New Asus router keeps your outdoor appliances connected

Plenty of routers promise reliably fast speeds for your home, but what if you need that connectivity outdoors? Made for that exact purpose, the aptly named Asus ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor router uses Wi-Fi 7 technology combined with outdoor durability to connect devices outside the home.

Its main appeal stems from an IP65 rating, meaning the ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor is both dustproof and water-resistant. So, it won’t matter if the router catches a bit of rain, it should still power through, on top of its rated operating temperature range between -30°C and 60°C. As a result, it’s suited to outdoor settings to help provide Wi-Fi to smart cameras and internet-connected outdoor appliances.

ASUS ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor Dual-Band WiFi 7 Mesh, 3600 Mbps, 2450 sq. ft., Dual 2.5G Ports, IP65, PoE Powered, Wall and Pole Mount, Security and Parental Controls Included, Smart Home Master SSIDs

• Dual-band WiFi 7 speeds up to 3600 Mbps with MLO and 4K-QAM.
• WiFi 7 powering AiMesh technology boosts coverage up to 2530 ft², with easy extendibility and seamless connectivity for compatible ASUS routers, indoors and outdoors.
• Built for durability with ESD and surge protection, an IP65 certified water-resistant and dustproof enclosure, and a wide operating range from -30°C to 60°C, making it ideal for outdoor environments.
• Supports both Power over Ethernet and AC power for streamlined installation options, with two 2.5G PoE-in ports featuring auto WAN detection.
• Versatile mounting options provide easy deployment in various outdoor scenarios, whether wall-mounted, pole-mounted, or placed on a flat surface.

$ 299.00

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On the cheaper end of the scale, the $299 ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor sticks with a dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) setup. Its total wireless throughput reaches 3,600Mbps, with the option of wired connectivity thanks to two 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports. Asus’ outdoor router also works with the brand’s AiMesh routers, including the recent RT-BE92U, ZenWiFi BQ16, and ExpertWiFi EBM68 models.

If that sounds like what you need, the ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor comes to Australia in July. There’s an online listing with more details, and Amazon already has its pre-orders live.

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