Interlink Networks Heightens Wireless LAN Security By Supporting Wi-Fi Protected Access Certification.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NetWorld+Interop 2003 Las Vegas ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2003 Interlink Networks, a leading developer of network security and access control software, today announced that its entire product line supports Wi-Fi Protected Access (networking, security) Wi-Fi Protected Access - (WPA) A security scheme for wireless networks, developed by the networking industry in response to the shortcomings of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). (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. ), the new wireless LAN security One issue with corporate wireless networks in general, and WLANs in particular, involves the need for security. Many early access points could not discern whether or not a particular user had authorization to access the network. solution announced by the Wi-Fi Alliance (www.wi-fi.com). WPA is a standards-based security solution developed to replace the existing standard, Wired Equivalent Privacy Wired Equivalent Privacy or Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) is a scheme to secure IEEE 802.11 wireless networks. It is part of the IEEE 802.11 wireless networking standard. (WEP). WPA addresses many of WEP's widely publicized security and privacy concerns, significantly increasing the level of data protection and access control for existing and future wireless LAN systems. "We are very pleased to see interoperable products based on WPA being introduced into the market, and see this as a key enabler for wireless LAN growth in the enterprise," said Randy Dence, VP of Product Management at Interlink Networks. "Wi-Fi Protected Access is a core technology for securing wireless LANs, and is available today," said Wi-Fi Alliance Chairman, Dennis Eaton. "Organizations like Interlink Networks that support this initiative are clearly committed to standards that benefit the industry. We look forward to their support in further deploying Wi-Fi Protected Access solutions." An EAP authentication server (such as Interlink Networks' Secure.XS wireless LAN security software) must be used to implement 802.1x security and comply with WPA. 802.1x security with an authentication server is the recommended approach by the Wi-Fi Alliance for enterprise wireless LAN security. Interlink Networks' Secure.XS Wireless LAN Security Software for wireless networks, and RAD-Series AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting) RADIUS servers for mixed access networks verify user credentials, authorize which network items can be accessed, and generate keys for the TKIP encryption and 802.1x authentication. Interlink's wireless security software line supports numerous EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol Extensible Authentication Protocol, or EAP, is a universal authentication framework frequently used in wireless networks and Point-to-Point connections. It is defined by RFC 3748. ) authentication types, including EAP-TLS, TTLS, LEAP, PEAP, and SPEKE. Learn more about Interlink Networks' security software in Booth #5969 in the Cisco Partner Pavilion at the NetWorld+Interop Las Vegas 2003 Conference, April 29 to May 1, 2003 at the Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. . About Interlink Networks Interlink Networks is a leader in securing 802.11 wireless LAN, mobile, and wired networks. The company's standards-based software blocks intruder access to networks using strong 802.1x authentication, a requirement of the WPA security solution. Interlink's offerings range from carrier-class and enterprise level solutions to appliance-ready software - ideal for OEM development designs. Interlink Networks is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan  “Ann Arbor” redirects here. For other uses, see Ann Arbor (disambiguation). Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. . For more information, call (734) 821-1200 or visit http://www.interlinknetworks.com. |
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