Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 Wireless Dual Band Cable Router AC3100 Dual Band Gigabit Wi-Fi Gaming Router with MU-MIMO, supporting Protection network security by Trend Micro, AiMesh for mesh Wi-Fi system and WTFast game accelerator. Ultra-fast 802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi router boosts speeds up to 3167 Mbps for low-latency online gaming, smooth 4K UHD video playback and extremely fast file-sharing. 4x4 antenna design with AiRadar universal beamforming for unrivalled Wi-Fi range. Intuitive ASUS Router App lets you control your network anywhere, without needing to boot up a PC. Exclusive built-in game accelerator from WTFast® lets you enjoy smooth gameplay in supported multi-player online games. Protection with Trend Micro™ for triple-strength network security, plus robust Parental Controls, and privacy protection. 8 Gigabit LAN ports for extensive connectivity. Link aggregation for up to 2Gbps wired network speeds, so more devices can enjoy faster access. Revolutionary MU-MIMO technology can connect multiple MU-MIMO-compatible clients at each device’s maximum speed simultaneously. AiMesh Supported - Connect to other compatible ASUS routers to create a powerful and flexible whole-home Wi-Fi network. NitroQAM™ Technology - Seamless Experience Whether you are gaming online in a heated competition or streaming a live event in 4K UHD, lag and buffering are simply not an option. NitroQAM™ (1024-QAM) technology on the RT-AC88U delivers a combined 3167 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, ensuring everyone on your network can enjoy smooth streaming and low-latency online gaming. Double Gaming Boost Enjoy low-latency online gaming with boosted internet and home network performance! Free Game Accelerator Inside Ping time and variance are critical technical parameters that affect responsiveness in online gaming, and their values depend heavily on the route game packets take to and from their destination. The Gamers Private Network® (GPN®) from WTFast® automatically performs route optimisation, choosing the most efficient route for game packets, resulting in consistently lower ping time and minimal packet loss. With RT-AC88U this optimisation is free for accelerating one selectable device at a time, so you can enjoy the results on supported competitive multi-player online games1. Cross-Platform Compatibility Network speed impacts every device you game with on every platform you game on. The ASUS RT-AC88U delivers bandwidth and coverage for all your gaming devices, from consoles to PCs to mobile devices*, and supports every operating system, including Windows®2, Mac OS®3 and Linux®4. Adaptive QoS – Prioritise Your Game Boost your gaming bandwidth with Adaptive QoS (Quality of Service), which allows you to easily prioritise gaming packets and activities. You can even assign full dedicated bandwidth while gaming under gamer solo mode, making RT-AC88U the perfect ally for low latency gaming anywhere in your home. It supports major consoles including PlayStation®3, PlayStation®4, PS4™ Pro, PlayStation®Vita, Wii U, 3DS and Xbox One. Free Up PC System \'Resources\' During Gameplay Networking is only half the equation when it comes to game performance. Anti-virus programs and 3rd party applications can consume valuable CPU and memory that could be reallocated to your game. With Protection on the RT-AC88U you can confidently turn off these utilities while you game, ensuring every available drop of resource is spent enhancing your game. Bandwidth for All RT-AC88U is the master of entertaining, able to support multiple of devices and Full HD 1080p streams simultaneously. Beyond content consumption, the RT-AC88U enables a smarter home, supporting IP cameras, thermostats, and a variety of devices you do not even own yet. Unbeatable Wi-Fi Coverage With a four-transmit, four-receive (4T4R) antenna design, both Wi-Fi range and signal stability improve dramatically. AiRadar beamforming further focuses Wi-Fi signal on your devices, making your Wi-Fi faster, clearer, and stronger. Powerful Whole-home Wi-Fi System. The Way You Want. In most cases, your RT-AC88U 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! Powerful Processor, Faster Transfers RT-AC88U\'s top-of-the-line 1.4 GHz dual-core processor brings its computational capability to the next level. USB data transfers enjoy up to over 100 MB/s speed and the router download/upload speed (WAN-LAN throughput) up to 1800 Mbps5. Multiple Capacity Wi-Fi with Revolutionary MU-MIMO Technology MU-MIMO gives every compatible device6 its own dedicated full-speed Wi-Fi connection, so that multiple devices can connect at the same time without slowing down the network. In fact, RT-AC88U can connect to multiple MU-MIMO-compatible clients at each device\'s maximum speed simultaneously, unlike standard single-user MIMO where individual devices must wait for sequential transmissions7. Monitor and Restrict Internet Activity for Any User Advanced parental controls help you to prevent users from visiting inappropriate websites, for example keeping young children safe from viewing adult content. You can also restrict the times that each device or guest account can access the internet, by applying scheduled time limits. Extensive Connectivity Options RT-AC88U exclusively has eight Gigabit LAN ports – twice the number most routers provide – for up to eight Ethernet-compatible devices to connect simultaneously. Smart TVs, game consoles, set top boxes, media players, NAS storage devices and more can now have their own dedicated ports, making RT-AC88U your digital home hub. Your Sharing Centre With built-in USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, you can connect USB-enabled devices, such as external storage drives, printers, or a 3G/4G dongle to your ASUS router and share them conveniently with other users via Wi-Fi. And with USB 3.0, you can enjoy up to 10X faster data transfer speeds. Link Aggregation, More Devices Go Faster RT-AC88U features Link Aggregation, which combines two teaming LAN ports (the 1st and 2nd port) into one superfast wired connection for up to 2 Gbps using two Gigabit Ethernet cables5. With Link Aggregation enabled on your NAS, clients can unlock unprecedented transfer speeds. ASUSWRT –Easily Control Your Network RT-AC88U features the enhanced, intuitive ASUSWRT user interface, which gives you easy access to both the 3-step web-based installation process and a wealth of robust advanced options. RT-AC88U features the enhanced, intuitive ASUSWRT user interface, which gives you easy access to both the 3-step web-based installation process and a wealth of robust advanced options. Control Your Network Anywhere ASUS Router App In your increasingly mobile-enabled life, having control over your network via an app is more important than ever. The new ASUS Router App is built from the ground-up to be both intuitive and robust, allowing you to setup your router, manage network traffic, diagnose connection issues, and even update firmware, all without needing to boot up a PC. Specification Type Cable Router Connectivity Wireless Max Wireless Transfer Rate 2167 Mbps Max Wired Transfer Rate 10/100/1000 Mbps Signal Rate 5GHz: Up to 2167Mbps 2.4GHz: Up to 1000Mbps Bands Dual Band Interface(s) RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for WAN x 1 RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 8 USB 2.0 x 1 USB 3.0 x 1 Wireless Standards IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11ac IPv4 IPv6 Frequency 2.4GHz and 5GHz Button(s) WPS Button Reset Button Power Button Wireless on/off Button LED on/off Button Power Supply AC Input: 110V~240V(50~60Hz) DC Output: 19 V with max. 2.37 A current Antenna(s) External antenna x 4 Dimensions (W x D x H) 11.8 x 7.4 x 3.3 ~ inch (WxDxH) Wireless Functions Wireless router mode Access point mode Media bridge mode Security 64-bit WEP 128-bit WEP WPA2-PSK WPA-PSK WPA-Enterprise WPA2-Enterprise WPS support VPN Support VPN server: IPSec Pass-Through, PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, PPTP Server, OpenVPN Server VPN client: PPTP client, L2TP client, OpenVPN client Management UPnP, IGMP v1/v2/v3, DNS Proxy, DHCP, SNMP, NTP Client, DDNS, Port Trigger, Virtual Server, DMZ, System Event Log Package Weight 3.0200 kg