ASUS BE30000 Quad Band WiFi Router User Guide

ASUS BE30000 Quad Band WiFi Router

Product Information

Specifications:

• LAN 4-5 ports
• DC Power adapter
• Operating Temperature: 0~40°C
• Operating Humidity: 50~90%
• DC Output: +12V with max 5A current, +19.5V with max 3.33A current

Product Usage Instructions

Before Setup

1. Find two ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro devices and power both on.
2. Connect your optical modem to the WAN/LAN1 10G port of one ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro (Main Unit sticker).
3. Ensure the LED turns solid blue to indicate readiness for setup.

ASUS Router App
Download the free ASUS Router App to set up and manage your router(s).

AiMesh Setup Steps

1. Place AiMesh router and node in the same room at least 1 meter apart.
2. Keep the AiMesh node powered on and standby for system settings.
3. Launch ASUS Router App and follow the on-screen instructions to finish AiMesh setup.

Troubleshooting
If synchronization fails, move AiMesh node closer to the router (within 3 meters) and ensure it is powered on.

Relocation for Best Performance
Locate routers away from devices causing interference and place in open or spacious locations.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro LED Indications

• Solid blue: Ready for setup
• Solid white: Online and working well
• Solid yellow: Weak signal between router and node
• Solid red: No internet connection or node disconnected

Q1: Does the AiMesh router support Access Point mode?
A: Yes. You can set the AiMesh router as router mode or access point mode in the web GUI under Administration > Operation Mode.

ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro BE30000 Quad Band WiFi Router Model: BQ16 Pro
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.

Hardware Explanations

1. Plug the adapter into the DC port, and press the power switch.
2. The power LED will light up when your hardware is ready.

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

Specifications

DC Power adapter| DC Output: +12V with max 5A current

+19.5V with max 3.33A current

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Operating Temperature| 0~40oC| Storage| 0~70oC
Operating Humidity| 50~90%| Storage| 20~90%

Before Setup

Preparing to set up an AiMesh WiFi system

1. Find two ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro, and power both on.
2. Use a network cable to connect your optical modem to the WAN/ LAN1 10G port of ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro with the “Main Unit” sticker. This ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro will be the AiMesh router, and the other ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro will be the AiMesh node.
3. The LED turns solid blue to indicate that ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro is ready for setup.

ASUS Router App

Download free ASUS Router APP to set up and manage your router(s).

AiMesh Setup Steps

1. Prepare
   Place your AiMesh router and node in the same room and at least 1 meter apart during the setup process.

2. AiMesh node
   Keep your AiMesh node powered on and standby for AiMesh system settings.

3. Launching ASUS Router APP
   Launch ASUS Router APP, and then follow the on-screen instructions to finish the AiMesh setup

NOTE : When you’re using a wireless backhaul to connect your router and AiMesh node, the WAN/LAN ports on your AiMesh node can be used as LAN ports.

Troubleshooting

If your AiMesh router cannot find any AiMesh node nearby or synchronization fails, please check the following and try again.

• Move your AiMesh node closer to the AiMesh router ideally. Ensure that it is within 3 meters.
• Your AiMesh node is powered on.

Relocation

THE BEST PERFORMANCE

Locate the AiMesh router and node at the best place.

NOTES: To minimize interference, keep the routers away from devices like cordless phones, Bluetooth devices and microwave ovens.
We recommend that you place the routers in an open or spacious location.

ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro LED indications

• Solid blue:
  Your ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro is ready for setup.

• Solid white:
  Your ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro is online and works well.

• Solid yellow:
  The signal between your ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro router and the node is weak.

• Solid red:
  Your ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro router has no Internet connection. / Your node is disconnected from the router.

FAQ

Q1: Does the AiMesh router support Access Point mode?
A: Yes. You can choose to set the AiMesh router as router mode or access point mode. Please go to web GUI (http://asusrouter.com), and go to the page Administration > Operation Mode.

Q2: Could I set up wired connection between AiMesh routers (Ethernet backhaul)?
A: Yes. AiMesh system supports both wireless and wired connections between AiMesh router and node to maximize throughput and stability. AiMesh analyzes the wireless signal strength for each frequency band available and then determines automatically whether a wireless or wired connection is best to serve as the inter-router connection backbone.

1. Follow the setup steps to establish a connection between the AiMesh router and node via WiFi first.
2. Place the node in the ideal locations for best coverage. Run an Ethernet cable from the LAN port of the AiMesh router to the WAN port of AiMesh node.
3. AiMesh system will auto-select the best path for data transmission, whether wired or wireless.

Q3: Where can I find more information about Mesh WiFi system?
A: Technical support site: https://www.asus.com/support

https://www.asus.com/support
https://qr.asus.com/wl_videotutorials

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.html for the detailed recycling information in different regions.

REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.html

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC regulations restrict the operation of this device to indoor use only. The operation of this device is prohibited on oil platforms, cars, trains, boats, and aircraft, except that operation of this device is permitted in large aircraft while flying above 10,000 feet in the 5.925-6.425 GHz band. Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, under part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Prohibition of Co-location
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions to satisfy RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instructions as documented in this manual.
WARNING! This equipment must be installed and operated by provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 53 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Safety Notices

• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0°C(32°F) and 40°C(104°F).
• Refer to the rating label on the bottom of your product and ensure your power adapter complies with this rating.
• DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged.
• DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the product.
• DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during electrical storms.
• DO NOT cover the vents on the product to prevent the system from getting overheated.
• DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals.
• If the Adapter is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
• To prevent electrical shock hazards, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• DO NOT mount this equipment higher than 2 meters.

Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
This device complies with the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to cochannel mobile satellite systems. CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)

Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information

• The radiated output power of the ASUS Wireless Device is below the Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada radio frequency exposure limits. The ASUS Wireless Device should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
• This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 30 cm between the radiator any part of your body.
• This device has been certified for use in Canada. Status of the listing in the Innovation, Science, and Economic
• Development Canada’s REL (Radio Equipment List) can be found at the following web address: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ceb-bhst.nsf/eng/h_tt00020.html
• Additional Canadian information on RF exposure also can be found at the following website: https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08792.html

For product available in the US/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
This device is restricted for indoor use only.
Devices shall not be used for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.
Operation on oil platforms, automobiles, trains, maritime vessels and aircraft shall be prohibited except for on large aircraft flying above 3,048 m (10,000 ft).

References

• 華碩永續網站, 華碩永續目標
• Global Take Back Service | Resource Regeneration | Circular Economy | ASUS ESG website, ASUS ESG goal
• Radio equipment list (REL)
• qr.asus.com/wl_videotutorials
• Official Support | ASUS Global

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