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@kuchkovsky has a patch for the current version here, it should work with the new one too? https://github.com/kuchkovsky/asusw...v-file#7-traffic-monitor-table-patch-kbs--mbs
No. I rewrote the whole page nearly from scratch, and it's no longer relying on the old Tomato code that this was patching.
I've gone ahead and switched to bitrates for Realtime and Last24. I needed to validate something with Asus first but I haven't heard back from them yet, so in the meantime I've made the code flexible enough so I can easily switch between both display modes. Highly unlikely that I will make that user configurable however, as I consider this would just be feature creep, and one of the goals in the redesign was to get rid of largely useless features, such as the date format dropdown. I've even considered also ditching the Unit selection on the Daily/Monthly pages and to make them auto-scaling like I did on the two other pages, but so far it has survived the cut.
New model that will be added with 3006.102.6:
Beside being marketed as a travel router, Asus strongly recommended supporting that model because they see it as an affordable entry level Wifi 7 device. We'll see how popular it will be over time. I believe the current availability ETA is somewhere at the end of October according to some resellers (I don't have any official availability date from Asus, sorry).
BTW, that model does support Wireless Client mode (i.e. the WAN interface can be connected to a public Wifi network, for example).
Beside being marketed as a travel router, Asus strongly recommended supporting that model because they see it as an affordable entry level Wifi 7 device. We'll see how popular it will be over time. I believe the current availability ETA is somewhere at the end of October according to some resellers (I don't have any official availability date from Asus, sorry).
BTW, that model does support Wireless Client mode (i.e. the WAN interface can be connected to a public Wifi network, for example).
Good thing it is not too similar to GLiNET BE3600... flatttery and all that ...
.Actually the Beryl AX (MT-3000), which is what I have for Travel, is even more similar.
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Interesting router. For those interested in learning more about the RT-BE58 GO see here:
RT-BE58 Go｜WiFi 7｜ASUS Global
Compact WiFi 7 travel router with up to 3600 Mbps speeds, dual-band MLO, tri-mode connectivity, powerful VPN, Guest Network Pro SSIDs, and 24/7 AiProtection.
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RT-BE58 Go
Dual-band WiFi 7 (802.11be) Travel Router, up to 3600 Mbps, 4G & 5G Mobile Tethering, Public WiFi (WISP) Mode, 2.5G Port, Guest Network Pro SSIDs for VPN, IoT Devices & Guest Portal, Advanced Network Security, USB-C Power Delivery- Dual-band WiFi 7 speeds up to 3600 Mbps with MLO and 4K-QAM.
- Tri-mode connectivity for travel, work and home with 4G/5G mobile tethering and public WiFi mode.
- Comprehensive VPN features work with up to 30 service providers, with site-to-site VPN support.
- 24/7 end-to-end protection with commercial-grade AiProtection.
- Easy IoT device, VPN subnetwork or guest portal setup with Guest Network Pro.
- Three-step easy setup and centralized management via the highly-rated ASUS Router mobile app.
- WiFi 7-enhanced AiMesh enables secure and extendable networks with compatible ASUS routers.
- Quick toggle for function switching, and easy power with USB-C 18W PD.
kuchkovsky
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I'm curious, why are the ZenWiFi BE models not supported? The BQ16 and BT10 have pretty good hardware, a nice non-spider design, and they're not niche products like travel routers.
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That was also my initial thought, but Asus' marketing has bigger plans than just have it be a niche traveling product. I reckon the price will determine everything. For a small apartment, a sub-$200 WIfi 7 router might be interesting. Time will tell. Worst case scenario, it goes EOL sooner than the rest.
As a travel router, its biggest flaw is lack of AES acceleration, hampering its usefulness as a VPN client. Fortunately Wireguard support from VPN providers is on the rise.
For me, this device present a few particularities:
- Supporting at least one modern BCM676x device
- First device that uses the Trend Micro HNS engine for filtering
- At least one entry level model supported, like the RT-AX58U for WIfi 6
Tech9
Part of the Furniture
I have first hand experience with similar product. WISP is useful for eventually boosting hotel Wi-Fi. I've done it few times and gave up. It also makes the router single-band on the client side. Travel routers have common login issues to public Wi-Fi with access portals. Hopefully ASUS offers some acceptable workaround. Most hotels have 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, some offer Ethernet. Both options are limited throughput. I haven't seen anything better than FE speeds. Many places around the world limit VPN use as well. When VPN is working I personally run it on a client device without extra complications.
For small apartments - perhaps usable, but in a place like this usually live 1-2 people. They most likely don't need multi-Gigagit ISP line and with single 2.5GbE port throughput >Gigabit can be reached as aggregate only. This is a dual-band router, wireless in close to ideal conditions about Gigabit. The rest through the single LAN port, eventually. Extra switch may be needed in home environment. Bumping the specs of such device doesn't make sense. Both 2.5GbE WAN and Wi-Fi 7 in reality bring no benefits. Currently available RT-AX57 Go does exactly the same thing for under $100 price.
For small apartments - perhaps usable, but in a place like this usually live 1-2 people. They most likely don't need multi-Gigagit ISP line and with single 2.5GbE port throughput >Gigabit can be reached as aggregate only. This is a dual-band router, wireless in close to ideal conditions about Gigabit. The rest through the single LAN port, eventually. Extra switch may be needed in home environment. Bumping the specs of such device doesn't make sense. Both 2.5GbE WAN and Wi-Fi 7 in reality bring no benefits. Currently available RT-AX57 Go does exactly the same thing for under $100 price.
fruitcornbread
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RT-BE58 Go FCCID
A more detail breakdown for 5GHz average power is on page 79 of 235.
A more detail breakdown for 5GHz average power is on page 79 of 235.
