ZyXEL's Prestige 630 series USB modem makes ADSL easier than ever. With truly Plug and Play installation, this high-performance ADSL modem is easily installed on computers or... more
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Protocols & Specifications: ITU G.992.1 (G.DMT), ITU G.992.2 (G.Lite)
Networking
Network / Transport Protocol: PPPoE, PPPoA, AAL5
Expansion / connectivity
Interfaces:
1 x modem - ADSL - RJ-11
1 x USB - 4 PIN USB Type B
Software / system requirements
OS Required: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
Manufacturer's product description
ZyXEL's Prestige 630 series USB modem makes ADSL easier than ever. With truly Plug and Play installation, this high-performance ADSL modem is easily installed on computers or notebooks without opening the computer or adding network interface cards (NICs). By employing a Plug and Play USB interface, high-bandwidth access is achieved almost instantly with throughputs greater than ever. High-bandwidth applications such as stock trading, interactive gaming, streaming video and real-time audio are virtually instantaneous. Powerful downstream rates make the Prestige 630 series perfect for speed-craving Internet surfers. ZyXEL provides flexible chipset solutions to ensure maximum interoperability with major DSLAM.
Advantages: Easy Installation, reliable, good value Disadvantages: Limited customer services
...The ZyXelPrestige router is affordable and reliable. I haven't set up a wireless network before so was happy to discover that the Prestige was easy to install and set-up with a multimedia presentation and documnetation to guide you through the process. The router provides a fast, reliable ADSL connection and the small, unobtrusive unit can be easily hidden out of site. The unit provides great value for money as it comes with a free USB connector therfore providing everything you need to set up a wireless connection instantly. The only downside is that should you encounter a problem (which I have yet to) ZyXel's customer services are only available at limited times. Overall, this is a great value router that enabled me to set up my wireless connection quickly and easily....
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Over the last few months I've tried Wireless ADSL routers from 4 different manufacturers, using 54g wireless cards with WPA encryption.
The Belkin one would randomly refuse to allow 1 or 2 wireless clients to connect.
The Netgear one had very poor... more