Zyxel Networks has been getting business and home users online for over 30 years, relying since Day 1 on innovation and customer-centric service. We keep promoting creativity that meets the needs of customers. This spirit has never been changed since we developed the world's first integrated 3-in-1 data/fax/voice modem in 1992.
We're building the networks of tomorrow, helping unlock the world's potential and meeting the needs of the modern workplace; powering people at work, life, and play. We stand side-by-side with our customers and partners to share new approaches to networking that will unleash their abilities. Loyal friend, powerful ally, reliable resource — we are Zyxel, Your Networking Ally.
Our Name, Our Legacy
In the late 1980s, when our founder Dr. Shun-I Chu laid the foundation for what would become a global leader in networking solutions, he faced a critical decision: what to name the company. At that time, many tech companies in Taiwan chose names starting with the letter "A," hoping it would place them at the top of alphabetical lists and directories—a strategic move in the pre-digital era.
Breaking from Tradition with "Zyx"
However, Dr. Chu wasn’t interested in following the trend. He made a bold and unconventional choice by starting with "Zyx"—a combination of letters from the end of the alphabet. This decision symbolized Zyxel’s commitment to approaching challenges differently and leading with innovation, even if it meant breaking from convention.
Excellence in Every Effort
The "el" in Zyxel stands for excellence in all we do. From the start, the name was meant to reflect our mission to push the boundaries of networking solutions. This commitment to excellence aligns with our core purpose: unlocking people's potential through innovative technology.