Asus 4G-AX56 Review

Wireless-N technology, such as the most recent WiFi 6 standard, provides future-proof technologies as well as higher network efficiency, faster WiFi speeds, and greater coverage for connected devices, resulting in a significantly better networking experience for users.

In order to provide faster wireless connections, the ASUS 4G-AX56 is a 2×2 dual-band WiFi 6 LTE Router that offers 80MHz bandwidth and 1024-QAM. With a total networking speed of approximately 1800Mbps – 574Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and 1201Mbps on the 5GHz band – the 4G-AX56 is 1.5X faster than the WiFi 5 2×2 dual-band LTE Router (which has a total networking speed of about 1800Mbps).

WiFi 6 technology, which uses a combination of OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology, can provide up to 4X greater network capacity and efficiency in densely populated areas with high traffic density. In contrast to current-generation WiFi 5, previous-generation WiFi 5 can only handle one device at a time on each network channel, which is a waste of available bandwidth. When the WiFi 6 standard is implemented, each channel is divided into small sub-channels, allowing signals from multiple devices to be bundled together and transmitted at the same time, reducing latency and resulting in a smoother, more responsive WiFi experience.

The 4G-AX56 provides an unrivaled level of ease of use. Long-term tests ensure broad compatibility and dependability across a wide range of applications. All you have to do is insert a Nano SIM card and you can enjoy the convenience of a 3G/4G mobile broadband connection anywhere for home and SOHO users with less mess from cables.

4G-AX56 is equipped with the most up-to-date LTE Category 6 mobile broadband, which combines two cellular bands to provide internet download speeds of up to 300Mbps – 2X faster than LTE Category 4, and 7X faster than 3G (HSPA+), allowing you to easily share large files and stream 4K UHD video.

The 4G-AX56 has one Gigabit WAN port and four Gigabit LAN ports on the back of the device. Smart TVs, game consoles, NAS storage devices, backup internet, and other devices can now be connected to the 4G-AX56 via dedicated ports, transforming it into a reliable digital home hub.

Specifications

Model Name

• 4G-AX56

Network Standard

• IEEE 802.11a
• IEEE 802.11b
• IEEE 802.11g
• IEEE 802.11n
• IEEE 802.11ac
• IPv4
• IPv6

Product Segment

• AX1800 ultimate AX performance

Data Rate

• 802.11a : up to 54 Mbps
• 802.11b : up to 11 Mbps
• 802.11g : up to 54 Mbps
• 802.11ax (2.4GHz) : up to 574 Mbps
• 802.11ax (5GHz) : up to 1201 Mbps

Connectivity Technology

• LTE: Downlink 300 Mbps / Uplink 50 Mbps
• HSPA+: Downlink 42 Mbps / Uplink 11 Mbps
• 4G FDD-LTE: 2100 /1800 /850 /2600 /900 /800 /700
• 4G TDD-LTE: 2300 /2600 /2500
• 3G UMTS: 2100 /1800 /850 /900

Antenna

• WiFi: 2 x external detachable antenna
• LTE: 1 x external detachable antenna, 1 x internal antenna

Memory

• 128 MB Flash
• 512 MB RAM

Operating Frequency

• 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

Ports

• 1 x Gigabit WAN port, 4 x Gigabit LAN ports, 1 x Nano SIM tray slot

Button

• Power, Reset, WPS

LED Indicator

• Power x 1
• WiFi x 2
• WAN x 1
• Mobile WAN connection x 1
• Mobile WAN signal x 3

Package content

• 4G-AX56
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty Card
• RJ45 Cable
• Power Adapter

Product Weight (g)

753

AiMesh

• AiMesh : No
• Primary AiMesh router : No
• AiMesh node : No

Router APP

• ASUS Router APP : Yes

Game

• Game Boost/acceleration : No
• WTFast : No

Alexa

• Support Alexa skill : Yes

IFTTT

• Support IFTTT : No

AiProtection

• AiProtection : AiProtection Classic
• Router Security Assessment : Yes
• Malicious site blocking : Yes
• Two-Way IPS : No
• Infected Device Prevention and Blocking : No

Parental Control

• Parental Control : Yes
• Parental Control Customized Internet schedule : Yes

Traffic Control

• Adaptive QoS : No
• Bandwidth Monitor : No
• Bandwidth limiter : Yes
• Traditional QoS : Yes
• Traffic Monitor : No
• Real-time traffic monitor : Yes
• Wired Traffic Monitor : Yes
• Traffic Analyzer : No
• Website history : Yes

Wireless

• IPv6 : Yes
• MU-MIMO : Yes
• UTF-8 SSID : Yes
• Guest Network : Yes
• Guest Network Connection time limit : Yes
• WPS : Yes
• Wi-Fi MAC address filter : Yes
• Wireless scheduler : Yes
• Airtime fairness : Yes
• RADIUS Server : No
• Universal beamforming : Yes
• Explicit beamforming : Yes

WAN

• Internet connection Type : Mobile WAN, Ethernet WAN
• Dual WAN : Yes
• WAN Aggregation : No
• 3G/4G LTE dongle : No
• Android tethering : No
• Port forwarding : Yes
• Port triggering : No
• DMZ : Yes
• DDNS : Yes
• NAT Passthrough : PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, RTSP, H.323, SIP Passthrough, PPPoE relay
• Let’s Encrypt : Yes

LAN

• DHCP Server : Yes
• IGMP snooping : Yes
• IPTV : Yes
• LAN Link Aggregation : No
• Manually assign IP address : Yes
• Maximum manually assign IP address rule : 64

VPN

• VPN Client L2PT : Yes
• VPN Client OVPN : Yes
• VPN Client PPTP : Yes
• VPN Server IPSec : No
• VPN Server OVPN : Yes
• VPN Server PPTP : Yes
• VPN Fusion : No

USB application

• File System : No
• HDD hibernation : No
• Safely Remove disk : No
• AiCloud : No
• Download master : No
• Media Server : No
• AiDisk : No
• Time Machine : No
• Samba Server : No
• FTP Server : No
• Shared Folder privileges : No

Administration

• Operating mode : Modem Router,Access Point
• Operating system : Yes
• Firewall : Yes
• Maximum Firewall keyword filter : 64
• Maximum Firewall network service filter : 32
• Maximum Firewall URL filter : 64
• Wake on LAN (WOL) : Yes
• Configuration backup and restore : Yes
• SSH : Yes
• Diagnosis tools : Yes
• Feedback system : Yes
• System log : Yes