ZyXEL begin IPv6 Upgrade for Business Security Gateways and Ethernet Switches

ANAHEIM, CA, Apr 10, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) ZyXEL transportation Inc., a leading supplier of secure broadband networking, Internet connectivity and routing products, today announced IPv6 sustain for its complete line of business security gateways (USG series), as well as its managed gigabit Ethernet switches (GS2200 series). This IPv6-certified software promote is available to all current ZyXEL customers for free.

Passage to IPv6 protocol is required for uninterrupted growth of the Internet. June 6, 2012 is the World IPv6 Launch Day.  As all the main websites and companies gear up to lastingly migrate to IPv6 starting this June, ZyXEL upgraded its security and switches to IPv6 so its business regulars and channel partners are prepared for the transition.

ZyXEL USG series is a widespread line of eight firewall / VPN and UTM devices for small to mid-size businesses, ranging from 5 to 500 users. Businesses can select the resolution with just the right features and presentation to match their needs. The ZLD3.0 firmware upgrade makes all accessible and new USG series devices IPv6-compliant.

ZyXEL carrier-grade GS2200 series of 24- and 48-port high-density managed Ethernet switches offers SMBs a gigabit switching resolution with the greatest features-per-dollar ratio in the industry.  Plus, the new ZyNOS 4.0 free software upgrade includes IPv6 maintain and makes the GS2200 series even harder to beat. The explanation includes a non-blocking 56 Gbps switching fabric for wire-speed performance and four dual personality slots for deployment flexibility with copper or fiber uplink for long loop reach applications. Featuring the latest VLAN, traffic prioritization and administration features, ZyXEL's switches offer SMBs a stable and reliable network for running mission-critical applications.

ZyXEL's dual-stack IPv6 achievement approach across its product line allows businesses to function both IPv4 and IPv6 devices on their network, offering most migration flexibility.

"Our affiliation with channel partners and business customers doesn't end with the sale, that's just the beginning," said Steven Joe, executive vice president of channel business for Americas at ZyXEL.  "We estimate our customers' needs on an ongoing basis, which is why we're offering our latest IPv6-certified software upgrade for free. IPv6 is the way of the new Internet and we are dedicated to making it available to all our business customers and allies."

About ZyXEL relations Twenty-one year-old ZyXEL offers a soaring performance, carrier-grade suite of access and safety solutions. Through our associate alliances, we provide businesses with total solutions and seamless support. With knowledge in diverse technologies including wireless, security, cloud-managed solutions, Ethernet Switching, xDSL, and Powerline, ZyXEL offers included, secure network solutions to SMB, SOHO, residential and service supplier markets. The company recently introduced its Aerobe am line of products designed for the home activity enthusiast.