Customer Ratings & Reviews

I’ve always been a fan of Asus routers.  In my experience, they’ve been consistent with their GUI over the years and try to provide all the modern features and customizations you’d expect from a company that also does gaming PCs and hardware.                      Most of the devices in my house use Wi-Fi 6e or something older, and I imagine this represents the majority of folks.  With new cellphones coming with Wi-Fi 7 along with the most recently released laptops, I imagine over the next few years, most newer devices will also be Wi-Fi 7.  With that said, my laptop does use the Wi-Fi 7 standard, and it’s fast!   <<Performance>>                     With the caveat out of the way, I’ll jump straight into performance and operation.  I’ve got two nodes downstairs and one upstairs.  All devices get a very strong connection inside the home, and switching between nodes is seamless.  You’ll see the Wi-Fi signal drop then go back up as it switches to a stronger connection without interruption.  I tested this by walking around my house, doing speed tests, and watching the speed fluctuate as I switch nodes.  My two nodes are connected wirelessly and using MLO for their connections, so most of my network is wireless.                   My Wi-Fi 7 laptop holds a steady link speed of 3.8Gbps to the router.  Considering most switches and routers connect at only 1Gbps, it’s wild to think my Wi-Fi is faster.  My Wi-Fi 6e devices have a link speed of 1.8-2.1Gbps.  As for actual internet speeds, I have a 1Gbps fiber connection.  My modem supports 5Gbps Ethernet, and it’s connected to the 10Gbps uplink port on the router.  It’s great to know if you have a 5Gbps internet speed, you’re not going to be limited by the ports on the router.                    Having one node in the front of the house and one in the back, I get great coverage in my yard and garage.  As expected, speeds do drop as you get further out, but I’m mostly concerned with streaming music when doing yard work, so no need for the full bandwidth.                     <<Security>>                     This Mesh system is loaded with features and protections.  Starting off with AiProtection, the router turns on protections and off some features that create an environment for security risk.  You can go into this menu and adjust as needed based on your usage. For most folks though, the default settings will provide a safer browsing experience.                    You can also set family profiles to control certain levels of access to the web.  You can assign devices to family members and control what types of sites that family member can access.  With several different levels of protection and access.                    If you pay for a VPN, you can integrate it into the router’s settings and use VPN Fusion, which is split tunneling or a VPN server to access your network remotely.    <<Connectivity>>                                     Each mesh node is equipped with a 10GB WAN and 10GB LAN Ethernet, which allows for high-speed wired backhaul or connection of a client that supports 10GB LAN.  I love to see more and more routers with these high-speed connections.  Not only does this make for super-fast wired backhaul, but also if you have a wired device nowhere near wired access, the router almost acts as a portable switch within your home.                    There’s also a USB 3 port on each of the nodes, so if you can connect a portable drive, you can quickly access network storage.  On the bottom of the unit, there’s a WPS button for quickly connecting devices.  I found that this feature was turned off by default, though, for security.  Along with these are all the built-in QoS, port forwarding, and IP reservation features.  The number of features can be a bit overwhelming if you’re not tech-savvy, and you don’t have to use them all, as the original setup is enough, but I enjoy having the option, even though it may take me a moment to find what I’m looking for.  I’d say the one caveat is the iPhone apps user interface is a bit different than the web UI.  The layout and where to find things can be a bit challenging.                    There were a few times during the first few days of use where I was having some issues with devices connecting to the internet.  I ended up going into the settings and manually setting the DNS server to Google servers.    <<Final Thoughts>>                     I love ASUS routers.  I had the ASUS ROG Rapture years ago, and it always felt like the engineers were making the kind of routers that they would want to use.  While I liked the design of the Rapture routers, the mesh routers blend in better with the modern home, shedding the gamer design.  The menus can be a bit much, but I’d rather have the option buried in some menus than not having the option at all.  I also like the UI for the web menu has been largely unchanged, so upgrading from one ASUS router to another years later remains largely unchanged.  

For reference, I am strictly an ASUS router/networking guy. I have roughly 9 units of various sorts from ASUS and almost all of them work flawlessly. First, I love this ZenWifi system. It is fast, stable and the signal reaches further than my previous Wifi6 setup. I own the ASUS GT-98pro and I will use it for comparison. Setup: I attempted to set this up through the ASUS app as requested and after 3 or 4 attempts I was finally able to get everything to connect. The instructions are lacking, which surprised me a bit. However, once I figured out that all three units are turned on at the same time, at the beginning of set up, it will sync up, but not quickly. This is the second issue I had. The main router picked up the internet and naming of the SSID quickly, but the two nodes cycled numerous times before finally connecting wirelessly. They did so and everything ran smoothly. However, I prefer to use the online setup process so I reset each node and started over. I also put each node in their spot and wired them up with cat 7 cable for backhaul and bam! everything connected super fast and I was up and running in 15 minutes. Now, for performance. Like I mentioned in the title, they are stable and fast but I suggest not using smart connect unless you disable WIFI7. I do not have WIFI7 devices, but I wanted to try smart connect leaving WIFI7 on to see what I would find. My S23ultra phone works just fine, but, tends to gravitate toward 5Ghz and sometimes 2.4Ghz. When on Wifi6E, which it will do up close, latency is under 20ms and speeds are over 900Mbps down and over 40 up. 5GHZ is just under 900Mbps and over 40 up and 2.4Ghz is around 140Mpbs and 40 up. So, impressive. Range is good, I can walk 50 yards outside my house and still connect. Now, I had connection issues with my thermostats, couple of TV, vacuums, and printers. I created an IOT network, 2.4Ghz only, and no issues since. Everything works great. I even created a third guest network and that is working like a charm, as well. It has all the great ASUS settings and I have even gamed on it with no issues or lagging. All my settings transferred right over, double checked them, and the system is working like a charm. I highly recommend this system if you are in the market for a MESH. Security is free, VPN, port forwarding, Open NAT, QoS, I could go on. It is all here, and works great! Thank You ASUS!

I love this router, it was easy to set up, it’s easy to manage with the app, and it looks great! I love how many extra ports it has, and I love most of all how reliable it is. I only have a single device giving me grief and I chalk it up to it being a Samsung Tablet thing more so than anything. Especially since it’s the only device that seems to have issues. I don’t know if it’s an Asus x Samsung problem, or just a Samsung issue. My iPhone in the same spot has no issues same with my wife’s iPad Pro. I’ll speak to how easy it was to set up. In the box there were three nodes, an extra ethernet cable and some power. All of them were identical, so I didn’t need to find a main unit to set up first. My house is wired with Cat 7 and unfortunately for me, my cable line is in the basement and I have NO other options. I’d have to pay for my coax to be moved for better coverage, but at this point with my Cat 7 going from the basement to the main floor, and the basement to the top floor, it’s kind of a non-issue. However it is still an issue for some mesh systems! My previous mesh router didn’t allow me to game properly on the top floor where as the Asus router consistently allows me to game without issue. It’s far more reliable than anything I’ve ever owned! It’s amazing! I pay for 1200 Mbps through Xfinity, and on each floor in the same room as the routers I get 1300 Mbps and sometimes 1400 Mbps!!! There’s plenty of extras too like, parental controls, VPNs, and some AI security features. I also love the fact I can just tell Google to turn it to Game mode when I’m gaming! I wish I could tell Google to turn off my router. The only reason why I want this is if my robo vacuum was ever compromised, I’d love to be able to just turn off the internet with my voice or a specific device. I can turn off Guest mode with this, so I just added it to the guest network as a work around. Long story short, I wish it had more voice options. Lastly I want to say I love how easy and nice this router is. The interface is clean and the router app is quite polished. I’m really happy with this!

First things first, the mesh system comes with three nodes (1 main, 2 secondary). The devices do need to be setup correctly before use. This can be done via the Asus Router app. Do make sure you follow the directions carefully to ensure optimal setup. One step I would focus on is when you must place the secondary nodes close to the main one for their setup. Place them inches away from the main node after first so they can connect properly. After they do, you can move them to an optimal place within your household for maximum mesh coverage. The devices themselves are well made and aesthetically pleasing. The app is very useful and easy to use. Hats off to Asus for that! Below are some of the very impressive specs for the home mesh system. • WiFi 7 (802.11be) (2.4GHz): up to 1376 Mbps WiFi 7 (802.11be) (5GHz): up to 5764 Mbps WiFi 7 (802.11be) (6GHz-1): up to 11529 Mbps WiFi 7 (802.11be) (6GHz-2): up to 11529 Mbps • Internal antenna x 12 • 10G WAN/LAN x 1, 10G LAN x 1, 1G WAN/LANx 1, 1G LAN x2, USB 3.0 • AiProtection VPN WPA3 Enterprise, WPA3 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise , WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise , WPS support WPS Let's Encrypt DNS-over-TLS SSH Security Scan Firewall • Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64 • Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32 • Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64 Overall, once setup, I was able to get extremely impressive 2.4GHz speeds and more importantly range. We have a 5,400 sqft house and can leave the house entirely, walk across the street and still be connected. Superb range! On a fiber 1gb up/down line, I can pull between 600-900 gbps depending on the frequency I am on and how close to a node I am. This is more than enough for any household! I am more than happy with this device and extremely pleased with its top tier performance and range.

The Asus ZenWiFi BE3000 3-pack mesh system has changed the Wi-Fi experience in my home. As someone who relies on a strong and stable connection for work, streaming, and gaming, this mesh system has exceeded my expectations in terms of coverage and speed. I'll be honest, the initial setup process was a big headache. Despite following the instructions to the letter, I struggled to establish a connection to the router. I came close to abandon the challenge and return it. Thankfully, the Asus support team was really helpful and guided me through the troubleshooting process. While this ordeal was frustrating, it was ultimately resolved and didn't detract from my overall satisfaction with the product. Once up and running, the ZenWiFi BE3000 proved to be a true powerhouse. The mesh network effortlessly blankets my entire home with a strong and consistent signal, eliminating the dead zones I previously experienced with my old router. Streaming high-definition videos, participating in video calls, and downloading large files are now a breeze, thanks to the impressive speed and bandwidth of this system. So far, it hasn't faltered under the demands of multiple devices connected simultaneously. By supporting the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard, the Asus ZenWiFi BE3000 is a sure investment for the future as more devices are set to adopt Wi-Fi 7. The Asus Router app is a key part of the ZenWiFi BE3000 experience. The app is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, making it easy to manage the network, monitor connected devices, and prioritize bandwidth for specific activities with Quality of Service (QoS) settings. The app also provides regular firmware updates, ensuring that the mesh system remains up-to-date with the latest security patches and performance enhancements. The nodes are bigger than most competitors' mesh system but the minimalistic design is both aesthetically pleasing and functional allowing easy placement in most environments. Despite the initial setup hiccups, the Asus ZenWiFi BE3000 3-pack has been a game-changer for my home network. The speed, range, and ease of use are truly exceptional. If you're willing to persevere through the setup process, or are comfortable seeking help from support, this mesh system is a fantastic investment for anyone seeking a top-tier Wi-Fi experience

The BE30000 Mesh system is a (mostly) full-featured 3-node network Mesh setup. It is advertised to cover some 8,000sqft, and honestly, I have a feeling that it would. I am moving up from an Asus AX11000 ROG Mesh system (I have two of them). These are also powerful routers, but they’re a few years old and only support up to Wifi 6AX. So this Wifi 7 is a two-generation leap for me (6AX to 6AE to 7BE). Despite the significant tech upgrade, I’ll admit that I had a heck of a time during the setup of these routers/nodes. I followed the included Quick Setup guide and installed the Asus Router app for my Samsung Galaxy S24+. However, I could never even start the setup process as the app never found the router to start the process. I tried the included QR code, connecting manually via Wifi settings on my phone, etc. After a reset (#1), I was finally able to start the setup process when I plugged in my laptop to one of the ethernet ports. From here, things were easy. The software should have automagically connected the two nodes but it didn’t connect properly. So, reset #2. Finally, I let the nodes connect before I tried to set anything up…and sure enough, it worked. The software walked me through setting up a SSID and password, then a router admin account and password. Within a few minutes, I was connected to the web. From there, it was pretty standard Asus Router GUI and management…which is to say it was excellent. There are tons of advanced options, most with helpful hover-over info blurbs to describe the setting. I was able to create static addresses for my NAS for easy management and access, port forwarded the ports I needed, and there were a lot of DDNS options to choose from. Asus makes the most advanced, yet easy to navigate and understand router GUI, hands down. I spread the nodes out throughout my 5,300sqft home, top and bottom floors. I now have a minimum of 4 out of 5 bars everywhere in my home, and in my large yard(s). The range of this setup is impressive. All of my speeds jumped between 5-10%, but more on that below. Speeds are a mixed bag, but let me explain. On my prior router system, I had the benefit of WAN aggregation. This means I could take the two gigabit ports from my modem, and the router would virtually ‘merge’ them into one 2-gig connection. My ISP only goes to about 1.4gbps, so that’s where I’d cap my wired speed tests at (via the 2.5g port). The ZenWifi BE30000 has two 10g ports, so outgoing speeds will never be a problem. However, this system doesn’t support WAN aggregation, so I’m unfortunately limited to 1gbps speeds in and out. This issue could totally be remedied by a modem with a 2.5g output rather than my modem’s 1gig ports, but that’s another cost that I wasn’t expecting. Which brings me to my other nit-pick: The cost. Ooo boy, this setup may be excellent (especially after some much-needed software updates)…but it’ll cost ya. But, on the other hand, this system is pretty much future-proof for at least the next 5 years. And you know what: I value not having to worry about my network setup AND getting the absolute most from my ISP plan. For that reason, I can recommend the ZenWifi BE30000. If I could, I'd probably give the router a 3.5 stars. But I rounded up to 4 based on the hope that it'll only get better with future updates.

Have had several ASUS routers in the past. Early adopter of a Deco BE85 system. It worked well. However, wanted quad-band and didn't want Chinese risk so I researched the WiFi 7 mesh systems. This system was on sale for Christmas. If it hadn't been on sale, I'm not sure I would have bitten but I'm glad I did. Initially, I was very leery of getting this system. The web reviews are extremely mixed and Dong said firmware had to mature. Even the Best Buy reviews were all from the ASUS website. The more I looked, the more it seemed the problems came from initial setup issues and from those who tried to set up a separate IoT network as the instructions suggest. I was going to turn off MLO at first, but that wasn't a problem. I tried the separate IoT network at first and many of my IoT devices did not connect so I turned that network off, went back to my usual setup and everything connected. I had to re-enter credentials on some things, but everything is connected now without difficulties. The system was relatively easy to set up. Bring the units all into one room close to each other and follow the instructions. However, be sure to force a firmware update more than once at the very beginning while the units are all in the same room and connected. They initially self-updated, but then they tried to update again twice after seeming to be done. Once set up and then placed, they seemed okay. Good speeds wired and wireless - maxed out my M1 iMac's 1G wired connection and consistently received 1.1G on iPhone 16 Pro. Though they come out of the box with MLO activated, I wasn't getting that consistently at first on one or the other satellite initially. On a lark, I tried another firmware update from within the web GUI. It updated! This is despite having the auto-update feature "on" and them being in operation for several days. So make sure you manually update the firmware a few times at the outset, maybe a few hours or even days apart regardless of the date of your last update vs. the ASUS site's dating. First couple of days and nights one satellite would cut out randomly and two nights in a row the whole system went down at around 11:00 pm for no reason. No interference, nothing special going on in the house. No power outages or unusual electrical use in the house. ISP had no outage. Rebooted them again. Initially, farthest satellite would only connect non-MLO and would cut-out sporadically. Rebooted the whole system twice more. Finally, and I don't know why, they connected with seemingly strong MLO connections to both satellites and have been steady now for the past week. Great speeds, no drops. The non-wifi 7 devices are wirelessly faster than before and the wifi 7 devices max out my 1G connection. So the setup was easy but the initial operation was finicky. Never had this much trouble with an ASUS setup before. Only an old ORBI was this bad. Firmware updates have to be done and it's almost like the system had to work out its own kinks before "settling" into solid operation. Not sure why. Other reviews (reddit, SmallNetBuilder, the web) suggest this system isn't worth it. YMMV, but with a little patience, this has turned out to be worth the money (IMO).

As much as I want to like this product and recommend it, I can't. I really dislike it and would not recommend it. I consider myself somewhat tech savvy. As much as I can be since it's hard to keep up with all the advancements, especially with WiFi. But I've successfully, and without issue, upgraded routers over the years as well as moved to dedicated access points and now mesh systems. Each time I've been happy with the increased coverage and speed, etc. And the speeds with this system (when it works) are absolutely GREAT! I've provided screenshots below showing some speed tests done both with my old setup and the new Asus setup. Same device, same location in my home, same devices connected to the network and same server. As apples to apples as I could get. I will say this was with a Pixel 8 Pro which DOES support WiFi 7 (more on that later). But this system has been nothing but a headache since it arrived. I was previously on a mesh network made by another company. It was the same basic setup as this one (a router and two nodes). When I got it I went through the setup, pairing the nodes to the router and locating each one throughout my home to maximize coverage. I have well over 30 devices connected to my network. Everything from phones to tv's to smart switches, etc. So when I change my hardware I always set it up with the same SSID and password as the previous system. Each time I do this, once the new system is up and running almost all, if not all, of my devices automatically connect to the new network setup seamlessly. Everything goes smoothly. So when I setup this Asus ZenWifi network I did the same, however it has been 4 days of anything but smooth so far. At first I couldn't even get the router to find the nodes. The instructions for setup are not the best, nor is the app you use. I followed the instructions though and after several attempts I got it up and running. However I still had most of my devices not connected to the network. After trying several things I ended up resetting the router and 2 nodes to factory default (hard reset). Then, no matter what I tried I couldn't get them to connect again. Reset a few more times, still not connecting. Reached out to Asus, which of course suggested, you guessed it, factory reset... So I did one more time. Followed the setup instructions from a link they provided (was a little different than what came with the product), and after a while (it still did NOT go smoothly) I finally had everything connected. So now test things out and everything seems good. I add my devices and am loving the speed I get. However, everything is not fine and dandy... I still have network issues with being connected but no internet. The network stays connected it seems but the internet signal drops randomly. I've checked hardlines and it's not dropping. It also doesn't drop on all devices, only some. Then one minute I get 700Mbps+ with my phone and the next minute it's in the Kbps range... I plan on calling support this weekend, as my wife and I work from home and can't be without internet, to try and see if I can get these things resolved. Because I really want this setup to work. WiFi 7 provides vast improvements over earlier iterations, and while not a lot of devices support it yet, more and more will, beginning this year. If you have Gigabit internet service and can only achieve that hardwired, I have gotten those speeds over this wifi, so the benefits are definitely there. You may not need WiFi 7 support at the moment, but if you're looking to upgrade your system anyway, you might as well go with one of these setups. If you do go with this one, I would recommend getting it setup professionally because it's definitely not a simple plug and play system. However, once it is setup it provides a lot of benefits from the speeds and coverage to the network control you can have over screentime for kids, blocking sites, remote network connection, free network security from Trend Micro, VPN, etc. So I gave it 1 more star due to it's potential. If I get in touch with support and it turns out I got bad hardware I'll update my review accordingly.

The ASUS ZenWiFi BE30000 WiFi 7 Quad-band Mesh Router (3-Pack) is an excellent WiFi system, though the setup process may test your patience. I spent about two hours setting it up, requiring four attempts for the app to correctly configure my new network. Unfortunately, most new mesh routers require an app for setup, so your experience will largely depend on how smoothly the app functions. The build quality of these units is excellent, and I really appreciate the additional LAN ports on each device. This allows us to connect PCs via wired connections, while everything else performs better wirelessly. Online gaming has been fantastic—no lag or drops in performance. With around 25 devices connected to our network, I’ve only encountered buffering once, which was due to a temporary loss of internet connection. Unplugging and restarting the main router and two additional nodes quickly resolved the issue. The app itself is decent but could benefit from more options and improvements. Hopefully, ASUS will update it over time. Overall, this is a great WiFi mesh system that has been perfect for my three-level home.

I've been testing the ASUS Zenwifi BE30000 for the past week. Overall, it has great features, excellent Wi-Fi coverage, and provides blazing fast internet speeds. However, the connectivity issues and slow reboot time were so bad that I just can't recommend it. Unboxing and Setup Inside the box were the three nodes, three power cords, and one RJ45 data cable. Setting up the first node was simple. Scanning the QR code immediately brought up the app and walked me through setting network names, passwords, and network configurations. For the other two nodes, I had to keep them within a few feet of the main node, and they automatically connected. From there, all I had to do was place the nodes on each level of my home. However, connecting all my devices was not as simple. I spent the next two days trying to figure out why most of my smart devices either would not connect or would connect and drop within a few minutes. This was extremely frustrating and almost caused me to throw it back in the box and go back to my old Wi-Fi system. But luckily, I figured out the issue. By default, the IoT network is set to all Wi-Fi bands and WPA3 Personal authentication. So, by downgrading the IoT network to 2.4/5GHz and downgrading the authentication to WPA2/WPA3 personal, my smart devices were finally able to connect and maintain a connection. If you run into the same issue, I may have saved you two days. The non-IoT network was fine, and I was able to maintain all the default settings, but most non-Wi-Fi 7 devices won't connect to it at all. Performance When functioning properly, the ZENWifi is a beast. It connected to all 57 of my IoT devices and provided good connections. It maintained nearly flawless MLO connections to all the nodes, provided excellent coverage throughout my entire home, and even reached Wi-Fi cameras that sit 30 feet away from the house. The Wi-Fi speed was noticeably faster, especially on my PS5, Pixel 9 phone, and other Wi-Fi 7-enabled devices. However, almost every day I encounter annoying hiccups where my devices cannot access the internet. App and Features The BE30000 uses the ASUS router app for configuring settings, parental controls, performing updates, etc. However, you are also able to do it using a browser. I found the browser more convenient for navigating the menus. ZenWIFI has some great features. My favorite is AIProtection, a malicious website blocking tool powered by Trend Micro. When turned on, it blocks sites known for malware, phishing, hacking, ransomware, and adware. Additionally, it can scan your router settings for weaknesses and identify them. It also features other great tools that show real-time traffic statistics, perform speed tests, and list all connected devices. All are great tools for providing insight into your network. Conclusion Despite my frustrations with getting it to work properly, I kinda like it. The speed, AIProtection features, Wi-Fi coverage, and dedicated IoT network can be enough to convince me to keep it. However, Asus needs to figure out how to make it more reliable. And for that reason, I cannot recommend it.

Wifi Router Feedback/Thoughts: My mom and I have a wireless connection between our two houses sharing one internet account. It's a tough jaunt because of how many walls and the awkward placement of where the routers are (for aesthetics and to avoid buying too much crap). Our internet connection is 1.25Gbps, chosen because the tier below that wasn't high enough, and we have something like six cameras streaming to the cloud and get all of our video over the internet. If you know much about networking you know that it's pretty hard to spread 1.25Gbps signal to every machine on the network and the best you can usually hope for is that every machine can get a juicy 250mbps, which is more than enough usually. Wirelessly its even harder to really get anything above 500 to each device. Our prior network consisted of two big ASUS AX-11000 routers between the houses and one side ASUS AX-92U in my office with a wired backhaul. That's Wifi 6 and honestly it did a fantastic job. We would get about 200-400 mbps at my mom's place and I would get about 500 mbps wireless in most places--definitely overkill and it was nice. The range for wifi 6 would be about a third of the way from our house to the mailbox (don't ask for distance I have no idea). This system worked really well and we had no real need that was unmet. I did have the routers upgraded to WRT Merlin, if you're an ASUS nerd you know that's the way to go. Eventually one of the AX-11000 routers started to have issues consistently and we had to replace it. Instead of replacing just that one router, we decided to update the entire network using an ASUS BQ16 Pro bundle. This put three Wifi 7 routers across the houses. I was a little annoyed because we don't have any devices that are wifi 7 so it begged the question of whether this would even be a worthwhile upgrade. WELL, WAS IT EVER. Although the old AX-11000 would usually keep a solid 5gHz channel it'd never be quite as high as I'd like, now my mom gets a 6gHz signal with speeds from 500-700 mbps. This is without MLO (sigh) because it's not implemented for backhaul yet, but since the signal is strong enough using wifi 7 it was able to push the most of the speed across the path. It's amazing. As far as other range, we get signal now all the way to the mailbox. I can't recommend Wifi 7 enough for anyone that has a mesh network that has to do some serious distance lifting.

I'll start out by acknowledging that after trying to make it work, we returned the ZenWifi after 4 days. The good: Setup was actually fairly smooth - not plug and play, but it all worked out in the end. I used wired backhaul but even in wireless, connection was stable (all after latest firmware). I love Asus' web interface - IMO the best interface out there for making minute adjustments or just keeping it high level. Great insight into settings, and the app was good, too. Speed - a 3 level house - and reliability... So where devices connected on MLO 6Ghz (iPad M4, iPhone 15 Pro) speeds were amazing. easily 800Mbits (on a 1Gbit fiber connection) blew me away. Other (ax or ac capable) equipment worked fine... but connections was a little poorer than with my previous (wifi 6) mesh system. In the end, the probelms I had and couldn't fit let me to return it: We have close to 80 devices in the household - some 6e (and even 7), but a lot of Google cameras, hubs, IoT devices, locks etc etc etc. Almost none of them worked at first.. Not wanting to disable Wifi 7 or MLO I created an IoT network - and then spent 2 days dumbing down the connection settings (on 2.4 especially) in the end, most - but never all - devices worked even on IoT (using only WPA2 to boot) - all which worked flawlessly before. Also, my super fast devices would lose connection - and not reconnect - some distance away without a good reason. IN short - I wanted to love this. It actually worked well - to a point. But in the end, it's a tough system to make work if you have a lot of new (6E and maybe even 7) - and old / legacy equipment. For the latter, this never worked. Try it, but bring patience..

At our home we started with a few devices linked and connected to our Wi-Fi system and now we have a lot and there is also a larger demand of data between gaming, uploading videos and all the smart devices that are connected to it, we just wanted to upgrade to have an organized, fast and reliable system and the Asus ZenWifi BE30000 does just that.  Right out of the box the Asus ZenWifi  BE30000 WiFi 7 quad band mesh router pack looks excellent, each of the routers have a premium feel to them and they blend in with most décor.  One of the routers have a sticker, that is the main unit, the other or others follow depending on your set if it's a set of two or three.     The BE30000 mesh router covers up to 11000 square feet.  In our urban area many people have routers nearby, our home is also made of brick so maybe that is the reason why we started to have a hard time with our previous router.  And the Asus mesh router works much better and faster, perhaps because each router includes 12 antennas as well as 16 powerful and strong frontend modules, and these eliminate dead zones that we used to have.   The setup is semi easy, after downloaded the Asus router app it walked me from start to finish, each router has a light that turns in different colors to let me know what is doing. Also, I can keep coming back to the app to control my network such as group the devices to the loT network, and I can have the kids network also separated from the VPN network.  And in the application, it has parental controls therefore I can filter the content, schedule the network and much more.    We also like that our system is secured with AiProtection Pro and best of all it is subscription free.   And if I want to wire connect my devices on any of the routers, I can do so because each router come with connections, 5 Ethernet as well as one USB 3.0 connection.  I also like that if my internet service goes down, I can plug in my phone to the back of the router using the USB 3.0 and keep my devices going, I have not run into that problem, but it is nice to have just in case.   Overall, the system has been working it has been reliable, fast and the setup was not complicated, now we have coverage all around and the devices that demand most of the data, get it and fast.  

Pictures and specifications at the end of the review. Unfortunately, trying to get the system up and running I forgot to take pictures of the lights! UPFRONT Be sure to reboot your modem when needed! Setup: Received the ASUS ZenWiFi BE30000 3-pack undamaged and double boxed. Made in Vietnam! This seems to be the place companies like for advanced electronics (I actually look for that and three other counties for my products). Wow! Way-back machine is working on me, but they are a manufacturer of outstanding quality electronics. The power supplies were made somewhere else. The setup instructions and the cellphone app links were on a large fold out sheet. Be sure to read it 3 times before starting and reboot your modem after connecting to the main unit and turning all units on. Be sure you install your cell phone APP before unplugging your old mesh system. In my case, Wi-Fi connection is the main mode of cell phone service as tower reception is marginal due to aluminum foil lining on the OSB roofing in our house. I recommend using a laptop connected to the main router for setup. However, there are no recommendations on what connection profile you should use in the menu on your cell phone. Dedicated manual for the BE30000 was unavailable. I unplugged all my old mesh nodes, so they reverted to a no power state. This way I could recover my old system quickly if needed. All 3 units are identical so just pick one for the main router (parent). Instructions say to turn them all on and plug in your internet cable to the main unit/node you have selected. When they are all solid blue then start using the app with a USB cable from your phone tethered to the main unit. There are multiple options in the APP for connectivity during setup (BT, USB, etc). Only after selecting a method do instructions follow for that specific mode. I since I picked the tethering method, I can verify that option works fine. Solid blue light means nodes are ready for setup (mine were doing all kinds of colors since I moved them closer to the parent node! Light description is missing on what the flashing lights mean and that the colors may change after the solid blue. So, it was a real chore to figure out what the node lights on the units meant during setup. There is a chart for after setup included which should be used during setup. This is what I suspect: Solid green/blue lights indicate active WIFI bands. Blinking on the child nodes means devices are receiving or sending data. A red WAN light signals trouble connecting to the internet. When connected to internet, the main unit (Parent) was always white once stable. It was very distracting to have all those flashing and alternating color lights during setup as I assumed something was wrong. Only when I started using my devices could I ascertain that all nodes were functioning properly as the app showed sporadic connectivity issues between nodes. 50% of my security devices will require a new paring as the WIFI name and password being the same did not help. Big issue is to reboot your modem when first turning on and connecting the system to your modem. Otherwise, you will have numerous issues with sporadic internet connectivity. Initial observations: These are quality units but a real challenge to set them up properly using the cell phone app and a USB cable. The three units were well built and felt solid. Units were heavier (good thing) than my older professional mesh system. WIFI 7 devices were not tested but 4,5,6,6E devices and BT 5.3 headsets were. This was good enough to test the wireless dedicated connections. MU-MIMO gives every compatible device its own dedicated full-speed Wi-Fi connection, so that multiple devices can connect at the same time without slowing down the network. (MU-MIMO technology). Link speed on a 6E devices were download 2162/ upload 490 MBPS and 1922/1922 on the other. Ethernet was 1000/1000 on the child nodes using the 1GB connection. The 10GB connection was not tested! Transfer rates may be greater if you have 10GB service or transferring data between nodes in a business environment. Noticed a difference in the LAN connection video quality on an internet channel APP (connected to main unit via LAN). Can’t explain that as it may be a setting in the system! Also, the WIFI picture looked different as it was brighter (still a great picture). Recovered the previous system and the video quality improved over the LAN. This was with all LAN connections to the main unit! The speed was excellent during actual device usage, but the displayed download and upload capabilities were the limit of 1G port. 10G port would be different. Final thoughts! The install took several hours to finish. Most of the time was wasted due to not rebooting the modem and moving the child nodes around thinking they were not connected correctly because of the alternating lights during setup. Also, the APP kept showing the child nodes on then off! This was the key to reboot my modem. 50 feet with direct line of sight and 35 feet with walls seems to be the limit for steady connections between child and parent nodes. WIFI device connections were outstanding. System was stable once completely set up and is a solid quality product. But the difference in internet app video quality (LAN to main unit) was strange and cannot be explained other than a possible system setting. This issue can be resolved by using WIFI if needed. The main status of system on the menu in the APP phone screen, displayed all the connections for each mode with their status and suggestive corrective actions (very nice feature). Be advised, if a LAN cable is not hooked up to an active device, it may ask you to change cables. All installs are location specific as each location has different issues and needs. This unit may be a good fit for your specific needs like multiple computers in a business environment using the MU-MIMO technology. A small to medium business that does not want to run internet cables to all devices (or wired back haul) will find this as an excellent option. Auto mobile tethering is a great feature for using a cell phone as a 5G hotspot. This will allow cable cutting in some situations. I could not find another brand WIFI mesh system that does this on a quick look online (at least in published specifications). Outstanding for ASUS! This is a very advanced system with lots of flexibility on types of use in an appropriate environment. VPN is a feature on the newest advanced electronic communication devices that will enhance security. Specifications: ASUS ZenWiFi BE30000 Model Name BE30000 (W-2-PK) Network Standard IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, WiFi (802.11n), WiFi 5 (802.11ac), WiFi 6 (802.11ax), WiFi 6E (802.11ax), WiFi 7 (802.11be), IPv4, IPv6 Product Segment BE30000 ultimate BE performance: 1376+5764+11529+11529 Mbps WiFi Data Rate WiFi 7 (802.11be) (2.4GHz): up to 1376 Mbps WiFi 7 (802.11be) (5GHz): up to 5764 Mbps WiFi 7 (802.11be) (6GHz-1): up to 11529 Mbps WiFi 7 (802.11be) (6GHz-2): up to 11529 Mbps Antenna Internal antenna x 12 Transmit / Receive 2.4GHz 4x4 5GHz 4x4 6GHz-1 4x4 6GHz-2 4x4 Memory RAM 2GB , Flash 256MB 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 2.4 GHz 5 GHz 6 GHz-1 6 GHz-2 Operating Mode Wireless Router Mode AiMesh Node Mode Access Point Mode I/O Ports 10G WAN/LAN x 1, 10G LAN x 1, 1G WAN/LANx 1, 1G LAN x2, USB 3.0 Buttons Reset/ WPS/ Rocker Switch LED Indicator Power x 1 Power Supply AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz) DC Output : 19V with max. 3.42A current/ 12V 5A Package Content ZenWiFi BE30000 RJ-45 cable Power adapter Warranty card Quick start guide Product Weight (g) 1341g Product Dimensions 214*174.2*72 mm 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 • Maximum Parental Control Profile : 64 • Maximum Parental Control Content Filter Rule : 64 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 • Maximum Guest Network Rule : 2.4G+5G/ 2.4G+5G+6G: 8 Guest Network Connection Time Limit Open system, WPA/WPA2-Personal/WPA3-Personal Security AiProtection VPN WPA3 Enterprise, WPA3 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise , WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise , WPS support WPS Let's Encrypt DNS-over-TLS SSH Security Scan Firewall • Maximum Firewall Keyword Filter : 64 • Maximum Firewall Network Service Filter : 32 • Maximum Firewall URL Filter : 64 AiProtection AiProtection Pro • 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 -- Maximum Bandwidth Limiter Rule : 32 Traditional QoS Traffic Monitor • Real-time Traffic Monitor • Wired Traffic Monitor • Wireless Traffic Monitor Traffic Analyzer • Traffic Analysis Period : Daily, Weekly, Monthly • Website History WAN Internet Connection

Frustrating setup process and dismal connection performance. After 3+ days of fighting connection dropouts, network configurations, and router/node placement I was ready to toss the whole thing in the trash. I contacted ASUS support to find out why I had devices constantly dropping off when they were only 7 feet from the main router. I even had devices that refused to find the main network and would only see the guest network. I had to setup the network to be WPA2 Personal given a good amount of my total 60 devices were unable to use WPA3/WPA2. But even though all the configurations were setup the same some devices, even ones that had matching neighboring devices that had no issue connecting, still could not locate the main network. After a long conversation with tech support talking through many attempts to correct the issues including confirming I had the latest firmware. They ended up sending it up the pipeline, with a 48 hour set response time, which is where the support came to a screeching halt. After 3 emails, that seemed almost robotic, first always asking if I had the latest firmware, where I always responded yes and provided the firmware version. By the 4th email and again asking if I had the latest firmware I responded yes, and let them know I promptly returned the router back to Best Buy and reinstalled my 8 year old RBR20 Orbi Netgear, which booted back up like I had never turned it off. Sadly going from the 1 week old ASUS top of the line router/mesh to an 8 year old Netgear Orbi mesh was almost like a 100% upgrade in performance, reliability, and worry free connectivity. The only good thing I liked about the ASUS router was the app and web management interface for the router. I adored all the things I could change, organize, and customize which is very lacking on the Orbi. However that barely gives the ASUS router 1 star. I firmly DO NOT recommend this router. I say give it another year and maybe they’ll work out the firmware bugs.

Introduction ASUS is known for making computer components and gaming laptops. I knew that they made wireless routers but I was completely in the dark of the fact that they made mesh routers Going in I currently have a mesh setup, so I was excited to see what this 3-pack that supposedly covers up to 11,000 sq ft, and has WiFi 7 could do. This will be my third mesh router system. I’ve had some bad luck in the past with my previous two. My current one took me about a week to move around and configure before I could get a stable 300Mbps. Hopefully I have better luck with this one. What comes in the box? You get a main home unit, 2 nodes, a power adaptor for each one, an ethernet cable, a quick start guide, and some inserts. Minor wins The quick start guide is one of the easiest to follow out of all of the mesh routers I’ve used. Major wins The ASUS router app is quite possibly the easiest app to use, as was the setup of getting all three linked and going. This was the first time I got the main unit and the nodes to all sync on the first try, so a win there. I’ll go into the setup in the next section. Usage Getting everything up and running took about 15 minutes. You plug the main router into a power outlet and plug the ethernet cable from your primary modem into the WAN/LAN 10G port. From there, plug in the 2 other nodes into outlets, but make sure to keep the nodes about a meter away from the main router. You scan the QR code and download the ASUS router app. Once you open the app you go through choosing your router, creating a network, passwords, and wait for all three to communicate and sync up. From there you move the other child nodes where you want, but for best results, try to keep at least one of the nodes on the same floor no more than 20 feet away. My set up is the main unit is in the den, one is in the kitchen, and one is in the master bedroom. The app has a lot of options. In some cases, I would say it has too many. If you click on the settings icon, then you’re welcomed with 22 options. Some of the more direct and useful ones are AiProtection; which is a security system that you don’t have to pay a subscription to, diagnostics, parental controls, QoS, and VPN. Once everything I was up, I started doing speed tests all around the house. I was able to get a stable 120-380 in most parts of the house. Certain areas of the house like my basement saw a pretty severe drop. I was averaging about 65 mpbs download speed. The worst part was that I had one of the child nodes in my master, and I had the uplink AP setup as follows: The 2nd child node; which was in my kitchen was uplinked to the main router, and the master bedroom child node was uplinked to the kitchen. This is the EXACT same setup as my current mesh system, and I’m getting worse results. Where I would normally be getting about 250 mpbs, I’m getting about 75 with the ASUS Zen. I tried optimization through the app, but nothing changes. Minor issues Both child nodes kept going from “great connection” to “weak connection” on and off for about 15 minutes after setting everything up. It stopped after a while but it was pretty annoying. You have to create an account if you want to use some of the features in the app. Major issues Stability is a huge issue. Even though I had my uplink setup to the way it was, it would change on its own, even though I took it off auto. So the master bedroom child node was uplinked to the main router, resulting in a “weak” signal. Sometimes it would just lose connection. I would lose internet connection about 1 every 2.5 hours. It got so frustrating that I unplugged it and had to use my other mesh system. Primarily for People who don’t currently have a mesh system, and have some disposable income. Probably not for People who currently have a mesh system that they’re happy with. All in all I will say that for the super high price point, I was expecting more. I have 1GB internet, so I was expecting the ASUS Zen to surpass my current setup with ease. Alas, it did not. I would say that in some cases, it’s failing to meet my expectations in the most basic of ways such as stability; in terms of constant connection and app performance. I see issues with it’s coverage as well. I’m currently seeing worse results from the ASUS Zen. Maybe a future firmware issue will fix some of these issues, but out of the box, it’s not very impressive. I would not recommend the ASUS Zen mesh router… for now at least.

The ASUS ZenWiFi BE30000 Quad-band WiFi 7 Mesh Router (3 pack) sets a very high bar for the competition and could very well be the best in its category. Ease of use, fast stable connection speeds and robust parental controls were the essentials on my checklist for a new mesh router in all of which the ZenWiFi BE30000 excels! I am not new to mesh systems but the ZenWiFi BE30000 is also my second interaction with the technology. For a quick overview, mesh systems seek to provide better coverage and throughput over wider areas than traditional wireless routers via a main unit and satellite/node setup. Unlike extenders that may not provide seamless transitions, mesh systems automatically switch devices between the main and satellite/node while providing a single point for updates to the system. The ZenWiFi BE30000 delivers unparallel performance, in my opinion, due to the match of robust hardware specifications and excellent software to harness all available potential. As previously said, my system is a three pack. They appear identical and the setup entails one being designated as the main/router and others as node/satellite. ASUS by default labels one of the units as the main unit although in my experience, roles could be swapped. Each unit contains 12 antennas, 256MB flash memory and 2GB RAM. The brain of each unit is a 2.6 GHz quad core CPU with a rather formidable heatsink that ensures cool operation. For wireless connectivity, the ZenWiFi BE30000 employs a 2.4GHz, a 5GHz and two 6GHz frequencies in line with its quad band designation. One of the 6GHz frequencies is reserved for the wireless backhaul setup. The wireless backhaul (like in my setup) describes the mode of communication between the nodes and main unit. There is an option for a wired backhaul setup where the units are all physically linked via their LAN ports, thereby making two 6GHz frequencies available for communication by connected devices. The system operates off the WiFi 7 standard (802.11be) while being backward compatible with devices on previous older standards. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) associated with the WiFi 7 standard is a feature that enables WiFi 7-capable devices simultaneously connect via multiple frequencies thereby helping reduce congestion-related issues and latency. In summary, connection speeds will be faster and more stable as communication will be occurring via multiple channels as opposed to a single one. It is worth noting MLO is also supported in the wireless backhaul communication. Wired connectivity is achieved via a 10 Gigabit WAN/LAN port, a 1 Gigabit WAN/LAN port, a 10 Gigabit LAN port and two 1 Gigabit WAN/LAN ports. Each unit also maintains a USB 3.0 Type-A port that facilitates FTP sharing, media server and network printer server functions. The ports can also be configured to support iTunes and Apple Time Machine functions. Finally, the USB Type-A is also capable of 4G LTE and 5G tethering for the network in the event of an internet outage perhaps. While I have yet to try out this feature, it is good to know the system has the capability. ASUS must be commended for the included software and flexibility they extend to the user. The ASUS Router app is available via either Google Play or Apple App Store depending on your platform. The app is easy to use and assists with the initial setup via very easy to follow steps. For the more advanced users, there is also a web GUI option. I preferred the latter as it provided more opportunities to easier fine tune the system. In comparison to my previous mesh system where there was very little opportunity to tweak the setup, the ZenWiFi BE30000 is very configurable. Tweaks worth mentioning include ability to: • set signal thresholds for frequency bands • change frequency channels • create multiple SSIDs (main SSID, IoT SSID, Guest SSID, Children SSID etc.) • toggle LED status indicator on/off • define communication route (should nodes connect directly to main unit or daisy-chain) • optimize devices at the click of a button • prioritize devices on the network based on the need (i.e. WFH priority or streaming etc.) While some of these may not seem like a big deal, my system before was really closed off. The versatility of control reminds me of the previous standalone wireless routers. The LED status indicator, while very useful, can be overwhelmingly bright in my experience and the ability to turn off is thus very much welcome. It changes color and flashes or remains static to provide an at-glance status of your system. My network typically consists of about 25 devices at any given time and the ability to assign each an icon to help facilitate quick identification is a feature I believe needs recognition. While the software on its own is able to provide some identification based on the connected device, the user can select through a rather exhaustive (might I add impressive while at it) library of icons to really personalize your network. In the event the provided icons in the library do not adequately capture/describe any device, it is possible to add a picture. The cherry on the cake might very well be the different themes available for personalization on the app. It is simply the small things that ASUS has considered that have made me a convert. I must add that this is my first dabble with ASUS. Subscription-based parental control is a trend that ASUS fortunately steers clear from. Protection is powerful with predefined profiles for preschooler, school-aged child, teen and finally adult. The allowed content list which creates these profiles can still be fine tweaked based on your preferences/needs. Should scheduling web access be your priority, there is an option for that. Through partnership with TrendMicro, there are options to also block ads and malicious content. Having used software from other manufacturers that failed terribly at the parental controls or provided them for a subscription, I cannot overstate the benefit of the route chosen by ASUS. Per ASUS, a coverage of about 11,000sqft is attainable by the 3-pack system. In my townhouse setup with three levels, I have the nodes/satellites on the first and third levels with the main unit positioned in the middle or second level. My area of coverage is under 2,000sqft, however, the presence of doors, walls and the different levels have proven challenging for previous routers including the last mesh system. My ISP service download speed is under 1Gbps with an upload speed capped at 20Mbps. My previous mesh system used to provide download speeds of about 300Mbps and the aforementioned upload speeds. My ZenWiFi BE30000 consistently delivers download speeds of about 900Mbps inside the house. My upload speeds remain at 20Mbps due to my ISP limitations which should be changing in the near future. Finally, my previous mesh system while stable in connectivity could take quite some time to reboot. In my experience, my 3-pack ZenWiFi BE30000 system performed the task in under three minutes. While I previously had a single wireless router that was on par with this time, its efforts pale in comparison to a mesh system which has more going on in the background to get the system online. ASUS provides a three-year warranty and being such a renowned company for innovation, I know there will be constant updates to make an already great system the best it can ever be. While my smartphone is currently the only device with WiFi 7 capabilities, it should be a while before my investment hints any signs of obsolesce. I wholeheartedly recommend this system.

This is a premier mesh router from Asus and it looks well built, solid. Setup was simple using the app, just make sure to put the mesh satellite's within 1 meter or the router during setup, then move it to permanent location. @ASUS - This is THE premier mesh router from Asus, almost 2k for this deal! It should have 2.5G Lan ports in place of the 1G ports like the ROG. BUT, at the very least, give us the VLAN capability like the ROGs too. We are paying for it already. Yes, we can build guest networks with VLAN tags for wifi, but we can't assign Trunking port modes to specific Lan ports. At this price point for a premier router, we deserve to have the VLAN tab to select a port with specific profile and mode (Trunk/Access). I would recommend just buying two equivalent ROGS for the most value per dollar. I might exchange it unless VLAN configuration is on the roadmap.

Excellent and rock solid so far. Had read a lot of reviews about this system not performing to the fullest and needed some firmware upgrades. However, took the plunge, updated to the latest firmware and it has been rock solid for a month now with no connection issues. The wifi speed and range is as advertised, maxing out like the wired connections. The app and the web interface is just amazing and it is good to know that you don't have to deal with additional subscriptions to get all those extra features. Compared this with the Unifi system, price wise was almost similar with a controller and 3 wifi access points + a switch but the quad band flexibility of the Asus and top of the line specs just take Asus to another level with Unifi. The ease of installation, within minutes and the system very easy to apply changes is great! Hopefully this will last for many more years until Wifi 8 becomes mainstream. I would also like to skip wifi 8 as this system in terms of speed should take care of most devices for some time now.

Bought the three pack to extend my in-home network and replace two of my older ASUS AX11000's (one of which cooked itself after a house painter decided it needed to be well wrapped in plastic). Setup of the units was straightforward, without problems. Coverage and speed is impressively good. And, as usual, I really like the management and security tools ASUS provides. This is the third round of ASUS routers I've installed in my home in the last 10 or 12 years - upgrading each time to improve coverage / bandwidth and stay current with the latest protocols. I've been very happy with the results each time.