ZyXEL P-2302HWUDL-P1 Wireless VoIP Station Gateway Adds DECT Telephony over Broadband

Hsinchu, January 3, 2007 -- ZyXEL Communications (TSE:2391), the world's largest residential gateway provider (In-Stat, 2006), today announced its 802.11g P-2302HWUDL-P1 Wireless VoIP Station Gateway designed for home and small office users. The highly integrated P-2302HWUDL-P1 features multiple SIP numbers and voice channels, bi-directional call forwarding between PSTN to VoIP, as well as a built-in DECT station gateway that enables convenient voice conversation over Internet or conventional phone lines.

The P-2302HWUDL-P1 comes with two built-in standard phone jacks and a DECT station, allowing users to enjoy VoIP conversations via wired phone or up to 6 cordless DECT handsets such as ZyXEL V250 or other DECT compliant devices.

In addition, ZyXEL P-2302HWUDL-P1 helps users to save on phone bills by offering routing calls through PSTN or VoIP network flexibly. Economical calling plans can be made to minimize phone tolls by leveraging low-cost IP telephony. Users can make long-distance calls with P-2302HWUDL-P1 through VoIP, and switch to traditional PSTN for local access, for instance.

ZyXEL P-2302HWUDL-P1 is equipped with two high-speed USB 2.0 interfaces for hard drives or memory disks to share files over the LAN, or connect USB printers to take advantage of its print server feature to serve all family or office computers through wired or wireless Ethernet without complicated cable wirings.

ZyXEL P-2302HWUDL-P1 provides both wired and wireless security and protection based on Stateful Packet Inspection for the first-line defense against hackers, network intruders, and other malicious threats. Furthermore, technologies like WPA2 and 802.1x authentication can also effectively keep confidential user data from unauthorized access.

Availability
The ZyXEL P-2302HWUDL-P1 is currently available through its global sales network, system integrators, and value-added resellers. To find a ZyXEL distributor nearest to your location, visit the information site at http://www.zyxel.com/web/where_tobuy.php

About ZyXEL Communications
ZyXEL Communications Co. (TSE: 2391), located in Hsinchu, Taiwan, is the world's largest residential gateway provider (In-Stat, 2006). ZyXEL's broad line of Internet Protocol-based (IP) networking solutions include access multiplexors, customer premise equipment, Internet security and Wireless LAN equipment, enabling high-performance network services for SOHO, small to mid-sized businesses and service providers. ZyXEL works closely with worldwide network equipment vendors, telecommunications companies, ISPs, and other major businesses. For more information, visit the company's Website at http://www.zyxel.com.