A good router with a fairly intuitive app interface and an even better online interface. Relatively easy to set up; my only negative thing is that the range on this router should be better for something in this price range
I'm extremely happy with this router. I love the amount of control the ASUS app allows me to have over my home network, and will probably continue purchasing ASUS products for my network needs going forward.
Ultimately, the router is working as expected, perhaps slightly better. This primary issues I had with getting the router set up is the clarity ( or lack of clarity) around how to set it up to do what is needed. Documentation is not clear, functions are buried in screens that may or may not be logically where you would expect. Thankfully, I was able to work with Claude to get the configuration in place, but even wit h that, it was many hours over two days to get I like I wanted it.
The process to setup and operate this machinery does not adequately provide the needed information. also, support for this is extremely difficult to use, and they tend to be condescending. A very off-putting experience.
Response from https://www.asus.comBy CLM, June 16, 2026
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for your comment.
We do understand your dissatisfaction with the quality of your recent customer service experience and the inconvenience this may have caused if you are experiencing difficulty setting up the router. For helpful tips on how to setup the router, visit our Product Support page and download the User's Manual: https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/rt-be88u/helpdesk_manual?model2Name=RT-BE88U .
We do value our customers and take negative customer service experience very seriously. This is not the quality of service expected from ASUS. We do support and stand behind our products, and we continuously strive to improve our approach and processes in order to achieve customer service excellence. If you need further assistance with the product, please email me at cl-rodel@asus.com and I would be more than happy to help. Or you are most welcome to call Product Support Hotline at: 1(888) 678-3688. Also, you can chat with an ASUS live support agent from the link: https://www.asus.com/us/support/article/1135/.