ASUS RT-AC88U Dual Band AC3100 Gigabit Wireless Router MU-MIMO Smart WIFI AIMESH

HDD/SSD/NAS

Memory/Ram

Network

Peripherals

Others

If you encounter any problem during the setup/installation, feel free to contact us via Whatsapp so that we can help you narrow down the cause of the issue via live chat. If the item is confirmed faulty and you need a replacement, please also contact us first so that we can arrange the exchange for you.

As per ebay policy, the information within the listing description will be used as the ONLY reference for the actual item.

Therefore buyers are obilgated to read the listing thoroughly before placing the order.

And due to the limiation of our resource, we may ignore the enquiries which answer(s) can be found in the description.

This is Asus RT-AC88U Dual Band Wireless Gigabit Router from non-retail channel(powered by Merlin). Unlike the retail version, the item is packed in a plain box and it only contains minimum accessories and the brand logo may be (partially) scratched off. Please refer to the gallery photos / content list for more detail. The router's wireless speed is 1000Mbps at 2.4GHz and 2167Mbps at 5GHz.

It's the first home router with eight Gigabit LAN ports with additional support for Dual-WAN and Port Aggregation. On top of that, it has a robust and fun-to-use Web interface, a slew of excellent network-monitoring features, a built-in VPN server, and the ability protect your home network from malware and intruders. What's more, the router supports MU-MIMO, and includes unique features for gamers.

Is the Asus RT-AC88U still a worthy purchase in 2020? Absolutely. From the proven tests and the stacked feature list, this is one serious router for the hardcore internet user. The web interface is simple, customisations are vast and the overall performance is superb. Again, stay clear if you just browse Facebook all day but if you stream in 4K and require minimal lag or fast data sharing, this is definitely the router for you.

This router DOES NOT have any build-in modem feature. If you need a build-in ADSL modem, please choose DSL-AC68U from our store.

Model: Asus RT-AC88U non-retail edition CPU: Broadcom BCM47094 1.4GHz Dual Core Memory: 128MB NAND Flash / 512MB DDR3 RAM Wireless Speed: 2.4GHz: 1000Mbps / 5GHz: 2167Mbps Ports: 1x Gigabit WAN, 8x Gigabit LAN External Port: USB 3.0 *1 USB 2.0 *1 For full specs please refer to: https://www.asus.com/au/Networking/RT-AC88U/ ​​​​​​This router DOES NOT have any build-in modem feature.​​​​​​​ **Please upgrade the firmware to the latest version so as to achieve AIMESH feature.**

Router whole set with original AU power supply (quantity based on the listing title ) **This product is from non-retail channel, therefore it is packed in a generic plain box and it DOES NOT contain standard accessories(which is available in the retail version) such as colorful retail box, paper manual, CD, warranty card etc.** There may be scratched marks/paint damage in the logo/model info area.  The pre-installed firmware is Koolshare Merlin(if "powered by Merlin" is specified in OVERVIEW) and it may not have a pure English interface. If you wish to have the official firmware installed please leave the intruction in the order detail or send us a message before dispatch.**

The main listing photo is released from the manufacturer and is for marketing/advertising/promotion purpose only. Any detail in the photos may be different from the actual product as the manufacturer may update the item specs/manufacturing information/content list/packaging design etc. without prior notification.

We accept the all payment options supported by ebay such as Paypal, Afterpay, Googlepay. Bank transfer is also available.(For bank transfer, please leave your eBay ID as reference.)

Payment must be cleared within 48H or the stock availability will not be guaranteed and the unpaid transaction will be cancelled. 

Alghough the price is GST inclusive, TAX INVOICE will only be sent in PDF format by request. You can either leave the request in the order note or send us a message(no email address is required).​  ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

**If "discount code expired" is displayed during checkout and you no longer wish to complete the order by paying full amount, please request cancellation for the unpaid transaction immediately because we WILL NOT provide any form of discount(such as a partial refund) after full payment is made.

**Please be adviced that once the payment is made, the order will be processed automatically by the dispatch system. There will be NO guarantee to cancel/hold/revise the order even if you send the request to us right after you pay for the order. So please read the description thoroughly and click the "buy it now" button with caution.

​​​​​​​Generally all orders which are placed and paid by 12pm will be dispatched on the same day(exlcuding weekends and public holidays in VIC).  Standard domestic shipping includes various Auspost services(such as Registered Post/Parcel Post/eParcel/Letter service etc), Aramex, and Courier Please etc. based on specific scenarios. Auspost Express service is also available(extra cost will apply).  International deliveries to certain countries(with tracking and signature) can be arranged by request. For more information please contact us via EBAY Messages.​​​​​​

**Pickup can be arranged when the total price of the order is over $200. But there will not be any discount for postage deduction because arranging a pickup order consumes as much time & resource as posting one.

**In some rare scenarios, buyers may receive "underpaid notification" from their local post office, in which case please go to the post office and pay the "underpaid" amount first and we will cover the gap based on the receipt provided.

FREE return labels will be provided for all DOA cases within 30 days of purchase and full refund will also be issued afterwards. If you need a replacement instead, please do not file the return request and contact us directly so that we can arrange the exchange for you. 

In certain scenarios when buyers are required to pay the return postage by themselves, please only use the services from Auspost(e.g. eparcel) in case you need to return the item to us at your own cost. Please do not purchase the return label from "ParcelPoint", because our return address(po box) is NOT within their delivery coverage. ​​​​​​​

After 30 days of purchase, refunds will only be made if a replacement is not available, or the replacement also becomes dysfunctional.   Items must be returned in their original condition including all original accessories or a penalty fee (up to 20% of the original price) will be charged. 

An inspection fee (up to 20% of the original price) will be charged if a "faulty" item is proven to be fully functional after the inspection, and the buyer will be responsible to cover all involved postage cost. ​​​​​​​ Faulty items(especially for hard disk drives) should also be sent back with sufficient protection so as to avoid any physical damage, which may void their warranty status.

The item is covered with 1 year in-store-warranty, which will start counting from the day of purchase(the time stamp will be based on the paypal transaction / bank transfer record).  Once the item is CONFIRMED faulty during its warranty period, please contact us first for return instructions and make sure that the item is still in warranty-covered condition(defined by the manufacturer). For more information, please read the "Return" section.

We can also arrange repair/repalcement for item(s) which is out of warranty at a reasonable cost,  or retreive it for a reasonable price, on a case by case basis. ​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​

**Computer/Network components such as hard drives and memory sticks have an EXTREMELY LOW faulty ratio. In addition, more than 99% of items from our store will be tested twice by the store owner before dispatch so as to guarantee the functionality and minimize DOA. So if you are unable to use the item properly, feel free to contact us via email/Whatsapp and we will help you to do the troubleshooting via live chat. ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​Any irresponsible feedback(such as claiming that the item is "clearly not as described" with no intention of returning it) will automatically lead to the termination of the item's warranty service. ​​​​​​​

**For storage products(HDD/SSD) only: Unless the item is listed in a Brand New condition, it may contain a pre-installed OS(if it was taken out from a new laptop/server). It may also have some small trace of read/write data usage, powered on times/hours due to testing/verification/demonstration purposes.

**For network products(routers) only: Regardless the item’s condition, the item’s firmware may be upgraded to a non-official version(e.g. Koolshare Merlin, tomato) by the OEM suppliers/the store owner for testing/verification/demonstration purposes. Unlike retail products which are covered by strict manufacturer's warranty requirement, any change of the firmware made by the buyer WILL NOT void our in-store-warranty status as long as the CFE / Bootloader remains intact.

As per eBay's listing policy, the description/photo(s) in the listing is mainly about the item’s physical condition. All the information regarding the item’s physical and performance specs is quoted from the manufacturer and such information may NOT be up to date. Therefore buyers should NOT take for granted that these item parameter(s) can be achieved in any given hypothetical/real scenarios. We will NOT provide information in detail and up to date regarding functionality(e.g. this item can/cannot achieve a specific task) and compatibility(e.g. this item can/cannot work with a specific device) in case such information is not available from the official source. Therefore buyers are required to get official confirmation from either “the manufacturer of this item” or “the manufacturer of the device which they intend to use with this item”(when applicable), if they intend to achieve something which is NOT specified in the listing.

ALL of our products are provided and backed by domestic/international OEM suppliers who have been supporting our business for years. We can guarantee that our in-store-warranty is as carefree as RMA claims for retail products, with quicker responding time and shorter waiting period. Yet, the nature of non-retail products means that there will NOT be any technical / warranty support from the manufacturer. Therefore if you need any type of after service/tech support for your purchased item, please contact us directly.

For Brand New retail version products, the "content list" is FOR GUIDANCE ONLY as the manufacturer may change package content without prior notification. Buyers must refer to the content list from the actual retail packaging/manual.

For non-retail products:  Unlike their retail counterparts which have colourful packaging, quick guide, paper manual, CD, warranty card, if any, the original packaging of our non-retail items is a plain box/anti-static bag in general and they only contain the key component(s) so as to achieve full functionality with minimum cost. This is also one of the key factors of our competitive price. Note that ONLY the component(s) and accessories displayed in the gallery photos / content list will be provided unless specified otherwise. The original package(colorful retail box) does not exist because there is NO retail packaging for non-retail products! The plain boxes we use to pack the item/parts are purely for protection purposes during transit. Whatever information printed on the packaging, if any, will have ZERO relevance to the content inside.

Most of our non-retail product was listed in "opened, never used" item condition because: due to the nature of our off-market distribution channel, the component(s) and part(s) of these products were shipped to us separately and they were individually repacked afterwards. As a result, products from the same batch may contain accessories with different colour, shape, type etc. And there may be small cosmetic defects such as noticeable scratches, marks etc appear on the item/accessories due to their previous packaging, transporting and storage conditions. In addition, any detail in the photos regarding "external/internal design" or "product and manufacturing information" may be different from the actual product from the current batch as the manufacturer may update the item specs(including changing the country/region of its factory) WITHOUT prior notification. The specs/manufacturer label which contains information such as the serial number/MAC address may also be (partially) removed in accordance  with the distribution agreement. Therefore, ALL detail displayed in the photos is FOR GUIDANCE ONLY and should NOT be considered as a solid reference for the actual product. If you require a stock with specific detail, please contact us to check availability first.

Some products(from overseas) may contain power plug with a different socket type and different electrical standard. We recommend buyers purchase certified universal power board(s)/adapter(s) which comply with Australian Electrical Standards so that they can use our overseas products with maximum safety. And as a convenient courtesy, the generic travel adapter(s) will also be included in the content list as a non-standard component(s) FOR FREE. Note that our generic travel adapters are offered only as a TEMPORARY SOLUTION to achieve our products’ functionality, NOT FOR DAILY USE. We take NO responsibility for any type of damage/loss caused by the adapter.  ​​​​​​​

See our other items

HDD/SSD/NAS

Memory/Ram

Peripherals

Network

Others

This is Asus RT-AC88U Dual Band Wireless Gigabit Router from non-retail channel(powered by Merlin). Unlike the retail version, the item is packed in a plain box and it only contains minimum accessories and the brand logo may be (partially) scratched off. Please refer to the gallery photos / content list for more detail. The router's wireless speed is 1000Mbps at 2.4GHz and 2167Mbps at 5GHz.

It's the first home router with eight Gigabit LAN ports with additional support for Dual-WAN and Port Aggregation. On top of that, it has a robust and fun-to-use Web interface, a slew of excellent network-monitoring features, a built-in VPN server, and the ability protect your home network from malware and intruders. What's more, the router supports MU-MIMO, and includes unique features for gamers.

Is the Asus RT-AC88U still a worthy purchase in 2020? Absolutely. From the proven tests and the stacked feature list, this is one serious router for the hardcore internet user. The web interface is simple, customisations are vast and the overall performance is superb. Again, stay clear if you just browse Facebook all day but if you stream in 4K and require minimal lag or fast data sharing, this is definitely the router for you.

This router DOES NOT have any build-in modem feature. If you need a build-in ADSL modem, please choose DSL-AC68U from our store.

Model: Asus RT-AC88U non-retail edition CPU: Broadcom BCM47094 1.4GHz Dual Core Memory: 128MB NAND Flash / 512MB DDR3 RAM Wireless Speed: 2.4GHz: 1000Mbps / 5GHz: 2167Mbps Ports: 1x Gigabit WAN, 8x Gigabit LAN External Port: USB 3.0 *1 USB 2.0 *1 For full specs please refer to: https://www.asus.com/au/Networking/RT-AC88U/ ​​​​​​This router DOES NOT have any build-in modem feature.​​​​​​​ **Please upgrade the firmware to the latest version so as to achieve AIMESH feature.**

Router whole set with original AU power supply (quantity based on the listing title ) **This product is from non-retail channel, therefore it is packed in a generic plain box and it DOES NOT contain standard accessories(which is available in the retail version) such as colorful retail box, paper manual, CD, warranty card etc.** There may be scratched marks/paint damage in the logo/model info area.  The pre-installed firmware is Koolshare Merlin(if "powered by Merlin" is specified in OVERVIEW) and it may not have a pure English interface. If you wish to have the official firmware installed please leave the intruction in the order detail or send us a message before dispatch.**

The main listing photo is released from the manufacturer and is for marketing/advertising/promotion purpose only. Any detail in the photos may be different from the actual product as the manufacturer may update the item specs/manufacturing information/content list/packaging design etc. without prior notification.

We accept the all payment options supported by ebay such as Paypal, Afterpay, Googlepay. Bank transfer is also available.(For bank transfer, please leave your eBay ID as reference.)

Payment must be cleared within 48H or the stock availability will not be guaranteed and the unpaid transaction will be cancelled. 

Alghough the price is GST inclusive, TAX INVOICE will only be sent in PDF format by request. You can either leave the request in the order note or send us a message(no email address is required).​  ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

**If "discount code expired" is displayed during checkout and you no longer wish to complete the order by paying full amount, please request cancellation for the unpaid transaction immediately because we WILL NOT provide any form of discount(such as a partial refund) after full payment is made.

**Please be adviced that once the payment is made, the order will be processed automatically by the dispatch system. There will be NO guarantee to cancel/hold/revise the order even if you send the request to us right after you pay for the order. So please read the description thoroughly and click the "buy it now" button with caution.

​​​​​​​Generally all orders which are placed and paid by 12pm will be dispatched on the same day(exlcuding weekends and public holidays in VIC).  Standard domestic shipping includes various Auspost services(such as Registered Post/Parcel Post/eParcel/Letter service etc), Aramex, and Courier Please etc. based on specific scenarios. Auspost Express service is also available(extra cost will apply).  International deliveries to certain countries(with tracking and signature) can be arranged by request. For more information please contact us via EBAY Messages.​​​​​​

**Pickup can be arranged when the total price of the order is over $200. But there will not be any discount for postage deduction because arranging a pickup order consumes as much time & resource as posting one.

**In some rare scenarios, buyers may receive "underpaid notification" from their local post office, in which case please go to the post office and pay the "underpaid" amount first and we will cover the gap based on the receipt provided.

FREE return labels will be provided for all DOA cases within 30 days of purchase and full refund will also be issued afterwards. If you need a replacement instead, please do not file the return request and contact us directly so that we can arrange the exchange for you. 

In certain scenarios when buyers are required to pay the return postage by themselves, please only use the services from Auspost(e.g. eparcel) in case you need to return the item to us at your own cost. Please do not purchase the return label from "ParcelPoint", because our return address(po box) is NOT within their delivery coverage. ​​​​​​​

After 30 days of purchase, refunds will only be made if a replacement is not available, or the replacement also becomes dysfunctional.   Items must be returned in their original condition including all original accessories or a penalty fee (up to 20% of the original price) will be charged. 

An inspection fee (up to 20% of the original price) will be charged if a "faulty" item is proven to be fully functional after the inspection, and the buyer will be responsible to cover all involved postage cost. ​​​​​​​ Faulty items(especially for hard disk drives) should also be sent back with sufficient protection so as to avoid any physical damage, which may void their warranty status.

The item is covered with 1 year in-store-warranty, which will start counting from the day of purchase(the time stamp will be based on the paypal transaction / bank transfer record).  Once the item is CONFIRMED faulty during its warranty period, please contact us first for return instructions and make sure that the item is still in warranty-covered condition(defined by the manufacturer). For more information, please read the "Return" section.

We can also arrange repair/repalcement for item(s) which is out of warranty at a reasonable cost,  or retreive it for a reasonable price, on a case by case basis. ​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​

**Computer/Network components such as hard drives and memory sticks have an EXTREMELY LOW faulty ratio. In addition, more than 99% of items from our store will be tested twice by the store owner before dispatch so as to guarantee the functionality and minimize DOA. So if you are unable to use the item properly, feel free to contact us via email/Whatsapp and we will help you to do the troubleshooting via live chat. ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​Any irresponsible feedback(such as claiming that the item is "clearly not as described" with no intention of returning it) will automatically lead to the termination of the item's warranty service. ​​​​​​​

**For storage products(HDD/SSD) only: Unless the item is listed in a Brand New condition, it may contain a pre-installed OS(if it was taken out from a new laptop/server). It may also have some small trace of read/write data usage, powered on times/hours due to testing/verification/demonstration purposes.

**For network products(routers) only: Regardless the item’s condition, the item’s firmware may be upgraded to a non-official version(e.g. Koolshare Merlin, tomato) by the OEM suppliers/the store owner for testing/verification/demonstration purposes. Unlike retail products which are covered by strict manufacturer's warranty requirement, any change of the firmware made by the buyer WILL NOT void our in-store-warranty status as long as the CFE / Bootloader remains intact.

As per eBay's listing policy, the description/photo(s) in the listing is mainly about the item’s physical condition. All the information regarding the item’s physical and performance specs is quoted from the manufacturer and such information may NOT be up to date. Therefore buyers should NOT take for granted that these item parameter(s) can be achieved in any given hypothetical/real scenarios. We will NOT provide information in detail and up to date regarding functionality(e.g. this item can/cannot achieve a specific task) and compatibility(e.g. this item can/cannot work with a specific device) in case such information is not available from the official source. Therefore buyers are required to get official confirmation from either “the manufacturer of this item” or “the manufacturer of the device which they intend to use with this item”(when applicable), if they intend to achieve something which is NOT specified in the listing.

ALL of our products are provided and backed by domestic/international OEM suppliers who have been supporting our business for years. We can guarantee that our in-store-warranty is as carefree as RMA claims for retail products, with quicker responding time and shorter waiting period. Yet, the nature of non-retail products means that there will NOT be any technical / warranty support from the manufacturer. Therefore if you need any type of after service/tech support for your purchased item, please contact us directly.

For Brand New retail version products, the "content list" is FOR GUIDANCE ONLY as the manufacturer may change package content without prior notification. Buyers must refer to the content list from the actual retail packaging/manual.

For non-retail products:  Unlike their retail counterparts which have colourful packaging, quick guide, paper manual, CD, warranty card, if any, the original packaging of our non-retail items is a plain box/anti-static bag in general and they only contain the key component(s) so as to achieve full functionality with minimum cost. This is also one of the key factors of our competitive price. Note that ONLY the component(s) and accessories displayed in the gallery photos / content list will be provided unless specified otherwise. The original package(colorful retail box) does not exist because there is NO retail packaging for non-retail products! The plain boxes we use to pack the item/parts are purely for protection purposes during transit. Whatever information printed on the packaging, if any, will have ZERO relevance to the content inside.

Most of our non-retail product was listed in "opened, never used" item condition because: due to the nature of our off-market distribution channel, the component(s) and part(s) of these products were shipped to us separately and they were individually repacked afterwards. As a result, products from the same batch may contain accessories with different colour, shape, type etc. And there may be small cosmetic defects such as noticeable scratches, marks etc appear on the item/accessories due to their previous packaging, transporting and storage conditions. In addition, any detail in the photos regarding "external/internal design" or "product and manufacturing information" may be different from the actual product from the current batch as the manufacturer may update the item specs(including changing the country/region of its factory) WITHOUT prior notification. The specs/manufacturer label which contains information such as the serial number/MAC address may also be (partially) removed in accordance  with the distribution agreement. Therefore, ALL detail displayed in the photos is FOR GUIDANCE ONLY and should NOT be considered as a solid reference for the actual product. If you require a stock with specific detail, please contact us to check availability first.

Some products(from overseas) may contain power plug with a different socket type and different electrical standard. We recommend buyers purchase certified universal power board(s)/adapter(s) which comply with Australian Electrical Standards so that they can use our overseas products with maximum safety. And as a convenient courtesy, the generic travel adapter(s) will also be included in the content list as a non-standard component(s) FOR FREE. Note that our generic travel adapters are offered only as a TEMPORARY SOLUTION to achieve our products’ functionality, NOT FOR DAILY USE. We take NO responsibility for any type of damage/loss caused by the adapter.  ​​​​​​​

See our other items