ZyXEL Launches Series of 802.11ac Wave 2, VDSL2 Gateways for Service Providers

ANAHEIM, CA--(Marketwired - Nov 18, 2015) - ZyXEL Communications, a leading provider of secure broadband networking and connected home products, unveiled today a series of 802.11ac Wave 2, Wi-Fi residential gateways (RGs). The VMG4825 and VMG9823 RGs come with bonded VDSL2, carrier-class Wi-Fi and built-in voice ports, and are an ideal platform for service providers to deliver premium services and Gigabit wireless home connectivity. Additionally, ZyXEL's line of 802.11ac wireless RGs include an AC1600, single line VDSL2 gateway, the VMG3925.

Today's average digital home has more than 10 connected devices including mobile devices, gaming consoles, streaming TVs and media players. Subscribers are demanding seamless, high speed connectivity in every room and on every device, putting undue strain on network providers. 

"For service providers, full-home Wi-Fi is a pain point and also an opportunity to win subscriber loyalty. ZyXEL's latest 802.11ac, bonded VDSL2 gateways deliver the goods; packed with carrier-class Wi-Fi technology for fast speed, increased range and stable performance for reliable gigabit home-connectivity," said Brian Feng, senior vice president, ZyXEL.

The new devices provide the ultimate broadband and home connectivity experience by combining advanced bonded VDSL2 features with carrier-class, dual-band AC2050 Wi-Fi for the most demanding subscribers. Feature highlights include:

• Bonded VDSL2 with Vectoring: The VMG4825 and VMG9823 support VDSL2 bonding with vectoring up to profile 17a. Vectoring support reduces cross-talk for up to a 150 percent increase in performance and range for operators.
• Carrier-class Wi-Fi for Seamless Mobility: The VMG4825 and VMG9823 offer dual-band Wi-Fi with performance boosting features that include:
  • Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) and Explicit Beamforming for simultaneous, lag-free streaming and gaming
  • Speeds of up to 1.7Gbps over 5GHz and 300Mbps over 2.4GHz*
  • High powered Wi-Fi on both 5GHz and 2.4GHz APs to extend coverage
  • The ability to create multiple Wi-Fi networks (with up to 4 SSIDs) to help operators easily create separate WLAN networks for video, data and guests