ASUS RT-AX57 is a router in the checked US research. This device may provide local routing and DHCP when used in router mode. Check its documented WAN port and the upstream modem or gateway before changing connection type. The fields below reflect only the cited scope; confirm the printed hardware revision before following a menu path.
Before you change anything
This is a research reference, not evidence of a hands-on test. Features that depend on region, firmware or hardware revision remain conditional.
At a glance
| Device role | router |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi generation | 6 |
| Bands (GHz) | 2.4, 5 |
| Wi-Fi radio | Present |
| Documented modes | router, access-point, aimesh-node, repeater, media-bridge |
| DOCSIS version | Not verified for this exact unit |
| Coax standard | Not verified for this exact unit |
| Setup app | Not verified for this exact unit |
| Mesh ecosystem | AiMesh |
| Hardware revision | Not verified for this exact unit |
| US SKU | Not verified for this exact unit |
Marketing Wi-Fi link rates are theoretical and are not a measured internet speed.
Ports and power
| Role | Count | Link speed | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAN | 1 | 1000 Mbps | — |
| LAN | 4 | 1000 Mbps | — |
Documented power: 12 V DC input; 1.5 A adapter rating. Check the exact unit label and total switch budget.
Feature evidence
| Feature | Research status | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Native Wifi | Vendor-listed; check exact revision | requires revision and firmware check |
| Dual Wan | Not verified | unknown |
| Mlo | Not verified | unknown |
| Poe Input | Not verified | unknown |
| Poe Output | Not verified | unknown |
| Vlan 8021Q | Not verified | unknown |
| Vpn Client Openvpn | Not verified | unknown |
| Vpn Client Wireguard | Not verified | unknown |
Before changing settings
- Read the model and hardware revision from the device label.
- Record the current firmware and connection mode.
- Save a safe copy of current settings or wiring where supported.
- Open the official support page for this precise US revision.
LED and firmware references
No exact model LED chart is available in the checked research. Use the LED decoder with the model, role, indicator position, color and pattern.
Locate the official support entry from the source list before downloading firmware. RouterFix does not host firmware files.
Official sources
- RT-AX57 US technical specifications (full_text; checked 2026-11-01)
Check your exact US model, hardware revision, and firmware on the linked support page before changing settings.