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Meetinghouse Security
Technology Integrated into Atheros Advanced Wireless LAN Reference Designs
Fully Integrated Security
Solution Features Wi-Fi Protected Access, "Cisco Compatible" Extensions, and
IEEE 802.11i AES Encryption
PORTSMOUTH, NH - May 7,
2003 -- Meetinghouse, a leading
developer of standards-based network authentication software for wired and
wireless local-area networks, today announced that Atheros Communications, the
leading developer of advanced wireless LAN (WLAN) technology will embed
Meetinghouse's AEGIS Authentication API security technology into Atheros'
market-leading 802.11b/g and 802.11a/b/g network adapter reference designs. This
collaboration provides Atheros customers with a fully integrated security
solution that includes compliance with the new Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
security specification, the "Cisco Compatible" Extensions program, as well as
future-proofed compatibility with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) - the
encryption algorithm specified by the IEEE 802.11i security standard.
"By partnering with Meetinghouse, we are able to provide our retail, PC OEM, and
enterprise customers with a robust and comprehensive security solution built
directly into our reference designs," said David Borison, product line manager
of Atheros. "Atheros customers benefit greatly from this tight integration
because it enables them to rapidly introduce new products with best-in-class
wireless LAN security across all the major Windows operating systems."
"We're excited to be working so closely with a respected technology innovator
like Atheros," said Dr. Paul Goransson, President of Meetinghouse. "It's a
validation of Meetinghouse's 802.1X security technology to be selected by this
leader in advanced 802.11 chipset solutions."
Meetinghouse's AEGIS API Suite is a quick-to-integrate solution enabling
802.1X-based authentication for software products. The suite consists of three
separate APIs: Authentication, Wireless Configuration, and Network
Configuration. The Authentication API accepts credentials from an application
and handles all required interaction to carry out 802.1X authentication. The
Wireless Configuration API enables the determination of a user's wireless
network card configuration; detects wireless networks within range; gathers
statistics on those networks; and controls which wireless network the card
connects to. Finally, the Network Configuration API enables the configuration of
the IP network and Internet proxies. With these tools, a developer can quickly
create an application that provides comprehensive 802.1X support.
The AEGIS API Suite was developed with ease of integration in mind. A
comprehensive set of examples enables quick product integration. Support for a
broad range EAP types and operating systems is featured: Microsoft® Windows® 98,
NT, 2000, XP, and ME are supported with plans for additional operating systems
in the future, and a full range of authentication methods are supported,
including EAP-PEAP, EAP-TTLS, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS and Cisco LEAP. Broad support for
wireless Network Interface Cards (NIC) is featured. In addition,
interoperability with 802.11 RADIUS Servers includes: Meetinghouse AEGIS, Funk
Steel-Belted Radius, Microsoft IAS, Cisco ACS, Interlink and FreeRadius.
About Atheros Communications, Inc.
Atheros Communications is the leading developer of networking technologies for
secure, high-performance wireless local area networks. As the industry innovator
and market-share leader in multimode wireless solutions compliant with the IEEE
802.11 specifications, Atheros is driving transparent connections among
electronic devices in the office, home and on the road. Atheros technology is
being used by many of the world's leading wireless equipment manufacturers. For
more information, visit www.atheros.com or
send email to info@atheros.com.
About Meetinghouse Data Communications, Inc.
Meetinghouse is a leading developer of advanced network security and
authentication products. Founded by industry veteran Dr. Paul Goransson,
Meetinghouse has developed software for many leading global network equipment
manufacturers including: Nortel, Hewlett-Packard Company, Sprint and others. The
company is known for its 802.1X expertise, high-quality products, and for being
an outstanding business partner with the highest ethical standards. The company
is headquartered in Portsmouth, NH. For additional information please visit the
company website at http://www.mtghouse.com
or call 1.603.430.7710.
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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 property of their
respective owners.
Cheryl Patstone, 408-773-5344, cheryl@atheros.com, Greg Wood, A&R Partners, 650-762-2838, gwood@arpartners.com
or John Hill, The Hill Group, 603-673-6633, jhill@HillGroupPR.com
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