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ZyXEL's XtremeMIMO Wireless Networking Solutions Dramatically Boost Performance Speed and Coverage

Posted on: Tuesday, 6 September 2005, 12:00 CDT

ZyXEL Communications Inc., a leading provider of secure broadband networking and Internet connectivity and routing products, today announced the XtremeMIMO(TM) wireless networking product line that includes:

-- X-550 802.11g XtremeMIMO Wireless Broadband Router

-- M-102 802.11g XtremeMIMO Wireless Cardbus Adapter

-- M-202 802.11g XtremeMIMO Wireless USB Adapter

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(TM) technology powered by Ubicom(TM) 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)(TM) 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 Stream Engine 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:

-- Performance: Smart Antenna technology pinpoints the best method for connecting with a client to increase performance up to 8x more than 802.11g, eliminate dead zones and increase range and throughput speeds for wireless network communications;

-- Quality of Service (QoS): StreamEngine technology optimizes QoS by instantly prioritizing on the network to boost network efficiency;

-- Easy set-up: Microsoft Windows Connect Now (WCN) technology to easily create new WiFi networks or expand an existing network;

-- Security: Powerful security features include AES, WPA, WPA-PSK (Pre-shared Key), IEEE 802.1x support and advance firewall with DoS protection and access control.

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 and Availability

List price for the X-550 802.11g XtremeMIMO Wireless Broadband Router is $159.99, the M-102 802.11g XtremeMIMO Wireless Cardbus Adapter is $119.99 and M-202 802.11g XtremeMIMO Wireless USB Adapter is $109.99. They will be available starting October 15, 2005 through ZyXEL's national network of authorized resellers, eCommerce sites and direct to consumers from ZyXEL. More information about ZyXEL MIMO products can be found at http://www.us.zyxel.com.

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. The 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.

Source: Business Wire

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