Alcatel-Lucent has been dedicated to development of the WiMAX 802.16-2005 (Rev-e) ecosystem through Interoperability testing (IOT) under its Open Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) program. ZyXEL MAX-206M2 and MAX-216M1 completed the rigorous testing program and met all required interoperability and quality standards. The Alcatel-Lucent SIACS ensures the interoperability of ZyXEL's WiMAX products and assures telco operators and service providers of ZyXEL WiMAX products' quality and performance.

"Alcatel-Lucent is working with partners like ZyXEL to provide our customers with a WiMAX environment that is optimized for network services" Karim El Naggar, Vice President of Alcatel-Lucent's WiMAX business unit, said. "Together, we offer our customers the flexibility to build out their infrastructure in a cost-effective value."

"We are pleased for ZyXEL WiMAX products to get the certification of Alcatel-Lucent SIACS,"Dr. Yuh-Long Chen, President of ZyXEL said. ", "This certification demonstrates that ZyXEL is ready to deliver end-to-end WiMAX solutions in the broadband wireless ecosystem."

The ZyXEL MIMO residential gateway MAX-206M2/MAX-216M1 supports the throughput up to 30 Mbps to provide users with seamless broadband wireless connectivity. Supporting SIP-based VoIP signaling, MAX-206M2 and MAX-216M1 are suitable for IP telephony service deployments. Combined with TR-069 and OMA-DM protocols, MAX-206M2 and MAX-216M1 facilitate the remote management of operators during deployment and operational stages to reduce management costs. This also differentiates ZyXEL from other WiMAX equipment vendors.

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ZyXEL Communications Corp. (TSE: 2391), headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, is the world's leading end-to-end network solution provider and was recently ranked as Taiwan's First "Green Enterprise," and the second best "Green" Company in Asia (2007 CG watch, Asian Corporate Governance Association). 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, http://www.zyxel.in

About ZyXEL's WiMAX Solutions

ZyXEL offers end-to-end Mobile WiMAX solution products ranging from data cards, outdoor and indoor CPEs, to Pico and Femto base stations. Successful on international projects in cooperation with WiMAX service providers, ZyXEL not only is among the first to receive Mobile WiMAX 2.5 GHz certification from the WiMAX Forum, but also has been recognized through "Best of WiMAX World USA"awards since 2006.

Availability

For more information about MAX-206M1, MAX-206M2 and other ZyXEL WiMAX products, please contact ZyXEL via email: sales@zyxel.com.tw, sales@zyxel.in