ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro Quad-Band WiFi 7 Mesh Router (1 Pack), up to 4000 sqft, 2X 10G Ports Each, Smart Home Master with Multi-SSID, VPN & Parental Controls, Subscription-Free Security, AiMesh

We purchased a new, larger house, and I needed to resolve some coverage and speed issues. My AX86U did an admirable job and while I could have just purchased another, we have some Wifi 7 devices so I figured I'd go ahead and futureproof. I read a lot about my options (primarily Wifi 6E and Wifi 7) on several sites, but ultimately, DongKnowsTech is what convinced me to buy this unit over others. My main reason for writing this review is because there are not many reviews yet, and there are a lot of experiences posted elsewhere that were not good. Based on my experience and what I've read, I believe that this is likely related to bad software on release and has been resolved with firmware updates. Perhaps my experience will help you feel more confident about buying this unit if you are strongly considering it. I was nervous about the setup and performance based on experiences some other people had. The only issue that I had during setup was that the node MUST be close to the main unit when setting it up. Even though they can communicate in different areas of the house, it has a difficult time completing setup if they're not close by and will just flash blue. If you experience this and it's in another room, move it in the same room temporarily to complete setup. Once the setup was complete, I updated firmware on both devices, and updated the MAC address on my ATT Fiber modem which was already in Passthrough mode. Once that was complete, I moved the node upstairs and confirmed that it was working. Since I have ethernet in the room that it's in, I plugged in to utilize ethernet backhaul. I also changed a couple of settings in the Asus router app to prioritize ethernet backhaul over wireless backhaul. Once that was done, I confirmed that I still had a connection upstairs, and the app confirmed that it was using wired backhaul. Ran some speed tests on my phone and I was getting 700+mbps on the unit upstairs on 5ghz. Faster than I expected. Wifi downstairs is just as strong. My office and gaming pcs are plugged in ethernet, and I'm capping out at 900-1000mbps whereas I was previously hitting 600-750mbps. NOTE: I switched out all of my ethernet cables to Cat 6A, so this may have had an impact on speeds. Previously, I had Cat 5E and some cables that were not marked and may have been lower grade. One odd thing that I have run into is that my Bravia 7 does not want to connect to any network that has 2.4, 5, and 6ghz available. If I limit it to 2.4 and 5, or one or the other, OR just 6ghz, it will connect fine. But, it will not connect to a network with all 3 active. For now, I have it on it's own network using 6ghz but I'll have to dig into this. I have not had any issues with any other devices connecting. That includes TVs, Hue bridge/bulbs, tablets, game consoles, soundbars, robot vacuum, smartwatches. Everything is working. Overall, I'm very happy with the product. The setup was painless and though I expected good coverage, the speeds are better than expected. It has the same Asus features that I'm familiar with, without extra fees. The only thing that I'm not happy about is the price. I know it will come down and Wifi7 devices will be cheaper in time, but I needed a solution now and didn't want to re-visit again in a couple of years. Since I used Amazon Rewards, in combination with a lower priced Like New unit with Amazon Resale, the price was quite as hard a pill to swallow.

I'm using this as an AiMesh node with my main BE98 Pro router. ​The initial setup was a pain, but after it was done, it started working great. A quick tip: I'd recommend setting up three WiFi networks at most. Use the main MLO WiFi for your important devices like your phone, tablet, console and PC. Then, put all your IoT devices (surveillance cameras, smart bulbs, smart TV and etc.) on the separate 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. ​Also, make sure get rid of any old devices that are still on 802.11ac or older (even some devices using 802.11n). They really do bottleneck your router's bandwidth and slow everything down. ​This router has a lot of great features, and it was easy to set up AdGuard Dns and NordVPN. The speed is super steady and rock-solid. ​The only thing I don't like about these new Asus routers is that you have to reboot the router and all the nodes every single time when you add a new IoT devices. If you don't, it just connects and disconnects over and over. ​ The range for 2.4GHz and 5GHz is really great, but the 6GHz range isn't. If you have a big house with a lot of walls, the 6GHz signal won't be very good. Overall, I recommend this routers. It's pricy but worth to buy it.

I strongly do not recommend this product. I purchased the ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 expecting a high-end, security-focused mesh router. Instead, I encountered serious firmware, stability, and security failures that ultimately made the device unreliable and, at times, impossible to administer securely. Key issues in my experience: • Loss of secure (HTTPS) administrative access, including complete lockouts when HTTPS-only mode was enabled • Repeated management interface failures (ports 80/443 disabled, unstable fallback access) • Credential instability requiring repeated resets • Persistent Wi-Fi instability across devices • Inability to reliably factory-reset or recover the router once problems began A security router that cannot be securely administered is not fit for its ordinary purpose. What makes this especially concerning is that these problems appear to be latent firmware defects. They did not present themselves until the router was opened, configured, and firmware-updated — which means they cannot be detected without actually using the product. Return policy problem In my case, the product was not even opened until it was needed, only to discover these defects. Yet both ASUS and Amazon relied on a very short return window to deny a refund. Importantly, the product page did not clearly disclose any limited return period at the time of purchase. Even Amazon’s own assistant later confirmed that no specific return-policy section was displayed directly on the product page. Consumers should not be penalized for discovering serious defects only after a device is opened and configured — especially for networking equipment that may sit unused until deployment. ASUS support experience ASUS technical support acknowledged abnormal firmware behavior and potential backend issues, but ultimately offered repair-only RMA after the return window expired. That is not an adequate response for a product with recurring security-critical failures. This experience raises serious questions about ASUS’s willingness to stand behind its products in a reasonable, professional way. Recommendation Based on my experience, I would avoid this product and approach ASUS networking gear with caution. If you want a safer alternative, I recommend looking at **Netgear products such as the Nighthawk line. In my experience, Netgear routers have been far more stable, easier to recover if something goes wrong, and backed by more reasonable support and return practices. For a device that sits at the center of your home network and handles sensitive traffic, reliability, recoverability, and vendor integrity matter. Unfortunately, this product fell short on all three. (Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with any company mentioned here.)

Son fáciles de configurar y es la mejor tecnología de Wifi

Enfin un réseau Wi‑Fi digne de ce nom ! Le ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro d’ASUS m’a permis d’obtenir une connexion stable, puissante et constante dans toute la maison — et même au jardin ! L’installation est un vrai jeu d’enfant, tout est intuitif et bien pensé. La qualité du produit est tout simplement phénoménale : design élégant, performances impressionnantes et couverture jusqu’à 8 000 m² parfaitement assurée. ASUS confirme encore une fois sa réputation d’excellence dans le matériel informatique : fiabilité, puissance et simplicité réunies dans un seul appareil. Je recommande sans hésitation !

No es tan fácil de instalar directamente con la pc o laptop, me funciono mejor con uno solo conectado y usándolo como mesh, que usando los 2 como mesh, ya qué cuento con un router principal. El segundo, cuando lo instalaba, no distribuian bien el trabajo. Preferiría usar uno solo o tal vez los 2 pero 1 como router y el otro, como mesh.

Added in my existing Asus Zenwifi Mesh Wi-Fi system for basement. The signals are strong and the Internet connection is stable now.

Je le recommande facile à configurer