ASUS RT-BE88U BE7200 Wireless Dual-Band Multi-Gig Router

The ASUS RT-BE88U is a router that supports Wi-Fi 7 and operates on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, delivering a combined wireless speed of up to 7140 Mb/s. It is made for households or small offices that stream 8K video, host online gaming sessions, and push large cloud backups without wanting to think about bottlenecks.

Its wired side is just as capable. You get one 10 Gigabit RJ45 port that can work as WAN or LAN, a separate 10 G SFP+ port for fiber or direct attach modules, a 2.5 G WAN/LAN port, three additional 2.5 G LAN ports, and four 1 G LAN ports. Altogether, these connections offer up to 35 Gbit/s of aggregate wired capacity, giving space for a high-end gaming PC, a multi-bay NAS, and several workstations all at once.

A quad-core 2.6 GHz processor with 2 GB of RAM runs the routing engine, QoS rules, and security scans without slowing down when dozens of devices are active. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port lets you share files from an external drive or tether a 4G or 5G phone for emergency failover internet.

For larger homes, AiMesh support allows the RT-BE88U to link with other compatible ASUS routers, creating one seamless network that keeps phones, tablets, and smart home gear connected as you move around. AiProtection Pro, backed by Trend Micro, comes with lifetime updates to block malicious sites, stop intrusions, and apply parental controls. Up to five guest networks, built-in VPN options, and VLAN support add flexibility for remote work or smart home segmentation.

• Wi-Fi 7 capability with up to 7140 Mb/s combined wireless throughput across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
• Dual 10 Gigabit ports: one RJ45 WAN/LAN and one SFP+ for flexible fiber or copper connections
• Quad-core 2.6 GHz CPU paired with 2 GB RAM for smooth multitasking and advanced features
• Four 2.5 Gigabit and four 1 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, plus a 2.5 G WAN/LAN port, offering up to 35 Gbit/s total wired bandwidth
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports external storage sharing and 4G or 5G mobile tethering
• AiProtection Pro provides commercial-grade security and parental controls with lifetime updates
• VLAN, VPN, and up to five separate guest networks for flexible segmentation
• AiMesh compatibility for easy expansion into a whole-home mesh network