CompUSA to Offer ZyXEL Home Networking Products in Stores Nationwide; Retail Agreement Provides Security-Wise Consumers with High Quality Broadband Solutions

Business Wire, April 5, 2005

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- ZyXEL Communications, a leading provider of broadband access solutions, today announced its partnership with CompUSA, one of the nation's leading retailers and resellers of technology products and services, to provide its feature-rich, robust broadband solutions to home users, small office/home office (SOHO) and small-to-medium business (SMB) customers nationwide.

CompUSA, America's original technology superstore, will offer select ZyXEL-branded products for home networking and security in retail stores throughout the U.S. With growing concerns over viruses and other security risks, home users are becoming more security conscious, demanding products with built-in safeguards. Known for building highly effective security into its products, ZyXEL offers a wide range of user-friendly solutions for home networking and is committed to providing affordable products that perform as promised. ZyXEL also provides customers with free firmware upgrades and free lifetime tech support.

According to a recent report from Yankee Group, the home networking market continues to grow strongly, benefiting from increased broadband adoption and the expansion of PC usage as both a productivity and multimedia platform. Some 11 million households have installed a home network to connect to the Internet and distribute content and applications stored on PCs across multiple and previously isolated devices.

"CompUSA is dedicated to continuing to lead the industry in offering the largest selection of technology innovations to meet consumers' growing broadband and Internet access needs," said Doug Lane, divisional merchandise manager, CompUSA. "ZyXEL's security-centric broadband solutions contribute to this goal by adding value to our retail offerings."

The first ZyXEL products to be offered by CompUSA are in the categories of security, wireless and switches. These include the ZyAIR product family which removes the obstacles for wireless home networking by providing an easy-to-install solution with high performance and strong security features. Also available to consumers is ZyXEL's HomeSafe broadband parental control gateway which has been well received by families who want to monitor and protect their children online by managing access to Internet applications and blocking objectionable material. Additionally, ZyXEL will offer its Wireless Firewall Router that incorporates ZyXEL's G Superspeed(TM) Technology and Trend Micro Home Network Security Services which together increase both performance and security for fast and secure Internet access. Furthermore, ZyXEL will offer ZyWALL 2, its Internet security gateway that provides robust firewall protection and reliable security for telecommuters and home workers.

ZyXEL will continue to work closely with CompUSA to define what consumers want and to supply future solutions to meet these customer demands.

"We are approaching the retail market from the viewpoint that reliable broadband access solutions give consumers a positive online experience and we believe this leads to higher consumer confidence," said Munira Brooks, vice president of sales, marketing and business development at ZyXEL. "Having such a well-regarded national retailer select us as a partner truly validates ZyXEL as a leading provider of broadband solutions."

About CompUSA

CompUSA Inc. is one of the nation's leading retailers and resellers of technology products and services. CompUSA offers its customers complete lifestyle solutions, blending expertise in technology and home entertainment for a one-stop shopping experience. CompUSA operates 230 CompUSA superstores in over 90 major metropolitan markets across the United States and Puerto Rico that serve retail, small-to-medium businesses, corporations, government and education customers, and include technical service departments. Many of the stores include classroom training facilities. For more information, please visit www.compusa.com.

About ZyXEL Communications

ZyXEL Communications Inc., with U.S. headquarters in Anaheim, 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's 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 Web site at http://www.us.zyxel.com.