[Maylyn - Networking] ASUS RT-AC88U

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ASUS has unveiled their first high end 8-port next generation flagship router targeting gamers and enthusiasts. The ASUS RT-AC88U

ASUS RT-AC88U





Specs as follows



Currently it's still under embargo and testing tuning phase, so performance review and indicators will not be reveal but performance are really looking excellent from our internal testings :D

I will doing a comprehensive review on the ASUS RT-AC88U when I'm allow to post and i will only mention what is being allowed for the time being.

RMerlin's firmware will compatible with the ASUS RT-AC88U as well.

Availability ~ Late Q4 2015/Q1 2016 (ASUS SG will announce it in due time).

Image Credits ~ www.cnet.com

~ Update ~

More images







Images Credit ~ www.legitreviews.com

~ 16/10/2015 ~

Update with new image showing North America boxing.

ASUS ROG figurine not included.

 
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~ Teaser ~



ASUS RT-AC88U is part of the ASUS new ROG Unleashed.

 
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~ Update ~ 12/10/15

Worthy and new features of the ASUS RT-AC88U

Sporting the next generation Broadcom 47094 1.4GHz dual core CPU and with 512MB RAM for better than before USB 3.0 and WAN-LAN performance.



More expansive connectivity options with 8x GbE ports.



Link Aggregation which allows unprecedented higher WiFi transfer speeds than before.



Better than before QOS.

Adaptive QOS now allows hardware acceleration to be enabled for > 500Mbps Internet.



Better than before media bridging with BCM NitroQAM.

Media bridging allows up to MCS11 (NitroQAM/1024QAM) for better than before high speed WiFi connectivity.





MU-MIMO ready.



Comes with WTFast client for improved latency among online MMO games.

 
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Update ~ 23/10/2015

TGIF ASUS RT-AC88U partial teaser is here :D

You guys will be one of the first few (worldwide) to see what's ASUS RT-AC88U has to offer :D

Introducing the new Game Boost Tab which includes the Internet Game Boost (WTFast) and LAN Boost (One Click Game First Mode) which priorities gaming as highest via one click.

 
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~ Update ~ 07/11/2015

Revealing the 8x GbE ASUS RT-AC88U ;)

Do note this is not the APAC packaging.





ASUS RT-AC88U Specifications as follows



 
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All time favorite ASUSWRT 2.0 UI with another new tab called Game Boost.

First shipping release firmware version - 3.0.0.4.380.644



Game Boost Tab

Consist of WTF GPN (Gamer private network), One Click Game First Mode (which prioritises gaming) and Trend Micro Ai Protection.



So how fast is fast? ;) ^^

WAN-LAN SpeedTest

Capped @ 1Gb/s GbE limit, no sweat easily.



How cool is cool?

BCM 47094 CPU @ 76C, TJMax 125C
Excellent BCM 4366 2.4GHz @ 34C
Excellent BCM 4366 5GHz @ 46C



All time favorite RMerlin firmware support



Port LAN 1 and 2 aggregation





[RT-AC88U/RT-AC3100/RT-AC5300] Initial firmware releases

Posted by RMerlin @ ~> http://www.snbforums.com/threads/rt-ac88u-rt-ac3100-rt-ac5300-initial-firmware-releases.28053/

@ ~> https://www.mediafire.com/folder/81k6gwkfpb6jw//Asus



~ Update ~ 10/11/2015

For those ASUS RT-AC88U users whom want to start using RMerlin's firmware. (378.56_2)

Do note that this RMerlin's firmware is based on ASUSWRT GPL 9177 so it's not current with ASUS RT-AC88U first release firmware (3.0.0.4.380.664)

RMerlin based on (3.0.0.4.380.664) will be coming out in due time.

Asuswrt-Merlin is now available for all supported models, including the RT-N66U build.

Summary of changes since 378.55:

Merged with Asus GPL 378_9177, which includes numerous fixes and tweaks, and improvements to the networkmap. This includes the newer Quantenna driver for the RT-AC87U, which resolves connectivity issues on the 5 GHz band, however it still causes some battery drain on that band. The only workaround is to revert to 378.55 if this is a problem for you.
Support was added for the (unreleased yet) RT-AC88U. Thanks to Asus for providing a development sample.
Enhancements to syslog handling. The default log level can now be configured (it used to be hardcoded to Emergency). This is especially useful to users who log to a remote syslog server.
Editable entries for the DHCP static lease, virtual servers and prot triggers pages.
Various component updates: miniupnpd, openvpn, dropbear and minidlna were updated to their latest versions.
Various issues related to networkmap were resolved, especially handling of long hostnames.
You can now configure up to five separate OpenVPN clients, to match Asus's stock FW.
Numerous other fixes, please see the complete changelog for details

Additional changes in 378.56_2:

Code:
378.56_2 (2-Nov-2015)
    - CHANGED: Reverted the memory buffering optimization
               for ARM devices, as people keep panicking
               over the lower amount of free RAM.  You can
               manually re-enable the optimization by setting
               "drop_caches=0" in nvram.
    - CHANGED: Allow using a port < 1024 for http(s) webui
               interface.
    - FIXED: EMF wasn't working on AC56/AC68/AC87.
    - FIXED: Couldn't connect to ISPs using VLANs (RT-AC87U)
    - FIXED: Editing Port Forward entry with ellipsis in
             the description or the port range would
             still edit the shortened version instead
             of the full content.
    - FIXED: Debug log from mDNSNetMonitor could gradually
             fill up RAM - disabled it.
    - FIXED: Router crash if pasting SSH key > 2047
             characters.
    - FIXED: Editing an entry on the networkmap would
             clear the hostname if entry existed in
             the DHCP static list.
    - FIXED: OpenVPN server in secret key mode
             would fail to start.
    - FIXED: Couldn't add entries to the MAC Filter list
             of Guest Networks (reverted our previous
             implementation which conflicted with
             Asus's new one).
    - FIXED: NTP failing to refresh for some cases.
             Implemented temporary workaround.
    - FIXED: Some services not properly starting at
             boot time (like Parental Control or Tor)

Downloads are here.
Changelog is here.

11/11/2015 Update

ASUS RT-AC88U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.380.858 ~ 10/11/2015 update

- Improved wireless speed
- Update WTFast Ver. 1.0.0.3_15.1102
- Modified Adaptive QoS interface

Download ~> http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AC88U/FW_RT_AC88U_3004380858.zip
 
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What's New?

Gamers might be more interested in the free subscription to the WTFast Gamer Network that Asus is offering. The service claims to optimize WAN (wide-area network) routes via dedicated servers to reduce ping time and packet loss. Asus has integrated the client software into the RT-AC88U’s firmware, which eliminates the need to run the software on connected PCs. This also means that any device, regardless of its operating system, can utilize WTFast. So if you’re rocking a Linux gaming rig or a Steam Machine, you can still use the service.

Source ~> http://www.techhive.com/article/299...rnet-ports-than-any-other-80211ac-router.html
 
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I think this will kill off ac87u for the mu-mimo crowd - no more quantenna at last!

Well quantenna attempted to penetrate the consumers industry, but I guess it should stay within the enterprise industry bah.. hahas
 

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ASUS RT-AC88U is part of the ASUS new ROG Unleashed.



San Francisco, CA (October 9, 2015) – ASUS today reinvigorates PC gaming at the ROG Unleashed event in San Francisco that celebrates nearly a decade of ROG innovations. Launched officially in 2006, ASUS ROG is the world’s leading brand for innovative PC gaming hardware that delivers the ultimate computing experience for gamers and enthusiasts.

ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih debuts a new arsenal of Republic of Gamers hardware that showcases its unrivaled engineering talent with several new products, including the liquid-cooled GX700 and all-new G752 notebooks, ROG Swift PG279Q and PG27AQ monitors, Maximus VIII series motherboards, G20CB desktop, and RT-AC88U router.

“In the last decade, our dedication to superior design and engineering has allowed us to empower gamers with the most innovative products,” said Mr. Shih. “Over the next decade and those to come, we will continue this mission and push ROG forward with even more epic innovations designed for gaming domination.”

ROG systems and components are designed and engineered to the highest standards along with thorough feedback from the community of ROG fans and users. In addition to hosting the ROG Unleashed press conference, ASUS invited loyal fans to celebrate nearly a decade of ROG engineering excellence with early access to the latest systems and components before it goes on sale.

Source ~> http://www.legitreviews.com/asus-reinvigorates-pc-gaming-at-rog-unleashed_173515
 
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Was thinking to change to AC3200. Should I wait for this instead?

Sent from my mobile phone using GAGT

You will be better off with the ASUS RT-AC88U ;) if you are one of the few that utilizes more than 4x GbE ports.

Even the announced ASUS AC5300 isn't the ASUS next flagship router.

Some of the things I'm allow to mention are ~

ASUS RT-AC88U

1). 8x GbE ports
2). 512MB RAM
3). WTFast client

ASUS AC5300

1). 4x GbE ports
2). 256MB RAM
3). No WTFast client

There are other differences that I can't reveal at the moment, do bear in mind, it's may subject to changes.

Just wait until nearing the ASUS RT-AC88 product launch date for more information. ;)
 
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So is the MU-MIMO enabled by default or have to wait for a firmware upgrade?
 
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