{"product_id":"asus-zenwifi-bt8-2-pack-wifi-7-mesh-router-14gbps","title":"ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 2-Pack WiFi 7 Mesh Router - 14Gbps","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 2-Pack WiFi 7 Mesh Router is a tri-band whole-home mesh system designed for households that need reliable, high-speed coverage across a large area. It delivers combined wireless speeds up to 14 Gbps across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands, with dual 2.5G Ethernet ports for wired backhaul between nodes. Built-in AiProtection Pro security, extensive VPN support, and Smart AiMesh technology make it a capable choice for connected homes with many devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTri-band WiFi 7 up to 14 Gbps\u003c\/strong\u003e — Three simultaneous bands — 8643 Mbps (6 GHz), 4323 Mbps (5 GHz), and 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz) — allow high-bandwidth devices and legacy IoT hardware to coexist without competition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers up to 5,900 sq. ft. with two nodes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Seven internal antennas and eight high-power front-end modules spread coverage evenly, reducing dead zones across large or multi-storey homes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual 2.5G ports enable fast wired backhaul\u003c\/strong\u003e — Each node includes one 2.5G WAN and one 2.5G LAN port, allowing a wired connection between nodes that keeps the wireless bands free for client devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMLO and 4K-QAM for greater efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e — Multi-Link Operation aggregates or switches between bands for higher throughput and lower latency, while 4096-QAM and 320 MHz channel support extract more data per transmission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial-grade AiProtection Pro included\u003c\/strong\u003e — Router security assessment, malicious site blocking, two-way IPS, and infected device prevention run continuously with no subscription required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4G\/5G mobile tethering for backup internet\u003c\/strong\u003e — A USB 3.0 port supports 4G LTE and 5G dongles or auto mobile tethering, keeping the network online if the primary WAN connection goes down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWiFi standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWiFi 7 (802.11be)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax combined speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e14,000 Mbps (14 Gbps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCoverage (2-pack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 5,900 sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTri-band: 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWAN \/ LAN ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.5G WAN x1, 2.5G LAN x1, 1G LAN x2 (per node)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eUSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB 3.0 x1 (per node)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSecurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAiProtection Pro, WPA3, DNS-over-TLS, Firewall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eDimensions (per node)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e159 x 72 x 186 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Compatible with WiFi 7 (802.11be), WiFi 6E, WiFi 6, WiFi 5, WiFi 4, and legacy 802.11a\/b\/g devices — all can connect simultaneously across the three bands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Supports IPv4 and IPv6 networks, making it suitable for ISPs that have rolled out IPv6 addressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Works as a primary AiMesh router or as an AiMesh node, and can extend coverage by adding compatible ASUS routers to the same mesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Operates in Wireless Router Mode, Access Point Mode, or AiMesh Node Mode, allowing flexible integration into existing network setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: The 6 GHz band and MLO features require client devices that also support WiFi 7 or WiFi 6E to take full advantage of those speeds; older devices connect on 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: 4G\/5G mobile tethering requires a compatible USB dongle or phone connection; supported dongle models should be verified against the ASUS compatibility list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLarge homes needing broad coverage:\u003c\/b\u003e the 2-pack is rated for up to 5,900 sq. ft., making it appropriate for multi-room or multi-floor households with persistent dead zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHouseholds with many mixed devices:\u003c\/b\u003e tri-band operation with OFDMA and MU-MIMO lets high-demand WiFi 7 clients and legacy IoT devices run on separate bands without degrading each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsers who want built-in security without extra subscriptions:\u003c\/b\u003e AiProtection Pro with two-way IPS and malicious site blocking is included at no additional cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHomes with 2.5G internet service or NAS equipment:\u003c\/b\u003e dual 2.5G Ethernet ports on each node support fast wired connections to ISP gateways, switches, or storage devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsers who need flexible remote access:\u003c\/b\u003e a wide range of built-in VPN servers and clients — including WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPSec, and L2TP — handle remote access without third-party software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmall apartments or single rooms:\u003c\/b\u003e a 2-pack covering up to 5,900 sq. ft. offers more hardware than a compact space requires, and a single-node or simpler router would be sufficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuyers expecting maximum 6 GHz speeds from current devices:\u003c\/b\u003e most smartphones and laptops in circulation today are WiFi 6 or WiFi 5, so the full 8643 Mbps 6 GHz band is only accessible to WiFi 6E or WiFi 7 clients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNetworks requiring more than two wired LAN ports per node:\u003c\/b\u003e each unit provides only two 1G LAN ports and one 2.5G LAN port, so dense wired setups will need an additional switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsers who prefer a simple plug-and-play router with no app dependency:\u003c\/b\u003e full management is handled through the ASUS Router app, and advanced features such as AiMesh and parental controls are configured there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ASUS ZenWiFi series advances your ever-evolving smart home with worry-free WiFi. The ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 raises the bar for whole-home mesh with WiFi 7 and next-gen Smart AiMesh technology. It delivers blazing-fast tri-band speeds up to 14 Gbps and unleashes superior 6 GHz WiFi. Along with ultra-high-speed dual 2.5-gigabit Ethernet ports and a suite of advanced network and security technologies, this mesh WiFi system is ready for the future of your smart home network today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi 7 Powering Premium Mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ZenWiFi BT8 boasts cutting-edge WiFi 7 technology. This superior tri-band mesh system unleashes the full potential of WiFi 7 with wired backhaul options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTri-band up to 14000 Mbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 2.4x Faster* With 320 MHz \u0026amp; 4K-QAM *Compared to WiFi 6E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTri-band Multi-Link With 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoasting a superior 6 GHz band, ZenWiFi BT8 unleashes blazing-fast tri-band WiFi 7 speeds up to 14 Gbps. It ensures comprehensive WiFi compatibility for a wide range of devices, from cutting-edge WiFi 6E mobile devices to legacy IoT devices. Tri-band of the ZenWiFi BT8: 8643 Mbps (6 GHz), 4323 Mbps (5 GHz), and 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZenWiFi BT8 is built to be future-proof with all WiFi 7 devices, regardless of the MLO mode they use.* Simultaneous MLO aggregates multiple bands for higher data transmission; Alternating MLO switches seamlessly between 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAI-Boosted Smart AiMesh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith dual 2.5G ports, you can extend the 2.5G wired mesh backhaul between mesh nodes for strong, seamless connectivity, ensuring your entire home network stays connected and ready for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnrivaled Coverage and Reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith seven internal antennas and eight high-power front-end modules, the ZenWiFi BT8 eliminates WiFi dead zones, delivering consistent coverage in all directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy secure browsing, data privacy, remote access – extensive ASUS VPN capabilities handle it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eASUS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eASUS ZenWiFi BT8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eModel name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBT8(W-2-PK)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eOperating mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWireless Router, Access Point, AiMesh Node\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eRAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eFlash storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e128 MB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetworking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWiFi 7 (802.11be), WiFi 6E (802.11ax), WiFi 6 (802.11ax), WiFi 5 (802.11ac), WiFi 4 (802.11n), 802.11a\/b\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eIP version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIPv4, IPv6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eThroughput (6 GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 8,643 Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eThroughput (5 GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 4,323 Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eThroughput (2.4 GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 688 Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eAntennas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7 internal; 8 high-power front-end modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMIMO config\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6 GHz 3x3 | 5 GHz 3x3 | 2.4 GHz 2x2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChannel bandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20 \/ 40 \/ 80 \/ 160 \/ 320 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSpeed enhancements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOFDMA, MU-MIMO, 4096-QAM, MLO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorts \u0026amp; power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWAN port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.5G x1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eLAN ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.5G x1, 1G x2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eUSB port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB 3.0 x1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePower input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAC 110–240 V, 50–60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePower output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDC 12 V, max. 3 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eButtons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWPS, Reset, Power switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eDimensions (per node)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e159 x 72 x 186 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCoverage (2-pack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 5,900 sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2x ZenWiFi BT8, RJ45 cable, Power adapter, Warranty card, Quick start guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"ASUS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55690612507000,"sku":"ASU-4256","price":515.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9119\/7218\/files\/bg-wifi7_3faa81f9-93bf-438c-bebf-ab96891a8294.jpg?v=1791320793","url":"https:\/\/tech-syndicate.co.uk\/products\/asus-zenwifi-bt8-2-pack-wifi-7-mesh-router-14gbps","provider":"Tech Syndicate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}