At first, this router worked wonderfully, it was fast, easy to connect, easy to set up networking and easy to use the homeplug networking via the electrical lines in my home.
But after about 6 months, the router began to randomly reset itself and lose connection to the internet and PC (wireless at first then even to the wired PC). As we entered the 7 month, the resetting of the router became more frequent and would nearly reset every time I tried using the internet.
I returned the router to ZyXEL for an easy return/exchange which required me to pay S/H charges and took about 2-3 weeks to get a replacement (a new one).
When the new one arrived, again the router worked wonderfully for about 6-8 months before it began to do the same old thing again. I emailed ZyXEL and the only help they could provide was that the power supply feeding the router was bad or the outlet strip was bad, which I knew was not true since the same power supply and outlet strip also sourced my pc, monitor, printer, etc with no problems. I even moved the router and connected directly to a outlet on th wall and had the same problems (router is faulty - again).
Since then (about 5 months ago), I've retired this router for a Cisco Valet Plus and for the price i paid (about the same as the ZyXEL), it is working great and I've had no problems to report on. And, the wireless connection is of better quality than the ZyXEL.
I would warn against purchasing the ZyXEL as I wonder if their product has a fault that shows up after 6 months or so.
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