ZyXEL Communications 662HW Series - Manual (Page 44)

Prestige 662H/HW Series User’s Guide
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Getting To Know Your Prestige
This chapter describes the key features and applications of your Prestige.
1.1 Introducing the Prestige
Your Prestige integrates high-speed 10/100Mbps auto-negotiating LAN interface(s) and a
high-speed ADSL port into a single package. The Prestige is ideal for high-speed Internet
browsing and making LAN-to-LAN connections to remote networks. The Prestige is an ADSL
router compatible with the ADSL/ADSL2/ADSL2+ standards. Maximum data rates attainable
by the Prestige for each standard are shown in the next table.
By integrating DSL and NAT, the Prestige provides ease of installation and Internet access.
The Prestige is also a complete security solution with a robust firewall and content filtering.
Two Prestige model series are included in this user’s guide at the time of writing. In the
Prestige product name, “H” denotes an integrated 4-port switch (hub) and “W” denotes an
included wireless LAN card. The Prestige 662HW
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provides IEEE 802.11g wireless LAN
connectivity allowing users to enjoy the convenience and mobility of working anywhere
within the coverage area.
Table 1 ADSL Standards
DATA RATE
STANDARD
UPSTREAM DOWNSTREAM
ADSL 832 kbps 8Mbps
ADSL2 3.5Mbps 12Mbps
ADSL2+ 3.5Mbps 24Mbps
Note: The standard your ISP supports determines the maximum upstream
and downstream speeds attainable. Actual speeds attained also depend on
the distance from your ISP, line quality, etc.
1. All subsequent sections on wireless LAN features apply to Prestige 662HW models only.