Release ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_36998 (2025/08/13)

[visortgw]

ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_36998

63.17 MB, 2025/08/13
SHA-256 ：2E4012AE4E56EA59C9FD2218DCE530430449BB308CCF39F656FB593F885C2DD7

Important: After installing this firmware, we strongly recommend performing a factory-default reset to activate every new security adjustment.

Security Enhancements
- Password Policy Upgrade – Minimum 10 characters with at least 1 letter, 1 digit and 1 special symbol, and no consecutive identical characters; hardens defence against brute-force attacks.
- HTTPS on 8443 – Management interface now served over TLS by default.
- UPnP Disabled – Universal Plug and Play starts in the off state for reduced surface exposure.
- AiCloud Authentication Hardening (CWE-287) – Added layered verification.
- Authentication Logic Refactor – Removed redundant code paths for a lean sign-in flow.
- Memory Safety Guard (CWE-476) – Introduced null-reference protections across critical services.
- Enhanced IPsec Parameter Validation – The existing input checks have been hardened.
- Data Exposure Mitigation (CWE-200) – Reinforced controls on sensitive pathways.
- Detailed Audit Trails – Expanded logging within the authentication module.

System Improvements
- Connection Stability – Core algorithms refined for steadier links.
- Scheduling Accuracy – Timed tasks execute reliably under PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP WAN modes.
- Client List Maintenance – Resolved an issue that prevented offline devices from being removed from the client list

Download available here.

 

[jzchen]

As an AiMesh node to the GT-BE98 Pro, it is real easy to factory reset it using the Remove Node option under General -> AiMesh -> Topology (tab by default selected) -> select the node you want -> Management (tab option on the right of screen) -> Remove Node.