SX-600 Easily Adds 802.11 b/g Wireless Capabilities to Any Ethernet Product

 TUSTIN, Calif. – Oct. 4, 2006 – Silex Technology America, Inc., a leader in the device connectivity industry, today launched the SX-600, an Ethernet to wireless client adapter with enterprise security. The SX-600 is a high-performance adapter which easily adds 802.11b/g wireless capabilities to any Ethernet product. The SX-600 capitalizes on the growing need for enterprise security.

According to industry reports, almost 85 percent of large U.S. enterprises have admitted to having suffered an IT security incident over the past 12 months, and the number of breaches continues to rise by 17 percent since 2003.

Network security is only as strong as its weakest link. Therefore, if you put a poorly secured device server on your network, it can expose your entire network to hackers. In fact, many network administrators now require that all devices conform to specific network security standards, and devices that do not support these standards cannot be used on the network.

“With enterprise security on the minds of our customers, we needed to develop a connectivity solution that addressed both wireless networking and security,” said Keith Sugawara, general manager of the connectivity and wireless division of silex. “By being the first to include enterprise-level security, we are demonstrating our commitment to incorporating the latest technology into our products and providing the best possible solutions to our customers without compromising any current network functionality.”

Enterprise Level Security

The SX-600 leads the industry by including all major wireless networking security standards. The SX-600 includes enterprise-level security features including access control lists, complete protocol and application enable/disable control, read and write configuration passwords, and SNMP community name configuration.  The wireless models also add 802.1x Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) with Transport Layer Security (TLS), Tunneled Transport Layer Security (TTLS), Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol (LEAP), Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP) or Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling (FAST); Open System or Shared Key support with Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encoding; WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Personal (WPA-PSK) and Enterprise modes, which utilize improved encryption via the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP); and WPA2, which adds Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).

About the SX-600

The SX-600 is ideal for connecting Ethernet-enabled printers and multifunction printers (MFPs) to a wireless network without having to change any of the drivers or management utilities.  The product provides a solution for users to take advantage of all the functionality of the Ethernet device when connected to a wireless network. For example, when using the SX-600 users can still track print jobs, benefit from the built-in network security, monitor toner levels and use all the network tools.  The SX-600 also brings 802.11b/g wireless capabilities to any Ethernet enabled product such as point-of-sale terminals, medical devices, and networked industrial control devices. It provides a cost-effective way for customers who want to move to a wireless network but already have invested in Ethernet devices. Other major benefits of the SX-600 include:

• No drivers needed – works with any Ethernet-enabled device
• No extra software required
• Supports existing network utility software without compromise
• Supports networked scanning capabilities wirelessly
• Windows software configuration and web browser interface for easy setup
• Ethernet pass-through means any security already provided by your Ethernet enabled device
• Once configured, the SX-600 is platform independent so it will work with any operating system and any network device
• Metal (industrial) and plastic (office) versions will be available
• Silex also offers and embedded solution (SX-550) for device manufacturers who want to implement secure wireless functionality internally

Availability

The SX-600 will be available in Q4 2006 for a MSRP of $285. Samples of the Silex SX-600 are available immediately. Those interested in learning more about the SX-600 should contact silex technology america, Inc. at (801) 748-1199, or www.silexamerica.com.  

About SILEX TECHNOLOGY SILEX TECHNOLOGY America, Inc. is a subsidiary of SILEX TECHNOLOGY, Inc. (JASDAQ:6679), a 30-year developer of systems, external and embedded 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 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.  

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