Zyxel Prestige 650H-31

Zyxel Prestige 650H-31 ... ADSL-based router with an integrated 4-port 10/100 Mbps switch, provides maximum speeds of up to 8Mbps for up to 4 computers without the extra cost of a hub or switch.

Incorporating ZyXEL's first-in-the-world PPPoE implementation, the Prestige 650H series enables service providers and users to make use of existing PPP/PAP/CHAP based authentication and accounting infrastructure. Users don't need to pay extra for PPPoE software to enjoy the benefits of PPPoE.

The combination of a switch and router makes the Prestige 650H series more efficient and less expensive than having to purchase separate boxes. The built-in switch provides each connection a dedicated 10/100 Mbps bandwidth that greatly increases the throughput for bandwidth-sensitive applications as opposed to having to use a hub where the bandwidth would be inefficiently shared by all of the stations. The industry-standard HP Auto MDI/MDIX feature enables the on-chip transceivers to automatically and transparently detect and correct incorrectly wired cables. This makes installation, debugging, and maintenance of the network substantially simpler and less expensive for the end users.

The multimedia-aware NAT (Network Address Translation) feature not only allows an unlimited number of users to access the Internet with a single ISP account, but it also supports multimedia applications such as NetMeeting, CUSeeMe, IRC, RealPlayer and ICQ. With PPP routing and robust security features, the Prestige 650H series connects your computers to the Internet while protecting your local network.

The Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) allows easy installation of the Prestige 650H series and effortless management, either locally or remotely. With the built-in DHCP server, which automatically assigns and configures IP parameters to the computers on your LAN, Internet connections become truly plug-and-play.