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This post, the last in my series on ASUS-based Wi-Fi systems, helps you pick the best AiMesh combo to build a network with multi-Gigabit bandwidth, either the entry-level 2.5Gbps or the top-tier 10Gbps. Before continuing, though, consider getting your home wired first—we’re mostly talking about wired networking here, especially if …
This post, the third part of my series on ASUS’s AiMesh, will walk you through specific steps to set up an AiMesh network and offer tips on optimizing and maintaining it, including how to arrange the hardware, manage signal handoff, and more. If you have other AiMesh-related questions, check the link in …
This post will walk you through how to combine two or more ASUS routers to create a high-performing, seamless AiMesh setup. “Well-performing” is the key here, and you might want to pay close attention to the details. This post is part of my series on ASUS’s AiMesh, a popular way …
The ZenWiFi BD4 was first available at the end of 2024. I’ve used one since the beginning of 2025 and intended to review it first. However, I ended up testing the slightly higher-end ZenWiFi BD5 due to the availability of its outdoor option, among other things, and realized the two …
If the head rings a bell, that’s because this ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor is, well, the “outdoor” version of the standard ZenWiFi BD5 I reviewed earlier this week. Truth be told, I actually tested the two together initially, but during the process, I decided that this Outdoor unit deserved more …
The ZenWiFi BD5 is the upgrade version of the ZenWiFi BD4—both were announced at CES 2025. In the growing Wi-Fi 7 landscape, it’s ASUS’s dual-band rival to the TP-Link Deco BD25 and the NETGEAR Orbi 370 Series, and as such, it’s a formidable contender. Here’s the bottom line: If you …
Among networking vendors, ASUS has been known to have a good balance between performance and cost. Still, it doesn’t hurt to find its equipment at a discount. During Amazon’s 2025 Prime Day, the networking vendor offers a long list of Wi-Fi routers and mesh systems with deep discounts, up to …
AiMesh is a free feature available in all routers since the beginning of 2018, starting with the RT-AC86U, initially as a free add-on via firmware updates. Over the years, it has proven to be the networking company’s most impactful home networking feature and an essential part of its core router …
Unlike ASUS’s previous Wi-Fi 7 ZenWiFi sets, the ZenWiFi BT6 is the first in the family to feature a single Multi-Gig port. And that can be a deal breaker for many. In a wired backhaul setup, which is generally recommended, this mesh system’s satellite unit will have its bandwdith limited …
Today, ASUS exhibits a host of dual-band Wi-Fi 7 hardware at CES 2025, including the ZenWiFi BD5, the ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor, and the AiMesh-ready RT-BE58. There’s more, but with these alone, the Taiwanese company’s dual-band Wi-Fi 7 lineup is complete. Let’s find out more! ZenWiFi BD5 and ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor …
