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Power Up Efficient Video Network for Service Providers Powerline Solution Guide • Integrated All-in-One Solution • Easy Centralized Management • Whole-Home Coverage • High Performance • Simple, Secured Network Installation Grows with Triple-Play Services Today’s service providers are facing serious challenges generating more average revenue per user (ARPU) and reducing operating costs. Attract New Customers Cost-Effective Deployment In particular, service providers in developed and dynamic At the same time, service providers are looking for cost- markets are seeking to successfully deploy triple-play and effective solutions to reduce operating expenses. When diversified media applications such as high-definition building the home network infrastructure for service IPTV and voice/video telephony. Offering such attractive delivery, operators require products that install easily, value-added services allows them to remain competitive require low maintenance, and demand fewer support calls and retain existing customers while attracting more new to minimize the cost and effort of deployment. subscribers. Sustain Customers’ Satisfications To enable these services, operators’ networks must be able to support multimedia services, and home broadband networks must be stable and fast enough for realtime streaming in multiple rooms to ensure customer satisfactions. Table of Content 2 Grows with Triple-Play Services 3 Fast, Reliable Powerline Connectivity 4 How ZyXEL Can Help You 6 Success Story 8 Products at a Glance 10 Comprehensive Powerline Product Offerings 12 Eco-Friendy. We Do More 14 3 Whole-Home Coverage Easy Installation As the demand for TV/displays throughout the home grows, For operators, the ZyXEL powerline solution provides the consumers want a convenient solution to expand the shortest installation time. According to market survey home network into bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens and responses from operators on IPTV installation time*, the study rooms to enjoy Video-on-Demand (VOD) and other average total installation time of all respondents was digital television services. In many cases, Ethernet is just 3.79 person-hours from the curb to the third set-top box. unavailable in places where network connectivity is needed; Comparing the installation time by technology, HomePlug but fortunately most every room at home has power outlets had the shortest average time of 0.34 person-hours. in place. With the outlets, customers just don’t have to worry Additionally, powerline requires no software to install, Fast, Reliable Powerline Connectivity about the “line of sight” issue, since the powerline solutions making installation quick and virtually error-proof. providers considering home network topology for triple- *Note: From the “IPTV Home Networking Strategies 2008” survey and report Service providers are looking for the fast and reliable connectivity solution with wholehome coverage so that they can deploy and extend the triple-play services to any locations in the house. Poweline, which utilizes the existing power lines, is an incredibly attracitve solution for service providers. play services, easy network extension of the powerline conducted by Multimedia Research Group. Survey responses are from 13 solution becomes a significant advantage. operators—six from North America, three from Asia and four from Europe with connect directly to every outlet in the home. For service Compared to current home connectivity technologies, the without laying new wires. By simply plugging multiple powerline solution offers service providers a very cost- ZyXEL Powerline Ethernet Adapters into existing electric effective solution for in-home connectivity (see Table 1). outlets, and then plugging home entertainment devices By using the subscriber’s existing power lines as a network into the adapters, a network capable of streaming backbone, operators can easily deploy the infrastructure multimedia content throughout the home is simply, to deliver IPTV services with guaranteed service quality quickly and economically created. samplings from the fastest growing IPTV markets in the world. Responding High Performance IPTV operators represented 4.85 million subscribers, or about 35% of the global Since consumers require a reliable and fast connection to of- subscriber base. fer needed throughput for real-time streaming applications like VoIP and IPTV, transmission over wired solutions such as powerline can enhance the user experience. With a data transfer rate of up to 200 Mbps*, HomePlug AV, the most robust flavor of Powerline, can provide sufficient bandwidth for triple-play transmissions with whole-home coverage—a limitation for wireless connectivity. Table 1: Home Connectivity Technology Comparison *The theoretical data transfer rate is 200 Mbps. The actual data transfer rate will vary depending on quality of electrical installation. Type HomePlug AV Wireless 802.11n Ethernet HomePNA 3.1 MoCA 1.1 Media Power Line Air Twist Pair Phone Line Coaxial Coaxial Speed 200 Mbps Up to 450 Mbps 10M/100M/1000M 320 M 270 M Prioritized (Parameterized) Prioritized Prioritized Prioritized/Parameterized Parameterized Multi-stream Multi-stream Multi-stream Multi-stream Multi-stream Low Installation Cost Ease of Installation No New Wire Whole-Home Coverage Interference Resistance QoS Stream HD 4 5 How ZyXEL Can Help You? In a competitive market, to sustain of clients’ satifications and to minimize operational cost are keys. The powerline solutions from ZyXEL have been designed to grow with your business and can easily be adapted to your needs for management. Easy, Secured Network Installation ZyXEL provides a total solution ranging from COE to in-home As service providers demand less cost with fewer support connectivity and home entertainment products. Beyond this calls, ZyXEL’s plug-and-play Powerline Series can effectively high-performance system, we provide an integrated access shorten the time operators spend on installation. In fact, platform that brings service providers more value-added since no new wiring or software is required, customers services to meet various customer demands. Benefitting can easily set up their own powerline network in minutes. Powerline Home Networking Wall Data Sharing ENCRY from ZyXEL products’ cost effectiveness, flexibility and The user-friendly interface and the multi-color LED on the easy management, operators can optimize their service product make it easy for users to set up the network and infrastructure for more efficient and lucrative business see transmission performance over their powerline system. Room 4 PT RESET PLA-407 Powerline Pass-Thru Ethernet Adapter SYS HDD NSA210 1-Bay Digital Media Server USB eSATA COPY COPY/SYNC PLA-401 Powerline Ethernet Adapter expansion. DMA-2500 Full HD Digital Media Streamer ZyXEL’s HomePlug Series network is protected by 128-bit Integrated All-in-One Solution AES encryption that provides secure connections to the Upgrading the service infrastructure doesn’t mean a huge Internet and to peripherals such as PC and external storage. investment on new network equipment if you choose highly- With a click of the encrypt button, users can easily set up a integrated ZyXEL products. ZyXEL provides comprehensive secure network without lengthy calls to the help desk. Room 3 Total Solutions for Service Providers Multimedia Streaming Content Server powerline networking solutions by integrating the most needed technologies into one device. Packed with Ethernet, QoS Enhances Video Streaming powerline and wireless connectivity all in a single product, The advanced QoS features of the HomePlug AV Series are the powerline router and access point provide optimized, ideal for service providers who offer triple-play multimedia stable network coverage in a more affordable way. The ZyXEL services. Powerline Ethernet Adapter and Powerline Switch equipped Full QoS support is available through: Internet Traffic classification: DSCP, IP address and MAC address connection, but also supply power to multiple electronic ■ 4 priority queues devices without the hassle of insufficient power outlets. ■ Queue management that enables a strict priority queue Ethernet for voice or multimedia applications Power Line ■ Managed CSMA Power ■ Auto QoS based on traffic types IGMP Snooping 2 LAN Game Console series 3 4 DSL INTERNET NBG-318S SuperG Wireless HomePlug AV Gateway Set-top Box PLA-491 Powerline Ethernet Multiplug Center ■ ■ P-600 1 ASDL Modem with power outlets can offer not only a high-speed network Easy Centralized Management PWR/SYS IPTV Service Room 1 Room 2 IGMP snooping with multicast to unicast conversion can ■ be used on the home network to manage clients that are Energy-Saving Powerline Solutions active in a multicast group. With a nod to being “green”, ZyXEL’s Powerline Ethernet TR-069 for Remote Management Adapters can reduce power consumption by up to 30% By deploying the ZyXEL Powerline Series that supports when compared to the previous generation of products*. TR-069-based remote management, service providers Furthermore, when no Ethernet link is present, the energy- can make remote administration of end users’ devices saving mode can slash power waste by up to 60% compared such as set-top boxes or VoIP adapters much easier and to other adapters without this feature*. more efficient with the auto configuration server (ACS). * The actual saving of power consumption varies from model to model. The server enables service providers to deliver new services and save costs by fewer dispatches to customer homes. 6 7 Wall Room I PLA-401 Powerline Ethernet Adapter Set-top Box Internet PWR/SYS P-600 1 2 LAN series 3 4 DSL INTERNET VDSL Modem PLA-401 Powerline Ethernet Adapter Room II Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) is the Ethernet leading Power telecommunication operator with the largest subscriber population in Taiwan. It has more than 500,000 subscribers for high-speed Internet services (10 Mbps/2 Mbps). With its core capability to expand Also, for those homes fully wired with coaxial cable, ZyXEL into a home network and deliver high-quality multimedia the synergy of telecommunication and Internet Powerline Coaxial Ethernet Adapter along with the Ethernet streaming to multiple rooms. services, CHT provides a full service range from data and Coaxial interface can turn the existing coaxial outlets network to multimedia broadband. Wall Room I Success Story — Chunghwa Telecom Coaxial Outlet ZyXEL provides Chunghwa Telecom with the powerline connectivity solution to expand MOD services Challenges ZyXEL Solutions As CHT’s MOD (Movie-on-Demand) service becomes more As Ethernet connectivity is not always available in living popular in Taiwan, the company expects to increase the rooms or other rooms where users would prefer to enjoy ARPU, new subscribers and average daily HUT (Household MOD services, CHT subscribers could just create a home Using Television). In order to achieve the goal, CHT looked network using a pair of ZyXEL Powerline Ethernet Adapters: for the most cost-effective and trouble-free solution to one would connect to the ZyXEL VDSL CPE in one room and provide a stable home network infrastructure, which would the other would connect to the set-top box in the other attract more subscribers and improve customer satisfaction. room. This would simply and quickly enable high-definition videos or programs to be easily transmitted over the existing power lines, and it also saves the deployment cost of extra Set-top Box Internet PWR/SYS P-600 1 2 LAN series 3 4 DSL PLA-402 Powerline Coaxial Ethernet Adapter INTERNET VDSL Modem PLA-402 Powerline Coaxial Ethernet Adapter Coaxial Outlet Room II Ethernet Coaxial wiring and installation time. 8 9 Products at a Glance With ZyXEL’s complete powerline solution, operators can deliver comprehensive services to satisfy customers. ■ PLA-401 ■ PLA-402 Power-saving Powerline Adapter for Triple-Play Turn Coaxial Outlets into a Media-Streaming Home Just plug the two ZyXEL PLA-401 into the electrical sockets, Network connect one of the adapters to your PC and the other to The PLA-402 provides a stable high-speed access solution your modem or router. to utilize the existing coaxial house network. Users can easily plug a pair or more PLA-402 into the coaxial outlets; Key Features ■ whereas one connects to your computer or set-top box, and Plug-and-play for quick data transfer rate boost of the other to the modem or router. Service providers can save up to 200 Mbps* ■ QoS enhances high-definition video streaming ■ Support IGMP snooping with multicast/unicast installation costs for expanding the paid video-on-demand and other services. Key Features conversion ■ Encrypt button for easy network security setup ■ Power-saving mode reduces energy consumption ■ Multi-colored LED to indicate network performance ■ PLA-401 Wall-mount Powerline Ethernet Adapter over powerline Plug-and-play for quick data transfer rate boost of up to 200 Mbps* ■ Uses coaxial outlets to create an Ethernet network ■ Built-in noise filter for stable CATV and network PLA-402 Powerline Coaxial Ethernet Adapter environment ■ PLA-407 Powerline Ethernet Adapter with Extra Plug for ■ QoS enhances high-definition video streaming ■ Supports IGMP snooping with multicast/unicast conversion Convenient HD Video Streaming With the AC pass-through design, the PLA-407 provides both powerline network connection and power supply to electrical devices at the same time. It enables users to easily ■ Encrypt button for easy network security setup ■ Power-saving mode reduces energy consumption ■ Multi-colored LED to identify traffic quality over coaxial network get Internet access without the inconvenience of insufficient power outlets. The built-in noise filter can ensure stable signal quality on the powerline network. Key Features ■ Plug-and-play design for quick data transfer rate boost of to 200 Mbps* ■ Connects to powerline networks and provides additional power outlets ■ Built-in noise filter reduces interference ■ QoS enhances high-definition video streaming ■ Supports IGMP snooping with multicast/unicast PLA-407 Powerline Pass-Thru Ethernet Adapter conversion ■ Power-saving mode reduces energy consumption ■ Encrypt button for easy network security setup ■ Multi-colored LED indicates powerline network performance 10 * The theoretical data transfer rate is 200 Mbps. The actual data transfer rate will vary depending on quality of electrical installation. 11 Comprehensive Powerline Product Offerings NEW Model Name NEW NEW NBG-318S PLA-450 PLA-491 PLA-470 PLA-407 PLA-402 PLA-401 PLA-400 PL100 PLX-111 SuperG Wireless HomePlug AV Router HomePlug Wireless AP Powerline Ethernet Multiplug Center Powerline Ethernet 4-port Switch Powerline Pass-Thru Ethernet Adapter Powerline Coaxial Ethernet Adapter Powerline Ethernet Adapter Powerline Ethernet Adapter Powerline Ethernet Adapter Powerline Network Filter Product Picture Description System Overview 802.11b/g with Super G 802.11b/g with Super G HomePlug AV HomePlug AV HomePlug AV HomePlug AV HomePlug AV HomePlug AV HomePlug AV HomePlug Turbo HomePlug UPA CEPCA HomePlug PHY Rate* Up to 200 Mbps Up to 200 Mbps Up to 200 Mbps Up to 200 Mbps Up to 200 Mbps Up to 200 Mbps Up to 200 Mbps Up to 200 Mbps Up to 85 Mbps - Wireless Speed Up to 108 Mbps Up to 108 Mbps - - - - - - - - Desktop/Powerline Inlet Desktop/Powerline Inlet Desktop/Powerline Inlet Desktop/Powerline Inlet Wall-Mount/Direct Plug Desktop/Powerline Inlet Wall-Mount/Direct Plug Desktop/Powerline Inlet Desktop/Powerline Inlet Wall-Mount/Direct Plug Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - Standard HomePlug AV Key Features Plug & Play Design QoS Noise Filter Powerline Security Encryption Wireless Security LED Indicators to Identify Network Performance Power-saving Mode - - Yes - Yes Yes - - - Yes 128-bit AES 128-bit AES 128-bit AES 128-bit AES 128-bit AES 128-bit AES 128-bit AES 128-bit AES 56-bit DES - WEP/802.1x/WPA/WPA2 WEP/802.1x/WPA/WPA2 - - - - - - - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - - - Yes Yes Yes - - - Hardware Ethernet Port 1 WAN/3 LAN Ports 1 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 - Coaxial Port - - - - - 1 - - - - Power Outlet - - 4 - 1 - - - - - Detachable Antenna 1 1 - - - - - - - - WPS Button Yes Yes - - - - - - - - Encryption Button Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - HomePlug On/Off Switch - - Yes - - - - - - - Power On/Off Switch - - Yes - - - - - - - * The theoretical data transfer rate is 200/85 Mbps. The actual data transfer rate will vary depending on quality of electrical installation. 12 13 Eco-Friendly. We Do More. More than just being a manufacturer with “green” in mind, ZyXEL commits itself to be the world’s leading total access solution provider while doing its best for the environment by developing eco-friendly products. ZyXEL provides customers with a full range of reliable end-to-end networking solutions that are not only easy-to-use, but also cost-effective, energy-efficient and environment-friendly. With the most needed technologies integrated into one device, ZyXEL solutions bring smart, convenient and efficient digital lifestyle to our valued customers for less time and energy. With smart plug-and-play design, ZyXEL’s products simplify the process of building home multimedia networks and fit perfectly into every home. Through the user-friendly interface and easyto-use one-touch button, users can easily customize network setting to meet personal needs. 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