ZyXEL Communications P-660RU-T V2 User Manual
Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL Device
P-660RU-T v2 User’s Guide
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The ZyXEL Device is an ADSL router compatible with the ADSL/ADSL2/ADSL2+
standards. It allows super-fast, secure Internet access over the analog (POTS) or digital
(ISDN) telephone line (depending on your model). Maximum data rates attainable for each
standard are shown in the next table.
standards. It allows super-fast, secure Internet access over the analog (POTS) or digital
(ISDN) telephone line (depending on your model). Maximum data rates attainable for each
standard are shown in the next table.
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If your ZyXEL Device does not support Annex M, the maximum ADSL2/2+
upstream data rate is 1.2 Mbps. ZyXEL Devices which work over ISDN do not
support Annex M.
upstream data rate is 1.2 Mbps. ZyXEL Devices which work over ISDN do not
support Annex M.
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The standard your ISP supports determines the maximum upstream and
downstream speeds attainable. Actual speeds attained also depend on the
distance from your ISP, line quality, etc.
downstream speeds attainable. Actual speeds attained also depend on the
distance from your ISP, line quality, etc.
Models ending in "1", for example P-660RU-T1, denote a device that works over the analog
telephone system, POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service). Models ending in "3" denote a device
that works over ISDN (Integrated Synchronous Digital System). Models ending in "7" denote
a device that works over T-ISDN (U-R2).
telephone system, POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service). Models ending in "3" denote a device
that works over ISDN (Integrated Synchronous Digital System). Models ending in "7" denote
a device that works over T-ISDN (U-R2).
1.2 Ways to Manage the ZyXEL Device
Use any of the following methods to manage the ZyXEL Device.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the ZyXEL Device
using a (supported) web browser.
• Command Line Interface. Line commands are mostly used for troubleshooting by service
engineers.
• FTP for firmware upgrades and configuration backup/restore.
• SNMP. The device can be monitored by an SNMP manager. See the SNMP chapter in this
• SNMP. The device can be monitored by an SNMP manager. See the SNMP chapter in this
User’s Guide.
• TR-069. TR-069 is a protocol that defines how your ZyXEL Device can be remotely
managed via a management server.
Table 1 ADSL Standards
DATA RATE STANDARD UPSTREAM
DOWNSTREA
M
ADSL
832 kbps
8Mbps
ADSL2
3.5Mbps
12Mbps
ADSL2+
3.5Mbps
24Mbps