Description
- 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.
ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16
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
Superior Quad-band Mesh
The ZenWiFi BQ16 boasts blazing fast speeds of up to 25000 Mbps. With dual 5 GHz bands, it powers the dedicated mesh backhaul and unleash optimal performance and high reliability for all compatible devices.
Ultrawide 320 MHz Bandwidth
WiFi 7 introduces all-new ultrawide 320 MHz channel bandwidth in the 6 GHz band, doubling data transmission capacity.
Efficient 4096-QAM Transmission
4K-QAM technology boosts data transmission rates by up to 20% over WiFi 6/6E due to its higher QAM, which packs signals more densely, allowing for more data to be uploaded and downloaded in the same time frame as before.
Tri-band Multi-Link
The innovative Multi-Link Operation (MLO) harnesses WiFi 7 by aggregating or switching seamlessly between 6 GHz, 5 GHz, and 2.4 GHz bands simultaneously, enabling faster speeds with more reliable WiFi connections.
Blanket Your Whole-home with AiMesh
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.
The Ultimate AiMesh Backhaul
The AiMesh backhaul intelligently harnesses WiFi 7 Multi-Link Operation, automatically aggregating or switching across multiple bands for optimized performance and low latency.
Powerful AI algorithms further analyze network conditions and seamlessly adjust the backhaul for a more reliable mesh network, even in crowded WiFi environments.
Connect Every Device, Optimized
Multi-Link Operation also enhances connections across all bands with intelligent AI algorithms ensuring every device seamlessly connects to the fastest available mesh router or node, no matter where you are in your home.
The Values Beyond Extension
AiMesh goes beyond simply extending coverage and connectivity. With a wide range of compatible routers, it offers easy management, subscription-free security, and advanced smart home networking features, all designed to enhance your connected life.
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.
Always Connected with Peace of Mind
Dual 10G Ports
This future-proof system boasts one 10 Gbps Ethernet WAN/LAN port and one 10 Gbps Ethernet LAN port, making it ready to handle the ever-growing demands of your connected home. Experience ultra-immersive entertainment like 8K HDR gaming and streaming, or power home studio applications with ease.
Multiple WAN Capability
The ZenWiFi BQ16 offers versatile WAN options, including one 10 Gigabit WAN/LAN port and one 1 Gigabit WAN/LAN port for a seamless high-speed connection.
4G LTE & 5G Mobile Tethering
Stay connected no matter what with the convenient USB WAN for instant 4G LTE and 5G mobile tethering to ensure that your smart home remains online anytime, even during internet outages.
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/LAN x 1, 1G LAN x 2, USB 3.0
Buttons
Reset/ WPS/ Rocker Switch
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 Dimensions
214*174.2*72 mm
AiMesh
AiMesh
Primary AiMesh router
AiMesh node
Parental Control
Parental Control
Web & Apps Filters
Time Scheduling
Reward
Parental Control - Safe Browsing
Parental Control Customized Internet schedule
• Maximum Parental Control Profile : 64
• Maximum Parental Control Content Filter Rule : 64
Router APP
ASUS Router APP
Guest Network
"The Guest Network provides Internet connection for guests but restricts access to your local network."
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
Malicious site blocking
Infected Device Prevention and Blocking
VPN
Instant Guard
VPN Client L2TP
VPN Client OVPN
VPN Client PPTP
VPN Client WireGuard
VPN Server IPSec
VPN Server OVPN
VPN Server PPTP
VPN Server WireGuard
VPN Fusion
Traffic Control
Bandwidth Monitor
Bandwidth limiter
• Maximum Bandwidth Limiter Rule : 32
Traditional QoS
Real-time traffic monitor
Wired Traffic Monitor
Wireless Traffic Monitor
• Traffic Analysis Period : Daily, Weekly, Monthly
WAN
Internet Connection Type
• PPPoE
• PPTP
• L2TP
• Automatic IP
• Static IP
Android tethering
Port forwarding
• Maximum Port Forwarding Rule : 64
Port triggering
• Maximum Port Triggering Rule : 32
DMZ
DDNS
LAN
DHCP Server
IGMP snooping
IPTV
Manually assign IP address
Wake on LAN (WOL)
Wireless
MU-MIMO
UTF-8 SSID
有
• Maximum MAC Filters : 64
USB application
Android tethering
Administration
Feedback system
System log
New Device Connect Notification
Login Captcha
Connection Diagnosis
Auto Firmware Update
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Warranty Information
3-year warranty
