ZyXEL Intros New Firewall Router

ZyXEL Intros New Firewall Router

Nycil George, Jul 03, 2006 1437 hrs IST

ZyXEL Communications has announced the availability of its new P-336M 802.11g Wireless MIMO firewall router.

ZyXEL Communications has announced the availability of its new P-336M 802.11g Wireless MIMO firewall router, specially designed for home users seeking "no dead zone, no Internet lag" wireless connectivity.

According to company sources, the ZyXEL P-336M featuring 108Mbps Super G Wireless and MIMO Smart Antenna Technology, provides the ultimate solution for speed and coverage, and is backwards compatible with any IEEE 802.11b/g Wi-Fi certified device. Home users are free to access the Internet wirelessly from backyard to bedrooms, and enjoy the high performance of multimedia streaming or Internet surfing.

The P-336M provides Wi-Fi Protected Access and WPA2 featuring AES standard. It has Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and VPN pass-through, creating a secure connection at any remote location.

For users who have upgraded their Windows operating system to Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, the P-336M can be set-up even easier using a USB flash drive and Microsoft Windows Connect Now (WCN).

Milind Kamat, principal consultant India, ZyXEL Communications, said, "The ZyXEL P-336M enables users to run multiple Internet applications, without degrading the quality of Internet experience. With its built-in Stream Engine technology, the ZyXEL P-336M automatically prioritizes sensitive traffic and eliminates Internet lag."

The P-336M 802.11g Wireless MIMO firewall router will be available in the country at prices around Rs 9,350.