Performance tierVerified specs
ASUS RT-AX88U
A widely-used, high-throughput Wi-Fi 6 router for demanding homes.
$249
Estimated price — not live pricing
Specifications
- Standard
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Max Speed
- ~6 Gbps (combined)
- Ethernet Ports
- 8x 1GbE + 1x 2.5GbE WAN
- Coverage
- ~3,000 sq ft (single unit, typical)
Best uses
Home ServerNetworking
Strengths
- Strong single-router coverage for most homes
- AiMesh support for expanding into a mesh system later
- Extensive port count for wired devices
Limitations
- Larger, multi-floor homes may still want a mesh add-on
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Compatibility
Access PointNeeds an upstream router
Access points extend coverage but rely on a router (or switch connected to one) to actually reach the internet.
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