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Model Name

BQ16 (W-2-PK)
BQ16 (W-3-PK)
BQ16 (W-1-PK)

User Interface

WEB: ASUSWRT, APP: ASUS Router APP

AiMesh

AiMesh
• Primary AiMesh Router
• AiMesh Node

AiMesh, • Primary AiMesh Router, • AiMesh Node

Memory

RAM 2GB , Flash 256MB

256 MB Flash and 2 GB RAM

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

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

LAN

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

DHCP Server, IGMP Snooping, IPTV, LAN Link Aggregation, Manually Assign IP Address, • Maximum Manually Assign IP Address Rule : 128, Wake on LAN (WOL)

Antenna

Internal antenna x 12

External antenna x 8

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

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

Operating Frequency

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

6 GHz
5 GHz
2.4 GHz

Operating Mode

Wireless Router Mode
AiMesh Node Mode
Access Point Mode

Repeater Mode
Media Bridge Mode
Access Point Mode
AiMesh Node Mode
Wireless Router Mode

Buttons

Reset/ WPS/ Rocker Switch

WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch, LED on/off Button

LED Indicator

Power x 1

WAN x1 10G LAN x1 1G LAN x1 WPS x1 6GHz x1 5GHz x1 2.4GHz x1 Power x1

Game

Mobile Game Mode, Gear Accelerator, OpenNAT (Game Profile)

Package Content

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

RT-BE96U WiFi router RJ-45 cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card

Product Segment

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

BE19000 ultimate BE performance : 1376+5764+11529 Mbps

Product Weight (g)

1341g

1870 g

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

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

Transmit / Receive

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

6GHz 4x4
5GHz 4x4
2.4GHz 4x4

AiProtection

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

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

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

• Automatic IP
• L2TP
• PPTP
• PPPoE
Internet Connection Type :, Dual WAN, WAN Aggregation, 3G / 4G LTE dongle, Port forwarding, • Maximum Port Forwarding Rule : 64, Port triggering, • Maximum Port Triggering Rule : 32, DMZ, DDNS, • PPPoE Relay
• SIP Pass-Through
• H.323 Pass-Through
• RTSP Pass-Through
• IPSec Pass-Through
• L2TP Pass-Through
• PPTP Pass-Through
NAT Passthrough :

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, VPN, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise Open System & OWE, 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

USB application

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

• ext4
• ext3
• ext2
• vFAT
• NTFS
• HFS+
File System :, Safely Remove Disk, AiCloud, Download Master, AiDisk, Media Server, Time Machine, Samba Server, FTP Server, Shared Folder Privileges

I/O Ports

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

1 x 10Gbps for WAN/LAN + 1 x RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps for WAN/LAN 3x RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps for LAN, 1 x 10Gbps for LAN USB 3.2 Gen1 x1, 2.0 x1

Power Supply

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

AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)DC Output : 19 V with max. 3.42 A current ； 19.5 V with max. 3.33 A current

Product Dimensions

214*174.2*72 mm

350.6*350.6*217.6

Wireless

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

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

Administration

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

Configuration Backup and Restore, Diagnosis tools, Feedback System, System Log, New Device Connect Notification, Login Captcha, Connection Diagnosis, Auto Firmware Update

Router APP

APP: ASUS Router APP

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

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

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

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

"Allow you to block access to unwanted websites and apps.", Safe Browsing, Customized Internet Schedule, • Maximum Parental Control Profile : 64, • Maximum Parental Control Content Filter Rule : 64

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

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

Processor

2.6GHz quad-core processor

- The actual transfer speed of USB 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, and/or Type-C will vary depending on many factors including the processing speed of the host device, file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment.
- Actual data throughput and WiFi coverage will vary from network conditions and environmental factors, including the volume of network traffic, building material and construction, and network overhead, result in lower actual data throughput and wireless coverage.
- Quoted network speeds and bandwidth based on current IEEE 802.11ac specifications. Actual performance may be affected by network and service provider factors, interface type, and other conditions. Connected devices must be 802.11ac-compatible for best results.
- WPA/WPA2 enterprise is only available on single router, is not available under AiMesh mode.
- When traditional QoS is enabled, there will be limitations due to the actual Internet service bandwidth and different environment, and there may be a risk of speed reduction.
- Due to the different power supply requirements on USB external hard disk and 4G/5G Modem device, to ensure that the external device can be used stably, if the USB external device exceeds the standard USB 2.0 (5V/500mA) and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5V/900mA) power supply requirements, you need to use it with an independent external power supply.
- If you use the product in conjunction with a third party service, you are responsible for complying with the third party provider's terms and conditions and privacy policy and are also at the risk of such use. ASUS does not provide support or guarantee continuous integration support for products that are not part of ASUS.
- ASUS makes no representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with future standards.
- 6GHz band is limited to indoor range. Clients must support 6GHz band.
- MU-MIMO capability requires both router and client device to support MU-MIMO.
- For models with Time machine support, starting with macOS 26 (Tahoe), Time Machine no longer supports creating new backups on USB-connected storage devices. Existing Time Machine drives that were previously configured remain compatible and can continue to be used for backup and restoration.
- The actual transfer speed of USB 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, and/or Type-C will vary depending on many factors including the processing speed of the host device, file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment.
- Actual data throughput and WiFi coverage will vary from network conditions and environmental factors, including the volume of network traffic, building material and construction, and network overhead, result in lower actual data throughput and wireless coverage.
- Quoted network speeds and bandwidth based on current IEEE 802.11ac specifications. Actual performance may be affected by network and service provider factors, interface type, and other conditions. Connected devices must be 802.11ac-compatible for best results.
- WPA/WPA2 enterprise is only available on single router, is not available under AiMesh mode.
- When traditional QoS is enabled, there will be limitations due to the actual Internet service bandwidth and different environment, and there may be a risk of speed reduction.
- Due to the different power supply requirements on USB external hard disk and 4G/5G Modem device, to ensure that the external device can be used stably, if the USB external device exceeds the standard USB 2.0 (5V/500mA) and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5V/900mA) power supply requirements, you need to use it with an independent external power supply.
- If you use the product in conjunction with a third party service, you are responsible for complying with the third party provider's terms and conditions and privacy policy and are also at the risk of such use. ASUS does not provide support or guarantee continuous integration support for products that are not part of ASUS.
- The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150-5350 MHz frequency band in certain regions, including the EU, Asia-Pacific countries, Australia, and Canada. Outdoor use in this band may be prohibited or require regulatory approval. Check local regulations before deployment.
- For models with Time machine support, starting with macOS 26 (Tahoe), Time Machine no longer supports creating new backups on USB-connected storage devices. Existing Time Machine drives that were previously configured remain compatible and can continue to be used for backup and restoration.

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