ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 Discussion

[xonix]

Using the app? In the Devices tab, it groups the devices under the respective BT10 node.
Using the web? In the AiMesh section, click the BT10 node to show the connected Clients.

Just noticed that in the web AiMesh section, seems to be missing several devices, e.g. my wired Apple TV.
But it does who up in the web Network Map Clients "View List".
So there's probably still some bugs to be ironed out.

If you connect your devices to the network with randomised MAC, the list will look weird from time to time. Just switch and use native MAC ID only for your network, it should look correct.

 

[kun1he2]

Did more checks, looks like I have lots of devices showing under offline section even though they are online.

 

[kun1he2]

If you connect your devices to the network with randomised MAC, the list will look weird from time to time. Just switch and use native MAC ID only for your network, it should look correct.

Yes, I've configured the iOS devices such that they stick to using their native MAC ids, i.e. unrelated to the missing (or rather offline) devices problem.

Perhaps really need to do a firmware reset to clean out the devices database.

 

[Mecisteus]

Using the app? In the Devices tab, it groups the devices under the respective BT10 node.
Using the web? In the AiMesh section, click the BT10 node to show the connected Clients.

Just noticed that in the web AiMesh section, seems to be missing several devices, e.g. my wired Apple TV.
But it does who up in the web Network Map Clients "View List".
So there's probably still some bugs to be ironed out.

Neither list is accurate for me.

 

[xiaofan]

Neither list is accurate for me.

Not sure if you want to give nmap a try. You can use the GUI version if not comfortable with command line tools.

https://nmap.org/zenmap/

 

[Mecisteus]

My BT10 is nearly 2 weeks of uptime after updating latest FW.

All smart home devices are working flawlessly.

 

[weiess]

ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_39102

Version 3.0.0.6.102_39102

57.28 MB. 2025/10/31
SHA-256 ：F505ABCD77AA4BF3C7C6E5046820FA300CF016CFC09621B57DD4B298832BA313

- Enhanced system stability.
- Enhanced input validation and refactored legacy string handling routines to ensure robust memory management.
- Mitigated security risks in AiCloud service by enforcing strict credential verification, implementing robust file path validation, and hardening command execution logic to prevent unauthorized access and manipulation of system resources.
- Implemented comprehensive validation and expanded command filtering in the web history API.
- Strengthened input validation and directory handling in the VPN configuration upload interface.
- Fixed an issue that allowed certain user settings to be bypassed, improving overall user control and protection.

 

[xiaofan]

ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_39102

Version 3.0.0.6.102_39102

57.28 MB. 2025/10/31
SHA-256 ：F505ABCD77AA4BF3C7C6E5046820FA300CF016CFC09621B57DD4B298832BA313

- Enhanced system stability.
- Enhanced input validation and refactored legacy string handling routines to ensure robust memory management.
- Mitigated security risks in AiCloud service by enforcing strict credential verification, implementing robust file path validation, and hardening command execution logic to prevent unauthorized access and manipulation of system resources.
- Implemented comprehensive validation and expanded command filtering in the web history API.
- Strengthened input validation and directory handling in the VPN configuration upload interface.
- Fixed an issue that allowed certain user settings to be bypassed, improving overall user control and protection.

Hmm, this is very much like another round of security updates around AIcloud and other areas.

All in all, it is probably recommended for Asus users to disable AICloud completely as Asus cannot seem to be able to secure it properly.

Edit to add:
1) You can compare the above with RT-AX86U Nov 2024 FW update release notes.
https://www.asus.com/sg/networking-...s?model2Name=RT-AX86-Series-RT-AX86U-RT-AX86S

ASUS RT-AX86 Series(RT-AX86U/RT-AX86S) Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_24323
Version 3.0.0.4.388_24323
71.65 MB
2024/11/28
Please unzip the firmware file, and then verify the checksum. SHA256: 0cef39649a777d13c8f236d5df206a11d8b1951ba44fdaa988bafa1bf198df1e

1.Strengthened input validation and data processing workflows to further protect information security.
2.Enhanced AiCloud password protection mechanisms, safeguarding against unauthorized access attempts.
3.Enhanced device security through improved buffer handling in connection features.
4.Refined data handling processes, ensuring secure and accurate information management.
5.Enhanced file access control mechanisms, promoting a more secure operating environment.
6.Strengthened certificate protection, providing enhanced data security.

2) Oct 2025 RT-AX86U FW update release note -- pretty much the same as Asus ZenWiFi BT10 and looks like Nov 2024 FW update release notes again.

ASUS RT-AX86 Series(RT-AX86U/RT-AX86S) Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_24401
Version 3.0.0.4.388_24401
71.53 MB
2025/10/20
SHA-256 ：CE362AF57A83FC73C51C6D71B92541AD1B9CF2530361F74E37C2296457CAB816
- Enhanced system stability.
- Enhanced input validation and refactored legacy string handling routines to ensure robust memory management.
- Mitigated security risks in AiCloud service by enforcing strict credential verification, implementing robust file path validation, and hardening command execution logic to prevent unauthorized access and manipulation of system resources.
- Implemented comprehensive validation and expanded command filtering in the web history API.
- Strengthened input validation and directory handling in the VPN configuration upload interface.
- Fixed an issue that allowed certain user settings to be bypassed, improving overall user control and protection.

 

[kun1he2]

The other thing that I'm concerned about is that their Asus Router App appears to rely on cloud-based services which talks to our routers via the WAN connection - wonder how robust it is in terms of security and privacy.

 

[xiaofan]

The other thing that I'm concerned about is that their Asus Router App appears to rely on cloud-based services which talks to our routers via the WAN connection - wonder how robust it is in terms of security and privacy.

You can disable remote access.

Use Wireguard VPN server on the router for remote access.

Or you can use things like Tailscale (on a mini PC or Raspberry Pi or Apple TV).

 

[kun1he2]

You can disable remote access.

Use Wireguard VPN server on the router for remote access.

Or you can use things like Tailscale (on a mini PC or Raspberry Pi or Apple TV).

Oh thanks, missed this setting!
Actually, it is named "Remote Connection", under "System Settings", in the ASUS Router app - looks like it isn't exposed in the web UI.
And yes, able to access remotely using the built-in WireGuard VPN.

 

[Mecisteus]

Not sure if you want to give nmap a try. You can use the GUI version if not comfortable with command line tools.

https://nmap.org/zenmap/

Tried this one.

I did different scans of 192.168.50.1/24.

Can see all the devices but not expecting what I am supposed to see.

I can only see 1 ring. Something like the following picture.

How to see the devices connected to the mesh node ?

 

[xiaofan]

Tried this one.

I did different scans of 192.168.50.1/24.

Can see all the devices but not expecting what I am supposed to see.

I can only see 1 ring. Something like the following picture.

How to see the devices connected to the mesh node ?

Cannot differentiate main router or the mesh node...