ZenWiFi BD5 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Mesh, 5000 Mbps, 2500 sq.ft (1pk), Dual 2.5G Ports, Security and Parental Controls Included, Smart Home Master SSIDs

I’ve encountered connectivity issues in various parts of my house, including dropping items from the network, even HomePods. To address this, I decided to purchase a ZenWiFi BD5 and expand my network upstairs. This was particularly beneficial since it seamlessly integrated with my existing ZenWiFi BT10 tri-band router. To optimize bandwidth on the wireless channels, I utilized an Ethernet backhaul. The BD5 features an IoT 2.4Ghz channel, similar to the BT10, allowing all my smart devices to connect to this channel. The setup was straightforward and resulted in a single, stable mesh network. Apart from a few startup hiccups, all my smart devices have been functioning flawlessly. Additionally, I now have consistent and fast internet speed throughout my house. I highly recommend ASUS products.

Terrible product overall. These were easy to setup and the WiFi coverage was sufficient but that is where my positive experience stopped. Speed was extremely variable compared to my aging Orbi system that I was trying to replace. After a reboot speed was great, then after 10-15 minutes it would slow tremendously. Nodes were constantly disconnecting/going offline. The whole system needed to be rebooted 3-4 times a day to remain usable. I’m very disappointed in the functionality and performance of Asus mesh networks after trying both this system and a higher end version. Not to mention the ongoing compatability issues with many of my products. I returned the system and for now I’m sticking with my much older Orbi system as it has bullet proof reliability, good speed, and zero compatibility issues. Hopefully asus can work out their issues in future versions since on paper this product should have been awesome.

I’ve been using the ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 (1-pack) for a small apartment setup, and overall it delivers strong, modern performance. WiFi 7 support and the dual-band design provide noticeably better stability and lower latency compared to my older WiFi 6 router. Speeds are excellent for streaming, video calls, and gaming, and coverage easily handles around 2,000–2,500 sq.ft as advertised in an open layout. The dual 2.5G ports are a big plus, especially if you have multi-gig internet or a fast NAS. Setup through the ASUS app was straightforward, and I appreciate that security features and parental controls are included without requiring a subscription. The Smart Home Master SSIDs are also a nice touch, making it easier to separate IoT devices from primary devices. On the downside, this is a single-pack unit, so it does not fully showcase the benefits of a true mesh system unless you add additional nodes later. Also, being dual-band, it does not have the extra backhaul flexibility you’d get with tri-band mesh systems, especially in more complex floor plans. Overall, it’s a solid choice if you want an affordable entry into WiFi 7 with strong performance, modern ports, and good software features. Just be aware that larger homes may still benefit from adding more nodes or stepping up to a tri-band model.

This is a really good mesh system, and a good value. With the 3 pack, it covers at least 4000 square feet, including through walls, with nearly full signal everywhere on the 2.4ghz network. It's easy to set up - just find the IP address and log in. There is an app, but it never forces you to use it. I am using a wired backhaul with gigabit fiber, and I get ~300mbit up and down over 2.4ghz and about 700mbit over 5ghz using wifi 6E (I don't have any wifi 7 devices yet). I get the full gigabit using the wired port. These do support connecting with each other wirelessly though, and with wifi7 and the ability to use double the channel width, I'd imagine they would do a pretty good job even without the backhaul; although I didn't test that. The web based management console is quite nice too. I was able to diagnose a long standing issue with my wired network using the built in diagnostics, which was an extra bonus. These can also be used as a router, and it has a lot of features like VPN, etc. in that mode, but I needed to use them as access points due to my ISP. If you are in the market for a router though, skip it and just get the 3 pack of these since it's cheaper and you get way more range. The only downside is that they only give you two Ethernet ports - one for backhaul and one for a single device. That's easily remedied by connecting a cheap 5 port switch to the device port though, and I'd rather do that than have to pay a higher price for each of these. These are night and day better than my old Linksys mesh access points (which were terrible in every way), and I am so glad I upgraded to these.

I installed the ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 as a 3-node mesh system in my home, which is a two-story reinforced concrete construction. Unfortunately, the roaming between nodes has been unreliable and causes frequent connectivity problems. My setup is as follows: the main router is on the first floor, and I have two nodes on the second floor (office and master bedroom). The office node uses Ethernet backhaul, while the master bedroom node connects wirelessly. The main issue happens when moving between areas of the house. Devices do not transition smoothly between nodes. Instead, the connection often drops completely for several seconds before reconnecting. At times the device stays connected to a distant node even when a closer node is available, and other times it switches but loses internet access during the transition. I attempted several troubleshooting steps: - Adjusted Roaming Assistant thresholds - Disabled Airtime Fairness - Tested different node placements - Verified backhaul configuration - Updated firmware and rebooted the system Despite these changes, the mesh handoff remains inconsistent. In a home with reinforced concrete, reliable roaming is critical for a mesh system, and this setup has not performed as expected. While the hardware itself seems well built and the interface is easy to use, the roaming stability has been disappointing for a system marketed as a seamless mesh solution. Buyers with multi-floor concrete homes may want to consider this limitation before purchasing.

I am giving this mesh router setup five stars because the interface is great for power users, the setup is very simple, and Asus generally makes good home network gear. This device has been far more stable than what I've seen from the reviews - maybe a new revision, or the firmware bugs are fixed? For what it's worth, my setup has all APs and the router connected over the wired backhaul. This is the best way to connect them - otherwise, you are likely to get far lower throughput. HUUGE PLUS: You DON'T need an app, and an app is never required to set up these access points and router! It's suggested, but there is no need at all. The web configurator does it all. On the latest firmware as of today, I haven't had any issues really, apart from needing to set the default gateway on DHCP. The reason for this is because I had some 6ghz-only access points set up, but they kept taking over because it wasn't set. I can saturate my 2 gigabit/s internet connection over Ethernet, and over WiFi I get about 1050 to 1300mbps within about 20ft on the access points over 5ghz on a 2x2 client (S25 Ultra). So, yes, it works fine. I did buy it during the sale for a returned unit that wasn't used for half the price, so for THAT price, it is a fantastic deal. When on sale for $250 or less, it's also quite decent. The included picture is for the speed over Ethernet - the device is capable of NAT (network address translation) at the speed of a 2gb Fiber connection at the least. No one seems to ever include this in reviews...

I moved to this from a TP-Link Deco X20. The Deco was solid, but there are some security concerns about hidden backdoors so I needed an upgrade. I have not had many issues with stability or connectivity with this ASUS BD5 router which seem to plague other ASUS products (XT series for example). I am in a really small place so my routers are close together. I don't think any of our devices are roaming between nodes. We are moving to a larger place soon and I suspect the stability might suffer. Here are my main issues with this router: 1. There is an app that you can use to manage the router. The problem is that the app does not have all of the settings the web does. This makes the app obsolete for me because I am tired of opening the app and hunting around for something that only exists on the web. Now, I just go straight to the web. 2. The web interface has not been updated for many years. The layout and categorization does not make sense to me as it has grown organically over time. Settings are hard to find. An intuitive consistent interface for both app and web would be a welcome addition. 3. You will have to tweak this to get stability and performance. I am constantly moving things around to get it to work. Almost all changes require a full reboot for some reason and it takes a really long time for the nodes to reconnect with this happens. 4. The setup process was buggy. I changed the default subnet during the setup and that caused it to choke. I had to start over again. It took a long time and was frustrating. 5. I monitor my router logs for anything unusual. I have this router dumping the output to a log server on my NAS. This router is constantly logging emergency and error level messages that make no sense and do not seem critical or an emergency. There are things like "PHYMODE: 38" or "Channel is already set," and even errors with no messages at all. The end result is that anything really important will undoubtedly get lost in this noise. My sense from this constant noise is that the code must be really sloppy.

We upgraded our old router & needed to update the mesh units (three of these new ones). Very straight forward & no additional app needed to install. Had a few updated & it handled all our outdoor security cams around our 3000 sq ft house. I like that you can assign smart products to different loT(s). Very happy with theses units & well worth the money.

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Pésima experiencia con Asus ZenWiFi BD5. Velocidades WiFi muy bajas (peor que versiones anteriores), inestabilidad, problemas con mesh y puertos. Decepcionante tras años con Asus.