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. *Requires compatible USB dongle
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.
AiProtection Pro
Commercial-Grade Security for Family
All your family members, young or old, are exposed to the dangers of internet every single moment they’re online. Disguised cyber threats can sneak in to steal your private data, or your kids may accidentally encounter inappropriate content during their ever-growing screen time. DSL-AC88U includes Advanced Parental Controls to give you total peace of mind, with AiProtection Pro – commercial grade security for your home network and comprehensive, easy control of the online experience for each family member and each device, all via the mobile app.
Network Standard
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
WiFi 4 (802.11n)
WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
IPv4
IPv6
Product Segment
AC3100 ultimate AC performance : 1000+2167 Mbps
Wi-Fi Data Rate
802.11a : up to 54 Mbps
802.11b : up to 11 Mbps
802.11g : up to 54 Mbps
802.11n : up to 600 Mbps
802.11n TurboQAM : up to 800 Mbps
802.11ac : up to 1734 Mbps
1024QAM (2.4GHz) : up to 1000 Mbps
1024QAM (5GHz) : up to 2167 Mbps
xDSL Data Rate
VDSL2 Upstream: 150Mbps, Downstream: 200Mbps
ADSL2+ Upstream: 3.3Mbps, Downstream: 24Mbps
ADSL2 Upstream: 3.5Mbps, Downstream: 12Mbps
Antenna
Detachable antenna x 4
Operating Frequency
2.4GHz / 5GHz
Ports
1 x RJ11 for xDSL
4 x RJ45 10/100/1000/Gigabits BaseT for LAN
1 x RJ45 10/100/1000/Gigabits BaseT for WAN
Button
WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Button, Wireless on/off Button, LED on/off Button
USB 2.0 x 1
USB 3.0 x 1
LED Indicator
Power, VDSL, Internet, LAN x 2, 5 GHz Wi-Fi, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, USB x 1, E-WAN
Power Supply
AC Input : 110 ~240 V(50~60HZ)
DC Output : 19 V/3.42 A
Package content
VDSL/ADSL DSL-AC88U
Network cable (RJ-45)
Power adapter
Splitter
DSL Cable
Warranty card
Quick Start Guide
Support CD
AiMesh
AiMesh : No
Primary AiMesh router : No
AiMesh node : No
Router APP
ASUS Router APP : No
Game
Game Boost/acceleration : No
WTFast : No
Alexa
Support Alexa skill : No
AiProtection
AiProtection : AiProtection Pro
Router Security Assessment : Yes
Malicious site blocking : Yes
Two-Way IPS : Yes
Infected Device Prevention and Blocking : Yes
Parental Control
Parental Control : Yes
Parental Control Customized Internet schedule : Yes
Maximum Parental Control profile : 16
Maximum Parental Control content filter rule : 16
Traffic Control
Adaptive QoS : No
Bandwidth Monitor : No
Bandwidth limiter : Yes
Maximum Bandwidth limiter rule : 32
Traditional QoS : Yes
Maximum Traditional QoS rule : 32
Traffic Monitor : Yes
Real-time traffic monitor : Yes
Wired Traffic Monitor : Yes
Wireless Traffic Monitor : Yes
Traffic Analyzer : No
Traffic analysis period : Daily, Weekly, Monthly
Website history : Yes
Wireless
IPv6 : Yes
MU-MIMO : No
Wi-Fi Encryption : Open system, WPA/WPA2-Personal
UTF-8 SSID : Yes
Guest Network : Yes
Maximum Guest Network rule : 2.4GHz x3, 5GHz x3
Guest Network Connection time limit : Yes
Guest Network Encryption : Open system, WPA/WPA2-Personal
WPS : Yes
Wi-Fi MAC address filter : Yes
Maximum MAC filters : 32
Wireless scheduler : Yes
Airtime fairness : Yes
RADIUS Server : No
Universal beamforming : Yes
Explicit beamforming : Yes
WAN
Internet connection Type : PPPoE, PPPoA, IPoA, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP, Bridge
Dual WAN : Yes
WAN Aggregation : No
3G/4G LTE dongle : Yes
Android tethering : Yes
Port forwarding : Yes
Maximum port forwarding rule : 32
Port triggering : Yes
Maximum port triggering rule : 32
DMZ : Yes
DDNS : Yes
NAT Passthrough : PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP Passthrough,PPPoE relay
LAN
DHCP Server : Yes
IGMP snooping : Yes
IPTV : Yes
LAN Link Aggregation : No
Manually assign IP address : Yes
Maximum manually assign IP address rule : 64
VPN
VPN Client L2PT : Yes
VPN Client OVPN : Yes
VPN Client PPTP : Yes
VPN Server IPSec : No
VPN Server OVPN : Yes
VPN Server PPTP : Yes
VPN Fusion : No
USB application
File System : HFS+, NTFS, vFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4
HDD hibernation : Yes
Safely Remove disk : Yes
AiCloud : Yes
Download master : Yes
AiDisk : Yes
Media Server : Yes
Time Machine : No
FTP Server : Yes
Samba Server : Yes
Shared Folder privileges : Yes
Administration
Operating mode : Router
Operating system : ASUSWRT
Free OS upgrade : Yes
Firewall : Yes
Maximum Firewall keyword filter : No
Maximum Firewall network service filter : 32
Maximum Firewall URL filter : 30
Wake on LAN (WOL) : Yes
Configuration backup and restore : Yes
Diagnosis tools : No
Feedback system : Yes
System log : Yes