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- Top features:- Enjoy ultra-fast WiFi and data speeds of up to 2167 Mbps- Make the most of multiple ways to connect online if one connection fails- Beamforming technology provides a clearer, faster WiFi signal- Connect to USB-enabled devices for printer and file sharingEnjoy ultra-fast WiFiWith the ASUS DSL-AC88U WiFi Modem Router you can experience ultra-fast WiFi speeds of up to 2167 Mbps. Whether you’re gaming online or streaming 4K Ultra HD movies, the router provides fast performance at all times, so you can enjoy smooth streaming and low-latency online gaming.Make the most of multiple ways to connect onlineThe DSL-AC88U is a two-in-one router with multiple ways to connect to the internet. You can use the DSL-AC88U as a modern router or as a standalone WiFi router according to your needs. It lets you switch between connections if one fails, and back again once it’s fixed.Beamforming technologyA four antenna design provides a wider WiFi range and stronger signal stability. AiRadar beamforming technology focuses your signal directly to your devices – and not around it like some routers – which means you get faster, stronger and clearer WiFi.Connect to USB-enabled devicesWith built-in USB ports you can connect external storage drives, printers or 3G dongles, and share them with other users via WiFi. Share 3G and 4G, files and connected printers across your WiFi connection.
- Product codes: 4712900315141
- Model number: DSLAC88U
- Product ID 1: 4279581733
- Product ID 2: 10157995
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ASUS DSL-AC88U Wireless ADSL/VDSL Router is available currently from Currys for just £214.99, which is a great deal but we’re going to dive a little deeper into the price to explain why it’s such a good deal.
To help understand the average price you should expect to pay for Routers we analysed the price of every product in that category. The average was £142.10. But perhaps more importantly you’d also want to know what you would expect to pay for a particular brand, so we also analysed the average price you would pay for a product from Asus. The average was £407.68. But that perhaps isn’t the fairest analysis because we know that Asus make more than just Routers. So we went a step further and analysed the average price of Asus Routers, this was £181.24. So you can see that ASUS DSL-AC88U Wireless ADSL/VDSL Router is a bargain at £214.99. Especially when you look at the table below which shows you the average price of products with certain features and specs. For example you’d expect to pay £242.49 for a product meeting the Type: Modem router spec.
Specification / Price Comparison
| Feature | Spec | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Modem router | The average price of Routers with this Type spec is £125.55 |
| Rating | AC 3100 | The average price of Routers with this Rating spec is £242.49 |
| Data transfer speed | Up to 2167 Mbps | The average price of Routers with this Data transfer speed spec is £238.56 |
| Wireless band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) | The average price of Routers with this Wireless band spec is £95.28 |
| Wireless connectivity | WiFi | The average price of Routers with this Wireless connectivity spec is £141.71 |
| Wired connections | – Gigabit Ethernet port x 5 – RJ11 port x 1 – USB 3.0 x 1 |
The average price of Routers with this Wired connections spec is £214.99 |
| Beamforming | Yes | The average price of Routers with this Beamforming spec is £196.08 |
| Number of antennas | 4 | The average price of Routers with this Number of antennas spec is £178.56 |
| Encryption | WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK | The average price of Routers with this Encryption spec is £214.99 |
| Network standards | – IEEE 802.11a – IEEE 802.11b – IEEE 802.11g – IEEE 802.11n – IEEE 802.11ac – IPv4 – IPv6 |
The average price of Routers with this Network standards spec is £233.32 |
| System requirements | – Windows XP or later – Mac OS X |
The average price of Routers with this System requirements spec is £214.99 |
| Software supplied | Support CD | The average price of Routers with this Software supplied spec is £214.99 |
| Colour | Black | The average price of Routers with this Colour spec is £234.70 |
| Box contents | – ASUS DSL-AC88U WiFi Modem Router – Ethernet cable x 1 – Power adapter – Splitter – DSL cable – Warranty card – Quick start guide |
The average price of Routers with this Box contents spec is £214.99 |
| Dimensions | 61 x 180 x 292 mm (H x W x D) | The average price of Routers with this Dimensions spec is £214.99 |
| Weight | 1.26 kg | The average price of Routers with this Weight spec is £72.99 |
| ManufacturerÛªs guarantee | 3 years | The average price of Routers with this ManufacturerÛªs guarantee spec is £196.65 |
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Reviews of ASUS DSL-AC88U Wireless ADSL/VDSL Router
Reading customer reviews will of course be a big part of your decision on whether to buy ASUS DSL-AC88U Wireless ADSL/VDSL Router or another alternative. We’d advise reading reviews from trusted sources like ao.com or Currys, for the obvious reason that you know the people adding the reviews are verified buyers. Likewise we also suggest only buying from trusted online sources too, chances are, if you’ve found a deal that seems too good to be true, it probably is. Having a quick reference score/rating is also really useful as a benchmark to deciding between two products, we provide a score out of 10 for our reviews based on customer feedback from Currys. ASUS DSL-AC88U Wireless ADSL/VDSL Router scored an incredible 7.3 out of 10, thanks to the feedback from 35 customer reviews. You can read these by clicking the “Read Full Review” button that’s hovering on the bottom of your screen now.
Alternatives to ASUS DSL-AC88U Wireless ADSL/VDSL Router
As you can imagine, there’s absolutely loads of choice when it comes to buying Routers. In fact there’s 35 products available in the Routers category at Currys. There are also 119 products available from Asus. And 12 items from Asus in the Routers category. So it’s not surprising that many people feel overwhelmed by choice, our advice is to not get too bogged down in comparing every product out there. Instead choose a brand, style, budget and pick some key features that you consider to be a ‘must’ as that will really help you to filter down the amount of choice available.
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