Zyxel C2100Z VDSL2 Dual-Band Wireless Modem

The Zyxel C2100Z wireless VDSL2 Modem features combined wireless speeds of up to AC2050 – 1.7Gbps over 5GHz and 300Mbps over 2.4GHz. In addition to its wireless speeds, this model puts out up to 200Mbps wired download and up to 100Mbps for its upload speed. As a result, this model works in a wide range of applications, including small businesses, home use and gaming.

C2100Z supports VDSL2 bonding with vectoring. Vectoring support reduces cross-talk for up to 150% increase in performance and range for operators. Additionally, the Zyxel C2100Z includes a dedicated Gigabit Ethernet WAN port, allowing for a single CPE on either DSL or GPON network. When operating in DSL mode, this port works as a Gigabit 5th LAN port.

C2100Z offers dual-band WiFi with performance boosting features that include Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) and Beamforming for simultaneous, lag-free streaming and gaming. Rated at AC2050, the new RGs deliver speeds of up to 1.7 Gbps* over 5Ghz and 300 Mbps* over 2.4Ghz. High powered Wi-Fi on both 5GHz and 2.4GHz APs extend coverage, unleashing the best wireless experience for homes with growing number of Wi-Fi devices. In addition, the ability to create multiple Wi-Fi networks with up to 4 SSIDs helps operators easily create separate WLAN networks for video, data and guests.

Enhanced security ensures the protection of traffic from the WAN to the LAN. Through ZyXEL’s implementation of dual Ethernet firewalls (NAT and SPI), the C2100Z is able to identify and manage malicious content and applications. And, as part of its wireless security design, the C2100Z supports WPA2/WPA/WEP and features a hardware WPS button allowing customers to enjoy easy setup using a simple button. These features simplify the end user’s ability to set up and utilize a secure, wireless network.

The C2100Z provides DSL Forum compliant TR-069 remote management features to ensure faster deployment by Service Providers. In addition, ZyXEL’s standard onboard management options, remote provisioning, monitoring, and management features help CenturyLink reduce OPEX while enhancing customer satisfaction.

Many North American carrier networks are migrating from IPv4 to IPv4/IPv6 which creates the potential for stranded equipment unable to support these requirements. Certified as an IPv6-ready vendor for over three years, ZyXEL is a global-provider of equipment supporting dual-stack IP networks and provides this feature on many current ZyXEL products, including the C2100Z.