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.