Excellent quad-band Mesh router
ASUS The ZenWiFi series takes your smart home to a new level with seamless WiFi connectivity and a sleek, minimalist design. ASUS The ZenWiFi BQ16 raises the bar for whole-home mesh WiFi networks. It features WiFi 7 mesh network technology, offering 16-channel connectivity, up to 25 Gbps of top-tier quad-band speeds, and optimized AiMesh technology.
Powerful WiFi 7 Mesh Network
A powerful WiFi 7 mesh network ensures the future of your smart home with lightning-fast quad-band connectivity of up to 25,000 Mbps, powered by Multi-Link Operation technology and 4096-QAM modulation. Multi-Link Operation enhances connections across all bands using intelligent AI algorithms that ensure every device seamlessly connects to the fastest available mesh router or node, no matter where you are in your home.
Top-tier performance
The ZenWiFi BQ16 is equipped with a powerful quad-core 2.6 GHz processor and a next-generation WiFi chipset that guarantees peak performance. It handles even the most demanding scenarios, ensuring seamless handling of 10 Gbps connections or cloud-based applications requiring high bandwidth, such as cloud gaming or real-time generative AI.
Ultimate AiMesh Technology
AI-driven Ultimate AiMesh provides robust backhaul connections and a versatile whole-home network that expands with other ASUS extension routers.
Smart Home Master Feature
Enables the creation of up to three SSIDs, making it easy to set up and manage IoT devices, and offers instant VPN connections and convenient parental control features.
Eliminates WiFi dead zones and ensures a reliable connection
Twelve internal antennas and sixteen powerful front-facing modules eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones in all directions, and efficient thermal management improves Wi-Fi reliability.
4G LTE & 5G Mobile Connectivity
Ensures continuous internet access with versatile WAN configuration options and a USB port ready for 4G LTE and 5G mobile connectivity.
AiProtection Pro Security
Stay secure with enterprise-grade AiProtection Pro security powered by Trend Micro technology. Also includes one-click security scanning, extensive VPN support, and site-to-site VPN connections.
Advanced Parental Control Features
Advanced parental control features promote digital well-being by offering real-time monitoring, effortless presets, customizable schedules, and reward settings.
Technical specifications:
- Model: ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 (W-2-PK)
- Network Standard: IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), IPv4, IPv6
- Product segment: BE25000 ultimate BE performance: 1376+5764+5764+11529 Mbps
- WiFi data transfer rate: WiFi 7 (802.11be) (2.4 GHz): up to 1376 Mbps, WiFi 7 (802.11be) (5 GHz-1): up to 5764 Mbps, WiFi 7 (802.11be) (5 GHz-2): up to 5764 Mbps, WiFi 7 (802.11be) (6 GHz): up to 11529 Mbps
- Antennas: 12 internal antennas
- Transmit/Receive: 2.4 GHz 4x4, 5 GHz-1 4x4, 5 GHz-2 4x4, 6 GHz 4x4
- Memory: 2 GB RAM, 256 MB Flash
- Operating frequencies: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz-1, 5 GHz-2, 6 GHz
- Operating modes: 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
- Speed-boosting features: OFDMA, Beamforming, 20/40/80/160/320 MHz bandwidth
- Buttons: Reset/WPS/Rocker switch
- AiMesh: Primary AiMesh Router and AiMesh Node
- VPN features: Instant Guard, VPN Client L2TP, VPN Client OpenVPN, VPN Client PPTP, VPN Client WireGuard, VPN Server IPSec, VPN Server OpenVPN, VPN Server PPTP, VPN Server WireGuard, VPN Fusion
- WAN: Internet connection type: PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Automatic IP, Static IP
- Dual WAN: 4G / 5G automatic mobile connection sharing
- Maximum number of port forwarding rules: 64
- Maximum number of port triggering rules: 32
- DMZ (Demilitarized Zone), DDNS (Dynamic DNS)
- Power supply: AC input: 110V–240V (50–60Hz), DC output: 19V, max. 3.42A current
- Router app: ASUS Router APP
- Package contents: ZenWiFi BQ16, RJ-45 cable, power adapter, warranty card, quick start guide
- Product dimensions: 214 x 174.2 x 72 mm
- Weight: 1341 g
- Quad-band WiFi 7, up to 25 Gbps
- Dual 10G Ethernet ports
- Ultimate AiMesh
- AiProtection Pro security
- 4G LTE and 5G mobile hotspot
