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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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