Release ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_37000 (2025/08/28)

[Dodgydrains]

Version 3.0.0.6.102_37000
63.17 MB
2025/08/28
SHA-256 ：6EA50B402F043D8531074AA185D6FE08343D8D7BE64AEFC037B63DD577749A8F

System Improvements
1. Enhanced AiMesh stability and overall system reliability
2. Improved CSS handling to ensure consistent display behaviour

https://dlcdnta.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/ZenWiFi%20BQ16/FW_ZenWiFi_BQ16_300610237000.zip?model=ZenWiFi%20BQ16&Signature=eLNiVAL0VWMujflKdQ8LnhjkOtleppkYAREy~EKk0TNFWhnpJA-jlCAM3mZ14wQ6TZNDu9Qbqzk9G95rC2Tp~3CPakZn8hi8nnk5S0zZXu53gDU0qBBsWpZ8Vr2hfyFsjENmK6IuHtsL5SbUKI0nhazQ9c5XDh9yhGK9mApmYp9XBhAkm3SX9~2rB185tsvsn7VGI8uPEQ9RnsVKZ5LpKh-TkHxBvpBwMRIIaqUwHEjpSMpIgVsWw23GCqN5YwHq60vPBL7dC5T6ClfuhNopGAACTDvsJppvyWwlgBA5-bp8MMq6U5Xgl7fw15ORRpI5yF8G6llZuXTUKoEJn70s2Q__&Expires=1756474549&Key-Pair-Id=K2ITB7O97XKKCX

 

[fruitcornbread]

ZIP SHA-256 : 6EA50B402F043D8531074AA185D6FE08343D8D7BE64AEFC037B63DD577749A8F
FW SHA-256 : 90984338b0e71689bb605dce2b0ad72ba39d9f307597e5b52eb13e58977ae17a

Download: https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/...WiFi_BQ16_300610237000.zip?model=ZenWiFi BQ16

ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16｜Whole Home Mesh WiFi System｜ASUS Global

Quad Band WiFi 7 Mesh Router, 25000 Mbps, Coverage up to 8000 sq ft, Dual 10G Ports, Multiple SSIDs for IoT, VPN, Parental Controls, Subscription-free Security, 4G LTE & 5G Mobile Tethering

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[Stepalex]

Wow, Asus seems to be on a roll firmware-wise for this model

 

[Dodgydrains]

They have been on a roll this month on a number of their devices. Hopefully they are fixing some of the issues people are complaining about.

My BQ16 setup has been near flawless for a while now.

 

[Frisswinter123]

No auto OTA yet for latest firmware 37000, now still on 36998, check for update or Asus support webpage, no 37000 yet

 

[Frisswinter123]

They have been on a roll this month on a number of their devices. Hopefully they are fixing some of the issues people are complaining about.

My BQ16 setup has been near flawless for a while now.

Have Asus fix the MLO issue which come along during the first few months of launch? Currently I disable MLO on my BQ16.

 

[Dodgydrains]

Have Asus fix the MLO issue which come along during the first few months of launch? Currently I disable MLO on my BQ16.

I purchased my BQ16's in March 2025 and have not experienced any MLO issues

 

[Frisswinter123]

Yet to receive this firmware as of today, check new update but there is none, still on 36998

 

[garysteel]

Hello all....

Well just an update ...been recently plagued with "kernel: Can't add zero mac!" and been trying to understand / problem solve but as yet still flapping in there with no obvious cause.

I bit the bullet and reset my system for this firmware by removing AIMesh nodes two XT12 nodes and a BQ16, and resetting the main BQ16 (as per the asus recommendation when installing this and the previous firmware).

Welllll..ii've still got the error in the logs...but!!!!! when I first started with these BQ16 and initial firmwares i had real problem from the start on the wifi, apple drop outs and IOT connection wissues and had to disable MLO and Wifi 7. As off this firmware and reset ...I've not touched wifi7 or MLO and everything connecting without drama...thought that was worth posting/mentioning in case any one else out there is in fear or wifi7 and mlo on old devices. currently running on stock settings with a tweak here and thre but all fine apart from some annoying erros which persist.

a. kernel: Can't add zero mac!
b. kernel: 192.168.0.251 is used by someone else, can't use it
c. kernel: sched: RT throttling activated

any thoughts appreciated.

 

[bennor]

Well just an update ...been recently plagued with "kernel: Can't add zero mac!" and been trying to understand / problem solve but as yet still flapping in there with no obvious cause.

There have been a number of posts/reports about seeing the "kernel: Can't add zero mac!" with the later/latest firmware, both stock Asus and Asus-Merlin:

After Upgrade to 3006.102.5: "Can't Add Zero Mac!"

Router: BE86U Firmware Version: 3006.102.5 I've upgraded the firmware from the previous version and now I keep getting the message below. There's no other information or errors. Why is this happening? How can I troubleshoot and find out what's causing it? Thanks. Log: Aug 5 12:24:02...

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No reason other than not wanting to have to setup the mesh node again. That is unless I have to… I thought that and I have two nodes. It was relatively painless adding the nodes back.

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Version 3.0.0.4.388_24710 50.28 MB 2025/04/22 Improved compatibility with certain IoT devices. ZIP SHA-256 : 0FFEA1FBFE4F19E34FADDB147FD26856A298E37B6B22DEDCA1251BC22FC9C7F6 FW SHA-256 : 352169e9f5ec018d0c8d470dd535c3e140af1c5bbe072bb520b0f9cd0327fde0 Download...

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Release - ASUS ZenWiFi XT9 Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_24709 (2025/03/13)

Version 3.0.0.4.388_24709 50.29 MB 2025/03/13 1. Fixed the UI issue in Chrome. 2. Fixed client binding issues in Mesh scenarios. 3. Enhanced input parameter handling techniques to improve data processing stability and system security. 4. Enhance system access control mechanisms. ZIP SHA-256 ...

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Edit to add: RMerlin's response on the "kernel: Can't add zero mac!" message:

This message comes from the Trend Micro bwdpi engine, which often has that kind of annoying debug logging. Try turning down their EULA under System, then re-enable the specific TrendMicro feature that you want to use (like AiProtection).