ZyXEL Communications is the latest company to join the WiMax 802.16e protocol equipment bandwagon. The company says its new WiMAX Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) and notebook PC Card will support 802.16e, the mobile version of WiMax (not yet ratified). CPE will be the MAX-200, which will serve as a home router on the residential side of a WiMax connection (and has a built-in SIP-based VoIP ATA port); the MAX-100 card does the same for individual laptop users. They'll run in 2.3, 2.5, and 3.5 GHz bands. Prices weren't announced, but ZyXEL says they're available now. If you want to buy unratified products, then go ahead as I'm paranoid about this things and I like to see gears get certified before I spend money. I also love the LED bars on the Max-200 that shows the WiMAX radio signal strength and it can be used to adjust the direction and position.
ZyXEL's MAX-200 CPE is a WiMAX 802.16e-2005 gateway/router with a built-in SIP based VoIP ATA port. The MAX-200 is ideal for wireless Internet service providers because it enables them to offer services such as VoIP and IPTV, which rely on a high level of QoS. Advanced Firewall with Denial of Service (DoS) protection built-in to block attacks from hackers and the addition of Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for wireless connection allows the MAX-200 series to offer an all-in-one solution for the end user. It also offers an SMA removable high-gain antenna, which is ideal for outdoor antenna installation and SNMP support enabling service providers to remotely manage the CPE.
ZyXEL's MAX-100 series PCMCIA card is designed for mobile users who have Windows XP/2000 laptops. It is also compliant with the IEEE802.16e-2005 WiMAX standard and has a 23dBm powerful RF design for a long range and high speed connection. This allows the user to access the internet on-the-go with much wider coverage.
ZyXEL new CPE and notebook PC Card will support 802.16e source
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