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ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro 1-Pack BE30000 7 Node

Model BQ16 Pro

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  • Wi-Fi 7
  • BE30000
  • 4 bands
  • 10 Gbps port

At a glance

The numbers that matter

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 7

Fastest wired port

10 Gbps

Link rate of its quickest Ethernet or SFP socket, in gigabits per second.

Bands

4 bands

Speed class

BE30000

Sum of theoretical band rates; not a measured connection speed.

LAN ports

4 ports

Recorded port count; a shared WAN/LAN port used for the gateway uplink is not available for a LAN device.

Units in the box

1 unit

Recorded package; check the selected retailer offer.

Bars place the recorded value between zero and the highest value among the 16 mesh wi-fi systems in this catalog. Specifications, not a ranking.

Features

ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro rear view showing 10G and 1G Ethernet ports and USB 3.0

Ports

Two 10G ports plus a 10G WAN/LAN option allow multi-gig wired backhaul between nodes

Works with

  • AiMesh-compatible ASUS routers for mesh expansion
  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and earlier 802.11ax/ac/n clients
  • Multi-gig internet plans via the 10G WAN/LAN port

Is it for you?

A single ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro node: a quad-band Wi-Fi 7 (BE30000) mesh unit with two 10G ports, 2GB of RAM and AiMesh support, sold as one node for extending or starting an ASUS mesh.

Choose it if these matter

  • Quad-band Wi-Fi 7 with dedicated 4x4 radios on both 6GHz bands and 320MHz channel support per the spec sheet
  • 2GB of RAM and 12 internal antennas, more than most single mesh nodes at this size
  • Works as either the primary AiMesh router or an add-on node in an existing ASUS mesh

Skip it if these rule it out

  • A single BE30000-class node covers one large room zone; the maker's whole-home coverage claim applies to the multi-pack kits
  • No Wi-Fi 7 client can use the summed BE30000 figure; real throughput depends on band and distance
  • Larger and heavier (1341g) than a typical plug-style mesh satellite

Good for: Large homes · Multi-gig internet · Wired backhaul · Streaming

Which version should you buy?

Selected package: BQ16 Pro(W-1-PK), single node.

Pack size

  • BQ16 Pro(W-1-PK) 1-packModel: BQ16 Pro(W-1-PK)

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    Contents and availability

    One BQ16 Pro node; suited to extending an existing ASUS mesh or starting a small one.

    Buyers adding a node to an existing AiMesh network.

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  • BQ16 Pro(W-2-PK) 2-packModel: BQ16 Pro(W-2-PK)

    Contents and availability

    Two BQ16 Pro nodes for whole-home coverage out of the box.

    Buyers covering a larger home from scratch.

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Bundles and accessories

  • BQ16 Pro(W-3-PK) 3-packModel: BQ16 Pro(W-3-PK)

    Contents and availability

    Three BQ16 Pro nodes, the largest kit ASUS lists for this model.

    Very large or multi-floor homes.

Watch out

  • ASUS's where-to-buy page lists three separate retail listings for BQ16 Pro; match the pack size in the listing to the number of nodes you need.
  • BQ16 Pro is quad-band (two 6GHz radios); the similar BT10 is tri-band with a single 6GHz radio.

Get Wi-Fi to that room.

Your homeChoose → see → understand

What connects your rooms?

Backhaul is the link between mesh units.

Connection between rooms

Make a choice to see what this pack can do.

ASUS BQ16 Pro(W-1-PK): 1 included unit. No second unit is included. The target is the back bedroom.Internet enters hereBack bedroomGatewayExtra unit needed
Connection sketch · 1 included unit. No second unit is included. The target is the back bedroom.Illustrative positions. No signal range or room coverage is predicted.
EthernetWireless backhaul

Your selected packageFit to your wiring

ASUS BQ16 Pro(W-1-PK)

1-unit pack

This selected package includes 1 mesh unit.

In this box
1 unit
Radio bands
4
Fastest port
10 Gbps

Start with your wiring

One box or a connected kit?

Look at the included unit count, then choose how the units will connect.

The trap to avoid

A single mesh-capable router is still a single box. The pack count is a separate choice.

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Source specs & exact version

ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro (W-1-PK) 1-Pack BE30000 Quad-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 Node

BQ16 Pro(W-1-PK), single node

Recorded model: BQ16 Pro(W-1-PK)

Specifications checked 2026-11-09.

Coverage stays with the exact reviewed package; it is never multiplied from a single-unit claim.

Backhaul and placement explained →

Photo credit: manufacturer image source ↗

Specifications explain hardware limits. No performance tests are claimed.

Compare with similar models

SpecificationThis oneZenWiFi BQ16 Pro 1-Pack BE30000 7 NodeOrbi 770 Wi-Fi 7 Mesh SystemDeco BE85 BE22000 Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System
Speed classBE30000Sum of theoretical band rates; not a measured connection speed.BE11000Sum of theoretical band rates; not a measured connection speed.BE22000Sum of theoretical band rates; not a measured connection speed.
Bands4 bands3 bands3 bands
Fastest wired port10 Gbps2.5 Gbps10 Gbps
LAN ports4 portsRecorded port count; a shared WAN/LAN port used for the gateway uplink is not available for a LAN device.Not recorded3 portsRecorded port count; a shared WAN/LAN port used for the gateway uplink is not available for a LAN device.
Units in the box1 unitRecorded package; check the selected retailer offer.2 unitsRecorded package; check the selected retailer offer.2 unitsRecorded package; check the selected retailer offer.
Selected-pack coverage (maker)Not recordedSelected-pack coverage not recordedNo reviewed claim for this quantity. Individual coverage is never multiplied.Selected-pack coverage not recordedNo reviewed claim for this quantity. Individual coverage is never multiplied.
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Full specifications (23)
Model
ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro (BQ16 Pro(W-1-PK), 1 node)
Network standard
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E/6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), IPv4, IPv6
Product segment
BE30000 ultimate BE performance: 1376+5764+11529+11529 Mbps (theoretical maximums, summed)
WiFi data rate
6GHz-2: up to 11529 Mbps; 6GHz-1: up to 11529 Mbps; 5GHz: up to 5764 Mbps; 2.4GHz: up to 1376 Mbps
Antenna
Internal antenna x 12
Transmit / Receive
6GHz-2 4x4, 6GHz-1 4x4, 5GHz 4x4, 2.4GHz 4x4
Memory
RAM 2GB, Flash 256MB
Boosts speed
OFDMA, 4096-QAM, 20/40/80/160/320 MHz bandwidth
Operating frequency
2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz, 6 GHz-2
Operating mode
Wireless Router Mode, Access Point Mode, AiMesh Node 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
LED indicator
Power x 1
Power supply
AC Input 110V~240V (50~60Hz); DC Output 12V with max. 5A current
Package content
ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro, RJ-45 cable, power adapter, warranty card, quick start guide
Product weight
1341g
Product dimensions
214 x 174.2 x 72 mm
AiMesh
Primary AiMesh Router, AiMesh Node
Parental control
Web & Apps Filters, Time Scheduling, Reward, Safe Browsing, Customized Internet Schedule; up to 64 profiles and 64 content filter rules
Security
AiProtection Pro, WPA3 Personal/Enterprise, WPA2, WPS, Let's Encrypt, DNS-over-TLS, SSH, firewall
Router app
ASUS Router APP
VPN
Instant Guard, VPN client (WireGuard, Open VPN, L2TP, PPTP), VPN server (WireGuard, Open VPN, IPSec, PPTP), VPN Fusion
USB application
AiCloud, Download Master, AiDisk, Media Server, Time Machine, Samba Server, FTP Server, 4G/5G Auto Mobile Tethering

Downloads & support

Setup: No drivers needed for basic operation. Setup and firmware updates use the ASUS Router app or the web interface; the maker publishes firmware on the product support page.

Links go to the manufacturer’s official pages, so you always get the latest, genuine files.

Sources: ASUS specifications · asus.com · ASUS specifications · asus.com. Photos: ASUS · dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com. Specifications checked November 9, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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