Chapter 1 Getting Started; About Your P-336M; Features - ZyXEL Communications P-336M User Manual

This chapter introduces the P-336M features and front panel LEDs.

1.1 About Your P-336M

The ZyXEL P-336M 802.11g Wireless MIMO Router is an 802.11g high-performance,
wireless router that supports high-speed wireless networking in the Home, SOHO, or SMB
network environments.
Unlike most routers, the P-336M provides data transfers at up to 108 Mbps (compared to the
standard 54 Mbps) when connecting to other compatible MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple
Output) devices. The P-336M is also backwards compatible with older IEEE 802.11b
networks making it a true versatile device. This means that there is no need to change your
entire network to maintain connectivity. IEEE 802.11b has a lower throughput rate than IEEE
802.11g, but any IEEE 802.11b devices can still connect to an IEEE 802.11g network. You
may choose to slowly change your network by gradually replacing IEEE 802.11b devices with
IEEE 802.11g devices.

1.2 Features

The following lists the features of your P-336M.
• Supports IEEE 802.11b/g 2.4GHz WLAN with 2.412 to 2.484GHz frequency band
operation.
• Supports MIMO to increase both transmission speed (with SuperG) and range of your
wireless network.
• Intelligent receiving with directional antennas for faster throughput and longer ranges.
• Intelligent transmissions for a more efficient performing network.
• Built-in StreamEngine™ feature allowing intelligent and automatic traffic prioritizing.
• Data rates of 1,2.5.5,6,9, 11,12,18,24,36,48,54Mbps and Turbo Mode speed at up to
108Mbps.
Note: Turbo Mode is an Atheros
be used in conjunction with other devices using the Atheros
technology.
• Hardware encryption for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2/WPA) and Wired Equivalent
Privacy (WEP) without performance degradation.

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