ASUS ZenWifi BQ16 Quad Band WiFi 7 (802.11be) BE25000 Mesh WiFi System - Support new 320MHz bandwidth & 4096-QAM, Multi-link operation (MLO),dual 10G ports, backup WAN, subscription free network security and AiMesh support

ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16

BE25000 Quad Band WiFi 7 (802.11be) Mesh Router, Coverage up to 8000 sq. ft., Dual 10G ports, Smart Home Master with multi-SSID for IoT, VPN and parental controls, Subscription-free network security, AiMesh, 4G & 5G mobile tethering.

• Powerful WiFi 7 mesh future-proofs your smart home with blazing-fast quad-band connectivity up to 25000 Mbps with Multi-Link Operation and 4096-QAM.
• Ultimate AiMesh powered by AI delivers robust backhaul connections with coverage up to 8,000 sq.ft. (2pk), and a feature-rich whole-home network that scales with any ASUS extendable routers.
• Easily establish up to three SSIDs with Smart Home Master for simple IoT device setup and management, instant VPN connections, and convenient parental controls.
• Twelve internal antennas and sixteen high-power front-end modules eliminate WiFi dead zones in all directions while robust heat dissipation enhances WiFi reliability.
• Establish always-on internet through versatile WAN configuration options and convenient USB port ready for 4G LTE and 5G mobile tethering.
• Stay secure with commercial-grade AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro™, one-tap security scan, comprehensive VPN support, and site-to-site VPN.
• Advanced parental controls empower digital wellbeing with instant monitoring, hassle-free presets, customizable scheduling and reward settings.
  
  

Worry-free Smart Home Mesh

The ASUS ZenWiFi series advances your ever-evolving smart home with worry-free WiFi and a minimalist style. The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 raises the bar for whole-home mesh WiFi. Equipped with cutting-edge WiFi 7 mesh networking technology, it delivers unprecedented 16-stream connectivity, blazing-fast quad-band speeds up to 25 Gbps, and optimized AiMesh. Along with ultra-high-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports and a suite of new networking technologies, this quad-band mesh WiFi system is ready to future-proof your smart home network today.

WiFi 7 Meets The Best Mesh

• Up to 25000 Mbps Quad-band WiFi 7
• Up to 2X Faster with 320 MHz*
• Up to 1.2x Faster with 4K-QAM*
• Tri-band Multi-Link - 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz +6 GHz
  
  

WiFi 7 Powering Premium Mesh

Powered by AiMesh, the ZenWiFi BQ16 reigns supreme as the most powerful mesh solution for modern smart homes. Built to effortlessly handle even the most demanding devices and network congestion, the ZenWiFi BQ16 delivers unmatched coverage of up to 8,000 sq.ft. with a 2-pack and stable, secure, and feature-packed networking throughout your entire smart home.

• A 2pk coverage up to 8,000 sq. ft.
• A 1pk coverage up to 4,000 sq. ft.
  
  

Crafted for Supreme Performance

The ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 offers a robust, meticulously-crafted design, built from the ground up to handle increasingly demanding smart home tasks. Boasting high processing power and cutting-edge hardware, this device delivers superior WiFi 7 performance, ultrahigh-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and flexible connectivity options for always-connected smart homes.

Power Up Evolving Connected Homes

Driven by a powerful quad-core 2.6 GHz CPU and next-generation WiFi chipset, the ZenWiFi BQ16 packs a punch. Conquer even the most demanding scenarios with up to 30% more performance*, ensuring seamless handling of 10 Gbps connections or high-bandwidth cloud-based computing applications like cloud gaming or real-time generative AI.

*The data is in comparison to the CPU clock rate of the ZenWiFi Pro ET12

 

TECH SPECIFICATION

Model: ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16
Model Name: BQ16 (W-1-PK)

Network Standard:

• IEEE 802.11a
• IEEE 802.11b
• IEEE 802.11g
• WiFi 4 (802.11n)
• WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
• WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
• WiFi 6E (802.11ax)
• WiFi 7 (802.11be)
• IPv4 IPv6
  
  

Product Segment:

• BE25000 ultimate BE performance: 1376+5764+5764+11529 Mbps
  
  

WiFi Data Rate:

• WiFi 7 (802.11be) (2.4GHz): up to 1376 Mbps
• WiFi 7 (802.11be) (5GHz-1): up to 5764 Mbps
• WiFi 7 (802.11be) (5GHz-2): up to 5764 Mbps
• WiFi 7 (802.11be) (6GHz): up to 11529 Mbps
  
  

Antenna:

• Internal antenna x 12
  
  

Transmit / Receive

• 2.4GHz 4x4
• 5GHz-1 4x4
• 5GHz-2 4x4
• 6GHz 4x4
  
  

Memory: RAM 2GB , Flash 256MB

Boosts Speed:

• OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access)
• Beamforming: standard-based and universal
• 4096-QAM high data rate
• 20/40/80/160/320 MHz bandwidth
  
  

Operating Frequency:

• 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz
• 2.4 GHz
• 5 GHz-1
• 5 GHz-2
• 6 GHz
  
  

Operating Mode:

• Wireless Router Mode
• AiMesh Node Mode
• Access Point Mode
  
  

I/O Ports:

• 10G WAN/LAN x 1, 10G LAN x 1, 1G WAN/LANx 1, 1G LAN x2, USB 3.0

Buttons: Reset/ WPS/ Rocker Switch
LED Indicator: Power x 1

Power Supply:

• AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
• DC Output : 19V with max. 3.42A current
  
  

Package Content:

• ZenWiFi BQ16 RJ-45 cable
• Power adapter
• Warranty card
• Quick start guide
  
  

Product Weight (g): 1341g
Product Dimensions: 214*174.2*72 mm

AiMesh

• AiMesh
  • Primary AiMesh Router
  • AiMesh Node
    
    

Parental Control

• "Allow you to block access to unwanted websites and apps."
• Web & Apps Filters
• Time Scheduling Reward
• Parental Control - Safe Browsing
• Customized Internet Schedule
  • Maximum Parental Control Profile : 64
  • Maximum Parental Control Content Filter Rule : 64
    
    

Router APP

• APP: ASUS Router APP
  
  

Guest Network

• "The Guest Network provides Internet connection for guests but restricts access to your local network."
• Support Guest Network
  • Maximum Guest Network Rule : 2.4G+5G / 2.4G+5G+6G: 8
    
    
• Guest Network Connection Time Limit
• Open system, WPA / WPA2-Personal / WPA3-Personal
  
  

Security

• AiProtection
• VPN
• WPA3 Enterprise, WPA3 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise , WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise , WPS support WPS
• Let's Encrypt DNS-over-TLS
• SSH
  
  
• Security Scan Firewall
  • Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64
  • Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32
  • Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64
    
    

AiProtection

• AiProtection Pro
  • Router Security Assessment
  • Malicious Site Blocking
  • Two-Way IPS
  • Infected Device Prevention and Blocking
    
    

VPN

• Instant Guard
• VPN Client L2TP
• VPN Client Open
• VPN VPN Client PPTP
• VPN Client WireGuard
• VPN Server IPSec
• VPN Server Open VPN
• VPN Server PPTP
• VPN Server WireGuard
• VPN Fusion
  
  

Traffic Control

• Adaptive QoS
  • Bandwidth Monitor
  • Bandwidth Limiter
  • -- Maximum Bandwidth Limiter Rule : 32
    
    
• Traditional QoS
  
• Traffic Monitor
  • Real-time Traffic Monitor
  • Wired Traffic Monitor
  • Wireless Traffic Monitor
    
    
• Traffic Analyzer
  • Traffic Analysis Period : Daily, Weekly, Monthly
  • Website History
    
    

WAN

• Internet Connection Type
  • PPPoE
  • PPTP
  • L2TP
  • Automatic IP
  • Static IP
• Dual WAN
• 4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering
• Port Forwarding
  • Maximum Port Forwarding Rule : 64
    
    
• Port Triggering
  • Maximum Port Triggering Rule : 32
    
    
• DMZ
• DDNS
  
  

LAN

• DHCP Server
• IGMP Snooping
• IPTV
• LAN Link Aggregation
• Manually Assign IP Address
• Wake on LAN (WOL)
  
  

Wireless

• MU-MIMO UTF-8 SSID
• WiFi MAC Address Filter
  • Maximum MAC Filters : 64
    
    
• Wireless Scheduler
• Airtime Fairness
• Universal Beamforming
• Explicit Beamforming
  
  

USB application

• 4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering
• HDD Hibernation
• AiCloud
• Download Master
• AiDisk
• Media Server
• Time Machine
• Samba Server
• FTP Server

Administration

• Feedback System
• System Log
• New Device Connect Notification
• Login Captcha
• Connection Diagnosis
• Auto Firmware Update