ASUS RT-AX57 GO -AX3000 Dual Band WiFi 6 Portable Travel Router, 4G/5G tethering, Public WiFi (WISP) Mode, Advance Network Security, VPN, AiMesh, Guest Portal, RV/Cruise/Mobile, USB-C Powered.

One of the most versatile and dynamic network devices I've ever purchased. It does virtually everything in the smallest form factor I've ever seen. It's only about an inch thick and 4" length and height-wise. The features are ridiculously robust, but the WISP mode that acts as a firewall for public wifi is my #1 go to! In fact it's the only way I connect to any wireless network that isn't my own. The throughput speed are mind boggling 🤯 with WiFi 6 and the VPN support gives me great piece of mind. It never generates any heat and has been the perfect product for the entire 2 months I've had it! I haven't even begun to scratch the surface of what this little powerhouse is capable of, but I can't wait to snag a few more! Thank you ASUS for answering prayers I didn't even know I had!

I was looking for a higher end Asus AiMesh access point to bring Wi-Fi to an area of a house with low signal. (I already have another Asus router in the same house.) At first I bought a different Asus wifi access point that sounded good on paper (the Asus ExpertWifi EBA63, which is a dedicated access point). However after trying two different units of that model, it turned out that the EBA63 units I tried made an audible buzzing noise when they were transmitting. So I returned the EBA63 units, did some research, and bought this Asus RT-AX57 Go travel router. I bought this router after learning that it could be used as an AiMesh access point. Adding this router as an AiMesh node is pretty simple, which is nice. It basically involves clicking one button called "Add AiMesh Node", from your main Asus router's web interface. I was looking for a wall mountable Asus AiMesh access point with low or no audible noise. (This travel router doesn't make any noise that I could detect.) Although this router is technically a complete router and not marketed only as an access point, all modern Asus routers that support AiMesh can be set to either of two different modes that allow them to function as an access point. One software mode is called "Access Point", and the other mode is called an "AiMesh Node". I set up this travel router as an AiMesh Node, because the set up and management is simpler than the other options. Also, the AiMesh mode reportedly allows smoother Wi-Fi handoffs than the access point mode. A possible downside of this router model is that it does not support power over ethernet (POE), so it needs to be installed close enough to a power outlet. However the router has been very capable so far and nice looking. It is wall mountable. It offers ethernet backhaul. It can support multiple wifi networks at the same time (SSIDs). I also noticed that the LED light can be turned off in software or covered with a piece of tape, which is good if you happen to be installing it where someone sleeps. So basically, it worked well for the purpose.

I absolutely love this router! I first purchased a larger ASUS router for the house and I was so impressed with it (particularly the app and web interface) that I bought this one because there is so many uses. At first, I thought about just using it as a AiMesh router which worked great, by the way, but my son recently needed a VPN because he was on the school dorm wifi and they were blocking streaming apps. I setup NordVPN on it and it is running w/o any issues. I'm actually thinking about buying another just because it is so easy and a great deal for what you get. A bonus is that it has AiProtection which would possibly cut down on scammy ads, etc. Also, it is usb-c charged so you can actually run off of an external battery if needed.

I spent a full day getting this thing working the way I wanted — part of my ASUS mesh at home, then a travel router I can take to coffee shops. Although I feel fairly confident in setting up such a device, it was far from simple. The instruction manual is basic to get you started, but I had to rely on ChatGPT to walk me through the steps. I wish ASUS would make the setup easier. Still, it’s worth it — once it’s running, it’s an awesome little router for home and travel. If you don't mind tinkering and want power in a small package, go for it. If you want plug-and-play, look elsewhere.

I like Asus. Use this brand extensively. My use case is protecting my laptop when I travel. BUT, this router has multiple design flaws causing me to return it. It won't connect to some valid WiFi networks that my gl.inet travel router devices connect to just fine. ASUS support was unable to fix the issue. A second design flaw is that it does not remember public WiFi network settings. So each time I change networks in public internet mode, I have to reconfigure the device from scratch. So if I go back and forth between home and starbucks, I have to reconfigure it from scratch each time. It should remember the connections like a laptop does or like my gl.inet travel routers do. Another design flaw is that it turns off the ability to route from WAN to LAN once you connect on public internet node. That should be configurable. Another issue is that it doesn't have a fail over mode from one WAN connection to another WAN connection. (gl.inet has this too.) A final issue is that it does not recognize and work with my mobile phone in tethered mode. Note that all of these features work fine on my gl.inet devices. I'm an IT professional. I wanted to like this product, and I love that it's not manufactured in China, but it just doesn't work for me. Asus released this product without testing the public WiFI use cases. Disappointing. Returned for credit. I'll buy this device again if Asus fixes these fatal flaws. Note research shows that other users are having the same issue. I'm using the latest firmware. On the pro side: Nice user interface and a human answered my support call which I was not expecting.

I have two. One is connected for use at home and offers good flexibility in "farming out" devices and the second I use for daily traveling. My issue is the speed needed for video streaming. There is constant buffering that makes viewing video content difficult. It's a nice item...👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

Good traveling router and easy to use.

so it basically works. you can plug in your phone to the usb 3.0 port and it will share the connection. The configuration is pretty bad. the app constantly throws errors and returns "unable to connect", "unable to complete", unable etc etc etc. i had to reset to factory defaults 3 times to get this thing to get all of the settings correct i wanted. this is the 3rd product in a row from asus i have had trouble with. its really sad. asus used to be such a great company with product i trusted would simply work. the company has gone down hill over the last few years. i will likely return this for something simpler, more reliable .... and cheaper. for the price, its not worth the trouble.