89%
Odds it works through 2029Last checked: October 14, 2026.
ZenWiFi is Asus’ mesh Wi-Fi line. Asus routers can be fully managed from a local web page, but in 2025 tens of thousands, mostly older models, were taken over by botnets through known security flaws.
CompanyAsus, a large Taiwanese electronics company
Needs the cloud?No. Everything can be managed locally, with no account required
Subscription for basics?No
SecurityIn 2025, botnets took over tens of thousands of Asus routers, mostly older models, through known flaws
How long devices get supportWe have not found a ZenWiFi device that was switched off. Asus does not publish end-of-support dates.
Why 89%
- Starting point90%A large, established company.
- Track record−2Tens of thousands of Asus routers were taken over by botnets in 2025.
- Works without the cloud+1Fully manageable locally, with no account needed.
- Our estimate89%
The good news: Asus routers can be managed entirely from a local web page, with no account or cloud required.
The bad news: Security flaws have hit Asus routers repeatedly, including 2025 botnets that took over tens of thousands of them. Updates matter a lot.
If you own Asus ZenWiFi
- Install firmware updates as soon as they arrive.
- Turn off remote access features you do not use.