ASUS RT-AC88U
How to Factory Reset the ASUS RT-AC88U Wi-Fi Wireless Router
- Unplug your router.
- Find the location of the factory reset button on your RT-AC88U router.
- Plug in your RT-AC88U to power it on.
- Press and hold in the reset button for 10 seconds.
- Wait 2-3 minutes until your router has fully reset and restarted.
- You can now reconfigure your router using the default credentials.
NOTE: If the factory (also known as hard) reset button on your ASUS RT-AC88U is too small to push with your finger, try using an object such as the tip of a paper clip.
This is often the best way to press the reset button on ASUS routers.
ASUS RT-AC88U Default Login Credentials
After performing a factory reset, your ASUS RT-AC88U will be restored to its default settings. Use the following credentials to access the router’s admin panel:
- Default IP Address: 192.168.1.1
- Default Username: admin
- Default Password: admin
Open a web browser and navigate to 192.168.1.1 or http://router.asus.com to access the ASUS RT-AC88U setup wizard.
About the ASUS RT-AC88U
The ASUS RT-AC88U is a dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) wireless router with combined speeds up to 3100 Mbps. It features a 1.4 GHz dual-core Broadcom processor, 512 MB of RAM, and eight Gigabit LAN ports. The RT-AC88U includes four detachable external antennas with AiRadar beamforming, MU-MIMO support, and WTFast Gamers Private Network for optimized gaming performance. It also supports AiMesh and AiProtection network security.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Asus |
|---|---|
| Model | RT-AC88U |
| Wi-Fi Capable | Yes |
| Reset Capabilities | Factory Reset, Hard Reset, Soft Reset |
