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Founded:        1988


Charter:        To be the driving force in modem communications, by leading
                the field with proactive pricing, intelligent features,
                technological advancements, and aggressive marketing aimed at
                specific targets.

Product         ZyXEL offers a complete line of Ultra High-Speed Modems with
                fax, voice and cellular capabilities including V.32bis/V.32
                and V.42bis/V.42 modems,  the fastest available for ordinary
                telephone lines. Offering Ultra High Speeds of up to 19.2Kbps,
                ZyXEL's family of modems work in all environments including
                DOS, Windows, Macintosh, OS/2, NeXT, IBM/UNIX, Amiga and a
                wide range of connectivity systems.

                ZyXEL's intelligent features include: Caller ID, Distinctive
                Ring, Voice Capability, Auto Fall Forward/Fall-Back, Remote
                Configuration, Firmware Upgradability, Fax Capabilities,
                Security Call-Back and Password Protection, plus VoiceFax
                Software as standard features and can run at speeds of up to
                19.2Kbps on the PLUS Series and 16.8Kbps on the U-Series.
                ZyXEL's modems are recognized throughout the industry as the
                price/performance leaders giving you more intelligent features
                for less.  ZyXEL's modems can be classified as internal or
                external and are available in desk-top, rackmount, cellular
                and portable models.

                ZyXEL's PLUS Series of modems offer speeds of up to 19.2Kbps,
                with a maximum throughput of 76.8Kbps and offers Advanced CELP
                Voice Capability with speech compression.

                ZyXEL's Cellular Option is available with ZyXEL's PLUS Series.
                This allows you to send and receive data and fax messages from
                anywhere by using a laptop and portable cellular phone.
                        
                ZyXEL's U-1496P Portable modem is a full-featured modem with
                all the features of a U-1496E modem plus additional cellular
                capabilities.  This allows you ultimate freedom to communicate
                from almost anywhere.
             
Product         ZyXEL U-1496 PLUS (19.2Kbps)
Line:           ZyXEL U-1496E PLUS (19.2Kbps)
                ZyXEL U-1496E (16.8Kbps)
                ZyXEL U-1496B PLUS (Internal Modem, 19.2Kbps)
                ZyXEL U-1496B (Internal Modem, 16.8Kbps)
                ZyXEL U-1496R/RN (modem cards for Rackmount)
                ZyXEL RS-1600/1600N (rack system chassis)
                ZyCellular (cellular option available with ZyXEL's PLUS Series)
                ZyXEL U-1496P Portable (with data, fax, voice and cellular
                capabilities) V.Fast Advantage (ZyXEL modems will be upgradable
                to V.Fast Advantage after the finalization of the standard).

Market:         The Federal Government,  BBS, IBM/UNIX, NeXT, large 
                corporations,  small businesses, retail stores, and home 
                users -- any business or industry that requires advanced data 
                telecommunications.

Distribution:   ZyXEL markets its modems through international and national 
                distributors, dealer networks and direct to the end-user.  
                ZyXEL has aggressive Reseller, VAR and Retail Programs, 
                offering Higher Profit Margins, Vigorously Tested Products, 
                Pre and Post Sales Support, Fortune 500 Quality Products, 
                Co-operative Marketing Funds, Demo Unit Discounts, Extensive 
                Trade Show Support, Lead Referrals and more.