BeadleNet Introduces SOHO2000, All-In-One Internet-Sharing, Firewall & Networking Solution for the Small Office/Home Office.LAGUNA HILLS La·gu·na Hills A city of southern California southeast of Santa Ana. Population: 33,600. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 1999-- Securely Share High-Speed Internet See broadband. Access Via Cable, xDSL, Leased Line or ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. BeadleNet L.L.C., a premier provider of secure Internet and networking solutions for the Small Office/Home Office See SOHO. (SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. ) and Small/Medium Business (SMB (1) (Small to Medium-sized Business) Also called "SME" (small to medium-sized enterprise), it refers to companies that are larger than the small office/home office (SOHO), but not huge. ) markets, announces the SOHO2000 Series of affordable router/firewalls. The BeadleNet SOHO2000 offers a complete, all-in-one solution for users wanting to connect multiple computers together and to the Internet with total security. The product features an integrated 4-port hub for user's networking needs; firewall technology, which provides security from Internet hackers; and router functions for sharing Internet access See how to access the Internet. . With support for high-speed Internet access through Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary )/cable modems, and leased line/ISDN modem/routers, the SOHO2000 enables all computers on the network to simultaneously access the Internet at speeds up to 100 times faster than analog modems. "Internet technology is better utilized over faster connections," said Chuck Gamer, BeadleNet president. "Businesses and households can cut costs on such things as travel and long distance phone calls by using video conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. and Internet telephony Another term for IP telephony and VoIP. In the late 1990s, some people made a distinction between Internet Telephony and VoIP: Internet telephony referred to voice over the public Internet, while VoIP referred to voice over private IP networks. or streaming video and audio, while the faster download/upload times help increase productivity since online wait times are greatly reduced with the increased speed." In a recent report published by the Yankee Group, a leading industry research firm, the number of U.S. households subscribing to high-speed Internet access will grow from fewer than one-half million today to 7 million by 2002; and as many as 1.44 million business customers will subscribe to xDSL services by 2002. In parallel, research from Kinetic Strategies Inc. predicts the number of cable modem subscribers to be approximately 3.2 million by 2002. "This product will change the way home and small/medium businesses use the Internet," said Gamer. "No longer will cost discourage small-to-medium size networks from utilizing the benefits of shared, secure, high-speed access." High-speed Internet access provides users with a continuous 24-hour connection. Though convenient and faster, this "always on" connection can leave unsecured computers open to Internet hackers. The SOHO2000 utilizes Stateful Packet Inspection See stateful inspection. technology, which filters all messages traveling between the Internet and computers on the network. Incoming packets only pass through to the private network if their state corresponds to a user's request. This prevents unexpected packets from ever reaching the private side of the firewall. Utilizing Internet Protocol (IP) routing for Internet sharing, the SOHO2000 supports Network Address Translation (NAT (Network Address Translation) An IETF standard that allows an organization to present itself to the Internet with far fewer IP addresses than there are nodes on its internal network. ) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (protocol) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - (DHCP) A protocol that provides a means to dynamically allocate IP addresses to computers on a local area network. The system administrator assigns a range of IP addresses to DHCP and each client computer on the LAN has its TCP/IP (DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Software that automatically assigns temporary IP addresses to client stations logging into an IP network. It eliminates having to manually assign permanent "static" IP addresses. DHCP software runs in servers and routers. ) technologies. NAT allows a single IP address to be shared by multiple computers, while DHCP enables IP addresses to be assigned to computers on the network when needed, automatically configuring the communication between them and the Internet Service Provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. ). Features BeadleNet's SOHO2000 offers four Ethernet RJ-45 ports for direct connection of up to four computers to the unit. However, by using cross over cables, each port can be uplinked to additional hubs or switches to support more users on the network. The product supports Windows 95/98/NT/2000, Macintosh and Unix-based systems, and web browsers Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. The SOHO2000 is available in eight versions with varying features including:
- Expanded User Licenses - SOHO2000 offers software support for up
to 175 computers.
- Configurable or Non-Configurable Firewall - Configurable firewall
allows for Web/FTP server hosting or remote access to individual
computers on the network.
- Hacker Attack Denial of Service - SOHO2000 protects against Ping
of Death, LAND Attack and IP Spoofing.
- Web Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) - Ensures added security for hosting
a Web/FTP server with its own assigned IP address.
- Bandwidth Management - (Option Available June '99) Allows
bandwidth to be adapted to each computer's needs.
- Usage Accounting - (Option Available June '99) Allows usage
tracking for individuals or the whole network.
- Hacker Attack Control Software - (Option Available June '99) A
tracking system which generates activity report logs.
- Virtual Private Network (VPN) - (Option Available July '99)
Provides a secure private network between offices over the
Internet.
With an easy, interactive, browser-based installation, the SOHO2000 automatically detects operating system and web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. for each computer, then provides the user with a tailor-made installation guide. Utilizing customer feedback, the SOHO2000 installation guides and help pages are continuously updated on the BeadleSoft software support web site. Users are automatically taken directly to any updated areas on the site during the installation. The product also automatically detects any outdated software housed internally and proposes free maintenance upgrades via the BeadleSoft software user interface. Service & Support BeadleNet offers eight versions of the SOHO2000 with various BeadleSoft software user interface features available upon purchase or through a feature-rich, online software upgrades catalog. The BeadleSoft software user interface automatically detects the existing features, capabilities, and update status of each unit. Users are then offered customized recommendations on version upgrades, free maintenance upgrades or new features for purchase that are available for that specific unit. BeadleNet offers:
- 2-Year, limited manufacturer's warranty
- Free maintenance upgrades for the life of the product
- Free 90-day version upgrades
- Free 90-day technical support through a 24-hour/7-day toll-free
technical support line
Pricing & Availability The BeadleNet SOHO2000 Series is now available through BeadleNet's reseller and distribution partners in North America. Pricing is based on the number of users and selection of optional BeadleSoft software features, and ranges from a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $399.00 to $1,250.00 per unit. About BeadleNet BeadleNet, L.L.C. is a premier provider of secure Internet and networking solutions that are designed to meet the changing technology needs of small and medium businesses and households with multiple computers. BeadleNet's mission is to provide affordable, effortless solutions that are high in quality, rich in features and backed by premium service and support. Located in Laguna Hills, Calif., BeadleNet is a subsidiary of Productivity Enhancement Products (PEP), a leading edge engineering firm with an impressive record of engineering ingenuity. PEP was recently honored as a winner of the 1998 Orange Coast Technology Fast 50, a ranking of the fastest growing technology companies in Orange County and San Diego, sponsored by Deloitte & Touche. Information on BeadleNet and its products can be obtained by calling toll-free (877)-7BEADLE BEADLE. Eng. law. A messenger or apparitor of a court, who cites persons to appear to what is alleged against them, is so called. (723-2353) or (949) 348-4216; email at info@beadlenet.com; or by visiting the company web site at www.beadlenet.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: Product evaluations are available. Please contact Angie Tucker at GreenLight Communications for additional information. BeadleNet and BeadleSoft are pending trademarks of BeadleNet L.L.C. All other products and company names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright(c) 1999 BeadleNet. All Rights Reserved. |
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