ZyXEL Heats up Hotspot Access with Management Solution from NetNearU; ZyXEL Hotspot Gateway Enhanced with TRACKOS™ Software, Arming Network Providers and End Users with Complete Support System

Business Wire, June 20, 2006

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- ZyXEL Communications today announced a partnership with NetNearU (NNU), a comprehensive point-of-access management solution provider, to provide NNU's wireless hotspot management system, TRACKOS(TM), together with ZyXEL's wireless hotspot gateway, the ZyAIR G-4100. The agreement will provide service providers with an all-in-one hotspot solution along with support for a management system that offers a single interface to manage multiple hotspot locations.

A leading provider of secure broadband networking, Internet connectivity and routing products, ZyXEL's hotspot gateway is a complete and flexible solution that operates in any hotspot environment. By integrating with TRACKOS(TM), ZyXEL's G-4100 now offers better control and enhanced reporting capabilities and improved management of all billing, authentication and roaming agreements. In addition, NNU offers 1-800 telephone support for both operators and end users 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. These service enhancements will result in an improved hotspot experience for both network operators and end users.

"The synergy between NNU and ZyXEL is hard to ignore," said Munira Brooks, ZyXEL senior vice president of sales, marketing and business development. "The combination of our products provides our customers with what they have been asking for, quality Internet access with total management control."

With nine years of experience in managing public Internet access, NNU has become a major player in the market and manages wireless networks in seventeen countries for over 100 different companies.

"We are pleased to partner with ZyXEL, a company that shares similar goals and a vision for anytime/anywhere Internet access with the best controls, security and management for network providers and end users," said Larry James, chairman and CEO of NetNearU Corp. "The coming together of TRACKOS(TM) with the G-4100 makes ZyXEL's proven hotspot gateway an even more attractive solution for current and future customers."

Targeted to network operators, ZyXEL's ZyAIR G-4100 wireless hotspot gateway allows end users such as ISPs, hotels and small stores to offer Wi-Fi service to their customers. It is ideal for businesses that want to deploy WLAN so that users do not need to change any settings on their computer. The gateway is easy to install and provides hotspot service with minimal maintenance cost and no administrative effort. Support for NNU's TRACKOS(TM) is integrated into the main firmware of the G-4100; the complete solution is available immediately.

Availability

The ZyAIR G-4100, along with the complete ZyXEL hotspot gateway product line, is currently available directly from ZyXEL and through ZyXEL's national network of authorized distributors. Please call 1-800-255-4101 for pricing. More information about the products can be found at www.us.zyxel.com.

About NetNearU Corp.

NetNearU Corp. provides an easy to deploy, comprehensive Operations Support System (OSS) for managing public Internet access networks, including Wi-Fi, Wi-Max, Hotspot and Metro deployments. The company's software solution, TRACKOS(TM), provides for real-time end-user self-provisioning, authentication, billing, roaming support, network operability monitoring, configuration, reporting and more. Using TRACKOS(TM), network operators can reduce their expenditures on capital purchases, software integration and development. NetNearU's solution enhances the speed to market for public access networks and provides for scalable, reliable and manageable network deployments. NetNearU also provides 24/7 branded end-user call center services, making NetNearU's solution and services a complete offering for public Internet access network operators. Visit the company's website at www.nnu.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 Cable, Charter, Earthlink, Chunghwa Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom, Telefonica 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.