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Seamless Experience with NitroQAM™ Technology
Whether you’re 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 DSL-AC88U delivers a combined 3167 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, ensuring everyone on your network can enjoy smooth streaming and low-latency online gaming
Future-Proof DSL Technology for Smooth Streaming
Delivering a total speed of up to 900Mbps, DSL-AC88U features the latest G.fast technology and ensures super-fast network speeds and ultra-smooth performance for all bandwidth-intensive tasks. This versatile, future-proof router offers complete compatibility with any DSL connections, being compatible with ADSL2/2+, ADSL, VDSL2 and Vplus 35b.
Total flexibility with DSL, Ethernet or 3G/4G LTE Internet connections
DSL-AC88U has multiple ways to connect to the internet, with a choice of DSL, Ethernet or 3G/4G LTE*. You can use DSL-AC88U as a DSL modem Wi-Fi router or a standalone Wi-Fi router according to your needs. And with the ability to switch instantly between connections if one fails (and switch back again when it’s fixed), it’s perfect for reliable, always-on internet connectivity.
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.
Your Sharing Center
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 DSL-AC88U 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.
ASUSWRT –Easily Control Your Network
DSL-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.
Specifications
| Ethernet WAN | Y |
| DSL WAN | Y |
| SIM card slot | N |
| 3G/4G USB modem compatibility | N |
| Wi-Fi band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| WLAN data transfer rate (max) | 3167 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| WLAN data transfer rate (first band) | 1000 Mbit/s |
| WLAN data transfer rate (second band) | 2167 Mbit/s |
| Channels quantity | 13 channels |
| Ethernet LAN | Y |
| Ethernet LAN interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| VPN support | ‧VPN server(PPTP/Open VPN) ‧VPN client(PPTP/L2TP/Open VPN) |
| Mobile network generation | 4G |
| 3G | N |
| 4G | N |
| ADSL2 | Y |
| VDSL | Y |
| VDSL2 | Y |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 5 |
| USB port | Y |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| RJ-11 ports quantity | 1 |
| Memory card slot(s) | N |
| DC-in jack | Y |
| Web-based management | Y |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support | Y |
| Reset button | Y |
| WPS push button | Y |
| Security algorithms | WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK |
| Firewall | Y |
| Network address translation (NAT) | Y |
| DHCP server | Y |
| Product colour | Black |
| LED indicators | DSL, LAN, Power, WLAN |
| Product type | Tabletop router |
| Cables included | AC, DSL, LAN (RJ-45) |
| AC adapter included | Y |
| Quick start guide | Y |
| Antenna design | External |
| Antennas quantity | 4 |
| Power source type | AC |
| AC input voltage | 110 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Width | 292 mm |
| Depth | 180 mm |
| Height | 61 mm |
| Weight | 795 g |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
