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Primary Goal: Extending my home network to improve connection for smart cameras at the back of the house without having to run an ethernet cord. Secondary Goal: Creating a secure, private network for multiple devices while traveling in hotels. Verdict: It does a great job at both of these tasks. SPEEDS: I’ve attached pictures. CRITICAL CONTEXT: I tested this on an iPad Pro M4 (WiFi 6E). This device is limited to 160 MHz Channel Width, not the full speed 320 MHz Channel Width available on Wi-Fi 7. I hit the speed limit of my iPad, not necessarily the router. As you must have both a WiFi 7 card and WiFi 7 router to get full speeds. Wired (AP Mode): I pay for 2500 Mbps. I’m getting ~1500 Mbps. This is actually a fantastic speed. Repeater Mode: I’m getting about 500–700 Mbps with a strong connection in my house. Range Test: At the edge of my property, through a wall (20–30 feet away), I get 100–300 Mbps. PROS: - Good performance. - Easy setup (though specific features have a learning curve). - Mobile App works well. - Automatically creates its own IoT network (isolates smart devices from your main data). - Supports VPN (though not tested personally). - Small, compact, USB-C power (can run off a laptop). MEH: - Takes about three minutes to reboot. - WiFi 7 speeds are incredibly fast (hit 1.6 Gbps on my iPad), but be aware that many current devices cannot yet utilize the full max speed of this router due to hardware limitations. - Small/medium coverage size. But to be expected with something so small. CONS: - The settings to switch networks in travel mode are buried. It should be on the launch page. - The user interface Looks dated and uses technical jargon that laymen may not understand. - The LAN port is only 1 Gbps, creating a bottleneck (max of 1,000 Mbps) for wired devices if you have fast internet. But wireless is up to 2.5 Gbps WAN (IN port). - The menus in the software do not explain the modes well; requires prior networking knowledge. Or researching yourself. - No 6 GHz Band: This is a dual-band router (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz). It lacks the 6 GHz band required for "True" ultra-wide Wi-Fi 7 speeds (320 MHz channel width). REVIEW: This device is essentially a wireless router but comes with more features than your normal wireless router. You have 5 specific options. Using one or multiple of these is why you would buy this product: 1. Wireless Router Mode: This is your typical router. The device acts as the boss of the network. It takes the internet from a wire (WAN port), creates a firewall, assigns addresses (DHCP) to your phone/laptop, and broadcasts Wi-Fi. Used when you have access to a wire in a hotel/dorm/home. Should be full speed. 2. Access Point (AP) Mode: Acts as a radio tower. It takes a wired internet connection and converts it to Wi-Fi, but lets the main router upstream handle the IP addresses. Best use case: if you already have a main router, but Wi-Fi doesn’t reach someone in your home. You’d run a long cable to it and plug it in. Then that specific area would have high-speed Wi-Fi. Should be full speed. 3. Repeater Mode: The device connects to an existing Wi-Fi network wirelessly and rebroadcasts the signal further. You do NOT need an ethernet cable connected. Use case: you need Wi-Fi in the corner of your house and don’t want to (or cannot) run a cable. - Note: This will cut speeds in half or more. This is because the radio operates in Half-Duplex (it has to listen to the main network first, stop, and then relay that message to your device). This "double step" slows the throughput. 4. Media Bridge: Reverse of an Access Point. The device connects to a Wi-Fi network wirelessly and sends the internet out through the Ethernet port. This is best for a legacy device (desktop PC, older game console, camera system) that doesn’t have a Wi-Fi card. - Note: The WAN (Input) port is 2.5 Gbps, but the LAN (Output) port is only 1 Gbps. This means your wired device will be capped at 1000 Mbps. 5. Public WiFi Mode / WISP: This is the mode they mainly market. The device connects to a public Wi-Fi hotspot (like at a hotel) wirelessly (without a physical ethernet cable), but then creates its own private, secure Wi-Fi network for your devices. Best Use Case: Hotel Wi-Fi. All your devices use the hotel’s network but are shielded by a firewall between you and other guests. It also handles Captive Portals (login screens) automatically.

The RT-BE58 is a great travel router that’s easy to set up, configure, easy to pack away. The speed and range are not incredible, owing to its portable nature, but it’s great for anyone that needs connectivity on the go. The RT-BE58 is very compact and only slightly larger than the palm of my hand. If you have a roll of painter’s tape that’s about the type of footprint it occupies. There are 2 antennas on either side that fold up when in use and fold down for storage. The box also includes a short Ethernet cable and a USB-C power adapter. You can power this with any USB-C PD charger as long as it’s capable of at least 18W (9V/2A) - most modern phone charges easily support this and it negates the need to pack the included power adapter if you already have a capable USB-C charger. You can even run it off a portable power bank. For connectivity, there are 2 Ethernet ports, one gigabit and one 2.5G. The 2.5G port can also act as WAN port. There is also a USB 3.0 Type A port. I set up and configured using the Asus Router app on Android and that was generally an easy setup process involving connecting to the router’s default SSID and setting the internet connection. The RT-BE58 can receive internet connectivity in one of three ways. It can be wired via Ethernet, it can receive data from another Wi-Fi network, or it can tether via USB to a mobile phone. The settings seem to be on par with most routers I’ve used and most of the expected adjustments were there in the app. It easy to change between internet connections too. For my testing, I connected wirelessly to my home Wi-Fi network. I set up the RT-BE58 in the same room as my main router, about 15 feet away and connected through the 5GHz band. My typical wireless internet speeds are around 900Mbps and in general I saw around 650Mbps when connected to the RT-BE58. So, about a 30% loss, but not too bad considering that I was hopping 2 different Wi-Fi networks. With the router placed in my living room, I was able to move from bedroom to bedroom on the same floor and while I did see the speeds drop significantly as moved further away, the connection was still quite usable. Being a dual-band BE3600 router that likely has some power-saving optimizations, I considered this to be a pretty good result and I’d anticipate most use cases for this router will have the connected devices in or around the same room. The RT-BE58 also has built-in VPN functionality with support for many different services. I use NordVPN and the app provides a nice step-by-step walkthrough for logging into your account and obtaining the required access token. My connection speed with the VPN enabled was slightly slower, but not significantly so and I think it will come down more to the service than the router. One final note, the RT-BE58 has a slide switch on the side that is not notated in any of the regular documentation, but this is a switch you can be setup to do a variety of things like turning the LED on and off, activating the guest Wi-Fi network, or enabling a completely different configuration profile on the router, though this annoying requires you to power cycle the router before taking effect. So overall I’m really happy with this router. I always pack a Chromecast with me whenever I travel and I’ve had my eye on a travel router for the same reason. If you travel and you have a lot of devices that you have to deal with, this really simplifies that whole process of arriving somewhere and getting everything on the Wi-Fi. And the built-in VPN adds some privacy to boot.

I wouldn’t use this as a complete home device, but more of what it is built for is a couple devices while connected to another network. As with anything technology, speeds may vary depending on how something is used. For instance, wired to a WAN connection, and wired to the device often gets more reliable speeds. But, using this router in Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) mode might not give you the full ISP connection as you are sharing the wireless bandwidth. Meanwhile, using the 4G/5G tether mode will limit speeds to that of your phone. With that said though, this thing is perfect for either a distant access point that is meant for a couple devices to extend the range of your home router or as I see it more reliable as your own personal safety router. Using public WiFi is always risky, but with this, you can put it in WISP mode and now be behind your own IPS with AI protection. There are several ways to get the WAN connection. You can use the 1Gbps ethernet port, you can use the WISP mode mentioned where you can connect to a 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz wireless connection and there is 4G/5G tether where you can connect your phone via USB. You have to enable tethering through USB on your device and it will take other methods as priority if they are available. But, if there are no other methods, then you can enable it under the WAN settings on the app and it will fall back to it. This is a full blown router through and through though. With all the features you expect of a router plus some. You have family controls to help restrict content and protect from ads. You have time scheduling, even with a reward system to give extra time to specific devices. You have Trend Micro AI protection to stop so much more. You even have VPN options where you can connect direct to a VPN from the router or use your router as a VPN back to your network. One unique feature is a small switch on the side of the router. It’s not so obvious how to use this switch from the directions or even in the device. By default, it has no function, till you set it via a web browser connection or the Asus router app. In the app the only place to find it is to click the router information at the top of the main page. Here it shows connected devices, router information, the toggle for the LED and the switch options. In a web browser by IP, it is under Administration > Multi-Function Button tab at the top. The switch can be configured to turn the LED on/off, enable/disable the guest network, turn on/off the WiFi network, turn the VPN connection on/off or switch between profiles like WISP or ethernet. To make things even more portable, you can also power the router with any USB-C power source, like straight from your laptop or other device charger, so no need to carry the extra charging cable if you have other means. Overall, if you travel a lot and want an added layer of security and personalization, this is the way to go. You have multiple ways to get a WAN connection and then keep your own personal WiFi or wired connection wherever you go.

I recently bought the TP-Link BE3600 Travel Router, but have since seen a US government concerns about national security, warning about it possibly being hackable or "sending data home". So I thought I'd test a very similar looking Router the Asus RT-BE58 Go. I was using Asus Meshable routers in my home for many years. But they didn't release WiFi 6 routers as fast as several others. I also found that several of their routers could not handle the large number of devices I had. I was told by ASUS that given the number of devices I had I needed to only get Routers that had 1Gb internal memory. The 4 that I had had 768Mb and 512Mb. I travel quite frequently and I'm always concerned about Hotels and Resorts that have open WiFi networks. On these networks I've been using a Travel Router for more than 10 years. I use the WISP capability to connect to their WiFi networks but then have my own WiFi networks from withing my room/suite. Since travel routers came out I'd set up my own private 2.4G and 5G networks. Now with the latest Travel Routers I can also set up WiFi 6 and 7 networks; which improve the speed and offer better security protocols. Many hotels have installed what is called Captive WiFi networks. These make you logon through their own portals, usually asking for your Room# and Name. Better support for these networks is why I upgraded to the TP-Link. I knew that the Asus RT-BE58 supported a 2.0Ghz quad core CPU (which is great, especially for it's size). What I did not know is that it has 1Gb internal memory. With a travel router I'll never have hundreds of devices connected (like I do at home). The TP-Link supported 2.5Gbps & 1Gbps Ethernet as does the ASUS but it very rare for me to connect it via ethernet (except for testing). Both offered a shared USB3.0 port. And both offered WPA3 Encryption. And both offered direct VPN connectivity. I really like the ASUS control panel, and the fact that all settings are backed up via through your "home" Asus account. Yes this means you must register with them, but being able to control your Router's setting via the web is very convenient. TP-Link does not have support this. With the ASUS hooked up to my home (1GB network), my iPhone 17 and iPad could achieve WiFi data ratees over 800Mbps via my home WiFi 6 network. This is exceptional, something I'll never see in a hotel. This ASUS RT-BE58 Go is also supposed to support WiFi Meshing with a future FW update (per documentation and their web site). They also have a very simple way to share access to your WiFi connections by sending a QR code to a device or Sharing access information, this way you don't need to tell someone visiting what your password is, but can allow them to connect to you secure network. The VPN worked very well. I had a lawyer visit, that needed network access to their home office via VPN, they had a connection in under a minute or two. I've tried to VPN to my home office with the TP-Link and had difficulties with it being reliable, their support blamed my home router (for not being TP-Link). Over all I'm very impressed. The other interesting feature the Asus RT-BE58 Go has is if you can set your Phone up as a WiFi hotspot, it can be used as a the primary network, a backup network or in parallel to improve performance. I've set mine up a backup network, so if the hotels connection drops, I still have internet access without re-connecting any devices to a new network. This is secondary network connectivity is completely seamless. When you have a fast 5G connection, it's most helpful. Connecting via a Captive network is not as easy as TP-Links "modem" application. ASUS requires you to connect a device to the router, and then the Router detects a web page change (sometimes, as you may need to force a new connection) this can cause a couple of extra steps in setting up a new connection. I've only tried it once at this point. Maybe I just have to get the hang of it. It works, but has more steps involved. I think the speed of the two is very comparable. I think the ASUS has slightly better range then the TP. But I've not tried both in difficult environments (large areas) to tell for sure. Over all I prefer the ASUS user interface, and feature set.

## Why use a travel router? ### Per-Device Costs On a recent cruise, we quickly found that the WiFi on the ship was limited to one device per stateroom. You had to use a special login on a captive portal to signify which stateroom you were in, and if another device was already logged in to that stateroom, it would get booted. This quickly annoyed me and my better half, and we didn’t want to pay a fee for each additional device. Thankfully, I had a travel router along with us. All of our devices (iPhones, iPads, laptops, etc.) connected to the travel router, and then the travel router connected to the ship’s WiFi and appeared as one device. Therefore, we were able to get around the silly device limitations. I used a large power bank to keep it powered throughout the day so I could move it around the ship in a backpack. The ASUS RT-BE58 Go would have worked as well, although it does have higher power requirements and would require a power bank that supports Power Delivery (specifically, 9V/2A and 12V/2A). However, there are plenty of other uses for a travel router besides carrying it around on a cruise ship with a battery pack. ### Hotel WiFi Lurkers Travel routers such as the ASUS RT-BE58 Go are also convenient for setting up in your hotel room when traveling. You can connect it to the hotel’s WiFi, then activate a VPN on the router itself so all of your devices that connect to the travel router are also protected by your VPN (a separate subscription service) if you have one. For example, I’ve noticed that the WiFi at many hotels ditches a WPA2 password and they instead have you type a password on a captive portal (web page) so you can read their terms of service. Your WiFi connection is then virtually unprotected since there is no WPA2 protection encrypting your traffic from possible eavesdropping. Of course, most websites and apps use SSL which provides some protection on its own and the chances of a hacker snooping your WiFi traffic in the same hotel as you are probably pretty low. ### Streaming Stick Protection However, keeping your devices on a separate network also helps prevent your neighbors from AirPlaying something to your travel Roku stick, for example (this is something that happened constantly to me during a trip last summer). Since your devices are on a different network, your streaming devices don’t show up as a destination to other people connected to the hotel’s WiFi. It also saves you the hassle of needing to type the hotel’s password on each of your (and your kids’) devices. You simply enter it once through the travel router’s web or app interface, and all of your other devices just connect to the travel router’s WiFi as normal (which is hopefully already saved on your devices from previous use). ## Performance The ASUS RT-BE58 Go packs a lot more power than the previous travel router I was using, and I’ve noticed the range and VPN performance are much better, giving me about 60 Mbps download speed when the VPN is enabled (my old one would top out at around 15-20 Mbps). The travel router has built-in support for a handful of providers, but I found Private Internet Access (PIA) was not one of them. However, you can easily download the OpenVPN OVPN files from your provider and import them into the device. You can also configure the switch on the side of the unit to turn on and off the VPN on command (in case you encounter a website or service that intentionally blocks VPNs). ## Summary Overall, travel routers are handy if you travel with multiple devices and don’t want to enter each hotel’s WiFi password into each device. A travel router can also create your own little WiFi bubble where all of your devices’ traffic is encrypted by your VPN. The ASUS RT-BE58 Go has solid performance and can handle multiple devices and VPN encryption with ease.

Not an internet or networking expert. I typically only add a VPN and tweak a few ports if it might speed up my gaming. Wanted to get this router when I saw the Asus RT-BE58 Go might feel and act the same as my bigger Asus Wi-Fi 7 home router. The Asus app seems to be the same. Internet speeds are the same or similar when BE58 Go connects to host network. It even seems to have similar signal strength throughout my house. All this for less money and a compact size that can run off a small power brick and a USB-C cable (power wart with USB-C end and Cat cable is included). Why you might want BE58 Go: So, why get a travel router instead of living on whatever Wi-Fi you find in the wild. For me it was to install my VPN and be able to have a portable hard drive that my media/game/data files can reside on in a network I know is safe and easily connected to by various devices. Should be able to add multiple people on one access code if paying extra for Wi-Fi. Although, double check if going on a cruise. YMMV App: Asus has a fairly robust app with themes and seems to be the same one for their more robust products. All the basics like being notified when new users log on, checking router traffic and speed. Beyond that I have not really explored the more advanced features as to not mess settings up. Although, there is a reset on the rear panel if tweaks go sideways. Then, just rescan QR and password located on the bottom of router or on included sticker. This router is easiest yet to setup, if using the app and a phone. Setup: The router will take about 10 minutes on initial setup. Just add the app and you can scan the QR when requested. Mine updated firmware after setup and credentials of the the host network, similar to when your phone sniffs a new Wi-Fi signal. Consider changing the password on setup. For me, VPN was a bit difficult to figure out, but tutorials eventually got it working. And adding a USB hard drive was even simpler and is easily discoverable when you click file explorer then network. Just enable USB in the app. Speeds: Speeds and range are excellent, but it can only go as fast as the network you connect to. I tested streaming, internet browsing and watching media content. Router gets a tad warm, but speeds did not crash and everything just worked. If you have older equipment, there was a notice of occasional incompatibility, but I did not experience this. Also know this router can be a range extender on your existing network if you need additional or extended coverage. Final thoughts: An IT pro might know or find a weakness in the BE58 Go over larger models in the Asus product line. My fairly basic needs are not seeing it. I want a single access point that is easy to setup once for my wife, myself and maybe a couple travel companions and this seems to fit the bill after a week of testing. With a 3 year warranty, this Asus router is a keeper for me.

Really nice portable router. Its very compact and well built. They include an AC adapter, usb cable and an ethernet cable. The router itself has a 2.5 ghz WAN port (nice to see one faster than 1ghz) and a 1 Ghz LAN port. It also has a type A USB 3.0 port and a type C one (used for power). It was really easy to setup using Asus's router app. I like that its very versatile, because you can use it on Router mode (either wired to your modem or wireless-more on this later). They mainly market it for a portable case, like if you are on business, traveling in example, you can create a portable network for your family/coworkers. You can do this in several ways. One is tethering from your phone in example. Either via USB or via a WI-FI network from your phone and then it creates a private secure network were your people can connect to it. Another way is for example to put it on a public Wi-Fi, like on a hotel and then you create your own private network. It does support several VPN services so if you want to further secure your traffic, it can. However, its versatility doesn't end there. You can set it up on "access point" mode (wired via Lan, and that will give you further reach of your local network). It can also work on a "repeater/range extender mode", were it will extend the reach of your Wi-Fi, to cover dark spots on your place. This is how I'm currently using it and it works wonders. Its Wi-Fi 7 speeds are great (I have a Wi-fi 7 system) and it works without any issues. Its fast and secure. Its only con I could see is anytime it needed to reboot it took quite a bit, hopefully they can speed that up with further firmware updates and I know for a fact Asus does release plenty of updates (has done for my BE system) and improves them. If you want a compact router, that will give you many uses, specially if you are on the go, or travel a lot, this is the one for you!

The ASUS RT‑BE58 Go BE3600 Wi‑Fi 7 Travel Router turned out to be a surprisingly capable little device. It’s clearly designed with travelers and remote workers in mind, and the compact size makes it easy to toss into a bag without thinking twice. Unboxing is simple: the router sits right on top, with a flat Ethernet cable and power adapter underneath. Setup is just as straightforward. Pull the router out of the plastic, flip up the antennas, plug the Ethernet cable into your modem, and you’re basically ready to go. Scanning the QR code on the box takes you straight to the ASUS Router App, which walks you through the rest of the installation without any hassle. One of the best parts is the WISP (Travel Mode). If you’ve ever struggled with spotty hotel Wi‑Fi, this feature is a lifesaver. You connect the router to the hotel or public hotspot, and it rebroadcasts your own private network—faster, more secure, and way more reliable. Pros: 1. Super compact and easy to travel with 2. Setup is quick and beginner‑friendly 3. Solid wireless performance for the size 4. Budget‑friendly option for mobile connectivity 5. Ability to tether a mobile phone to extend hotspot capabilities Cons: 1. Only supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands 2. Can’t run off a phone’s USB‑C port for power, which would’ve made it even more portable 3. Still needs a power source, so not fully “on‑the‑go” If you are looking for an inexpensive mobile router solution that provides quick wireless connectivity on the go, look no further than the ASUS RT-BE58 Go Travel Router.

Received my Asus GO BE3600 Dual-Band Travel Router and was anxious to try it out. Included is the router which is small and compact measuring 3.9"x 4.37"x 1.42" with weight just 0.51 lbs, power supply, a 1M RJ-45 Ethernet cord for wired transmission, Quick Start Guide, other info paperwork including a 3 year warranty and a WiFi login sticker. This router has both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operating frequencies, 2 adjustable external antennas. CPU is a 2.0 GHz Quad-core, Data rate is 2.4 GHz 688 bps (4096 QAM) and 5 GHz has 2,882 Mbps (4096 QAM + 160 MHz). The Ethernet interface has one 2.5 GbE WAN and IGbE LAN input, 1 USB 3.0 port, a Reset slide switch and WiFi Encryption WPA/WPA2/WPA-3-Personal, WPA/WPA-2 Enterprise. It handles WiFi 7 performance, VPN client support and Ai Mesh compatibility. I needed it mainly for home use as a WiFi Extender. First I downloaded the Asus app on my iPhone 16 Pro Max. Had to choose which router it was from a number of different selections. Filled in all the required information and had it up and running in no time. I tried using it first in the basement where my WiFi signal is weak. I have cameras set up down there and a WiFi water softener. I got them all connected to this GO router and the signal was very strong. Full bars. I used it this way for 7 days and never got a dropped signal. Before using this when I headed in the basement with my phone the signal on WiFi would always drop 2 bars and sometimes disconnect. Cameras lost internet frequently. Now they are all at full strength. Impressive! I did run a wireless speed test as the main router is upstairs, this was down and I got about 409.50 Mbps download and 21.82 upload so this router on download is running about 1/2 the speed I get when plugged directly into my main 1 GB speed router but it's not losing the connection I need so no issue. The test specs were very similar on my laptop using wireless setup and the same with my iPad. When I connected to my workroom TV upstairs to stream it worked flawlessly with no disruptions. Pleased with that as the area is far away from my main router and modem so this little Asus gave it the kick it needed. The wired speeds were slightly better being 478.3 download and 38.7 upload although I am intending to use this wireless more or less all the time like a WiFi extender, unless when traveling. It also includes the loT network so you can set up and manage multiple devices under one secure SSID. A Kid's Network where you can create a dedicated SSID just for the kids. A Guest Portal to create a custom login page for guests. One-Tap Security Scan and a One-Tap router security assessment which identifies vulnerabilities in your security system. All in all I'm very pleased with its functionality, setup was very easy using the app and my connections are staying stable. There's a lot packed into this small Asus GO router at a good price. Can't wait to try it on the road this spring! Recommended!

Asus has a great little unit on their hands. Be aware that Wifi is an odd standard, because it can be 2.4Ghz, 5Ghz, or 6Ghz. This unit "only" does 2.4 and 5, but that is not an issue for its intended use. I fired it up and wanted to see if I could use it as a media bridge to a desktop, easily hit my internet capped speed with line or sight, OR through a floor into the basement. It has so many different modes, you can use it as an AP, a router, media bridge, WISP access point, and it looks like it works with Asus mesh too! Setup is super easy with a computer directly connected, or with the app. (being an IT guy, I always prefer using the wired setup method) (Weird side note, the back of the unit says that it works with USB-C quickcharge, or PD at 9v or 12v, but when I plugged it into another USB-C adapter I have with an in line power meter, it was actually running at 15v) Only downside is that I wish they ran both rear ports at 2.5G, but otherwise, this little guy could be a full blown small apartment unit, or like in my case, a great little addition to my tech go bag when on vacations and other Wifi networks.

This mobile router is excellent though it is not perfect. It’s compact, light and portable enough to fit into a backpack. It’s strong enough to provide Wi-Fi coverage for a spacious room and comes with numerous features. It comes travel ready as a network cable RJ-45 is included with the router. Asus does not include a traveling case, but the router seems to be durable enough as it is made of high-quality plastics. The power adapter uses USB-C connection so it can also double as a phone charger while traveling and not using it to supply power to the router. Setup The setup process is fairly straightforward, so even individuals with limited experience in configuring wireless routers should be able to set one up without difficulty. It is important to connect the LAN cable to the WAN port of the router and there’s a firmware update to be performed. The router's LED indicator shows if there are issues. Features The main selling point is the dual band Wifi 7 connectivity. The router supports standard features that users can find in any wireless router. VPN is also supported. Since it uses USB-C to supply power, the router’s power can also be supplied with a sufficiently strong power bank. Useability The router provides stable Wifi 7 connection. There is a LAN port for direct wired connection to laptop, which is nice. Currently, most hotels do not supply a LAN cable in guest rooms; however, one may be available upon request at the reception desk. I recommend packing the LAN cable when you travel, and keeping your setup in a travel case or a headphone pouch. Conclusion This wireless router is a great choice for anyone who wants a mobile travel router. This router is ideal for sharing internet in a hotel room or splitting a main connection like Starlink Mini or other main router, and both Starlink Mini and the router can run on a strong power bank. Like: Wifi 7 Light and portable form factor Runs on USB-C, power adapter can charge phone Don’t like: No travel case included

needed a vpn router that was mobile can use it at home as main home network , i have a small studio. I also can use it when i travel to family and still have my devices with me on a private net work , while connected to the sharing family net work. i also like the ability to have my phone as a back up source and all i have to do is connected via usb cord and switch and bam another source of internet in less then 30 seconds

Router works great! I took it on vacation and was able to log on to the hotel private portal very easily. I had all of my ROKUs logged onto it. I did go to a local computer repair place for help with the inital set up.

Have set it up and used it briefly, won't be traveling for another month. Nice unit so far. Directions are a little lacking. Having some knowledge of routers helps find your way through it. I like it so far. Should be easy to use when traveling.

I travel a lot for work close to 2/3 of the year I am in a hotel. This travel router has made me getting all of my devices securely connected to public access points so much easier and safer.

Easy to setup but have to install the app. Lightweight and portable. Not battery operated - you need to plug it in. Significantly improves signal quality.

This router wooek great took very little time to set up WORL GREAT.

Works exactly as intended! Very easy to setup and use it as a way to hardwire my ps5 and makes my download and internet speed way faster!

works really well would recommend to anyone on the road

When traveling, which is something I do fairly frequently, I rarely feel comfortable when connecting my devices to public Wi-Fi. Be it at airports, hotels, or anywhere else. That becomes even more worrisome when I travel abroad. That is especially a big deal because I do a lot of professional work and being hacked could cost a fortune in addition to long-lasting headaches. That’s when this Asus travel router solved most of my concerns. The way it works is very simple and the first steps can be taken even before you leave home. You just configure it to broadcast an SSID which can have same the same name as the one you use at home for simplicity. That’s the network your devices will connect to. That means that if you’re traveling with family, they will quickly recognize the name. Instead of connecting to the public Wi-Fi, they just connect to the RT-BE58. The second step is to connect the router to the public Wi-Fi which is an easy process although it will reboot every time, and you will need about two minutes before you can use it. The great thing here is that although the router will connect to an unsecure network, it will encrypt everything coming from your devices which will be invisible to the public Wi-Fi. It also has a built-in firewall. This is as secure as it can be. For my specific use case, I configured the router to connect to a VPN router at home. That’s not necessary, but it allows me to access remotely my drives and other devices at home, providing security and convenience. The only issue here was for live stream. I found out that if you’re streaming live to social media using VPN to your home, it may cause some unwanted delay. It only happened once while at one airport and it was resolved by turning VPN off, but I have been more cautious since. Most of the time, I used it at hotels and never experienced any issues there. One feature I really like is that you can switch between travel and home mode with a built-in physical switch. That is very handy if you use it as both a home and a travel router. That’s not for me, but I can imagine it is useful for a lot of people, especially for those who don’t have Wi-Fi 7 already. It also comes with a USB port to connect external HD/SSD. Performance was better than I expected. My laptop, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPad 13 Pro all reached 940Mbps download/upload speeds to the Internet which is limited to 1000Mbps. However, Apple devices were connected to this router at 1600Mbps. That’s insane. Please note that those maximum speeds to the Internet may be slower when using VPN since there are other variables such as encryptions and remote network capability. There is so much to talk about this router, but because I know not everybody loves technology lingo as much as I do, I will not go much deeper than I have already. I do recommend it if you travel at least once a year or if you want to upgrade your Wi-Fi network to Wi-Fi 7. It is very small and easy to carry with you. The only downside I experienced was the fact that it must reboot whenever you connect it to an SSID (Wi-Fi). Maybe not a big deal, but I personally don’t see any technical reason for that. It should just connect instantly like everything else.