Yep I think Les-70 was using the same firmware as I provided the ones I had.
>> s there a cheaper version of zyxel with same modem chipset
Not sure - suspect the Billion may have, best checking with Les-70 on that.
The WMG8324 contains the latest
BCM63168 chipset with the 039 adsl_phy.
One thing has just struck me... where did you buy yours from Les? Over the past few months Ive had several PMs/emails from people asking for the latest firmware and most people have seen an improvement over the HG612.
Im not saying the router is perfect, because Ive detailed in this thread all the issues I had until putting on the latest firmware.. but afaik the only people that seem to have had problems are les and mrtoad