BQ16 Pro Quad Band

[Jadehsn]

Still no single unit though.

 

[Cranky]

I misconfigured my routers, so I decided to start from scratch, wipe them out, and flash the latest firmware via firmware restoration. Unfortunately, I flashed the latest normal BQ16 instead of BQ16Pro firmware. I was able to restore the router's firmware to BQ16Pro, and they boot up as expected to the asus welcome page. At first they appeared to function normally, but I soon realized I cannot get any nodes to hold a connection anymore (blue blinking to yellow steady back to blue blinking continuously). I've tried soft and hard resets and clearing the NVRAM to no help. Pretty big L today...

 

[jzchen]

I misconfigured my routers, so I decided to start from scratch, wipe them out, and flash the latest firmware via firmware restoration. Unfortunately, I flashed the latest normal BQ16 instead of BQ16Pro firmware. I was able to restore the router's firmware to BQ16Pro, and they boot up as expected to the asus welcome page. At first they appeared to function normally, but I soon realized I cannot get any nodes to hold a connection anymore (blue blinking to yellow steady back to blue blinking continuously). I've tried soft and hard resets and clearing the NVRAM to no help. Pretty big L today...

Sometimes I suspect the firmware is incomplete, or accidentally doesn't update certain parts when it's supposed to...

If my routers were doing what you describe I would start with the oldest firmware (that you received them with), then incrementally upgrade them to the latest.

Best of luck!

 

[redf0x]

I had a ton of issues until the latest firmware (released 8/15). Still not 100% but wayyyy more stable. For some reason it didnt even show it as an update on the router config and I had to do both manually.

 

[jzchen]

My WiFi 7 OnePlus Open gets higher speed (pretty much the full 9xx Mbps) from new to me RT-AX5400 but less from WiFi 7 routers, BE98 Pro/Deco BE95. Still can't buy a single BQ16 Pro sadly otherwise I'd order one...

 

[aublumberg]

Still no single unit though.

Single unit available now Amazon.com: ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro Quad-Band WiFi 7 Mesh Router (1 Pack), up to 4000 sqft, 2X 10G Ports Each, Smart Home Master with Multi-SSID, VPN & Parental Controls, Subscription-Free Security, AiMesh : Electronics

 

[Killerbunbun22]

Single unit available now Amazon.com: ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro Quad-Band WiFi 7 Mesh Router (1 Pack), up to 4000 sqft, 2X 10G Ports Each, Smart Home Master with Multi-SSID, VPN & Parental Controls, Subscription-Free Security, AiMesh : Electronics

it also seems to be cheaper 527 vs 699 everywhere else

 

[jzchen]

Single unit available now Amazon.com: ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro Quad-Band WiFi 7 Mesh Router (1 Pack), up to 4000 sqft, 2X 10G Ports Each, Smart Home Master with Multi-SSID, VPN & Parental Controls, Subscription-Free Security, AiMesh : Electronics

That's a huge savings from what I paid yesterday morning to buy one from ASUS directly, BUT the delivery date is in October while mine is on it's way from Newark, CA to me the same day...

 

[Stepalex]

Has Asus removed Adguard DNS from Parental controls on this one? Really enjoyed it on my XT12s

 

[jkxs]

it also seems to be cheaper 527 vs 699 everywhere else

Just ordered two singles ($527.35*2 = $1054.70 subtotal ) as it is cheaper than the two pack ($1,299.99 subtotal). Don't need it in a rush, figure I can lock in the discounted price though.

 

[jzchen]

Just ordered two singles ($527.35*2 = $1054.70 subtotal ) as it is cheaper than the two pack ($1,299.99 subtotal). Don't need it in a rush, figure I can lock in the discounted price though.
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It's cheaper than Best Buy's 3-pack (unless my math is wrong), but I really only want to live with one...

Just received it this afternoon, trying to figure out where to place it...

 

[jzchen]

Has Asus removed Adguard DNS from Parental controls on this one? Really enjoyed it on my XT12s

Don't you just use their DNS server?

 

[jkxs]

It's cheaper than Best Buy's 3-pack (unless my math is wrong), but I really only want to live with one...

Just received it this afternoon, trying to figure out where to place it...

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-z...h-router-3-pack-white/6578392.p?skuId=6578392
$1699.99/3= $566 each subtotal
Single $527 subtotal is better. I don't need it immediately so not in a rush. Only need two BQ16s. Not sure if I want to switch to Ubiquiti Wi-Fi 7. Have been reading firmware/connectivity issues with this BQ16 Pro

 

[jkxs]

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-z...h-router-3-pack-white/6578392.p?skuId=6578392
$1699.99/3= $566 each subtotal
Single $527 subtotal is better. I don't need it immediately so not in a rush. Only need two BQ16s. Not sure if I want to switch to Ubiquiti Wi-Fi 7. Have been reading firmware/connectivity issues with this BQ16 Pro

Price just went up to $699 on Amazon for the single lol https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D398ZNSM?tag=snbforums-20

 

[jzchen]

Price just went up to $699 on Amazon for the single lol https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D398ZNSM?tag=snbforums-20

I missed the boat!!!

 

[jkxs]

I missed the boat!!!

No idea why price changed. I canceled my order to try and get referral credit to dongknowstech, but here is my current order:

 

[jkxs]

I missed the boat!!!

Two pack dropped to $1099

Amazon.com

 

[jzchen]

Thank you!

Adding the BQ16 Pro as an additional (wired 10 Gig) node in the same room as my WiFi 7 phone resulted in satisfactory speed. Before that speed was poor. (I paid full price to get the single)...

Go figure.

 

[jkxs]

Thank you!

Adding the BQ16 Pro as an additional (wired 10 Gig) node in the same room as my WiFi 7 phone resulted in satisfactory speed. Before that speed was poor. (I paid full price to get the single)...

Go figure.

You bought the single from Best Buy? I thought it was backordered on Amazon for a month (they don't charge until it ships). For $550 instead of $527 it's better than $599 each for sure.

 

[jzchen]

You bought the single from Best Buy? I thought it was backordered on Amazon for a month (they don't charge until it ships). For $550 instead of $527 it's better than $599 each for sure.

I got on the notification lists of both ASUS USA and B&H Photo Video (New York). At 5:xx am ASUS sent me notification they got the 1-pack back in stock. At around 7 am I saw the email and rushed to order one. Retail/Full price is actually $699.99, but it shipped the same day. That same evening after it shipped out I got @aublumberg notification from SNBForums, but I had already ordered it.

Was it worth it? See attached Speed tests from my AT&T app.