Name: ZyXEL Q1000Z
Brand: Zyxel
SKU: B00AF002EY
Price: 35.97 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.3 (63 reviews)

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The Zyxel Q1000Z is an integrated VDSL2/ADSL2+ modem and 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi router designed for CenturyLink and Brightspeed DSL services, offering basic networking features and IPv6 readiness, but it is being retired.

✓ Best for: Households or small offices on CenturyLink/Brightspeed DSL services that need a simple, all‑in‑one modem‑router with basic 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi and IPv6 support.✗ Not ideal for: Users requiring gigabit Wi‑Fi, 5 GHz band, high‑speed VDSL/FTTP connections, or long‑term support for future firmware updates.

Pros

✓Integrated VDSL2/ADSL2+ modem and Wi‑Fi router eliminates need for separate devices.
✓Two 5 dBi external antennas with 2T×2R MIMO provide extended 2.4 GHz coverage and reduce dead zones.
✓Supports IPv6 via 6rd tunneling, dual‑stack, DHCPv6 and PPPv6, ensuring future‑proof networking.

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Specifications

Connectivity

WiFi StandardIEEE 802.11n (backward compatible 802.11b/g)

WiFi Frequency2.4 GHz GHz

Design

Height56 mm mm

Width267 mm mm

Depth274 mm mm

Weight612 g g

Features

Antenna ConfigurationTwo 5 dBi external antennas (2T x 2R MIMO)

WiFi Features4 SSID support, wireless scheduler, WDS support, MAC authentication

Routing ProtocolsNAT, RIP I/RIP II, IGMPv1/v2/v3, UPnP

IPv6 Support6rd tunneling, dual stack IPv4/IPv6, DHCPv6, PPPv6, static IPv6

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General

BrandZyxel

ManufacturerZyxel

ModelQ1000Z

CompatibilityCenturylink

Performance

Maximum Wireless Data Rate300 Mbps Mbps

Maximum DSL SpeedsADSL up to 7 Mbps, ADSL2 up to 20 Mbps, VDSL up to 40 Mbps

Ports

Ethernet Ports4 LAN (1 Gigabit), 1 WAN

VDSL2 PortRJ-14 (green)

Phone PortRJ-14 (black)

USB Port1 USB

Power

Voltage12 V V

Current0.5 A A

Dimensions & Weight

Height2.2 inches

Width10.5 inches

Depth10.8 inches

Weight1.35 Pounds

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