Accton Introduces Industry's First Dual Band Wireless Access Point with Enterprise-Level Security.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HSINCHU, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 30, 2003 Accton Technology Corp. (TAIEX TAIEX Technical Assistance Information Exchange Office (EU) TAIEX Technical Assistance Information Service : 2345) (www.accton.com), global outsourcing partner for networking and communications solutions, today announced its newest product, the WA6102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point. Available to partners immediately, the WA6102 is the only 802.11a/g dual band wireless access point that has the security features that make wireless networking practical for Enterprise applications. Designed to meet the demands of Enterprise applications, the powerful WA6102 is packed with features that give the mobile wireless workforce a secure, standards-based means to access corporate network resources, e-mail, and the Internet. Fully compatible with IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 802.11g at 2.4GHz and with 802.11a at 5GHz, it has the flexibility to connect wireless users whether their computers are equipped with 802.11a, b or g wireless adapters. "Security has been the main barrier to wireless networking in the corporate world," said Jonathan Cheng, Accton's general manager for U.S. Operations. "We are pleased to be the first to have a product that overcomes that barrier with rock-solid, high-end security features." With support for WPA WPA: see Work Projects Administration. WPA in full Works Progress Administration later (1939–43) Work Projects Administration U.S. work program for the unemployed. (TKIP See WPA. & AES) over 802.1x, the new Enterprise Access Point provides the highest level of wireless security to prevent intrusions and block entry via rogue Access Points. Strong network management security is provided via SNMPV3, HTTPS (1) (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure) The protocol for accessing a secure Web server. Using HTTPS in the URL instead of HTTP directs the message to a secure port number rather than the default Web port number of 80. (SSL) and VLAN See virtual LAN. VLAN - Virtual Local Area Network support, which prevents unauthorized management access to the Access Point. Features like dynamic keying and Power over Ethernet Power over Ethernet or PoE technology describes a system to transmit electrical power, along with data, to remote devices over standard twisted-pair cable in an Ethernet network. (PoE) reduce the overall cost of ownership for the wireless infrastructure, and Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities enable administrators to prioritize network traffic for optimal performance with demanding applications such as voice and video. The only choice for Enterprise wireless, the economical and secure WA6102 Dual Band Enterprise Access Point is available now to Accton's global outsourcing partners. About Accton Technology Corp. Accton Technology Corp. is a global premier provider of networking and communications solutions for top tier networking, computer and telecommunications vendors. Leveraging its advanced software applications and state-of-the-art ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Pronounced "a-sick." A chip that is custom designed for a specific application rather than a general-purpose chip such as a microprocessor. , Accton collaborates with its strategic partners to design, develop and manufacture innovative, leading-edge technologies. The company's constantly evolving core technology, highly qualified employees and aggressive cost engineering make it possible for Accton to deliver superior products that are as affordable as they are robust. For more information about Accton and its subsidiaries, visit www.accton.com. |
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