Asus ZenWiFi BD5 Quick Start Manual

Quick
Start Guide
ASUS ZenWiFi BD5
BE5000 Dual Band WiFi Router
Model: BD5
Before Setup
Preparing to set up an AiMesh WiFi system
Find two ZenWiFi BD5, and power both on.
1
Use a network cable to connect your optical modem to a 2.5GbE port of ZenWiFi BD5 with the
2
"Main Unit" sticker. This ZenWiFi BD5 will be the AiMesh router, and the other ZenWiFi BD5 will
be the AiMesh node.
The LED turns solid blue to indicate that ZenWiFi BD5 is ready for setup.
3
ASUS Router App
Download free ASUS Router APP to set up and manage
your router(s).
AiMesh Setup Steps
01 Prepare
Place your AiMesh router and node in the same room and at least 1 meter apart
during the setup process.
02 AiMesh node
Keep your AiMesh node powered on and standby for AiMesh system settings.
03 Launching ASUS Router APP
Launch ASUS Router APP, and then follow the on-screen instructions to finish the
AiMesh setup.
Troubleshooting
If your AiMesh router cannot find any AiMesh node nearby or synchronization fails, please check the following and try
again.
Move your AiMesh node closer to the AiMesh router ideally. Ensure that it is within 3 meters.
a
Your AiMesh node is powered on.
b
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Hardware Explanations
Plug the adapter into the DC port, and press the power switch.
1
The power LED will light up when your hardware is ready.
2
ZenWiFi BD5 Overview
2.5GbE port x 2 Power button
Power (DCIN) port
Specifications:
DC Power adapter DC Output: +12V with max 1.5A current
Operating Temperature 0~40 C Storage
o
Operating Humidity
50~90% Storage
AiMesh node
AiMesh Setup Steps
AiMesh node
NOTE: When you're using a wireless backhaul to connect your router and AiMesh node, both
2.5GbE ports on your AiMesh node can be used as LAN ports.
2.5GbE port (WAN/LAN auto-detecting)
• Connect your optical modem to a
2.5GbE port with a network cable.
• Connect your PC to a 2.5GbE port with a
network cable.
0~70 C
o
20~90%
AiMesh router
At least 1
meter
AiMesh router
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