ASUS RT-AX57 Go

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6
Speed class: AX3000
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 0
Mesh: AiMesh
VPN server: WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPSec

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ASUS RT-AX57 Go at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band

Up to 2,402 Mbps on 5 GHz.
Coverage

Rooms and RVs

Up to 70 devices.
Wired

Gigabit ports

Fastest port 1 Gbps. 1 LAN port. USB port.
Mesh

Mesh-ready

AiMesh.
Security & VPN

No subscription needed

VPN: WireGuard, OpenVPN and IPSec. Parental controls.
Travel

USB-C powered

210 g. WireGuard VPN on the go.

ASUS RT-AX57 Go full specifications

Overview

Brand	ASUS
Model	RT-AX57 Go
Model number	RT-AX57 Go
Hardware version	single version
Type	Travel Router
Pack options	1-pack

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6, dual-band: plenty for most homes on plans under 1 Gbps.

It offers up to 2,402 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6
Speed class	AX3000
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	3,000 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	574 Mbps
5 GHz speed	2,402 Mbps
Max channel width	160 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Spatial streams	2x2 (2.4 GHz) + 2x2 (5 GHz)
MU-MIMO	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Sized for a hotel room, RV or small apartment rather than a whole house.

Rated for up to 70 connected devices.

Max devices	70
Antennas	5
Antenna type	Internal

Ports

Gigabit ports, which suit internet plans up to 1 Gbps.

1 LAN port for wired devices. Internet: 1x 1G. A USB 3 port adds network storage or tethering. Dual-WAN failover keeps you online if the main line drops.

WAN ports	1x 1G
LAN ports	1x 1G
Fastest wired port	1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	0
SFP ports	None
USB ports	1x USB 3.2 Gen 1x1
USB functions	file sharing (AiDisk, AiCloud), media server, Download Master, 3G/4G/5G modem or phone tethering as WAN
Cellular / tethering	No SIM slot; 4G/5G phone tethering via USB and 3G/4G LTE dongle support
Link aggregation	No
Dual-WAN failover	Yes

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Dual-core 1.3 GHz processor with 512 MB of RAM.

Processor	Dual-core 1.3 GHz
RAM	512 MB
Flash storage	128 MB

Mesh

A standalone travel router that can grow into a mesh with AiMesh.

Add a compatible unit later if some rooms are out of reach.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	AiMesh
Dedicated backhaul band	No

Software & security

Built-in VPN support (WireGuard, OpenVPN and IPSec) covers every device on the network.

Parental controls are built in.

Management	ASUS Router app + web UI (ASUSWRT)
Web interface	Yes
VPN server	IPSec, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard
VPN client	L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard
Security suite	AiProtection Classic (Trend Micro)
Subscription	None
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	Firewall (type not specified)
Gaming features	None
LEDs can be turned off	Yes
Smart home	None
Voice assistants	Google Assistant

Design & power

Pocket-sized and powered over USB-C, so a laptop or power bank can run it.

It weighs 210 g.

Dimensions	120 x 120 x 21.5 mm
Weight	210 g
Color	White
Power	9 V / 2 A via USB-C power port
Wall mountable	Yes

Support

3-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	3 years

Specs compiled from ASUS's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.