New Wireless Firewall Router from ZyXEL Taps Cellular Network for Internet Access Anytime, Anywhere

Business Wire, Feb 5, 2007

Mobile Broadband Security Appliance Integrates 3G Service, Dual Band 802.11g/a Wi-Fi and ZyXEL's Proven ZyWALL Security Features

SAN FRANCISCO -- Arming consumers and mobile workers with secure broadband Internet access regardless of their location, ZyXEL Communications today announced the ZyWALL-2WG, a mobile broadband security appliance. ZyXEL's new wireless firewall router features mobile broadband capability for Internet access wherever cellular phone service is available.

A leading provider of secure broadband networking and Internet connectivity and routing products, ZyXEL is showcasing the new ZyWALL-2WG this week at RSA 2007 in San Francisco. The ZyWALL-2WG is a mobile Internet security appliance with integrated firewall, VPN, 802.11 for wireless LAN and broadband Internet access through 3G networks. Ideal for tradeshows, outdoor events and Internet access in trains or buses, the new appliance features HSDPA / GSM / EDGE 3G support through a PCMCIA card slot. Combined with a wired environment, the ZyWALL-2WG supports WAN backup, load balancing Fail-Over and Fail-Back technologies and its Wi-Fi technology offers dual band flexibility with 802.11a/b/g for LAN users. Built-in security features include SPI firewall, IPSEC VPN and content filtering for state of the art protection against Internet attacks.

"Our mantra for the ZyWALL product line: 'integration, mobility, flexibility and security,' all of which are key requirements for our customers and the products they adopt," said Munira Brooks, senior vice president of sales, marketing and business development. "The ZyWALL-2WG enables consumers and remote workers to expand their mobility have the flexibility of the cellular network, a fully integrated appliance and the security and speed of the ZyWALL product line wherever they need it."

Previously, cellular Internet service required each computer to have a PCMCIA card from a service provider. With the ZyWALL-2WG, only one card from service providers such as AT&T (Cingular) is required and other computers are able to securely share the network connection over wireless LAN. Fast cellular data speeds up to 3.6Mbps make the appliance ideal for environments that may not have Internet access readily available. The ZyWALL-2WG is also able to provide 3G services to those customers who might have been out of reach before.

Key features of the ZyWALL-2WG include:

* WCDMA/HSDPA 3G data card support within a PCMCIA slot

* Wi-Fi Certified with 802.11 a/b/g Atheros

* ZyNOS ICSA IPSec VPN and Firewall certified

* High-Availability with Redundant IPSec VPN and Dial Backup

* Bridge mode fits broadband networking environment

* Web-based content filtering with Blue Coat service

* Four LAN/DMZ 10/100 auto MDI/MDIX Ethernet ports

* 24Mbps throughput with Firewall and VPN FTTH and ADSL2

Price/Availability

The ZyWALL-2WG will be available in the first quarter of 2007, through ZyXEL's approved channel partners. For more information about ZyXEL's security product line, please call 1-800-255-4101.

About ZyXEL Communications

ZyXEL Communications, Inc., with North American 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 MSAPs, 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,

residential and institutional MxU (multi-tenant unit/multi-dwelling unit) markets. Some of ZyXEL's largest customers include: Sprint, Time Warner, Charter, Earthlink, Chunghwa Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom, Telefonica Brazil, Telia, Verizon and many others. ZyXEL's North American distributors include Embarq, Ingram Micro, Tech Data and Wynit. ZyXEL offers its channel partners industry leading incentives with a full line of enterprise-class products through the North America ZySTAR Channel Program. For more information on ZyXEL Communications and its broadband solutions, visit the company's website at http://www.us.zyxel.com.