ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 (1pk) Tri-band WiFi 7 Smart AiMesh Extendable Router - White

ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 Tri-band WiFi 7 Smart AiMesh Extendable Router - White - (1pk)

Tri-band WiFi 7 (802.11be) Smart AiMesh Extendable Router, 6 GHz WiFi, 14 Gbps, Coverage up to 5900 sq. ft. (2pk), Dual 2.5G Ports, Up to 3 SSIDs for IoT Devices, Parental Controls & VPNs, Advanced Network Security.

ASUS ZenWiFi BT8

Worry-Free Smart Home Mesh

The ASUS ZenWiFi series advances your ever-evolving smart home with worry-free WiFi. The ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 raises the bar for whole-home mesh with WiFi 7 and next-gen Smart AiMesh technology. It delivers blazing-fast tri-band speeds up to 14 Gbps and unleashes superior 6 GHz WiFi. Along with ultra-high-speed dual 2.5-gigabit Ethernet ports and a suite of advanced network and security technologies, this mesh WiFi system is ready for the future of your smart home network today.

DESIGN

The Pinnacle of WiFi

ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 embodies our unwavering commitment to developing incredible in-house WiFi and network technologies. Seamlessly connect to your family and friends within a worry-free connected experience.

IEEE 802.11be

WiFi 7 Powering Premium Mesh

The ZenWiFi BT8 boasts cutting-edge WiFi 7 technology. This superior tri-band mesh system unleashes the full potential of WiFi 7 with wired backhaul options. Enjoy a next-generation connected experience for home entertainment and cloud computing, including 8K streaming, HDR gaming, content creation and AI.

Superior 6 GHz WiFi

Boasting a superior 6 GHz band, ZenWiFi BT8 unleashes blazing-fast tri-band WiFi 7 speeds up to 14 Gbps. It ensures comprehensive WiFi compatibility for a wide range of devices, from cutting-edge WiFi 6E mobile devices to legacy IoT devices.

Comprehensive MLO Support

Multi-Link Operation (MLO) enables buffering-free connection by intelligently combining and switching between the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands. ZenWiFi BT8 is built to be future-proof with all WiFi 7 devices, regardless of the MLO mode they use.*

Ultrawide 320 MHz Channels

WiFi 7 introduces ultrawide 320 MHz channel bandwidth in the 6 GHz band, doubling data transmission capacity. This allows for significantly more simultaneous transmissions at the fastest possible speeds.

Efficient 4K-QAM Transmission

Compared to 1024-QAM with WiFi 6/6E, 4096-QAM allows each signal to more densely incorporate larger amounts of data, delivering up to 20%* more efficient data transmission.

MESH TECHNOLOGY

AI-Boosted Smart AiMesh

ZenWiFi BT8 harnesses the power of WiFi 7 and next-gen Smart AiMesh technology to deliver wider coverage, a more stable and secure network and a feature-rich network experience – all under one network name for your entire smart home.

Intelligent Mesh Backhaul

Smart AiMesh backhaul intelligently leverages WiFi 7 Multi-Link Operation, automatically aggregating or switching across multiple bands for optimized performance and low latency.

Scalable 2.5G Connectivity

Experience lightning-fast speeds even in homes with thick walls. With dual 2.5G ports, you can extend the 2.5G wired mesh backhaul between mesh nodes for strong, seamless connectivity, ensuring your entire home network stays connected and ready for the future.

Smart MLO Connect

Smart AiMesh uses Multi-link Operation to achieve a faster connection. Intelligent algorithms direct low-priority packets to the less congested band, ensuring that high-priority packets remain lightning-fast for optimal data transmission.

Values Beyond Extension

AiMesh goes beyond just extending coverage or seamless roaming. It works with all compatible ASUS routers, offering easy management, advanced security and smart home features across your entire network.

Performance

Engineered for Always-Connected Home

ASUS engineering shines in ZenWiFi BT8's robust design, delivering superior coverage and unrivaled reliability

Unrivaled Coverage and Reliability

With seven internal antennas and eight high-power front-end modules, the ZenWiFi BT8 eliminates WiFi dead zones, delivering consistent coverage in all directions. Efficient heat dissipation also maintains cool and quiet operation for enhanced performance and long-lasting reliability.

Next-gen Powerhouse

Fueled by a powerful CPU and 1 GB of RAM, the ZenWiFi BT8 delivers exceptional processing power. This unleashes advanced features, optimizing your network for smoother 8K streaming, HDR gaming and an enhanced AI network experience.

Next-Gen Connectivity

Embrace the future of 2.5G home networking with the ZenWiFi BT8.

ZenWiFi BT8 back side showing I/O ports.

Network Security

Safeguard Everyone and Every Connected Device

In a connected world, your home network is the gateway to your digital life. Gain complete visibility and control over your home network, defend against emerging threats, and ensure seamless protection for all your connected devices and personal data. ASUS Network Security provides peace of mind with robust router protection, device protection, and secure connections.

User Friendly

Router Protection Made Easy

ASUS Network Security includes convenient network tools such as a one-tap Security Scans for diagnosing network health, fine-tuned settings options, and on-the-go notifications.

Network Segmentation

Feature-Packed Smart Home Master SSIDs

ASUS Smart Home Master subnetwork management streamlines the process of creating or connecting to dedicated SSIDs with advanced features like parental controls and VPNs.

Parental Controls

Safer, Smarter Family Protection

Advanced family protection and parental controls empower you to nurture a balanced digital life for you and your kids, all without subscriptions.

VPN

Stay Protected Anywhere, Anytime

Enjoy secure browsing, data privacy, remote access – extensive ASUS VPN capabilities handle it all. The ZenWiFi BT8 supports versatile VPN protocols, including the cutting-edge WireGuard® for lightning-fast speeds and optimal performance.

ASUS Router App

Three-Step Easy Setup, Powerful Controls

The intuitive interface of the ASUS Router mobile app makes managing your network simple on your smartphone. Simply follow the on-screen directions, and you will be up and running in no time!

Specifications

Model

• ASUS ZenWiFi BT8

Model Name

• BT8(W-1-PK)

Network Standard

• IEEE 802.11a

• IEEE 802.11b

• IEEE 802.11g

• WiFi 4 (802.11n)

• WiFi 5 (802.11ac)

• WiFi 6 (802.11ax)

• WiFi 6E (802.11ax)

• WiFi 7 (802.11be)

• IPv4

• IPv6

Product Segment

• BE14000 ultimate BE performance : 688+4323+8643 Mbps

WiFi Data Rate

• WiFi 7 (802.11be) (2.4GHz): up to 688 Mbps

• WiFi 7 (802.11be) (5GHz): up to 4323 Mbps

• WiFi 7 (802.11be) (6GHz): up to 8643 Mbps

Antenna

• Internal antennas x 7

Transmit / Receive

• 2.4GHz 2x2

• 5GHz 3x3

• 6GHz 3x3

Memory

• RAM 1GB , Flash 128MB

Boosts Speed

• OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access)

• Beamforming: standard-based and universal

• 4096-QAM high data rate

• 20/40/80/160/320 MHz bandwidth

Operating Frequency

• 2.4 GHz

• 5 GHz

• 6 GHz

Operating Mode

• Wireless Router Mode

• AiMesh Node Mode

• Access Point Mode

I/O Ports

• 2.5G WAN x 1

• 2.5G LAN x 1

• 1G LAN x 2

• USB 3.0 x1

Buttons

• WPS button, Reset button, Power switch

LED Indicator

• Power x 1

Power Supply

• AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)

• DC Output : 12V with max. 3A current

Package Content

• ZenWiFi BT8

• RJ45 cable

• Power adapter

• Warranty card

• Quick start guide

Product Dimensions

• 159 x 72 x 186 mm

Remark

• Content may vary in different regions and packages.

AiMesh

• AiMesh

• Primary AiMesh Router

• AiMesh Node

Parental Control

• "Allow you to block access to unwanted websites and apps."

• Web & Apps Filters

• Time Scheduling

• Reward

• Parental Control - Safe Browsing

• Customized Internet Schedule

Router APP

• APP: ASUS Router APP

Guest Network

• "The Guest Network provides Internet connection for guests but restricts access to your local network."
• Support Guest Network

Security

• AiProtection
• VPN

• WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise
• WPS

• Let's Encrypt

• DNS-over-TLS

• Security Scan

• Firewall

AiProtection

• Router Security Assessment

• Malicious Site Blocking

• Two-Way IPS

• Infected Device Prevention and Blocking

VPN

• Instant Guard

• VPN Client L2TP

• VPN Client Open VPN

• VPN Client PPTP

• VPN Client WireGuard

• VPN Server IPSec

• VPN Server Open VPN

• VPN Server PPTP

• VPN Server WireGuard

• VPN Fusion

Traffic Control

• Adaptive QoS

• Bandwidth Monitor

• Bandwidth Limiter

• Traditional QoS

• Traffic Monitor

• Traffic Analyzer

• Website History

WAN

• Dual WAN

• 3G / 4G LTE Dongle

• 4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering

• Port Forwarding

• Port Triggering

• DMZ

• DDNS

LAN

• DHCP Server

• IGMP Snooping

• IPTV

• LAN Link Aggregation

• Manually Assign IP Address

• Wake on LAN (WOL)

Wireless

• MU-MIMO

• UTF-8 SSID

• WiFi MAC Address Filter

• Wireless Scheduler

• Airtime Fairness

• RADIUS Client

• Universal Beamforming

• Explicit Beamforming

USB application

• 4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering

• HDD Hibernation

• Safely Remove Disk

• AiCloud

• Download Master

• AiDisk

• Media Server

• Time Machine

• Samba Server

• FTP Server

• Shared Folder Privileges

Administration

• Diagnosis Tools

• Feedback System

• System Log

• New Device Connect Notification

• Login Captcha

• Connection Diagnosis

• Auto Firmware Update

Smart Home 

• Support Google Assistant