ZyXEL Communications Joins Lucent Technologies' Wired for DSL Partnership Program

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Lucent Technologies, a leading developer of public and private networks, communications systems, and data networking systems, has announced a partnership with ZyXEL Communications, a leading supplier of broadband access networking devices, to improve Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) services. Under the partnership, ZyXEL's Prestige 641 Router has been certified for interoperability with Lucent's DSL access concentrator (DSLAM), Stinger, ensuring seamless compatibility for service providers deploying DSL services.

Key Takeaways:

  • ZyXEL Communications has joined Lucent Technologies' Wired for DSL Partnership Program to improve DSL services.
  • The partnership ensures interoperability between ZyXEL's Prestige 641 Router and Lucent's DSL access concentrator (DSLAM), Stinger.
  • The Prestige 641 Router features a built-in ADSL modem and is designed to provide high-speed, high-bandwidth Internet access for the SOHO market.
  • The router has an adaptive data-transfer rate of up to 8.0Mbps downstream and up to 640Kbps upstream, making it over 140 times faster than traditional dial-up modems.
  • The Prestige 641 Router features Single User Account (SUA)/Network Address Translation (NAT) technology, which enables multiple workstations on a LAN to access the Internet for the cost of only one Internet Service Provider (ISP) account.
  • The unit is available through ZyXEL's network of distributors and value-added resellers, with a list price of $699 (US) and a two-year limited warranty.
  • Lucent Technologies is a leading developer of public and private networks, communications systems, and data networking systems, with research and development arm Bell Labs.
  • ZyXEL Communications is a leading supplier of broadband access networking devices, remote access routers, high-speed terminal adapters, and modems, providing complete networking solutions for Internet/Intranet, VPN/Extrant applications, and home networking.

Statistics:

  • The Prestige 641 Router is over 140 times faster than traditional 56K dial-up modems.
  • The router's adaptive data-transfer rate is up to 8.0Mbps downstream and up to 640Kbps upstream.
  • The unit has a list price of $699 (US) and is backed by a two-year limited warranty.

Sources:

  • "ZyXEL Communications Joins Lucent Technologies' New Wired for DSL Partnership Program." Business Wire. 21 Sept. 1999.
  • "About Lucent Technologies." Lucent Technologies.
  • "About ZyXEL Communications." ZyXEL Communications.