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product_id: 632335539
title: "ASUS RT-BE88U Dual-band WiFi 7 AiMesh Extendable Performance Router, 4K-QAM, MLO, Dual 10G ports, SFP+, Four 2.5G ports, Four 1G ports, 34G WAN/LAN capacity, Subscription-free network security, VPNs"
brand: "asus"
price: "537164CFA"
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Asus"
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# 7200Mbps WiFi 7 throughput Dual 10G + 2.5G multi-port LAN/WAN Subscription-free network security ASUS RT-BE88U Dual-band WiFi 7 AiMesh Extendable Performance Router, 4K-QAM, MLO, Dual 10G ports, SFP+, Four 2.5G ports, Four 1G ports, 34G WAN/LAN capacity, Subscription-free network security, VPNs

**Brand:** asus
**Price:** 537164CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your network game with ASUS RT-BE88U — where speed meets future-ready power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ASUS RT-BE88U Dual-band WiFi 7 AiMesh Extendable Performance Router, 4K-QAM, MLO, Dual 10G ports, SFP+, Four 2.5G ports, Four 1G ports, 34G WAN/LAN capacity, Subscription-free network security, VPNs by asus
- **How much does it cost?** 537164CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- asus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted asus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Expand with AiMesh:** Create a powerful, extendable mesh network effortlessly to cover large homes or offices with consistent WiFi 7 performance.
- • **Powerhouse Hardware:** Equipped with a high-performance CPU and ample RAM, this router handles heavy multitasking and custom configurations like a pro.
- • **Blazing WiFi 7 Speed:** Experience ultra-fast 7200Mbps throughput with cutting-edge 4096-QAM and Multi-Link Operation for seamless streaming and gaming.
- • **Future-Proof Connectivity:** Dual 10G ports plus four 2.5G and four 1G ports deliver unmatched flexibility for high-bandwidth home labs and fiber setups.
- • **Robust Security, Zero Fees:** Enjoy subscription-free AiProtection and VPN support to keep your network safe without recurring costs.

## Overview

The ASUS RT-BE88U is a dual-band WiFi 7 router delivering blazing 7200Mbps speeds with advanced 4096-QAM and Multi-Link Operation. Featuring dual 10G ports, multiple 2.5G and 1G LAN/WAN ports, it supports high-throughput home labs and fiber connections. Subscription-free AiProtection and VPNs ensure robust security. Its extendable AiMesh system and powerful hardware make it ideal for professionals seeking a future-proof, high-performance network solution.

## Description

Experience next-gen WiFi 7 technology with up to 7200Mbps throughput, dual 10G ports, and versatile WAN/LAN options for a powerful, future-proof home network.

Review: No issues so far, perfect for 2.5Gbps networking. - So far, zero issues. I held off reviewing this until I've used it for a while. And I can't fault it. The WiFi 7 is a bit of a gimmick, it's just as good as a decent WiFi 6 router, there's no 6Ghz but for most British internet connections you don't need anything better. My reasoning for buying this was the 2.5Gbps networking and it works perfectly. Transfering files from PC to PC in my house now occurs at around 270MB/s which is roughly 2.4Gbps so I'd say that's perfect. If you've got a homelab server setup, lots of PCs with 2.5Gbps LAN this will be great. Our home connection is 1Gbps and via the 2.5Gbps port on our ISP router in modem mode we get 1.2Gbps, that doesn't change via this router.
Review: Impressive, but... - Paid £264.99 in September 2025. I've been using Asus since 2013, and it's been pretty good, except for a few firmware glitches. Install Merlin firmware to get the best out of the router. The only problems I've had were with upgrading WiFi (5, 6, 7) with stuff like Google Nest speakers, TP-Link plugs, and cameras... man, switching from WiFi 6 to 7 really tested me. I thought 5 to 6 was bad enough. If I'd known how much of a pain it would be to go from 6 to 7, I would have just stuck with 6. But I also needed the 10 gig to future-proof my fiber connection. The IoT network setting is useless and doesn't work. The only way I got things stable was by adding an older WiFi 5 access point for all my IoT stuff; problems vanished after that, and I should have done it years ago. My list of Asus routers owned are as follows, RT-AC56U RT-AC58U RT-AC68U RT-AC86U (IoT Access Point) GT-AX6000 (AIMesh Node) RT-BE88U (Main Router) All of them still working to this day! Touch wood! Overall, the LAN/WAN speed is beyond perfect. The CPU and RAM for this thing have plenty of power for anything most users are going to throw at it, plenty of features but most of them are snake oil, like AI Protection and at less than half the price of the BE98, makes it perfect value. I use quite a few custom scripts and configs to keep the router fresh and monitor my connection thanks to Merlin. But the WiFi compatibility with older devices is a bit of a letdown. I guess that's what I get for upgrading to the newest WiFi standard that's two steps forward, one step back.

## Features

- Blazing-fast WiFi 7 tech boosts throughput up to 7200Mbps with Multi-Link Operation and 4096-QAM.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0D47MGRS4 |
| Antenna Location | Business, Gaming, Home |
| Antenna Type | Fixed |
| Best Sellers Rank | 2,001 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 16 in Routers |
| Box Contents | Router, power adapter, set-up guide/ warranty card |
| Brand Name | ASUS |
| Colour | black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, Personal Computer, Smart Television, Tablet |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
| Connectivity Technology | Ethernet |
| Control Method | App |
| Controller Type | App Control |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Coverage | large area |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (37) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 7200 Megabits Per Second |
| Frequency | 2.6 GHz |
| Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
| Has Internet Connectivity | Yes |
| Has Security Updates | Yes |
| Is Modem Compatible | No |
| Item Weight | 2.63 Kilograms |
| LAN Port Bandwidth | 1000 Mbps |
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
| Manufacturer Part Number | RT-BE88U |
| Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate | 10000 Megabits Per Second |
| Model Name | RT-BE88U |
| Model Number | RT-BE88U |
| Number of Antennas | 3 |
| Number of Ports | 10 |
| Operating System | RouterOS |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Guest Network Pro |
| Router Firewall Security Level | tall |
| Router Network Type | both |
| Security Protocol | WPA2 |
| UPC | 197105335684 |
| Wi-Fi Generation | WiFi 7 |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11.be |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ASUS
- **Colour:** black
- **Compatible devices:** Laptop, Personal Computer, Smart Television, Tablet
- **Connectivity technology:** Ethernet
- **Frequency band class:** Dual-Band
- **Included components:** Router, power adapter, set-up guide/ warranty card
- **Model name:** RT-BE88U
- **Recommended uses for product:** Business, Gaming, Home
- **Special feature:** Guest Network Pro
- **Wireless communication standard:** 802.11.be

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No issues so far, perfect for 2.5Gbps networking.
*by V***H on 22 July 2025*

So far, zero issues. I held off reviewing this until I've used it for a while. And I can't fault it. The WiFi 7 is a bit of a gimmick, it's just as good as a decent WiFi 6 router, there's no 6Ghz but for most British internet connections you don't need anything better. My reasoning for buying this was the 2.5Gbps networking and it works perfectly. Transfering files from PC to PC in my house now occurs at around 270MB/s which is roughly 2.4Gbps so I'd say that's perfect. If you've got a homelab server setup, lots of PCs with 2.5Gbps LAN this will be great. Our home connection is 1Gbps and via the 2.5Gbps port on our ISP router in modem mode we get 1.2Gbps, that doesn't change via this router.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressive, but...
*by R***I on 7 October 2025*

Paid £264.99 in September 2025. I've been using Asus since 2013, and it's been pretty good, except for a few firmware glitches. Install Merlin firmware to get the best out of the router. The only problems I've had were with upgrading WiFi (5, 6, 7) with stuff like Google Nest speakers, TP-Link plugs, and cameras... man, switching from WiFi 6 to 7 really tested me. I thought 5 to 6 was bad enough. If I'd known how much of a pain it would be to go from 6 to 7, I would have just stuck with 6. But I also needed the 10 gig to future-proof my fiber connection. The IoT network setting is useless and doesn't work. The only way I got things stable was by adding an older WiFi 5 access point for all my IoT stuff; problems vanished after that, and I should have done it years ago. My list of Asus routers owned are as follows, RT-AC56U RT-AC58U RT-AC68U RT-AC86U (IoT Access Point) GT-AX6000 (AIMesh Node) RT-BE88U (Main Router) All of them still working to this day! Touch wood! Overall, the LAN/WAN speed is beyond perfect. The CPU and RAM for this thing have plenty of power for anything most users are going to throw at it, plenty of features but most of them are snake oil, like AI Protection and at less than half the price of the BE98, makes it perfect value. I use quite a few custom scripts and configs to keep the router fresh and monitor my connection thanks to Merlin. But the WiFi compatibility with older devices is a bit of a letdown. I guess that's what I get for upgrading to the newest WiFi standard that's two steps forward, one step back.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Improves the native connection of a Virgin Hub 4
*by M***T on 11 November 2025*

So far this has been an awesome upgrade. I have connected this to a Virgin Hub 4 (which is set in modem mode). Immediately my wired and wireless speeds have improved and my ping has reduced by about 10ms. I chose this model specifically as it has Wireguard VPN built in which I am using to allow my children at University to tunnel through my home connection to watch subscription services that we have a family account for. So far this seems to work although I am not sure as yet if those services are clever enough to detect this. I will update my review if they are eventually blocked. I can't comment on the Wireless 7 aspect as I don't have any wireless 7 devices to test with it, but as this is only a dual band router and does not have 6GHz capability I am not sure it is Wireless 7 capable without a 6Ghz extender (which you can add). But the Wireless 6 speeds are certainly improved. The range is not that much better than the native wireless in the Virgin HUB 4, but my house does not deal well with wireless anyway due to the fact the walls have a wire mesh embedded in them. Overall though a great product and I am very happy with it.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-09*