Advantages: Easy Installation, reliable, good value Disadvantages: Limited customer services
The ZyXelPrestigerouter 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. ...
Advantages: Fast network solution, very easy to setup Disadvantages: Slightly too wide for some sockets
's obviously faster than 1.0 and the cost difference isn't very much (for me it was around £30 more). The ZyXEL PLA-401 is a twin pack (contains two devices). Having just one is pointless as you need at least two to make it work. You can add up to 16 devices around the house and they are compatible with power extensions so you can just find an empty socket anywhere in the house.
Note that my one and only (small) gripe is that the width of these devices are slightly larger than small power extensions so you may find there is an overlap and you might find it difficult to plug them next to another electric plug.
These devices are often called bridges. A network bridge connects separate networks together, so these devices 'bridge' your home network (the router) with your computer in another part of the house.
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Manufacturer's product description
The ZyXEL Prestige 791 G.SHDSL Series Router is designed for medium-sized businesses to access the Internet and remote office networks by providing a cost-effective high-speed alternative to leased-line services. The Prestige 791 series provides symmetric LAN-to-LAN and Internet access transmissions at selectable speeds of up to 2.3Mbps, and can be configured to either server or client mode for providing point-to-point connectivity between two sites. In case of interruption in DSL service, the Dial Backup feature enables non-stop Internet access by automatically switching traffic to an external analogue or ISDN modem. ZyXEL Prestige 791R 1 x 10/100 SHDSL Router supports up to 2.3 Mbps Synchronous G.SHDSL. It is ideal for two-way data applications such as web hosting, video conferencing and graphics publishing. It also provides serial port backup using external ISDN/Analogue Modem.
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