I purchased a Zyxel VMG1312-B10D modem router a few weeks ago with a view to retiring the HG612. As I had some time today I decided to set it up. To my surprise the sync speed was over 7.5mbps slower than the HG612.
My sync attainable and actual of the Zyxel was 43,912/32,299, while the HG612 43,912/39,973.
So I turned it off, after waiting the obligatory 30 minutes, reconnected the HG612 and the original sync speed was restored.
Has anyone else had far worse sync speeds with the Zyxel devices? On the forum I've seen that generally people have had similar if not better sync speeds with these newer modems. So at the moment the HG612 isn't being retired and the Zyxel will be going on eBay!