ASUS Router Wi-Fi 7 BE7200 Dual Band Quad 2.5GbE Dual 10G Ports SFP+ MLO VPN AiProtection Pro Guest-Network Pro RT-BE88U

The ASUS RT-BE88U is a legendary, high-performance dual-band WiFi 7 extendable router engineered to provide massive network capacity and ultra-low latency for heavy smart-home ecosystems, enthusiast gaming, and creative studio setups. Delivering combined wireless speeds of up to 7200 Mbps across its 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, it leverages revolutionary WiFi 7 advancements like Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and 4K-QAM to guarantee seamless data transmission. Standing out with an unparalleled wired networking configuration, the RT-BE88U boasts a dual-port combination of a 10G WAN/LAN port and a 10G SFP+ fiber/Ethernet port, backed by four 2.5G ports and four Gigabit ports. Powered by a cutting-edge quad-core processor and commercial-grade AiProtection Pro security, this router delivers extreme bandwidth efficiency and flexible multi-gigabit routing choices for forward-looking networks.

• Next-Generation WiFi 7 Performance: Blasts dual-band wireless data transfer speeds up to 7200 Mbps (5764 Mbps on 5 GHz and 1376 Mbps on 2.4 GHz) for smooth 8K streaming, high-speed file hosting, and cloud computing.
• Dual 10G Multi-Gigabit Ports: Outfitted with an elite wired configuration featuring one 10 Gigabit WAN/LAN Ethernet port and one 10 Gigabit SFP+ fiber connectivity port to unleash peak fiber-to-the-home potential.
• Massive 10-Port Wired Ecosystem: Offers a total of ten LAN ports, including four high-speed 2.5G Ethernet ports and four Gigabit ports, eliminating the need for external network switches.
• Multi-Link Operation (MLO) Support: Intelligently aggregates and switches between frequency bands simultaneously, mitigating congestion and dropping latency to near-zero levels.
• Smart Home Master SSIDs: Simplifies network organization by allowing you to establish independent, isolated subnetworks—such as a protected IoT network, an instant VPN connection, or dedicated parental controls.
• Commercial-Grade AiProtection Pro: Armed with lifetime-free, network-wide security powered by Trend Micro, featuring a two-way Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and built-in WireGuard VPN client support.

Specifications

• Model: RT-BE88U
• Product Segment: BE7200 ultimate BE performance (1376 Mbps + 5764 Mbps)
• Network Standards: WiFi 7 (802.11be), WiFi 6 (802.11ax), WiFi 5 (802.11ac), WiFi 4 (802.11n), 802.11a/b/g, IPv4, IPv6
• Operating Frequency: Dual-Band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
• Data Rates:
  • 5 GHz WiFi 7 (802.11be): Up to 5764 Mbps
  • 2.4 GHz WiFi 7 (802.11be): Up to 1376 Mbps
• Antennas: 4 x External detachable antennas
• Transmit / Receive: 2.4 GHz 4×4, 5 GHz 4×4
• Processor: 2.6 GHz Quad-core processor
• Memory: 256 MB Flash, 2 GB DDR4 RAM
• Advanced Wireless Technologies: MU-MIMO, OFDMA, Beamforming, 4096-QAM, 20/40/80/160 MHz Bandwidth, Airtime Fairness
• I/O Ports:
  • 1 x 10 Gigabit WAN/LAN Port
  • 1 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ Port
  • 4 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN Ports
  • 4 x 1 Gigabit LAN Ports
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Port
• Buttons: WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Button, LED On/Off Button
• LED Indicators: 1 x Power, 1 x 2.4G WiFi, 1 x 5G WiFi, 1 x 10G WAN/LAN, 1 x 10G SFP+, 1 x 2.5G LAN, 1 x 1G LAN, 1 x USB
• Security Suite: AiProtection Pro, Malicious Site Blocking, Two-Way IPS, Infected Device Prevention and Blocking, WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPS Support, Let's Encrypt, DNS-over-TLS, Firewall
• VPN Support: Instant Guard, VPN Client (L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard), VPN Server (IPSec, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard), VPN Fusion
• Traffic Control & Gaming Optimization: Adaptive QoS, Bandwidth Monitor, Bandwidth Limiter (max 32 rules), Traffic Analyzer, Traffic Monitor, ROG First/Game First (Gaming Prioritization)
• USB Applications: 4G/5G Auto Mobile Tethering, File System Support (FAT32, ext2, ext3, ext4, vFAT, NTFS, HFS+), Media Server, Samba Server, FTP Server, Download Master
• Operating Modes: Wireless Router Mode, AiMesh Node Mode, Access Point Mode, Media Bridge Mode
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 300 mm x 175 mm x 60 mm
• Weight: 1.06 kg