A dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with AX3000 class, four external antennas and four Gigabit LAN ports, extendable into an AiMesh mesh network.
- Wi-Fi 6
- AX3000
- 2 bands
- 1 Gbps port
At a glance
The numbers that matter
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6
Fastest wired port
1 Gbps
Link rate of its quickest Ethernet or SFP socket, in gigabits per second.
Bands
2 bands
2.4, 5 GHz
Speed class
AX3000
Sum of theoretical band rates; not a measured connection speed.
LAN ports
4 ports
1x Gigabit WAN, 4x Gigabit LAN · Recorded port count; a shared WAN/LAN port used for the gateway uplink is not available for a LAN device.
Connections · In the box · Works with
Connections
Radio bands: 2.4, 5 GHz
- Ethernet
- 1x Gigabit WAN, 4x Gigabit LAN
In the box
RT-AX57 router, RJ-45 cable, power adapter, quick start guide, warranty card
Works with
- ASUS Router app (iOS, Android)
- AiMesh-compatible ASUS routers and nodes
Is it for you?
A dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with AX3000 class, four external antennas and four Gigabit LAN ports, extendable into an AiMesh mesh network.
Choose it if these matter
- Wi-Fi 6 with 160 MHz support and 4x Gigabit LAN in an affordable class
- AiMesh extendable, so coverage can grow by adding compatible ASUS nodes
- Subscription-free AiProtection security plus parental controls
Skip it if these rule it out
- Gigabit-only ports cap wired and WAN speeds at 1 Gbps
- 2x2 radios on both bands, not 4x4 like higher-tier Wi-Fi 6 routers
- Wi-Fi 6 class only; no 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi 6E/7 clients
Good for: Apartments · Budget · Lots of smart devices · Home office
Which version should you buy?
Recorded product: RT-AX57, US version.
Related models and generations
RT-AX57 Model: RT-AX57
Standard US AX3000 dual-band router.
Gigabit-or-less plans in apartments and small homes.
Watch out
- RT-AX57 is a different model from RT-AX58 and the RT-AX57 Pro; check the model name on the listing.
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ASUS RT-AX57
- InternetWAN input
- ASUS RT-AX57Wired path
- Your PCLAN output
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Source specs & exact version
ASUS RT-AX57 AX3000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router
RT-AX57, US version
Recorded model: RT-AX57
Specifications checked 2026-11-09.
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band 2.4 and 5 GHz
- Ethernet
- 1x Gigabit WAN, 4x Gigabit LAN
- Manufacturer specifications for ASUS RT-AX57 AX3000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router ↗
- Recorded source 2 for ASUS RT-AX57 AX3000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router ↗
Photo credit: manufacturer image source ↗
Specifications explain hardware limits. No performance tests are claimed.
Compare with similar models
| Specification |  This oneRT-AX57 AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router |  Archer AX55 AX3000 Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router |  UniFi Express 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Speed class | AX3000Sum of theoretical band rates; not a measured connection speed. | AX3000Sum of theoretical band rates; not a measured connection speed. | BE10688Sum of theoretical band rates; not a measured connection speed. |
| Bands | 2 bands | 2 bands | 3 bands |
| Fastest wired port | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| LAN ports | 4 portsRecorded port count; a shared WAN/LAN port used for the gateway uplink is not available for a LAN device. | 4 portsRecorded port count; a shared WAN/LAN port used for the gateway uplink is not available for a LAN device. | 1 portsRecorded port count; a shared WAN/LAN port used for the gateway uplink is not available for a LAN device. |
| Radio bands / 6 GHz | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band 2.4 and 5 GHz | Not recorded | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; also Wi-Fi 6/6E, 5 and older clients; supports Multi-Link Operation |
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Full specifications (12)
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band 2.4 and 5 GHz
- Speed class (maker)
- AX3000 (2402 + 574 Mbps); AX numbers add each band's theoretical maximum and are not real-world speed
- Radios
- 5 GHz 2x2, 2.4 GHz 2x2; external antennas x 4
- Features
- OFDMA, 1024-QAM, 20/40/80/160 MHz, beamforming (standard and universal)
- Processor / memory
- 1.7 GHz quad-core CPU, 256 MB RAM, 128 MB flash
- Ethernet
- 1x Gigabit WAN, 4x Gigabit LAN
- Modes
- Router, access point, AiMesh node (primary or node), media bridge, repeater
- Security
- AiProtection with malicious-site blocking and infected-device prevention, WPA3-Personal, firewall; VPN client (L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP) and server (IPSec, OpenVPN, PPTP)
- Parental controls
- Website and app blocking, customized internet schedule
- Power
- AC 110-240 V; 12 V max 1.5 A
- Dimensions / weight
- 230 x 134 x 56 mm; 374 g
- In the box
- RT-AX57 router, RJ-45 cable, power adapter, quick start guide, warranty card
Downloads & support
Setup: Managed via the ASUS Router app or web UI; firmware updates are offered through the app and support page.
Links go to the manufacturer’s official pages, so you always get the latest, genuine files.
Sources: ASUS specifications · asus.com · ASUS specifications · asus.com. Photos: ASUS · dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com. Specifications checked November 9, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.