With the RT-AC88U, the WLAN can be upgraded immediately to the latest generation. The latest NitroQAM technology increases WLAN speeds in a busy network for every user and device.
With the highest range ever achieved, lightning-fast USB and WAN/LAN speeds, complete security and 8 Gigabit LAN ports, the RT-AC88U offers a worry-free package at the highest level.
Whether in the heat of the online gaming battle or during the streaming of a live event in 4K/UHD, latencies and buffering of data are simply no options. The RT-AC88U's NitroQAM (1024-QAM) technology enables a combined WLAN speed of 3,167 Mb/s, ensuring that every user on the network can enjoy latency-free streaming and online gaming.
Ping times and variances are critical technical parameters that affect responsiveness in online gaming. These values essentially depend on the route that the game-relevant data packets have to travel to and from their destination. WTFast's Gamers Private Network (GPN) automatically optimizes routing performance by selecting the most efficient route for game-relevant data packets, resulting in permanently reduced ping time and minimal packet loss. RT-AC88U users get this optimization for free, so they can stay one step ahead of their opponents in virtually any multiplayer online game - at no additional cost.
With Adaptive QoS (Quality of Service), the bandwidth available for games can be increased by simply prioritizing game-relevant data packages and activities. In single player mode, you can even assign the entire bandwidth available. As a result, the RT-AC88U enables low-latency gaming at any point in the home, making it the optimal ally in the game.
A powerful network is only half the battle when it comes to gaming performance. Antivirus programs and other security applications can occupy valuable processor and memory power needed for the game. Thanks to the AiProtection implemented in the RT-AC88U, these programs can be easily deactivated during gameplay, so that every available ounce of resources is available exclusively for the game.
The RT-AC88U is the master of entertainment because it supports as many devices as people are invited to. In addition, it can even deliver multiple streams with Full-HD 1080P simultaneously. In addition to content consumption, the RT-AC88U provides a smarter home by supporting IP cameras, thermostats and a variety of other devices.
ASUS AiProtection ensures a secure and protected online connection with Trend Micro. AiProtection provides all-round protection by combining automatic vulnerability detection, malicious website blocking and parental controls.
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CT MagazinErste WLAN-Router mit Multi-User-MIMOReleaseSeptember 2016
gute WLAN-Performance, aber
MU-MIMO ist ?Alpha?
sehr teuer
MU-MIMO funktioniert in der Praxis tatsächlich. Aber die Technik zeigte in unserem Test mit verschiedenen Routern deutliche Performance-Unterschiede. Allein anhand des von uns gemessenen MU-MIMO-Gewinns (siehe Ergebnistabelle auf S. 144) sollten Sie nicht wählen, denn daran kann sich durch kommende Firmware-Updates noch einiges ändern...
Der Asus-Router zeigt schnelle Übertragungsraten und ist in Sachen Funktionalität und Ausstattung ein echtes Rundum-sorglos-Paket. Dafür sind Preis und Stromverbrauch ebenfalls hoch.