ASUS ZenWiFi BD5

Also sold as ZenWiFi BE5000, ZenWiFi BE5000 Pro

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Speed class: BE5000
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 2
Coverage: 2,500 sq ft
Mesh: AiMesh
VPN server: WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPSec

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ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, dual-band

Up to 4,323 Mbps on 5 GHz, plus Multi-Link Operation.
Coverage

Mid-size homes

2,500 sq ft per unit, in packs of up to 3.
Wired

Multi-gig ready

Fastest port 2.5 Gbps. 1 LAN port.
Mesh

Wired or wireless links

AiMesh.
Security & VPN

WireGuard built in

VPN: WireGuard, OpenVPN and IPSec. Parental controls.

ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 full specifications

Overview

Brand	ASUS
Model	ASUS ZenWiFi BD5
Model number	BD5
Hardware version	single version
Type	Mesh Wi-Fi System
Released	2025
Pack options	1-pack, 2-pack, 3-pack
UPC / GTIN	197105627796

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, dual-band: room to grow as Wi-Fi 7 phones and laptops arrive.

It offers up to 4,323 Mbps on 5 GHz and Multi-Link Operation.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7
Speed class	BE5000
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	5,000 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	688 Mbps
5 GHz speed	4,323 Mbps
Max channel width	160 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	Yes
MLO modes	not specified
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Modulation	4096-QAM
Spatial streams	2x2 + 2x2
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes

Coverage

Mid-size homes: the maker claims 2,500 sq ft per unit, and packs of up to 3 multiply that.

Real coverage depends on walls and floors, so use the claim to compare models.

Coverage (per unit)	2,500 sq ft
Antennas	4
Antenna type	Internal

Ports

Ready for multi-gig internet: its fastest port runs at 2.5 Gbps.

1 LAN port for wired devices. Internet: 1x 2.5G (either 2.5G port can be WAN).

WAN ports	1x 2.5G (either 2.5G port can be WAN)
LAN ports	1x 2.5G (the other WAN/LAN auto-detect port)
Fastest wired port	2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	2
SFP ports	None
Cellular / tethering	None
Configurable WAN/LAN	Yes

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Quad-core 1.5 GHz processor with 512 MB of RAM.

Processor	Quad-core 1.5 GHz
RAM	512 MB
Flash storage	128 MB

Mesh

A mesh system whose units can link over Ethernet as well as Wi-Fi.

As a dual-band kit, the link between units shares airtime with your devices. It works with other AiMesh units.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	AiMesh
Wired backhaul	Yes
Dedicated backhaul band	No

Software & security

Built-in VPN support (WireGuard, OpenVPN and IPSec) covers every device on the network.

Parental controls are built in.

Management	ASUS Router app
VPN server	IPSec, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard, Instant Guard
VPN client	L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard, VPN Fusion
Security suite	AiProtection Pro
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	Firewall (type not specified)
IoT network	Yes
Voice assistants	Google Assistant, Alexa

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

Released in 2025.

Dimensions	140 x 70 x 140 mm
Color	White
Power	12 V DC adapter (max 1.5 A)

Support

3-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	3 years

Specs compiled from ASUS's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.