14 DAY TRIAL // Long Term Evolution networking will likely become the next standard in wireless communication technology, as it is able to provide, on an all-IP platform, high-speed multimedia connectivity capabilities. ZyXEL is in no way ignorant of this fact and, not that long after releasing the MWR222 mobile wireless router, it made a leap on the networking-technology market by releasing the ZLR-2070S, an all-in-one multi-service gateway, which is praised as the first LTE wireless router in the world.
The ZLR-2070S provides non-FPGA-based Long Term Evolution connectivity to the consumer segment and the actual high-speed performance capabilities it boasts are also cost-effective. The router will perform well regardless of the networking environment it is set up in, whether SOHO or in residence setups.
The hardware platform is optimized for multi service and is an all-in-one gateway, which uses the system-on-a-chip (SoC) technology. The multi-service capabilities are given by two VoIP ports, a four-port for home networking, an 11n wireless switch and a USB port for direct connection of printers and storage devices that can be directly accessed by the network itself.
The theoretical throughput data-transfer rates that the ZLR-2070S is capable of equal 50Mbps. This data-transfer rate is quite superior to the current mainstream 3G technologies (HSPA/EV-DO) and the 4G wireless connectivity makes it usable even in rural environments where such services are normally hard to implement because of their cost.
"ZyXEL is excited to lead the LTE revolution by bringing innovative solutions to service providers," Brian Feng, senior vice president, key accounts business unit for ZyXEL, said. "We are proud to offer service providers the ability to bring wireless high speed Internet access to millions including those in under-served markets."
The router will be demonstrated by ZyXEL during the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show. This product is a significant step towards the widespread adoption of Long Term Evolution networking, a technology that has already begun to make its way to various fields, besides consumer electronics, such as appliances, health care, public utilities and telematics, among others.