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General

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Series

ZenWiFi1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10Read 15 October 2026ZenWiFi is ASUS's whole-home mesh line. The BT10 is the tri-band sibling of the quad-band ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro.

Deco1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

BT10, BT10(W-1-PK), BT10(W-2-PK), BT10(W-3-PK)2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026Model Name row: BT10(W-3-PK), BT10(W-2-PK) and BT10(W-1-PK). The quick start guide says Model: BT10.

Deco S4, Deco S4(1-pack), Deco S4(2-pack), Deco S4(3-pack)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026The US page shows hardware version V3.60 and a V1 selector. V1 is the AC1200 Deco S4. This product is the AC1900 hardware, which the US support pages list as V3.26, V3.46 and V3.60. The datasheets give the model as Deco S4 and name the 1, 2 and 3 packs Deco S4 (1-pack), (2-pack) and (3-pack).

GTIN / EAN

197105429833, 1971054299569Retailer pageglobal.channelonline.com/andrew/enduser/Products/overview/M025578487Read 15 October 2026Part BT10(W-1-PK), UPC 0197105429833. Stored without the leading zero.10Retailer pageglobal.channelonline.com/acme/classic/Products/overview/M025578488Read 15 October 2026Part BT10(W-2-PK), UPC 0197105429956. A second listing of a 2PK part shows 0197105429895, which is left out because its part number differs.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10Read 15 October 2026The US page and the ASUS eShop sell the 1, 2 and 3 packs.4Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90ig08y0-ma1c6v-asus-zenwifi-bt10.htmlRead 15 October 2026ASUS eShop USA lists BT10(W-1-PK), part number 90IG08Y0-MA1C6V, at 359.99 dollars. Part numbers 90IG08Y0-MA1C4V and 90IG08Y0-MA1C2V are the 2 and 3 packs.

Available1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026The page, the support downloads and the Amazon US buy link are live. Firmware 1.5.2 is dated 2024-11-14 for V3.60.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026TP-Link US site.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White11Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/asus-zenwifi-bt10-dual-pack-white-aimesh-8x-antennas-per-unit-mu-mimo-tri-band-10gbe-80211beRead 15 October 2026Listing title names the dual pack in white. The model codes BT10(W-...) and the ASUS eShop product image also show a white unit. Scan's spec table labels the size 159 x 72 x 186 mm as WxHxD, which would put 72 mm as the height. Photos and the other retailers show the unit standing 186 mm tall, so that label is not used.

White8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B084GTH5LLRead 20 October 2026Color: White. The listing title says TP-Link Deco S4 Mesh AC1900 WiFi System, Deco S4(3-Pack). The listing has one ASIN for several hardware versions and lists three Deco S4R units in the box, so its hardware facts are not used. It lists two UPCs (840460605014 and 845973089726), which cannot be tied to one version, so no GTIN is stored.

Form factoriMesh system is a product line sold in packs of mesh units, e.g. eero, Deco and Orbi. A standalone router that can join a mesh as an option is a router. A travel router is a pocket-size router sold for travel.

Mesh system1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10Read 15 October 2026Sold as BT10(W-1-PK), BT10(W-2-PK) and BT10(W-3-PK). Tom's Hardware says the router and satellite are identical hardware.

Mesh system1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System sold as 1, 2 and 3 packs. All Decos work together, and each unit in a Deco S4 pack is the same.

SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ROG is Gaming and ASUS ExpertWiFi is Business. It is not assigned from price or features.

Home1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10Read 15 October 2026Listed under Whole Home Mesh WiFi System, ZenWiFi Systems, and described as a smart home mesh system.

Home1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026Listed under Mesh WiFi, for home.

Wi-Fi

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Wi-FiiThe newest Wi-Fi generation the product supports.

Wi-Fi 72Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026

Wi-Fi speed classiThe maker's class name, e.g. BE19000 or AXE11000. It adds up the top link rates of all radios. No single device reaches it. A Wi-Fi 6E class starts with AXE, also when the maker writes AX, so eero's AX5400 is AXE5400. The class is not the model number, so GL.iNet's GL-AXT1800 is AX1800.

BE180002Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026Product Segment row: BE18000, 688+5764+11529 Mbps.

AC19001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026WiFi Speeds row: AC1900, 5 GHz 1300 Mbps (802.11ac) and 2.4 GHz 600 Mbps (802.11n).

Wi-Fi radiosiOne row per radio in one unit. A quad-band unit with two 5 GHz radios has two 5 GHz rows.

AASUS ZenWiFi BT10

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	40	688	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	160	5,764	No
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	320	11,529	No

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10Read 15 October 2026Smart AiMesh backhaul uses Multi-Link Operation, aggregating or switching across multiple bands, so no radio is only a backhaul. TechRadar says the 6 GHz channel can optionally be reserved for backhaul, with Auto giving better results, so dedicated_backhaul is stored as false.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026WiFi Data Rate: 6 GHz up to 11529 Mbps, 5 GHz up to 5764 Mbps and 2.4 GHz up to 688 Mbps, all WiFi 7. Transmit / Receive: 6 GHz 4x4, 5 GHz 4x4 and 2.4 GHz 2x2. Boosts Speed lists 20/40/80/160/320 MHz in total. Widths per band are 40 MHz at 2.4 GHz, 160 MHz at 5 GHz and 320 MHz at 6 GHz. Dong Knows Tech prints the same widths per band (see its entry), and they give the printed rates with those streams.6Reviewdongknows.com/asus-zenwifi-bt10-reviewRead 15 October 2026Hardware table: 2.4 GHz 2x2 up to 688 Mbps (20/40 MHz), 5 GHz 4x4 up to 5762 Mbps (20/40/80/160 MHz) and 6 GHz 4x4 up to 11,525 Mbps (20/40/80/160/320 MHz). ASUS prints 5764 and 11529, which are stored. These are the widths per band.

BTP-Link Deco S4

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 4	3	40	600	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 5	3	80	1,300	No

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026Standards row: 802.11ac/n/a on 5 GHz and 802.11n/b/g on 2.4 GHz. The page names 3x3 MU-MIMO and 3 internal antennas, so 3 streams are stored for both bands. The page prints no channel width. A 3x3 radio reaches 1300 Mbps only at 80 MHz (3 x 433.3) and 600 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band only at 40 MHz with 256-QAM (3 x 200), so 80 and 40 are stored. The page shows no third radio, and its mesh diagram shows a dedicated backhaul only for other Deco models, so dedicated_backhaul is false.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/30123Read 20 October 2026Datasheet Deco S4(US) V3.6: signal rate 1300 Mbps at 5 GHz and 600 Mbps at 2.4 GHz, 802.11 a/n/ac on 5 GHz and b/g/n on 2.4 GHz.

Radio bandsiRadios that work at the same time in one unit. Tri-band is 3 and quad-band is 4, also when two radios use the same frequency band.

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6 GHz band

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Combined Wi-Fi link rateiSum of the top link rates of all radios in one unit. It is close to the number in the speed class. No single device reaches it.

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Wi-Fi streamsiSpatial streams of all radios in one unit, e.g. 12 for a tri-band router with 4x4 on each band.

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Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel of any radio, e.g. 320 on the 6 GHz band.

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Wi-Fi featuresiFeatures the maker names for the product. Band steering puts all bands under one network name and moves devices between them, e.g. Smart Connect. Band steering over only some of the bands, such as 2.4 and 5 GHz on a tri-band router, counts. AFC is Automated Frequency Coordination, which allows standard power on 6 GHz. Support that needs a later firmware counts, and the firmware goes in the source note.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Band steering1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10Read 15 October 2026Comprehensive MLO Support: Multi-Link Operation combines and switches between the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands. The page also names 4K-QAM and 320 MHz channels. Band steering comes from Tom's Hardware, see that source.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026Boosts Speed: OFDMA, 4096-QAM and 20/40/80/160/320 MHz bandwidth. Wireless row: MU-MIMO. Multi-RU, preamble puncturing, TWT and AFC are not listed. Dong Knows Tech shows AFC as TBD.7Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-zenwifi-bt10-wi-fi-7-mesh-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review unit came preconfigured with the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands under a single SSID (Smart Connect). Stored as band_steering. Tom's Hardware measured 2,667 Mbps on 6 GHz and 1,293 Mbps on 5 GHz at six feet with iPerf3, which is a different method and is not stored.

MU-MIMO, Beamforming1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026WiFi Capacity row lists MU-MIMO and Beamforming. The Dual-Band entry says devices are distributed to different bands, but the maker does not name band steering, so it is not stored.

External antennasiAntennas outside the case, as the maker counts them.

02Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026Antenna row: Internal antennas x 8, so no external antennas.

01Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026The antennas are internal, so there are none outside the case.

Internal antennasiAntennas inside the case, as the maker counts them.

81Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10Read 15 October 2026Eight internal antennas and ten high-power front-end modules.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026Internal antennas x 8.

31Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 20263x Antennas (Internal).4Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/30123Read 20 October 2026Antenna Type: 3 internal dual-band antennas per Deco unit.

Detachable antennasiThe external antennas screw off and can be replaced. Fixed antennas that only fold or turn do not count.

No2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026The antennas are internal.

No1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026Internal antennas cannot be removed.

Coverage of one unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area that one unit covers. A square feet claim is converted exactly and rounded to a whole m². A claim for a whole pack is stored separately. An area that a trusted review quotes from the maker counts, and the source note names the review.

279m²1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10Read 15 October 2026A 1pk coverage up to 3,000 sq. ft. and a 2pk coverage up to 6,000 sq. ft. 3,000 sq. ft. converted exactly is 278.7 and stored as 279. The page gives no 3pk figure.

195m²1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026Overview text: up to 2,100 sq. ft. for the 1-pack. Converted with 0.09290304 to 195.1 and rounded to 195 m2. The pack pages give 3,900 sq. ft. for the 2-pack and 5,600 sq. ft. for the 3-pack. Amazon and older TP-Link pages say 5,500 sq. ft. for the 3-pack. The maker's V3.60 page and datasheet are used.

Connected devices per unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed maximum number of devices one unit serves. A claim for a whole mesh pack is not stored here.

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1001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026Published as over 100 devices (Connect 100+ Devices). Stored as 100, the plus sign is dropped. The footnote says the number is not guaranteed.

Ports and modem

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PortsiData ports on the main unit. The power input is not a port. A combo port takes an RJ45 cable or an SFP+ module and is counted once. WAN or LAN means the maker says the port can be either, including auto-sensing ports.

AASUS ZenWiFi BT10

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN or LAN	1	Not available
RJ45	1	WAN or LAN	10	Not available
RJ45	1	LAN	10	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.2 Gen 1

Source2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026I/O Ports: 10G WAN/LAN x 1, 10G LAN x 1, 1G WAN/LAN x 1 and USB 3.0 x 1. The manual labels them WAN/LAN1, 10G WAN/LAN2 and 10G LAN3 and calls the USB port USB 3.2 Gen 1x1. Stored as USB 3.2 Gen 1 at 5 Gbps.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/BT10/E27195_ZenWiFi_BT10_UM_V2_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.3: USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 port, WAN/LAN1 port, 10G WAN/LAN2 port and 10G LAN3 port.

BTP-Link Deco S4

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	3	WAN or LAN	1

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026Ethernet Ports: 3x Gigabit Ports per Deco unit, WAN/LAN auto-sensing. Only one port can serve as WAN at a time. No USB port is listed. The Amazon listing says 2 ports, which conflicts with the maker's page, datasheet and user guide. The maker is used.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/30123Read 20 October 2026Port: 3 WAN/LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports per Deco unit, 1 power port.5Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/30120Read 20 October 2026Appearance: three RJ-45 Ethernet ports, a power slot and a reset button on each Deco.

Ethernet portsiRJ45 ports of all roles, WAN and LAN.

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Multi-gig portsiWired network ports of 2.5 Gbps or faster, RJ45 or fiber.

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Fastest WAN portiThe fastest port that can take the internet connection.

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Fastest LAN portiThe fastest port for wired devices. A port that can be WAN or LAN counts here too.

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USB ports

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SFP+ portiA slot for a 10 Gbps fiber or DAC module.

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Built-in modemiModems inside the router. A port for an external modem does not count. A fiber slot counts only when the fiber module is in the box.

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Modem standardsiStandards of the built-in modem as published, e.g. DOCSIS 3.1, VDSL2 35b, GPON or 5G NR.

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Mesh

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Mesh technologiesiMesh systems the unit can join, by the maker's name, e.g. AiMesh, EasyMesh or TP-Link OneMesh.

AiMesh1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10Read 15 October 2026Smart AiMesh. The primary AiMesh router works with compatible ASUS routers as nodes.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026AiMesh: primary AiMesh router and AiMesh node.

Deco Mesh1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026Page text: advanced Deco Mesh Technology. It also uses the name TP-Link Mesh. The optional Ethernet backhaul links the units.

Units per packiUnits in the box. The base lists every pack size sold. Each pack variant holds its own. A standalone router is 1.

1, 2, 31Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10Read 15 October 2026ASUS sells 1, 2 and 3 packs.

1, 2, 31Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026

Coverage of the pack (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area for a whole pack. Each pack variant holds its own claim. The claims of single units are never added up.

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195 to 520m²1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 20262Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-s4/v3.6%20(2-pack)Read 20 October 20263Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-s4/v3.6%20(3-pack)Read 20 October 20264Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/30123Read 20 October 2026

Identical unitsiEvery unit in a pack is the same model, so any unit can be the router. Not true for systems with a separate satellite model, such as NETGEAR Orbi.

Yes7Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-zenwifi-bt10-wi-fi-7-mesh-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026The main router and satellite are identical hardware and interchangeable. The first node set up becomes the router.

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026

Satellite modeliModel number of the satellite when it differs from the router unit.

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Satellite portsiData ports on one satellite. Only when the satellite differs from the router unit.

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Ethernet backhauliMesh units can link to each other over an Ethernet cable.

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10Read 15 October 2026Dual 10G ports extend a 10G wired mesh backhaul between nodes. The page also names a flexible WAN or wired backhaul configuration with auto detection.7Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-zenwifi-bt10-wi-fi-7-mesh-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026The 10G LAN port can be used for a wired backhaul between the router and the satellite.

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026Wireless connections and an optional Gigabit Ethernet backhaul link the Deco units.

Software

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ManagementiWays to set up and manage the router. A web interface is a full settings page in a browser on the local network. A status page alone does not count.

Mobile app, Web interface2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026Router APP: ASUS Router APP. The web interface comes from the manual.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/BT10/E27195_ZenWiFi_BT10_UM_V2_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Setup runs through the ASUS Router app or the web GUI (ASUSWRT) at asusrouter.com.

Mobile app1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026Management Features: Deco App. The page lists web server port 80/443 as a default network service, which is not a settings page.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/30123Read 20 October 2026Management: Local Management, Remote Management, Multi-Managers. The datasheet names no web interface.5Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/30120Read 20 October 2026Setup and use are described through the Deco app for iOS and Android.

Online account requirediSetup and management need an online account with the maker, with no local way around it.

No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/BT10/E27195_ZenWiFi_BT10_UM_V2_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Setup asks for a router login name and password and no ASUS account. Tom's Hardware also sets up the router with a local administrator login.

Yes5Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/30120Read 20 October 2026Setup step 2 of the user guide (REV3.6.0): log in or sign up with a TP-Link ID in the Deco app.

Operating modesiModes the maker lists. Media bridge connects wired devices to another router over Wi-Fi. Extender, range extender and WDS modes count as repeater.

Router, Access point, Mesh node2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026Operating Mode: Access Point Mode, AiMesh Node Mode and Wireless Router Mode.

Router, Access point1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026Working Modes: Router Mode and Access Point Mode.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/30123Read 20 October 2026

Network featuresiFeatures the maker lists that work without a paid subscription. An IoT network is a separate network for smart home devices. Dual WAN uses a second internet connection as a backup or to share the load. Only features the maker clearly says are free. Parental controls counts when a free feature pauses or schedules internet access per person or device, such as eero Profiles, even when content filters need a subscription. When the maker's pages contradict each other, leave the feature out.

Guest network, IoT network, IPTV, Dual WAN, LAN aggregation, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10Read 15 October 2026Smart Home Master gives up to three SSIDs: IoT Network, Kid's Network and VPN Network. Parental controls are said to come without subscriptions.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026Listed: Guest Network, Parental Control, Dual WAN, DDNS, IPTV, LAN Link Aggregation, Adaptive QoS and Traditional QoS. IoT Network comes from the product page. WAN aggregation and VLAN are not listed.

Guest network, IoT network, IPTV, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026Guest Network 1x 5 GHz and 1x 2.4 GHz. IPTV: IGMP proxy, IGMP snooping, bridge, tag VLAN. DDNS: TP-Link. The IoT network comes from the firmware notes on the support page. Tag VLAN is part of IPTV, so VLAN is not stored. The page lists QoS by Device and Parental Controls (URL filtering, time controls). It names no subscription, but the Deco app also sells HomeShield tiers and no maker page says which Deco S4 features are free, so qos and parental_controls are not stored.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/30123Read 20 October 2026Guest Network 2.4 GHz x1 and 5 GHz x1. Features list TP-Link DDNS and VLAN.6Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/download/deco-s4/v3.60Read 20 October 2026Firmware 1.5.2 (build 20240927, published 2024-11-14) release notes: added IoT network function, NO-IP and DynDNS support, client isolation and static routes.

VPN serveriProtocols the router can serve, to reach the home network from outside. A paid VPN service is not a VPN server.

WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec, PPTP2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026VPN row: VPN Server IPSec, OpenVPN, PPTP and WireGuard.

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VPN clientiProtocols the router can use to connect to an outside VPN server.

WireGuard, OpenVPN, L2TP, PPTP2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026VPN row: VPN Client L2TP, OpenVPN, PPTP and WireGuard. VPN Fusion and Instant Guard are also listed.

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USB applicationsiWhat the USB port can be used for. Cellular modem is a USB 4G or 5G modem used as an internet connection or backup.

File server, Media server, Time Machine, Printer server, Cellular modem2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026USB application row: 4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering, AiCloud, Download Master, AiDisk, Media Server, Time Machine, Samba Server and FTP Server. The WAN row lists 3G / 4G LTE Dongle. Printer server comes from Tom's Hardware.7Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-zenwifi-bt10-wi-fi-7-mesh-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026USB application section: Time Machine backup, a network printer server, and a smartphone cellular connection for internet access.

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Wi-Fi securityiEnhanced Open encrypts an open network without a password.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026Security row: WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal and WPA/WPA2-Enterprise. A footnote says WPA/WPA2 Enterprise is only available on a single router and not under AiMesh mode.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026WiFi Encryption row: WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal. WPA3 comes from the V3.60 firmware 1.5.2 release notes. WPA has no option.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/30123Read 20 October 2026Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK.6Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/download/deco-s4/v3.60Read 20 October 2026Firmware 1.5.2 release notes: support for WPA3.

Security serviceiThe maker's built-in security service by name, e.g. AiProtection Pro, HomeShield, NETGEAR Armor or eero Plus.

AiProtection Pro1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10Read 15 October 2026Commercial-grade AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026AiProtection row: AiProtection Pro with Router Security Assessment, Malicious Site Blocking, Two-Way IPS and Infected Device Prevention and Blocking.

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Security service costiWhat the service costs after any free trial. Basic free means the basic features are free and the full set needs a subscription. When the free and paid tiers share one name, such as HomeShield, it is basic free. NETGEAR Armor has no free tier after its trial, so it is paid. When the paid tier is a separate add-on, such as eero Plus, it is paid.

Free1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10Read 15 October 2026The page is described as Subscription-Free Network Security with AiProtection Pro, and parental controls come without subscriptions.

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Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026Administration row: Auto Firmware Update.

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Security updates untiliPublished end date of security updates for this model. It is not calculated from a number of years. A published minimum date, such as "at least through" or "or later", counts as the stated date. The source note says it is a minimum and names the region.

31 December 20285Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1051929Read 15 October 2026The UK FAQ on security update support (PSTI), updated 2026-08-19, lists ZenWiFi BT10 with a product security update period of 4 years, until 31 December 2028, and says extended support may be provided after that date. The date is a minimum and applies to the UK.

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio in the router, often used for setup.

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Smart home platformsiSmart home and voice platforms the router works with, e.g. Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

Google Assistant2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026Smart Home row: Support Google Assistant.

Amazon Alexa1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026Voice Control: pair with Alexa to control Deco S4 with voice commands.

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System on chipiMain chip or platform as published, e.g. Broadcom BCM4916 or Qualcomm Networking Pro 620. A chip maker name alone, such as Broadcom, is not stored.

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CPU cores

42Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 20262.0GHz quad-core processor. Tom's Hardware prints 2.6 GHz, which is not stored.

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CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

2GHz2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 20262.0GHz quad-core processor.

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RAMiRouter RAM in GB. When any trusted source prints a GB figure, use it, e.g. 1 GB rather than 1024 MB converted. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB only when MB is the only figure, e.g. 512 MB is 0.512, and keep the original figure in the source note. Same rule as streaming devices.

2GB2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026RAM 2GB.

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Flash storageiBuilt-in flash memory for the firmware in GB. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB, as for RAM. A memory card or USB drive does not count.

256MB2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026Flash 256MB, stored as 0.256 GB. Tom's Hardware misprints it as 256GB.

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Cooling faniA fan inside the unit. Passive cooling does not count.

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Power

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Power supplyiHow the main unit gets power. USB is a USB-C power adapter. PoE is power over an Ethernet cable.

External DC adapter2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026AC Input 110V~240V (50~60Hz), DC Output 12V with max. 3A current.

External DC adapter4Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/30123Read 20 October 2026A separate power adapter (input 100-240 V, output 12 V DC) plugs into the unit's power port.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating as published, in volts and amps.

12 V, 3 A2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026DC Output 12V with max. 3A current. The manual lists the same rating.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/BT10/E27195_ZenWiFi_BT10_UM_V2_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.3 notes: DC power adapter output +12V with 3A current.

12 V, 1.5 A4Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/30123Read 20 October 2026Power Adapter Output: 12 V 1.5 A. The adapter input is 100-240 V 50/60 Hz 0.6 A. The unit's DC input is the adapter output.

Included adapter outputiRated output of the power adapter in the box. This is not power use.

36W2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 202612 V at a maximum of 3 A is 36 W.

18W4Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/30123Read 20 October 202612 V x 1.5 A is 18 W.

Power use (typical, claimed)iThe maker's typical or average power use of one unit. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out.

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Power use (max, claimed)iThe maker's maximum power use of one unit. Power given out over PoE is not included. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out. A figure measured with the power adapter counts.

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15.7W4Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/30123Read 20 October 2026Power Consumption (with power adapter): 15.7 W max.

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Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iTom's Guide throughput, one row per test position. Tool, client, direction and walls are in the source note. Other reviewers' results go in source notes only.

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Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iHighest measured row with the client connected to the main unit. Compare only results from the same reviewer.

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Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)iTom's Guide throughput at 25 ft through one wall, with the client on the main unit.

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Range (measured)iDistance at which the reviewer's client lost its connection to the main unit.

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Power use under load (measured)iWall power of the main unit during the reviewer's throughput or saturation test.

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Energy use per day (measured)iEnergy the router used over 24 hours of the reviewer's test use. This is not the power at one moment.

360Wh6Reviewdongknows.com/asus-zenwifi-bt10-reviewRead 15 October 2026Energy use per 24 hours reads about 360 for the router unit and about 250 for the satellite unit. The BT10 cells print no unit, while the BQ16 Pro cell on the same row reads Wh. Firmware 3.0.0.6.102_36758.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiOne unit in its normal position, with antennas folded flat or removed. Height is bottom to top. For a round unit, width and depth are both the diameter. A size the maker prints with antennas up goes in Dimensions with antennas.

Width159Height186Depth72mm(6.3 × 7.3 × 2.8 in)2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026Product Dimensions 159 x 72 x 186 mm, printed without labels. The unit stands upright, so 186 mm is the height. A retailer listing gives width 6.3 in, depth 2.8 in and height 7.3 in, which fits 159 wide, 72 deep and 186 high. Tom's Hardware prints 7.48 x 6.14 x 2.91 in, which is not stored.8Reviewtechradar.com/computing/servers-network-devices/asus-zenwifi-bt10-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specification table lists 159 x 186 x 72 mm with a (HxWxD) label. The values match the ASUS 159 x 72 x 186 mm and a 186 mm tall unit. TechRadar measured 1,661 Mbps close range, 614 Mbps two rooms away and 370 Mbps at 15 m with downloads from a Synology NAS to an HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14. That is not Tom's Guide IxChariot, so it is not stored.

Width90.7Height162.3Depth90.7mm(3.6 × 6.4 × 3.6 in)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026The page prints 162.3 x 90.7 x 90.7 mm under the label W x D x H, which is a mislabel. The datasheet and the Amazon listing give the height as 162.3 mm. Stored as height 162.3 and a 90.7 mm square footprint.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/30123Read 20 October 2026Dimensions (H x L x W): 6.4 x 3.6 x 3.6 in. (162.3 x 90.7 x 90.7 mm).8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B084GTH5LLRead 20 October 2026Item dimensions 3.57 in L x 3.57 in W x 6.39 in H, which agrees with the datasheet (90.7 x 90.7 x 162.3 mm).

Dimensions with antennasiOne unit with its external antennas up, as the maker prints it.

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WeightiOne unit without power adapter and cables.

820g(1.8 lb)6Reviewdongknows.com/asus-zenwifi-bt10-reviewRead 15 October 2026Weight per unit 1.8 lbs (.82 kg). Stored from the kg figure. The review does not say whether the adapter is included.

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Wall mountableiThe maker says the unit can be mounted on a wall.

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Certifications

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Wi-Fi Alliance certification IDiCertificate ID in the Wi-Fi Alliance product finder.

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FCC IDiFCC ID of the main unit.

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Other certifications

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FCC, RoHS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026Certification: FCC.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/30123Read 20 October 2026

In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them for the exact pack.

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Links

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Product page

www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt101Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10Read 15 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s41Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-s4Read 20 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspec2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt10/techspecRead 15 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/document/301234Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/30123Read 20 October 2026

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/BT10/E27195_ZenWiFi_BT10_UM_V2_EAA_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/BT10/E27195_ZenWiFi_BT10_UM_V2_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026English user manual, published 2025-10-15 on the ASUS support page.

www.tp-link.com/us/document/301205Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/30120Read 20 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years4Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90ig08y0-ma1c6v-asus-zenwifi-bt10.htmlRead 15 October 2026ASUS eShop USA: 3 year manufacturer warranty. The ASUS US wireless warranty page says the general warranty is 3 years but may vary by place of purchase.

2years7Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warrantyRead 20 October 2026Warranty periods for products purchased on or after 9/1/2023: Whole Home Wi-Fi / Mesh Wi-Fi / Deco, 2 years. US site. The Amazon US listing also says 2 year manufacturer.

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