Juniper Networks’ Popular
NetScreen-5GT Firewall Security Appliance Goes Wireless with Atheros
Communications
Atheros to Provide Best-of-Breed Wireless to
Support Juniper Networks Remote Office Security Platform
SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 8, 2005—Atheros
Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATHR), a leading developer of advanced wireless
LAN (WLAN) chipsets, today announced that Juniper Networks has selected its
AR5005AP-G wireless LAN chipset to provide 802.11g support for its newly
introduced next-generation NetScreen-5GT Wireless firewall and virtual private
network (VPN) appliance. The Juniper Networks NetScreen-5GT Wireless integrates
Deep Inspection and stateful firewall capabilities, VPN, denial-of-service (DoS)
protection, wireless connectivity and optional embedded antivirus functionality,
in a single platform without sacrificing performance. The cost-effective
security and connectivity solution is targeted at remote offices, telecommuters
and medium-sized businesses.
“For the Juniper
Networks NetScreen-5GT Wireless remote office product, Atheros was our clear
choice for secure and assured wireless connectivity,” said Adam Conway, senior
product line manager, Juniper Networks. “Atheros delivers strong security,
robust performance as well as reliable connectivity that our enterprise-class
customers demand for their secure wireless applications.”
The AR5005AP-G
features a built-in Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption engine,
enabling real-time support for full 802.11i security, which is the foundation of
the WPA2 security protocol. Atheros was the first company to support 802.11 AES
encryption in hardware, introducing the technology with the launch of its
dual-mode products in 2002. AES encryption is supported by all of Atheros
802.11a/b/g and 802.11b/g chipsets, allowing real-time encryption with no
degradation of operating data rates for the computing, consumer electronics and
wireless broadband markets.
Juniper Networks selected Atheros for its ability to support network
segmentation or virtual access points (APs). With Atheros’ technology,
NetScreen-5GT can support multiple SSIDs to create up to four discrete wireless
security zones of access to better protect the network and resources.
“We’re pleased that Juniper has turned to Atheros to provide high-performance
wireless for its NetScreen-5GT security appliance,” said Tom Foster, vice
president of worldwide sales at Atheros Communications. “Our high performance
wireless solution is a great complement to Juniper’s integrated firewall/VPN
product.”
About
Atheros Communications, Inc.
Atheros Communications is a leading developer of
semiconductor system solutions for wireless communications products. Atheros
combines its wireless systems expertise with high-performance radio frequency
(RF), mixed signal and digital semiconductor design skills to provide highly
integrated chipsets that are manufacturable on low-cost, standard complementary
metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) processes. Atheros technology is being used by
a broad base of leading customers, including personal computer and networking
equipment manufacturers. For more information, visit
www.atheros.com or send email to
info@atheros.com.
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Atheros and the Atheros logo are registered
trademarks of Atheros Communications, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in
this document are the sole property of their respective owners.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:
Except for the historical information
contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including
statements regarding the features, benefits and capabilities of Atheros’ and
Juniper Networks’ products, and the future relationship between Atheros and
Juniper Networks, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially, including, but not limited to, the difficulties
inherent in developing new and enhanced products; the effects of competition;
whether Juniper Networks will continue to incorporate Atheros’ products in
NetScreen-5GT; and other risks detailed in Atheros’ Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 as filed with the SEC and in other
reports filed with the SEC by Atheros from time to time. These forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date hereof. Atheros disclaims any obligation to
update these forward-looking statements.
Cheryl Patstone, 408-773-5344,
cheryl@atheros.com or Greg Wood, A&R Partners, 650-762-2838,
gwood@arpartners.com.
