ASUS RT-AX57 Go AX3000 Dual Band WiFi 6 (802.11ax) Portable Router, Support for MU-MIMO and OFDMA Technology, AiProtection Classic with Trend Micro and Child Lock

The AX57 GO is about the size of a DVD case, yet within a small house, the 5GHz Ookla speedtest from upstairs to downstairs is effectively the same as my ASUS BQ16 transmitting Full Fibre 500 on 5GHz. It has one WAN and one LAN input, underlining the intent as a WiFi router: this is at 2.4GHz and 5GHz. Anyone with an ASUS router will recognise the configuration setup, but there is also the 4G / 5G input plus the slide switch that changes some of the configuration to set up too. Nice touches are the plush travel bag for the router and cables, and a clip-on stand so that the router can sit vertically on the work surface. With the exception on a MAC Mini, all of my routers and motherboards are ASUS and they have been 100% reliable, although the routers run 24/7. The AX57 GO will run intermittently, but it looks as though it could join my continuously running routers that are currently a BQ16 and BT10.

I have been after a travel router for ages, tried a few, always seemed to be one thing or another. Got this one for its ability to be anything you need. At home I use it on Access Point to improve the home Wifi and I use ethernet to a network switch. On the go I use WISP as a travel router and in hotels my devices just connect as expected. I haven't tried the USB as a modem but I do use the USB with a HDD at home creating a private cloud / NAS. Works perfectly, does everything, you won't find a better router for travel or adding a NAS to your LAN. Signal is strong and it can be powered by a USB charger, although it takes a lot, mind you my USB charger is awesome but old. I ran this off the usual travel charger I take, a hotels USB C socket and my USB charger. Works great off anything, so versatile.

Build quality let it down. The RJ45 socket is the weak point of this otherwise great router.

I have no complaints about this router except that if you buy it in the UK it comes with only two plugs, for the UK and Europe. So though the router and its PSU are lightweight and the PSU comes with lightweight interchangeable plug attachments, you have to add a bulky adapter if you're traveling to North America. Australia etc. Not great for a "travel router". I chose it because when I'm not traveling it can function as an extra node in the home Asus ZenWifi mesh, and Asus's hardware and software are solid. This router's wifi signal is not as strong as their full-sized routers, mesh nodes and extenders, but it should be good for most travel situations and for plugging dead spots at home.

For clarity - you do need a separate mobile data / internet connection for this to work as a router. This does not have a SIM slot. Took about 5 minutes to setup and get working. Phone plugs into the USB port, set the phone into USB tethering, and the AX-57 detects and connects. The phone takes power from the USB port. The unit itself is deceptively small. The app looks more complicated than it actually is, as it's quite feature packed, but once your PC/Laptop is connected, you can use your web browser to manage the device. I bought this because I tether to a Samsung S21 as my main internet source, and this broadcasts the 5Ghz Wi-Fi band in channel 149, and none of my devices would connect on 5Ghz, which is frustrating. I get really good 5G mobile signal - 200-300Mbs at the phone - but was only able to get 30-40Mbs to my PC at a range of 5-6 meters. Through the AX-57, I can connect at 5Ghz, and I'm getting between 150-200Mbs at my PC. Only minor negative point I have is that the quick start guide is pretty much useless - unbox, plug in, scan QR code to download app - so if you're looking for the comfort of a manual or troubleshooting guide, I'd suggest downloading something from the Asus website before starting. Bought on an early spring offer for £62, does exactly what I was expecting and hoping for, and I think represents really good value, especially when you consider a dedicated router with a SIM slot will be upwards of £200+

The item works perfectly with tethering my samsung s24fe to my network via a network switch for internet to my PC, Xbox, tv etc but setup was a bit trying. The main problem was having to setup switch password and Asus account password etc as it's long winded. I'm still locked out of the switch and will have to reset switch and reset up to access. Having a separate internet access would have made this process easier I'm sure. Overall a good cheap alternative to standard expensive 5g router. I bought used as I suspect some gave up after the first hurdle and returned so don't expect wonders on your first attempt.

Great solution for hotel wifi. Connect this and connect all of your devices once without having to renew each device’s access repeatedly during your stay. Slim profile is helpful as you can slot it into pockets in cases for tablets/laptops. Trying to source electronics from Taiwan, Europe or the US reduces choices of devices but hopefully will get years of use based on ASUS’ track record. ASUS seem to have delegated warranty data maintenance to Amazon recently which may streamline your admin as Amazon has purchase records.

Best thing I ever bought for travelling around and connecting all my devices too. highly recommended..

Compact mais ultra performant, ce ASUS RT-AX57 Go est une excellente surprise. La connexion Wi-Fi 6 est rapide et stable, même avec plusieurs appareils connectés en même temps grâce à la technologie MU-MIMO et OFDMA. L’installation est simple et l’application ASUS est bien pensée. La sécurité AiProtection intégrée est un vrai plus. Parfait pour un usage à la maison ou en déplacement. Je recommande sans hésiter !

Tengo dos unidades del RT-AX57 Go AX300, la primera la compré para tenerla como router de viaje y sustituir a otro de otra marca antiguo. Yo ya tengo en casa dos routers de Asus en mesh, durante las pruebas de este pequeño router, se me ocurrió probarlo como segundo router mesh y sustituir al AX5400, pero a pesar de no estar pensando para uso en casa como mesh, puedo asegurar que es mucho mejor, en cobertura, estética, roaming entre routers, así que tuve que comprar otra unidad para viaje. Como router principal de viaje, probé muchas características: Conectado a un router de fibra de 1Gb, por wifi o por cable se consigue el máximo (1Gb) -Cobertura WiFi como router, muy buena, a pesar de su pequeño tamaño, incluso es mejor que la mayoría de router básicos del mercado con wifi 6 que he probado -VPN como servidor y como cliente ,llega s ofrecer una velocidad de unos 300Mb/s -Conexión a móvil por USB, excelente, con un móvil con cobertura 5G, he llegado a conseguir 300Mb/s de descarga y 100Mb/s de subida -Conexión vía WiFi a otro router que dispone de conexión de 1Gb de fibra, se denomina en el mundo de los routers IPS, alcancé más de 500Mb/s. También probé con un móvil de Xiaomi como tethering, pero no fue bueno el resultado, sospecho que simplemente es problema de los canales de mi móvil Xiaomi, quizás no es 100% compatible con Europa, ya que diferentes conexiones WiFi, sí funcionaron. También tiene dos perfiles de configuración, que puedes cambiar con un botón y por ejemplo, podrías usarlo para cambiar de modo casa a modo viaje. Sorprende también que tiene la wifi profesional de Asus, y admite segmentación de red VLAN estándar, tanto en el puerto LAN como vía Wifi El resumen, tanto de router de casa (como router principal o secundario mesh) e igual o más excelente, como router de viaje es excelente y además muy muy económico

Really decent router as what I expect from ASUS router, but it is far from traveler router. Changing the SSID reconfigures and reboots the router... Even without changing the password, my phone things it is a new router, so I need to forget the connection and reconnect again... One can use power bank to power the router. This "feeds" the router with 5V which is enough to run the router, but might not be enough to run if you have something hooked to it. The power supply is fixed 9V with USB-C connector - just looking to bun a device that cannot handle such voltage... No issues to use Android phone as modem.

Ottimo router di emergenza

Bad AiMesh compatibility