Quick Start Guide

Aimesh node
Aimesh router
At least 1 meter
ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro
BE30000 Quad Band WiFi Router
Model: BQ16 Pro
Quick
Start Guide
1
Plug the adapter into the DC port, and press the power switch.
2
The power LED will light up when the hardware is ready.
Hardware Explanations
ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro Overview
WAN/LAN1 10G Port, WAN/LAN2 Port
Connect your optical modem to WAN/LAN1
10G port (default WAN Port) with a network
cable.
LAN 4-5 ports
Connect your PC to a LAN port with a
network cable.
Before Setup
AiMesh Setup Steps
DC Power adapter DC Output: +12V with max 5A current
+19.5V with max 3.33A current
Operating Temperature 0~40
o
C Storage 0~70
o
C
Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%
Specications:
One Router Setup Steps
Unplug
Prepare your Modem
01
1
Unplug the power of cable / DSL modem. If
it has a battery backup, remove the battery.
2
Connect your modem to the router
with the network cable provided.
3
Power on the modem. Plug modem
to the power outlet and power on.
WE SUGGEST...
Modem back
Modem back
4
Check the modem LED lights to ensure the connection is active.
If you are using DSL for
internet, you will need your
username / password from
your Internet service provider
(ISP) to properly configure your
router.
Modem front
Connect your Device
02
1
Power on the router.
Plug in and press the power
switch at the back of your router.
2
Check that the LED turns solid
blue to indicate that the hardware
connection is ready for setup.
3
[Web] Connect your PC
to the router using an
additional network cable.
[App] Or you can use a
phone or pad to complete
the setup via ASUS Router
App.
Login and Connect
03
[Web]
1
Refer to ONE ROUTER SETUP STEPS to
connect your AiMesh router to your PC and
modem, and then log in into the web GUI.
AiMesh router
03
AiMesh routerModem AiMesh node
Logout/Reboot
AiMesh Router
2
Go to Network Map page, click AiMesh
icon and then Search for your extending
AiMesh node.
3
Click Search, it will automatically search for your AiMesh
node nearby. When the AiMesh node shows on this
page, click it to add it into the AiMesh system.
** If you cannot find any AiMesh node, please go to
TROUBLE SHOOTING.
4
A message is displayed when synchronization
is completed.
5
Congratulations! You
will find the pages
below show up when an
AiMesh node has been
successfully added to
the AiMesh network.
Successfully added RT-ABCDE to your AiMesh
system, it will take awhile to show up as connected
in the AiMesh router list.
OK
[App] Log in to your existing router via ASUS Router App and choose “Add AiMesh Node” to complete the setup.
USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 WAN/LAN2
port
LAN 4-5 ports
Power switch
Setting up an AiMesh WiFi system
02
1
Prepare two or more ASUS routers supporting AiMesh.
2
Assign one as AiMesh router, and another one as AiMesh node.
** If you have multiple AiMesh routers, we recommend using the router with the highest specications
as your AiMesh router and the others as AiMesh nodes.
3
Go to AiMesh SETUP STEPS.
Setting up a standalone router
01
1
Go to ONE ROUTER SETUP STEPS.
One Router Setup
Download free ASUS Router APP to
set up and manage your router(s)
03
AiMesh Setup Steps
AiMesh routerAiMesh node
Prepare
01
Place your AiMesh router and node in the same room and at least 1 meter apart during the setup process.
AiMesh node
02
Keep your AiMesh node powered on and standby for AiMesh system settings.
* If no 6GHz SSID is displayed, please check whether your OS and client device
are fully licensed to support the newly released 6GHz band. You can check with
your OS and client device provider for Wi-Fi 6E driver release schedule.
10G LAN3
port
10G LAN/
WAN1 port
Power (DC) port
1
[Web] Open a web browser.
You will be redirected to the ASUS Setup Wizard. If not,
navigate to http://www.asusrouter.com.
[App] Launch ASUS Router App and follow the instructions
to complete the setup.
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