and MU-MIMO let the router talk to many devices in the same transmission, so dozens of phones, TVs, laptops, cameras, and smart home gadgets can stay connected without slowing each other down. Eight Gigabit LAN ports cover the wired side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs AiProtection Pro free on the RT-AX88U?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. AiProtection Pro is included free for the life of the router with no subscription. Powered by Trend Micro, it blocks malicious sites, guards against intrusions, quarantines infected devices, and includes the advanced parental controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the RT-AX88U support mesh WiFi?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. AiMesh lets you combine the RT-AX88U with other AiMesh-compatible ASUS routers, even different models, to build seamless whole-home mesh coverage without replacing your equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the RT-AX88U still a good buy in 2026?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. For gigabit and slower plans, it remains one of the strongest WiFi 6 routers available, especially for homes that want plenty of wired ports, and buying refurbished makes flagship performance very affordable. 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