ZyXEL Releases PLA-401 Portable Wall-Mounted HomePlug AV Powerline Ethernet Adapter

HomePlug AV Certified LAN Extension Solution Providing up to 200Mbps Amazing High Transmission!

Hsinchu, July 24, 2007-- ZyXEL CommunicationsCorp.(TSE: 2391), the world’s largest residential gateway provider(In-State, 2006), todayreleases itsPLA-401 portable wall mounted HomePlugAVpowerline Ethernet adapter for home and small officeusers. Design for HomePlugAVstandard, PLA-401 is an access extension solutionallowing homes or small officesget networked completely with existing power lines.With high transmission rate up to 200Mbps and advanced 128-bit AES protection, the ZyXEL PLA-401empowers families or small offices to extend LAN easily and safely.

ZyXEL PLA-401 is an access extension solution to have a house completely networked with existing power lines. Thanks to the advanced HomePlug AV Technology, the PLA-401 is capable of transmitting data at up to amazing 200Mbps. The PLA-401 allows users to share network resources and enjoy Internet access through secure high-speed data connections over the existing house power lines.

The inherent high bandwidth and advanced QoS features of HomePlug AV make ZyXELPLA-401an ideal solution for in-home distribution of HDTV and VoIP streams. With the 128-bit Data Encryption Security (AES) feature, the PLA-401 provides secure network connection for Internet access and network resource sharing.

Setting up the PLA-401 is also easy. Simply connecting the PLA-401 to a power socket, users can start to enjoy Internet access or file sharing everywhere in the house. For more information about the new the PLA-401, please visitZyXEL Web site at http://www.zyxel.com/

Availability 
ZyXEL PLA-401is now available and can be ordered via ZyXEL’s global sales networkof system integrators. To find a ZyXEL distributor nearest to your location, visit the information site at http://www.zyxel.com/wherebuy/index.php.

About ZyXEL Communications 
ZyXEL Communications Corp. (TSE: 2391), headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, is the world’s largest residential gateway provider (In-Stat, 2006). ZyXEL's comprehensive Internet Protocol-based (IP) networking solutions include access multiplexers, 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.