ZyXEL Showcases Integrated Solutions for Converged Services at VON.

Featuring Multi-Service Platform for Telcos and Business/Residential VoIP Solutions

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- ZyXEL Communications today announced they will showcase their broad portfolio of integrated solutions for converged services this week at VON Spring, the premier global IP communications industry event in San Jose. Along with their new Embedded Media Terminal Adapter (EMTA) Gateway, ZyXEL will have complete VoIP and end-to-end IP broadband access solutions from COE to CPE on display.

With expertise in diverse technologies like ADSL2+/VDSL2, GEPON/GPON and Gigabit Ethernet, ZyXEL has all of the equipment for different FTTx deployment scenarios, helping ease the transition for service providers to next generation IP networks that offer rich, value-added voice, data and video services. Consumers are increasingly favoring the Internet for inexpensive phone service, video, real time content and applications. VON sees this and has built a community on the evolution and convergence of these technologies, making their spring show the perfect venue for ZyXEL to showcase their solutions.

"ZyXEL has built a complete VoIP and IP access product line from the ground up, that seamlessly integrates diverse networking technologies and is ideal for converged services," said Munira Brooks, senior vice president of sales, marketing and business development at ZyXEL. "We are committed to helping service providers deploy rich voice and video services quickly and economically by transitioning to IP networks."

ZyXEL's unparalleled line-up of integrated solutions for converged services includes the following product families that will be on display this week at VON:

Business and Residential VoIP

ZyXEL will showcase their VoIP product line that integrates networking technologies, including xDSL and cable broadband access, WLAN and firewall/VPN, allowing service providers to offer feature-rich phone and data services to business and residential customers. Products that will be on display include:

* SIP Based Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA) - P-2002

* 802.11g Wireless VoIP Station Gateway with Cordless Phones - P-2302 HWUDL-P1 & V 250 DECT Handsets

* All-in-one Residential VoIP Gateway with ADSL2+ Modem, 4-port Switch and Wireless AP - P-2602 HWL-D1A

* VoIP Station Gateway with 4 Phone Ports for Businesses - P-2304

* All-in-one Business Gateway with 8 Phone Ports, ADSL2+ modem, 4-Port Switch and Wireless AP - P-2608

* Wireless VoIP Phones - P-2000W

* 4-line Cable EMTA Gateway with 802.11g Wireless AP and Battery Back Up - P-2904HWB

ZyXEL's newest solution, the P-2904 series, is an Embedded Media Terminal Adapter (EMTA) that is CableLabs DOCSIS 2.0/1.1, PacketCable 1.5/1.1 compliant and provides high-speed Internet access as well as cost-effective, toll-quality telephone voice and fax/modem services. It provides four Ethernet ports for high speed Internet and four POTS lines for SIP based or PacketCable VoIP. The P-2904 also provides a solid SP1 firewall and VPN capability, making it an all-in-one solution for an MSO's small business customers.

Telecommunications

ZyXEL will also showcase their complete end-to-end IP broadband access solutions from COE to CPE. Products that will be on display include:

* Multi-service Access Platform (MSAP) with non-blocking Gigabit Ethernet backplane that supports ADSL2+ / VDSL2 / G. SHDSL.bis / VoIP line cards - IES-5000 / IES5005

* 48-Port POTS/VoIP line card for IES-5000/IES-5005 MSAPs - VOP-1248

* The series includes ADSL2+ Modem, Modem Router and Modem Router with Firewall/VPN and 11G Wireless AP - P-660 Series

* 24-Port Carrier-grade Layer 2+ Managed Fast Ethernet Switches - ES-3124 Series

* 12-Port Layer 3+ Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch with 12 SFP opened slots for all GbE fiber flavors - GS-4012F

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.