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Intermec And Funk Software Provide 802.1x Wireless Security
Source:www.intermec.com, Source date:
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 6, 2002 Intermec today announced a partnership with Funk Software, of Cambridge, Mass., that will provide 802.1x wireless security for Intermec 802.11 MobileLAN"! wireless systems. Funk Software s Odyssey"!, a software solution that includes an access client and a RADIUS server for wireless local area networks, provides access control and data security based on the 802.11x IEEE security standard. Because Odyssey provides a simple and secure mechanism for authentication of devices on a wireless network, Intermec data collection devices such as its popular 2400 family of data collection computers and 700 Series family of handheld computers will be able to achieve new levels of wireless data security.
Odyssey offers highly secure user authentication and data protection over a wireless connection. Combined with Intermec s own technology, the partnership also leverages EAP-TTLS, a new security method that provides strong authentication security while allowing users to connect to the wireless network using existing username and password credentials.
The new security system works in conjunction with Intermec s MobileLAN dual-radio 2100 and 2101 access points and its MobileLAN 2102 and 2106 single-radio access points.
"Intermec is committed to staying at the forefront of the important issue of wireless security," said Bernie Crump, Intermec director, Systems marketing. "Intermec is an expert in wireless data collection systems, and Funk Software s expertise is access control and security on a wireless link. Together, we provide our customers with wireless systems that are secure, as well as easy to administer and maintain."
"When used with EAP-TTLS, 802.1x meets all enterprise security requirements for wireless LAN access," said Joe Ryan, Funk Software vice president. "The fact that companies such as Intermec have added support for 802.1x and endorsed EAP-TTLS as the strong authentication method of choice for wireless LAN access, affirms our belief that wireless access is finally secure enough and easy enough for enterprises to begin widespread deployment."
Intermec equipment with the Odyssey wireless security option is expected to be available beginning in Q2, 2002.
Intermec s versatile wireless thin-client 2400 computers, including the 2415, 2425 and 2435 handhelds, 2455 and 2475 vehicle mounts, and 2485 and 2486 stationary computers, have for years been favored by manufacturing, warehousing, distribution and retail customers for the reliability, ease of integration and inherent investment protection.
The 700 Series offers serious enterprise mobility with the flexibility to choose among many widely available software applications and development tools. With its rugged design and wide range of communications options, the 700 Series is targeted for use in demanding environments such as utilities, service and delivery, where reliability is critical.
About Intermec
Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company, has been named Microsoft Corp. s OEM Embedded Partner of the Year. Intermec is a leader in global supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, Intellitag® RFID (radio frequency identification), mobile computing systems, bar code printers and label media. The company s products and services are used by customers in many industries to improve productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations, from supply chain management and enterprise resource planning to field sales and service.
