ZyXEL setup and online gaming test
Neither utility CD bundled with the ZyXEL products would
work with
our system. We received an error message telling us the utility is only
compatible with XP and Vista, despite us running Vista 64. Trying to
run in XP
compatibility mode didn't help. Not good start then.
Installation
To get our ZyXEL products to perform the same role as the Corinex
product, providing a connection between the HomePlug adapter
and
our network, the router needed to be configured to act merely as a
switch - in order to connect to our network's internet gateway.
Whilst the
devices mostly reconfigured correctly, and we could get access to the
other system over the HomePlug network, the DNS settings didn't set
correctly
(checked using
ipconfig). Releasing and renewing the network configuration addressed
the issue, with DNS detecting correctly, and access to the web being
granted.
Online gaming performance
Whilst the ZyXEL products do not exclusively target gamers, it is likely one of the predominant uses for such a device. We loaded up an online game of Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, and much like the Corinex it played without any noticeable lag. Moving the P660HWP, to the other side of our offices, still allowed a smooth, lag-free gaming experience even at the reduced connection speeds. Pretty nifty, we'd say.
