WiFi Access Control Device uses fingerprint identification.June 8, 2006 -
Bio-NetGuard lets IT Manager secure WiFi LANs against unauthorized users by requiring biometric fingerprint authentication prior to gaining access to network. Plug-and-play device supports up to 500 users and has fingerprint match time of 400 msec. DSP-based product uses Fujitsu MBF200 sensor, is 802.11a/b/g/i-compliant, and works with any WPA-compliant access point. Device conforms to WPA, RADIUS, and PEAP WiFi security standards.
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Original Press release
silex technology america, Inc
64 East Winchester St. Suite 330
Salt Lake City, UT, 84107
USA
silex technology Launches First Biometric WiFi Access Control Device
Bio-NetGuard Provides WiFi LAN Access Control With the Touch of a Finger
SALT LAKE CITY, May 8 / -- silex technology america, Inc. today announced the release of Bio-NetGuard, an industry-first fingerprint-based access control system for WiFi local area networks (LANs).
"Today's workforce is becoming increasingly more dependent on mobility, which increases the need for access to wireless networks to conduct business," said Gary Bradt, silex vice president, biometrics division. "Bio-NetGuard takes the concern out of controlling a WiFi local area network by fully containing it through a biometric authentication device that works with any access point."
WiFi networks provide a tremendous solution to the demands of an increasing mobile workforce, but there are still concerns about verifying who can and cannot access the network. There have been ways to protect WiFi-enhanced equipment in the past, but no methods to authenticate those who connect to the wireless system. Bio-NetGuard allows an IT Manager to secure the network against unauthorized users by requiring biometric fingerprint authentication prior to gaining access to the network, either through their desktop or personal computers, laptops or PDAs.
Bio-NetGuard uses a Fujitsu MBF200 sensor and is 802.11a/b/g and 802.11i compliant. Bio-NetGuard is a DSP-based, fully-contained network authentication device that works with any WPA-compliant access point. It is a plug-and-play device and requires no more than a few minutes to install and configure. It supports up to 500 users and has a fingerprint match time of 400 milliseconds.
Bio-NetGuard works with a large number of WiFi access points including Netgear WG102, Linksys WAP54G, Cisco AIRONET 1100, D-Link DWL-7100AP, and a number of WiFi adapter cards and chipsets including INTEL Centrino, Netgear 11T, Linksys WPC11, Cisco AIRONET 350, and D-Link DWL-G650.
"In the past an organization could protect its equipment but were lacking a way to authenticate which users could and could not connect to its network," said Bradt. "Bio-NetGuard allows organizations and companies, no matter their size or industry, to secure their wireless devices and increase security of confidential information and files."
Bio-NetGuard
Bio-NetGuard provides effective access control for WiFi LANs. By combining the latest WiFi security and biometric identity verification technologies, Bio-NetGuard provides a fully contained network authentication device that works with any WPA-compliant access point.
o 802.11a/b/g and 802.11i compliant
o Works with the latest off-the-shelf access points and network adapter cards
o Conforms to WiFi security standards, WPA, RADIUS and PEAP
o Fully contained authentication device
o DSP-based
Availability
Bio-NetGuard is currently available through all silex resellers nationwide or by contacting silex directly at (801) 748-1199.
Note: silex product photos and spec sheets are available upon request. A link to the press release can be found at: http://silexamerica.com/us/about/news/press.html
About silex technology america
silex technology america, Inc. is a subsidiary of silex technology, Inc. (JASDAQ: 6679), a 30-year developer of systems, developer of external and embedded device-device connectivity products and biometric readers and software. silex has become one of the largest global suppliers of print server products over the past 10 years, and also offers a full line of biometric fingerprint devices. silex technology america is focused on offering leading edge print servers, device servers, and fingerprint security devices that help enterprises, small to medium businesses and individuals improve the way they move data, print, and secure information. For additional information, call (801) 748-1199 or go to http://www.silexamerica.com/.
CONTACT: Jeremy Kartchner of Snapp Norris Group, +1-801-208-1100, Jeremy.kartchner@sng.com, for silex technology america, Inc.
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