Worry-Free Smart Home Mesh. The ASUS ZenWiFi series advances your ever-evolving smart home with worry-free WiFi. The ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 raises the bar for whole-home mesh with WiFi 7 and next-gen AiMesh technology. It delivers blazing-fast dual-band speeds up to 5 Gbps and unleashes superior WiFi performance. Along with ultra-high-speed dual 2.5 Gigabit auto-detect ports and a suite of advanced network and security technologies; this mesh WiFi system is ready to future-proof your smart home network today. Design. The Pinnacle of WiFi: ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 embodies our unwavering commitment to developing incredible in-house WiFi and network technologies. Seamlessly connect to your family and friends within a worry-free connected experience. IEEE 802.11be. WiFi 7 Powering Premium Mesh: The ZenWiFi BD5 boasts cutting-edge WiFi 7 technology. This superior dual-band mesh system unleashes the full potential of WiFi 7 with wired backhaul options. Enjoy a next-generation connected experience for home entertainment and cloud computing; including 8K streaming; HDR gaming; content creation and AI. Blazing-fast Wireless Connection: The ZenWiFi BD5 unleashes blazing-fast dual-band WiFi 7 speeds up to 5000 Mbps; ensuring seamless streaming; gaming; and compatibility with your legacy IoT devices. Comprehensive MLO Support: Multi-Link Operation (MLO) enables buffering-free connection by intelligently combining and switching between the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. The ZenWiFi BD5 is built to be future-proof with all WiFi 7 devices; regardless of the MLO mode they use. Advanced 160 MHz Channels: The ZenWiFi BD5 supports ultrawide 160 MHz channels; delivering ultrafast data transfer rates; reduced latency; and enhanced performance for a smoother network experience. Efficient 4K-QAM Transmission: Compared to 1024-QAM with WiFi 6/6E; 4096-QAM allows each signal to more densely incorporate larger amounts of data; delivering up to 20% more efficient data transmission. Mesh Technology. WiFi 7 Powering AiMesh: ZenWiFi BD5 harnesses the power of WiFi 7 and next-gen AiMesh technology to deliver wider coverage; a more stable and secure network and a feature-rich network experience - all under one network name for your entire smart home. Scalable 2.5G Connectivity: Experience lightning-fast speeds even in homes with thick walls. With dual 2.5G WAN/LAN ports; you can extend the 2.5 Gbps wired backhaul between mesh nodes for strong; seamless connectivity; ensuring your entire home network stays connected and ready for the future. Values Beyond Extension: AiMesh goes beyond just extending coverage or seamless roaming. It works with all compatible ASUS routers; offering easy management; advanced security and smart home features across your entire network.