Release ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_37026 2025/10/30

[Dodgydrains]

ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_37026
Version 3.0.0.6.102_37026
63.17 MB
2025/10/30

SHA-256 ：A663DC03924ABFBBD0245D262A31D1D7E31085BA553BC245D0552839E9EFF5D3

- Release Note -

- Enhanced system stability.
- Enhanced input validation and refactored legacy string handling routines to ensure robust memory management.
- Mitigated security risks in AiCloud service by enforcing strict credential verification, implementing robust file path validation, and hardening command execution logic to prevent unauthorized access and manipulation of system resources.
- Implemented comprehensive validation and expanded command filtering in the web history API.
- Fixed a privilege escalation vector in the IFTTT token exchange mechanism
- Strengthened input validation and directory handling in the VPN configuration upload interface.
- Fixed an issue that allowed certain user settings to be bypassed, improving overall user control and protection.

https://dlcdnta.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/ZenWiFi%20BQ16/FW_ZenWiFi_BQ16_300610237026.zip?model=ZenWiFi%20BQ16&Signature=shHJtWUlUxMORdR4XcEErO72kZXq4~wPsH-3rcTXHaI3yOCP8dT~uXZXKYfbcNNO6tzYYvzsmS0G7ZPxX9AxmFn1J6TF2~92rpRz6Ip-lR9tGbmSRVKgv-RZNkLxZUoViD98iFmnHZSBYm7CDp7QI50gaVjykcNSpgotpD9qkHteFNtFavsu2oxTaEWEovxQLVRFXogNgOz8BT-5CqjYZL96jAE2Pi2FbiLvlkmTHRPZ76pJR19hiwC9cP3G0e9VVAODFL5RHnWKaYOBbOQIsbb8swZF7ghn3WL-SYq0axvl5oPb5v0k33xg8zQjHme7Rz-7rRLtRwkLGBg~vK1ycA__&Expires=1761901155&Key-Pair-Id=K2ITB7O97XKKCX

 

[jksmurf]

Unfortunately I get this error with your link:

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Here is a simple link to where you can download the file from (but does not download the file itself).

ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 - Support

www.asus.com

 

[Stepalex]

Wow, has there ever been such frequency of releases from Asus?

 

[jksmurf]

Wow, has there ever been such frequency of releases from Asus?

Agree! Probably driven by concerns over bad press associated with security related issues more than anything, I think that hurts more than performance related ones; the latter which appears to be swept under the carpet sometimes (although that comment may be a bit harsh as I’ve no proof of that).

 

[Dodgydrains]

This release has been rock solid for me since I updated.

I have finally created a HTTPS certificate, using the available 'Let's Encrypt' function, so that I do not have to install a certificate on every device to enter the WEB GUI. It was getting too annoying for me having to do that after each update and reboot.

 

[bleuzebra]

HomePod mini connection stability and general Apple Home response has been awful in my two node setup on this release. Rolled back to ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_37012 and stability returned.

 

[JohnNadeau]

This release has been rock solid for me since I updated.

Hey @Dodgydrains

Good to know!

What date did you update and has it continued to remain stable for you?

 

[Dodgydrains]

Hey @Dodgydrains

Good to know!

What date did you update and has it continued to remain stable for you?

I updated on the day it was released. For my use case I have not experienced any issues at all.

 

[amb9800]

This 3.0.0.6.102_37026 update has been awful on my end - frequent disconnects across both 2.4 GHz and 5/6 GHz clients, and lots of devices completely unable to connect (Bambu Lab 3D printers, other ESP32 devices, Raspberry Pis, etc.).

 

[Stepalex]

Seems v solid for me, no issues

 

[JohnNadeau]

Seems v solid for me, no issues

Good to know @Stepalex ! How long have you been running this version?

 

[bleuzebra]

This 3.0.0.6.102_37026 update has been awful on my end - frequent disconnects across both 2.4 GHz and 5/6 GHz clients, and lots of devices completely unable to connect (Bambu Lab 3D printers, other ESP32 devices, Raspberry Pis, etc.).

Rolling back to Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_37012 definitely returned better network stability for my setup.

 

[Stepalex]

Good to know @Stepalex ! How long have you been running this version?

About 3 weeks now.

 

[sgoldswo1]

I did not find 3.0.0.6.102_37026 to be stable on my set up (1 router, 2 nodes, 3 total, MLO wireless backhaul). It created issues with IOT connectivity and caused some unscheduled reboots. I reverted to 37000 for stability.

 

[sgoldswo1]

Something very odd with this firmware around duplication of offline entries for devices, and those same devices then being blocked from the network

 

[JohnNadeau]

12/13/25 I reverted to 37000 for stability.

01/04/26 Something very odd with this firmware around duplication of offline entries for devices, and those same devices then being blocked from the network

Hi @sgoldswo1

Did you go back to the latest version 3.0.0.6.102_37026 at some point ?

I'm still on 3.0.0.6.102_36869... it's been stable for me (but only one main router/no additional Mesh Units).

I can see Offline Devices in the Android/Asus App.

However, in the WebGUI, on the Main Page > Clients, I did find "Online" Devices Tab, I can't seem to find a list of the "Offline" Devices anywhere.

Do you know where the "Offline" Devices are found in the WebGUI?

 

[bleuzebra]

Something very odd with this firmware around duplication of offline entries for devices, and those same devices then being blocked from the network

Ah yes I've discovered this 'undocumented feature' of this version too! Does seem to be rectified by a power cycle, but really shouldn't have to resort to this.

 

[bleuzebra]

Hi @sgoldswo1

Did you go back to the latest version 3.0.0.6.102_37026 at some point ?

I'm still on 3.0.0.6.102_36869... it's been stable for me (but only one main router/no additional Mesh Units).

I can see Offline Devices in the Android/Asus App.

However, in the WebGUI, on the Main Page > Clients, I did find "Online" Devices Tab, I can't seem to find a list of the "Offline" Devices anywhere.

Do you know where the "Offline" Devices are found in the WebGUI?

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Offline devices can be found on the DHCP tab of all places: Advanced Settings / LAN / DHCP Server: Then click in the box to select a MAC address to add as a static IP and there's a link right down at the bottom right that says "Show Offline Client List"

It truly could not be more hidden imho!

 

[JohnNadeau]

It truly could not be more hidden imho!

OMG @bleuzebra ... you're NOT kidding!!! I looked all over the place and could not find it! In all of my other Routers, there was a more intuitive place of finding the Offline Devices.

Then click in the box to select a MAC address to add as a static IP and there's a link right down at the bottom right that says "Show Offline Client List"

Click the arrows in the MAC Address, up pops a nice list of all of my Online Devices, then the "Show Offline Client List" appears at the very bottom as you indicated.

Thank you!