ASUS ZenWiFi BT8

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Speed class: BE14000
Bands: Tri-band
Fastest port: 2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 2
Coverage: 3,000 sq ft
Mesh: AiMesh
VPN server: WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPSec

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ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, tri-band

Up to 4,323 Mbps on 5 GHz, plus 8,643 Mbps on 6 GHz and Multi-Link Operation.
Coverage

Large homes

3,000 sq ft per unit, in packs of up to 3.
Wired

Multi-gig ready

Fastest port 2.5 Gbps. 3 LAN ports. USB port.
Mesh

Wired or wireless links

AiMesh.
Security & VPN

No subscription needed

VPN: WireGuard, OpenVPN and IPSec. Parental controls.

ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 full specifications

Overview

Brand	ASUS
Model	ASUS ZenWiFi BT8
Model number	BT8
Hardware version	single version
Type	Mesh Wi-Fi System
Released	2024
Pack options	1-pack, 2-pack, 3-pack
UPC / GTIN	197105531987

Wi-Fi

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

It offers up to 4,323 Mbps on 5 GHz, 8,643 Mbps on 6 GHz and Multi-Link Operation. 6 GHz is fastest in the same room as the router and fades through walls.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7
Speed class	BE14000
Bands	Tri-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	13,654 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	688 Mbps
5 GHz speed	4,323 Mbps
6 GHz speed	8,643 Mbps
Max channel width	320 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	Yes
MLO modes	not specified
Modulation	4096-QAM
Spatial streams	6 GHz 3x3, 5 GHz 3x3, 2.4 GHz 2x2
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes

Coverage

Large homes: the maker claims 3,000 sq ft per unit, and packs of up to 3 multiply that.

Coverage claims are measured in open space, so walls and floors cut them down.

Coverage (per unit)	3,000 sq ft
Antennas	7
Antenna type	Internal

Ports

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

3 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 2.5G. A USB 3 port adds network storage or tethering. Dual-WAN failover keeps you online if the main line drops.

WAN ports	1x 2.5G
LAN ports	1x 2.5G, 2x 1G
Fastest wired port	2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	2
SFP ports	None
USB ports	1x USB 3.0
USB functions	file sharing (Samba/FTP), media server, Time Machine, AiCloud/AiDisk, Download Master, 4G/5G mobile tethering
Cellular / tethering	USB 4G/5G mobile tethering and 3G/4G LTE dongle; no SIM slot listed
Link aggregation	Yes
Dual-WAN failover	Yes

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

It has 1 GB of RAM.

RAM	1,024 MB
Flash storage	128 MB

Mesh

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

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)
Subscription	None (subscription-free network security)
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	Firewall (type not stated)
IoT network	Yes
Smart home	Google Assistant support; no Matter/Thread
Voice assistants	Google Assistant, Alexa

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 862 g. Released in 2024.

Dimensions	159 x 72 x 186 mm
Weight	862 g
Color	White
Power	12 V DC adapter, 3 A max (AC 110-240 V)

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.