ASUS Announces DSL-AC88U Gigabit Wi-Fi Modem Router Capable of 3167Mbps Combined Speeds

ASUS Announces DSL-AC88U

Powerful and flexible AC3100-class Wi-Fi modem router offers future-proof support for latest G.fast DSL and compatibility with all existing ADSL/VDSL standards

• Optimized for bandwidth-intensive tasks with NitroQAM (1024-QAM) technology for dual-band Wi-Fi speeds up to a combined 3167Mbps.
• Maximum broadband compatibility, with support for the latest G.fast standard, existing ADSL, ADSL 2/2+ and VDSL2 standards, and Ethernet WAN
• Enables easy, family-friendly monitoring and filtering of internet activity

Taipei, Taiwan (9th February, 2017) ASUS today announced DSL-AC88U, an ultra-fast AC3100 dual-band Wi-Fi modem router that supports the latest high-speed G.fast DSL standard as well as all existing ADSL, ADSL2/2+ and VDSL2 standards.

DSL-AC88U is our fastest ever modem router, featuring cutting-edge Broadcom NitroQAM technology that delivers 1.25X-faster Wi-Fi speeds than standard four-stream (4×4) routers. This enables data rates of up to 2167Mbps on the 5GHz band and 1000Mbps on the 2.4GHz band or a combined concurrent bandwidth of up to 3167Mbps.

DSL-AC88U has family-friendly parental controls that allow users to monitor and filter internet activity, which can help to protect the online safety of younger family members.

In addition to its wide compatibility with G.fast and existing DSL broadband services, DSL-AC88U can also connect to the internet via an Ethernet connection, such as those provided by fiber- or cable-modem-based ISPs. These outstanding connectivity options make DSL-AC88U a supremely flexible and future-proof choice for any home user.

NitroQAM: Our fastest ever modem router

ASUS DSL-AC88U uses a Broadcom NitroQAM (1024-QAM) technology to boost maximum Wi-Fi speeds on both the 5GHz and 2.4GHz frequency bands by up to 25% compared to other four-stream (4×4) MIMO designs[1]. With NitroQAM, 5GHz speeds can be improved from 1734Mbps to 2167Mbps, and at 2.4GHz speeds are boosted from 800Mbps to 1000Mbps. This gives DSL-AC88U a combined total bandwidth of up to 3167Mbps for lag-free, low-latency online gaming, smooth streaming of 4K UHD movies and blindingly-fast file-sharing.

Ultra-fast and ultra-flexible: G.fast support and maximum DSL compatibility

ASUS DSL-AC88U supports the very latest G.fast DSL protocol, a cutting-edge technology that enables broadband speeds up to 18 times (18X) faster than VDSL2, or 4.5X faster than Vplus (35b) technology.

For full compatibility with existing DSL connections, DSL-AC88U also supports ADSL, ADSL2/2+ and VDSL2 services. It also supports Ethernet-based internet (WAN) connections, so it can be easily connected to an existing fiber- or cable-modem service. This superb flexibility gives users the peace of mind that DSL-AC88U will give them future-proof support for any ISP upgrades.

Family friendly: Easy-to-use parental controls

To help protect younger family members from inappropriate websites and limit their internet access, ASUS DSL-AC88U features powerful yet easy-to-use parental controls, including filters that can block access to specified websites or apps. A scheduling feature allows parents to restrict the amount of time a device can access the internet. With DSL-AC88U, parents can easily create a healthier and safer network environment for their family members.

Wi-Fi Data Rate

• 802.11a : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps
• 802.11b : 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
• 802.11g : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 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

• G.fast Upstream: 500Mbps, Downstream: 900Mbps
• VDSL2 profile 35b Upstream: 100Mbps, Downstream: 300Mbps
• VDSL2 profile 30a Upstream: 100Mbps, Downstream: 200Mbps
• VDSL profile 17a Upstream:50Mbps, Downstream: 100Mbps
• VDSL profile 12a,12b Upstream:22Mbps, Downstream: 68Mbps
• VDSL profile 8a,8b,8c,8d Upstream:16Mbps, Downstream: 50Mbps
• ADSL2 Upstream: 3.3Mbps, Downstream: 24Mbps
• ADSL2 Upstream: 3.5Mbps, Downstream: 12Mbps

Features

• DHCP server, firewall/NAT, DynDNS
• VPN server(PPTP/Open VPN)
• VPN client(PPTP/L2TP/Open VPN)
• Dual WAN Fail over/Fail back
• Quality of Service (QoS)
• IPTV(VDSL/ADSL WAN)
• DSL feedback mechanism
• Save/Resotre configuration file

About ASUS

ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the worlds best-selling, most award-winning motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of todays digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets, smartphones and wearables. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,368 awards in 2015 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC. ASUS has more than 17,000 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of over 5,500 engineers. Company revenue for 2015 was approximately US$14 billion.

[1] Requires compatible client devices