Quick
Start Guide
ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro
BE30000 Quad Band WiFi Router
Model: BQ16 Pro
* If no 6GHz SSID is displayed, please check whether your OS and client device
are fully licensed to support the newly released 6GHz band. You can check with
your OS and client device provider for Wi-Fi 6E driver release schedule.
Before Setup
Preparing to set up an AiMesh WiFi system
Find two ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro, and power both on.
1
Use a network cable to connect your optical modem to the WAN/
2
LAN1 10G port of ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro with the "Main Unit" sticker.
This ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro will be the AiMesh router, and the other
ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro will be the AiMesh node.
The LED turns solid blue to indicate that ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro is
3
ready for setup.
ASUS Router App
Download free ASUS Router APP to set up and
manage your router(s).
AiMesh Setup Steps
01
Prepare
Place your AiMesh router and node in the same
room and at least 1 meter apart during the setup
process.
02
AiMesh node
Keep your AiMesh node powered on and standby
for AiMesh system settings.
03
Launching ASUS Router APP
Launch ASUS Router APP, and then follow the
on-screen instructions to finish the AiMesh setup.
Troubleshooting
If your AiMesh router cannot find any AiMesh node nearby or synchronization fails, please check the following
and try again.
Move your AiMesh node closer to the AiMesh router ideally. Ensure that it is within 3 meters.
a
Your AiMesh node is powered on.
b
Hardware Explanations
Plug the adapter into the DC port, and press the power switch.
1
The power LED will light up when your hardware is ready.
2
ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro Overview
USB 3.2 Gen 1x1
WAN/LAN2
LAN 4-5 ports
10G LAN3
port
Specifications:
DC Power adapter
DC Output: +12V with max 5A current
Operating Temperature
0~40
Operating Humidity
50~90%
AiMesh node
Aimesh node
NOTE: When you're using a wireless backhaul to connect your router and AiMesh
node, the WAN/LAN ports on your AiMesh node can be used as LAN ports.
WAN/LAN1 10G port, WAN/LAN2 port
Power switch
Connect your optical modem to WAN/LAN1
port
Power (DC) port
10G WAN/
10G port (default WAN Port) with a network
LAN1 port
cable.
LAN 4-5 ports
Connect your PC to a LAN port with a
network cable.
+19.5V with max 3.33A current
o
C
Storage
0~70
o
C
Storage
20~90%
AiMesh router
AiMesh Setup Steps
At least 1 meter
Aimesh router
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