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ASUS

ASUS BD5 OUTDOOR (W-1-PK) mesh Wi-Fi system

SKU CH-6XNJ-KTV9T MPN BD5 OUTDOOR (W-1-PK)

A weatherproof dual-band WiFi 7 mesh node covering up to 2500 sq. ft. with 5000 Mbps speeds, dual 2.5G PoE ports and IP65-rated durability for outdoor installation

  • WAN interfaces2 × 2.5G (WAN/LAN auto detecting)
  • Router & satellite counts1-Pack
  • Covered area2,500 sq. ft.
  • Wi-fi standardsIEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g WiFi 4 (802.11n) WiFi
  • Wireless speedWiFi 7 (802.11be) (2.4 GHz): up to 688 Mbit/s WiFi 7 (802.11
  • Radio bands2.4 GHz 5 GHz
  • Dual-band WiFi 7 delivers up to 5000 Mbps for fast outdoor coverage
  • IP65-rated enclosure withstands dust and water from -30 °C to 60 °C
  • Two 2.5 Gbps PoE ports enable flexible power and wired backhaul without extra outlets
  • AiMesh expands seamless coverage up to 2500 sq ft indoors and outdoors
  • AiProtection Pro plus VPN and parental controls secure every connected device

Outdoor WiFi 7 mesh node

The ASUS ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor is a single-pack dual-band WiFi 7 mesh router built for exterior deployment. Its IP65 enclosure withstands dust and water jets while operating from -30 °C to 60 °C. The unit mounts on walls, poles or flat surfaces and draws power through either AC mains or dual 2.5 Gbps PoE ports with automatic WAN/LAN detection.

Dual 2.5 Gbps PoE interface limits

Two 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports handle both data and power, capping wired backhaul at 2.5 Gbps per link. Wireless backhaul uses the same 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios that serve clients, so heavy mesh traffic reduces available client bandwidth. The AC input accepts 110–240 V at 50–60 Hz, drawing up to 2 A when PoE is not used.

2 500 sq ft coverage and 5 000 Mbps ceiling

Rated coverage reaches 2 500 sq ft per node; adding area requires additional AiMesh-compatible units. Aggregate wireless throughput peaks at 5 000 Mbps across both bands, with 5 GHz topping out at 4 324 Mbps and 2.4 GHz at 688 Mbps. Homes needing more than one outdoor zone or higher wired uplink speeds will need extra nodes or a separate switch.

How it compares

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Price $144.99
Cheaper than about 63% of the 99 comparable items (median $190.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor (W-1-PK)
Product colorWhite
Product typeMesh Router
Connectivity
Wi-fi standardsIEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
WiFi 4 (802.11n)
WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
WiFi 7 (802.11be)
IPv4
IPv6
Wireless speedWiFi 7 (802.11be) (2.4 GHz): up to 688 Mbit/s
WiFi 7 (802.11be) (5 GHz): up to 4,324 Mbit/s
Radio bands2.4 GHz
5 GHz
Antenna configuration2 x Internal antennas
Ports & slots
WAN interfaces2 × 2.5G (WAN/LAN auto detecting)
Power
Power supplyAC Input : 110 V~240 V(50 to 60 Hz), 2A
Size & build
Measurements4.17 in × 4.17 in × 7.87 in
Product weight2.29 lb (1.04 kg)
Shipping weight1.63 kg
Package size254 × 249 × 132 mm
In the box
Router & satellite counts1-Pack
Included itemsZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor
RJ45 cable
Power cord
Warranty card
Quick start guide
Mounting kit
More details
Covered area2,500 sq. ft.
Security featuresAiProtection
VPN
WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise
WPS
Let's Encrypt
DNS-over-TLS
Security Scan
Firewall
Parental controls"Allow you to block access to unwanted websites and apps."
Web & Apps Filters
Time Scheduling
Reward
Parental Control - Safe Browsing
Customized Internet Schedule
LED lighting1 x Power
Control buttonsReset button

Questions about this item

Should I choose the single-pack or add another unit for my 2500 sq. ft. property?

The single-pack covers up to 2500 sq. ft. on its own; you can add a second BD5 Outdoor later via AiMesh if you need more range or wired backhaul.

What does the 5000 Mbps WiFi 7 rating mean for my actual 5 GHz devices?

The 5 GHz radio tops out at 4324 Mbps and the 2.4 GHz radio at 688 Mbps; real-world throughput will be lower due to overhead and client capabilities.

How do the two 2.5G PoE ports limit my wired backhaul speed?

Each port auto-negotiates up to 2.5 Gbps, so a wired mesh link between units is capped at 2.5 Gbps even though the WiFi 7 radio can signal faster.

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