HSINCHU, TAIWAN February 12, 2025 – Zyxel Communications, an industry-leading provider of secure broadband networking, internet access, and connected home products, announced that its OPAL-powered EX5601 Dual-Band Wireless Ethernet VoIP Gateway has achieved BBF.369 Certification from the Broadband Forum. This milestone underscores Zyxel’s commitment to delivering interoperable solutions that simplify deployment and optimize performance for service providers.
Zyxel’s EX5601 successfully completed rigorous testing during the Broadband Forum’s USP/TR-369 Plugfest in September 2024. To achieve the certification, products must seamlessly integrate into the User Services Platform (USP) ecosystem, which adds value to the connected home and is designed to maintain compatibility with existing TR-069 deployments. Designed to support modern network architectures such as mesh Wi-Fi and IoT deployments, the BBF.369 Certification Program helps service providers scale their networks and services to meet growing customer demands without major infrastructure changes. This standardization creates a reliable ecosystem that simplifies operations, reduces costs, and accelerates time-to-market for innovative offerings.
“Zyxel is committed to enhancing the performance and interoperability of our solutions, and this certification from the Broadband Forum demonstrates that dedication,” said Johnny Cheng, Vice President at Zyxel Communications. “Zyxel’s OPAL software platform, with certification on the EX5601, simplifies deployment, enhances network management, and empowers service providers to deliver seamless, interconnected broadband experiences to more subscribers.”
Zyxel’s EX5601 supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard for optimized bandwidth utilization and network capacity, allowing subscribers to enjoy superior connectivity with seamless whole-home coverage. Using the TR-369/TR-069 compliant Zyxel OPAL platform, the EX5601 empowers service providers with operator-oriented, tailor-made products. This enables them to meet diverse regional customer demands, accelerate product development, and ensure a consistent user experience during migration to new devices – due to a rich, field-proven feature set. Compliant with TR-369/TR-069, the solution simplifies deployment complexity and lowers operating and maintenance costs.
Learn more about Zyxel’s EX5601 Wi-Fi 6 Ethernet VoIP Gateway.
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