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ZyXEL Communications Awarded at RETAILVISION® Wi-Fi Finder Wins “Best of RetailVision Award"™ for Best Accessory Product ANAHEIM, Calif., September 13, 2005 -- ZyXEL Communications, a leading provider of broadband access solutions, announced today that the AG-225H Wi-Fi Finder won the “Best of RetailVision Awards"™ voted on by attendees for Best Product in the Accessory category at RetailVision®, held September 6-9, 2005 in Phoenix, Arizona. “RetailVision attendees are top 100-level retailers from across North America," said Pete Prentice, senior global director for RetailVision. “The Best of RetailVision awards are significant because they are voted on by these consumer channel decision makers, and recognize vendors demonstrating both innovation and leadership in the retail marketplace." ZyXEL’s AG-225H is the first device of its kind to combine a wireless hotspot finder, client adapter and soft access point all in one, making it a perfect on-the-go gadget for quick and simple computing. It is also the only Wi-Fi finder available today that locates all the 802.11a and 802.11b/g Access Points in range and provides detailed information like SSID, security, and signal strength. It also supports all major operating systems including Microsoft WindowsTM, Mac OS X, and Linux. As wireless networking increasingly becomes ubiquitous, more and more people are looking to access the Internet on the go to check email, access corporate networks, share music and pictures and send and receive documents. ZyXEL’s AG-225H Wi-Fi Finder is an ideal tool for consumers to detect hotspots, provide a secure wireless connection and share wireless access with others. The AG-225H’s soft access point feature is convenient for conference rooms, meeting rooms and hotels where there is one wired network connection, but multiple users. By turning a computer into an instant wireless access point, users can share their network connection by simply plugging the computer into the Ethernet port and the AG-225 into the computer. “We are honored to be recognized by top retailer attendees as one of the best new products for consumers at RetailVision," said Munira Brooks, vice president of sales, marketing and business development. “Having such well-regarded retailers select the AG-225H as one of the best new products truly confirms the technology as an innovative device for consumers." RetailVision is an event targeted at the retail channel where new consumer IT products and channel programs are unveiled, retailers and vendors forge relationships, and retail merchandising decisions are made. For more than 14 years, RetailVision has been a premier event for building alliances between the top 100-level retailers and technology vendors serving the consumer market. The awards are selected by the Top 100-Level Retailers who attend RetailVision. About ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL Communications, Inc., with U.S. headquarters in Anaheim, California, is one of the foremost suppliers of broadband networking and Internet connectivity/routing products. ZyXEL addresses the needs of security conscious computer users including home users, small office/home office (SOHO) and small-to-medium sized business (SMB) users. The company offers consumer-friendly products in the areas of security, wireless, VoIP, switches, and routers. ZyXEL family of wireless home networking products are noted for their easy installation, high performance and built-in security. For more information on ZyXEL Communications and its broadband solutions, visit the company’s website at http://www.us.zyxel.com. # # # ZyXEL Delivers the Highest Speed VDSL Solution in the Industry ZyXEL's VDSL Switch and Modem Gateway Enable Telcos and Service Providers to Deploy High-Bandwidth Multimedia Services at Speeds of 100Mbps DALLAS, Texas, September 12, 2005 – ZyXEL Communications Inc., a leading provider of broadband access solutions, today announces the latest additions to their next generation VDSL product line this week at the Broadband Properties Summit in Dallas, Texas. The VES-1616F 16-port VDSL Switch combined with Prestige P871H IP-based VDSL Modem Gateway with built-in 4 port switch provide a total end-to-end 100/50M VDSL solution for Telcos and service providers deploying HDTV, video conferencing and other triple play services that require extremely high bandwidth. The VES-1616F and P871H combined are the only 100Mbps VDSL solution currently shipping. Addressing the expressed need by Telcos and ISPs for quick and cost-effective solutions, ZyXEL‘s VDSL offering provides the necessary bandwidth and speed requirements. As the number one VDSL equipment provider in the world, ZyXEL has shipped more than 2 million ports to date and continues to be a leader in cutting-edge technologies. ZyXEL is currently working on VDSL2 products that will be ready to ship in the first quarter of 2006. The demand for high bandwidth broadband connections steadily increases with the emergence of IP multimedia services such as HDTV, video-on-demand and peer-to-peer applications. “Our goal with the VES-1616F and P871H was to provide a high bandwidth, fast VDSL solution with advanced security, QoS and management features." said Munira Brooks, vice president of sales, marketing and business development at ZyXEL. “Now Telcos and service providers can quickly and cost-effectively deploy value-added services over existing copper-wire infrastructure. VDSL is an ideal technology in terms of rate, reach and cost effectiveness." The ZyXEL VES-1616F VDSL switch incorporates the latest VDSL 6-band technology based on Discrete Multi-Tone (DMT) standard, offering 16 100/50Mbps VDSL ports with two FE/GE ports and two SFP ports for Fiber uplinks that can be used in an MTU environment as well as FTTx projects that include Fiber to the Neighborhood (FTTNeighborhood) and Fiber to the Building (FTTBuilding). ZyXEL’s VDSL switch supports two gigabit Ethernet and two Gigabit Fiber interfaces for uplink and daisy chain. The Prestige P871H IP-based VDSL Modem/gateway with a built-in 4-port switch has advanced QoS feature to allocate bandwidth and prioritize traffic for different real time applications. Telcos and ISPs involved in Fiber To The Home (FTTH) projects can now offer bandwidth-intensive Triple Play services to subscribers enabling a quicker and cost-effective alternative to use FTTNeighborhood with ZyXEL’s VDSL switch and use existing copper wires to every home. Another application includes FTTBuilding which is deployed for business, hospitality and MTU type of installations that need both upstream and downstream higher bandwidth. Major benefits of ZyXEL’s VES-1616F include:
Pricing and Availability The ZyXEL VES-1616F and P871H, along with the complete VDSL product line are currently available directly from ZyXEL and through ZyXEL's national network of authorized distributors and resellers. Please call 1-800-255-4101 for pricing. For more information on ZyXEL VDSL products please visit http://www.us.zyxel.com. About ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL Communications, Inc., with U.S. headquarters in Anaheim, California, is one of the world’s foremost suppliers of broadband networking and Internet connectivity/routing products. ZyXEL is focused on developing xDSL DSLAMs / modems / gateways, cable access, broadband-sharing, VoIP, wireless and security solutions for a large target audience including telcos, cable operators, ISPs, small-to-medium sized businesses, SOHO and institutional MxU (multi-tenant unit/multi-dwelling unit) markets. Some of ZyXEL’s largest customers include: Sprint, Time Warner, Charter, Earthlink, Chunghwa Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom, Telefónica Brazil, Telia, Verizon, and many others. For more information on ZyXEL Communications and its broadband solutions, visit the company’s website at http://www.us.zyxel.com. # # # ZyXEL Bolsters Its Award Winning Firewall/VPN Router Product Line with Unified Threat Management for Complete Network Protection Next Generation ZyWALL Family First to Offer Anti-Virus/IDP Acceleration Card for 20 Times Faster Performance ANAHEIM, Calif., September 9, 2005 – As a leading provider of secure broadband networking and Internet connectivity and routing products, ZyXEL Communications announced the ZyWALL family of firewall and VPN router products with Unified Threat Management (UTM). The ZyWALL UTM products offer the most complete security features with up to 20 times the performance of other products in its class. By bundling key security capabilities with simplified management, ZyXEL’s new ZyWALL UTM appliances integrate AntiVirus, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Spam Blocking and Web Content Filtering into one unified program designed to work together to protect information and computing assets. UTM systems have emerged as the most complete method for managing threats at the network perimeter but until now have been impractical for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) due to network performance degradation and high Total Cost of Ownership of multiple appliances. Due to the performance bottleneck, all security features cannot be enabled at the same time which is counter to the value of true UTM. ZyXEL has mitigated this problem with its acceleration card powered by ZyXEL SecuASIC chipset, which increases performance by up to 20 times compared to other firewall products in its class and enables the full benefit of UTM. The AntiVirus/IDP acceleration card combined with ZyXEL’s advanced ZyNOS v4.00 network operating system integrates all security modules in a highly interactive and responsive manner. “Threats from the Internet manifest themselves with never-ending mutations. The increasing sophistication in network threats has resulted into complicated security solutions," said Munira Brooks, ZyXEL’s vice president of sales, marketing and business development. “Today SMBs, with a limited IT staff, are looking for an all-in-one security solution that reduces this complexity and is easy to maintain without sacrificing performance. The ZyWALL UTM appliances were designed to meet this need. Our customers can rest assured that their network is secured and performance is maintained." The ZyWALL UTM product line boasts 8 integrated modules which provide an optimum security appliance for internet computing. These capabilities include:
The new ZyWALL UTM family is designed for simplified management with a 6-step installation and set-up that does not require constant maintenance. All of the advanced features including redundancy and fail-over are standard out-of-the-box and do not incur an extra cost. ZyXEL offers a flat licensing policy that allows businesses to connect as many users as desired for unlimited nodes. The ZyXEL ZyWALL UTM series has three models designed for SMBs with varying number of users. All ZyWALL models have been certified by ICSA and can ensure compatibility with major firewall brands in the market. The ZyWALL 70 is designed for business headquarters with 100 VPN users; ZyWALL 35 is ideal for a branch office with approximately 30-35 simultaneous VPN users; and ZyWALL 5 fits the needs of offices with 10 simultaneous VPN users. Pricing
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ZyXEL Communications # # # ZyXEL's XtremeMIMO™ Wireless Networking Solutions Dramatically Boost Performance Speed and Coverage XtremeMIMO Wireless Networking Solutions Offer StremEngine™ Technology for a Lightening - Fast and Lag-Free Gaming Experience Phoenix, Arizona, Sept 6, 2005 – ZyXEL Communications Inc., a leading provider of secure broadband networking and Internet connectivity and routing products, today announced the XtremeMIMO wireless networking product line that includes:
Featuring Super G Wireless and MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) Smart Antenna technology, the X-550 XtremeMIMO Router provides up to 800 percent better throughput speeds and range than 802.11g. ZyXEL’s X-550 XtremeMIMO Router has built-in StreamEngine™ technology powered by Ubicom™ that instantly prioritizes applications to reduce latency and boost network efficiency making it ideal for online gaming, VoIP, Internet radio and other triple-play applications. The ZyXEL X-550 is the first product on the market to support Microsoft Windows Connect Now (WCN)™ technology which makes it effortless to add new devices, such as printers, to an existing wireless network or create a new network. “The X-550 is an ideal family router. XtremeMIMO technology converts blind spots into hot spots so just one router can provide excellent coverage to the entire house and it provides advanced security for data security and to prevent free-loaders from stealing your bandwidth," said Munira Brooks, vice president of sales, marketing and business development at ZyXEL. “Additionally, built-in StreamEngine technology dramatically boosts performance for gaming and other multi-media applications. Online gamers will love ZyXEL’s XtremeMIMO products." Major benefits of the ZyXEL X-550 XtremeMIMO Router include:
ZyXEL XtremeMIMO routers and adapters eliminate dead zones or sudden drops in signal strength by “seeking" and setting up the best mode of communication, thus increasing wireless network coverage and speed. ZyXEL’s XtremeMIMO line has advanced security measures such as Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and comes Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) ready, in order to protect wireless data transmissions. XtremeMIMO solutions are backwards compatible with any IEEE 802.11b/g Wi-Fi device. Pricing
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