ZenWiFi BD5 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Mesh, 5000 Mbps, 6800 sq.ft (Pack of 3), Dual 2.5G Ports, Security and Parental Control Included, Smart Home Master SSIDs

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 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.

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.

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.

bought it used from reseller. works great! looks mint and imesh works like it should