| MIMO and Smart Antenna Technology
The ZyXEL X-550 XtremeMIMO Broadband Router featuring 108Mbps Super G Wireless
and MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) Smart Antenna Technology provides
the ultimate solution for speed and coverage. The ZyXEL X-550 eliminates dead
zones by using Smart Antenna technology which "seeks" out and set up the best
methods for connecting with a client. Backwards compatible with any IEEE 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi certified device, the range and throughput speeds can be increased with
other non-XtremeMIMO products.
Built-In StreamEngineTM Technology for QoS
The ZyXEL X-550 enables you to run multiple applications without degrading
the quality of your internet experience. Interactive applications such as
VoIP and online games are very sensitive to congestion on your network which
can cause delays referred to as internet lag. With its built-in StreamEngineTM
technology, the ZyXEL X-550 automatically prioritizes delay sensitive traffic
and eliminates internet lag.
Easy Setup with Windows Connect Now
Users who have upgraded their Windows operating system to Microsoft Windows
XP Service Pack 2, the ZyXEL X-550 can now be setup even easier using a USB
flash drive and Microsofts Windows Connect Now (WCN). Connect multiple users
to the network without any necessary configuration utilities or applications
on each client!
Enhanced Security with WPA2 and Firewall
In order to protect your wireless data transmissions, the ZyXEL X-550 provides
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and WPA2 featuring AES ( Advanced Encryption
Standard) standard. To combat efforts from would-be hackers to intrude on
your network, the ZyXEL X-550s SSID can be hidden. The ZyXEL X-550 has Stateful
Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall with advanced features supporting a variety
of online games and Internet applications in order to ease setup for the home
user. SOHO consumers will be glad to know that the ZyXEL X-550 supports VPN
pass-through creating a secure connection at any remote location. Policies
can be defined on the ZyXEL X-550 providing customized filters. | 
