D-Link Utilizes Meetinghouse Data Communication's AEGIS 802.1X Authentication Software in LAN Products.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers NetWorld+Interop 2002 Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. PORTSMOUTH, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2002 Network Equipment Vendor Developing Wireless and Wired LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. Products Based on 802.1X Solutions Meetinghouse meet·ing·house n. A building used for public meetings and especially for Protestant or Quaker religious services. Noun 1. meetinghouse - a building for religious assembly (especially Nonconformists, e.g. Data Communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. , Inc., a leading developer of network authentication software for wired and wireless local-area networks Local-area networks Computer networks that usually cover a limited range, say, within the boundary of a building. A computer network is two or more computers that communicate with each other through some medium. , said today that D-Link Corporation, a global networking company specializing in the Enterprise / 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. market, is using Meetinghouse's AEGIS Server(TM), an 802.1X Authenticator, and AEGIS Client(TM) 802.1X Supplicant See supplicant. software in a wide-range of network devices, including wireless access points, LAN switches and routers. According to the companies, D-Link signed a corporate license agreement with Meetinghouse in January 2002. Under terms of the agreement, D-Link has licensed Meetinghouse 802.1X software for use in its entire line of LAN equipment that is primarily targeted at small office, home office (SOHO) and enterprise markets. Based on the latest 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. standards, 802.1X is an important new local area network (LAN) protocol that authenticates users during session log-in. 802.1X also enables "dynamic key encryption" of network data streams to further enhance network security and privacy. A wide range of network service providers have embraced 802.1X as the standard network authentication mechanism for wireless network service offerings. "D-Link is focused on capturing a greater share of the rapidly expanding market for both wired and wireless network products, so 802.1X compliance was critical for D-Link's products," said Mr. Sam Liang, president of D-Link. "D-Link is delighted with the support and technical expertise provided by Meetinghouse's integration team. It has shortened D-Link's time-to-market dramatically," Mr. Liang stated. "Meetinghouse is pleased to count D-Link among its growing list of leading network equipment vendors and global corporations deploying its AEGIS software. The industry is recognizing that port-based authentication standards are faster, more reliable and more secure. Meetinghouse expects 802.1X to be an increasingly important security standard for both wired and wireless networks," said Dr. Paul Goransson, president and founder of Meetinghouse Data Communications, Inc. AEGIS Server, 802.1X authenticator, and AEGIS Client, 802.1X supplicant software solutions support EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS See EAP. and EAP-TTLS See EAP. authentication methods. AEGIS Server and AEGIS Client are available now from Meetinghouse Data Communications, Inc. About Meetinghouse Data Communications, Inc. Meetinghouse Data Communications, Inc. is a leading developer of advanced network security and authentication products. Founded by networking industry veteran Dr. Paul Goransson, Meetinghouse has developed a wide range of embedded, protocol and security software for many of the leading global network equipment manufacturers including: Nortel, Hewlett-Packard Company, Sprint, and others. The company is known for its technical expertise and high-quality products, as well as for being an outstanding business partner with the highest ethical standards. The company's products enable the widespread deployment of secure, high-value wireless network services by allowing network operators to manage and account for usage across disparate networks. The company supplies end-user organizations as well as Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Systems Integrators (SIs). Meetinghouse, self-funded since its inception, is headquartered in Portsmouth, NH. For additional information please visit the company website at http://www.mtghouse.com or call 603-430-7710. |
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