GoKawiilWhile the price is right, performance using the wireless backhaul on the ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor was less than thrilling.
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We've reviewed a couple of outdoor-oriented Wi-Fi 7 satellite over the past year, both of which were made by TP-Link. The Deco BE25-Outdoor is a dual-band satellite, while the Deco BE65-Outdoor is its tri-band sibling. We now have a third product to add to the mix: the ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor.
The ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor is a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 satellite and, as its name suggests, is designed for outdoor use to blanket your yard with wireless coverage. The satellite is compatible with Asus wireless routers that support AiMesh. It also sells for around $140, making it a relatively affordable way to expand wireless coverage outside your home.
Design of the Asus ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor
The ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor has a simple tower design and is constructed of white plastic. There’s an Asus logo at the bottom front of the unit and a single status LED above. On the back of the unit, you'll find a power port and two 2.5 GbE ports that support Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Given that the ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor is designed for outdoor use, Asus includes a plastic mounting bracket, four mounting screws, and four plastic screw anchors for mounting to drywall. The bracket also features three weather-resistant rubber plugs that can be used to close off ports you aren't using on the satellite. Also included is a single 2.5-foot power cable.
The ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor measures 7.9 × 4.2 × 4.2 inches and weighs 2.3 pounds.
Asus ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor Specifications
Swipe to scroll horizontally MSRP Wi-Fi Standard # of Bands 2.4 GHz Speeds 5 GHz Speeds 6 GHz Speeds Coverage Ports (Router) Asus ZenWiFi BD5 Outdoor $179.99 Wi-Fi 7 2 688 Mbps 4,323 Mbps --- 2,500 sq ft 2 x 2.5G, LAN TP-Link Deco BE65-Outdoor $299.99 Wi-Fi 7 3 688 4324 5765 3,000 sq ft 2 x 2.5G, LAN, 1x USB TP-Link Deco BE25-Outdoor $149.99 Wi-Fi 7 2 688 Mbps 4324 Mbps --- 2,800 sq ft 2 x 2.5G, LAN
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