VPN-1 Edge
W Series of Wireless Security Appliances Provide Secure Connectivity
and Unmatched Scalability
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., - April
11, 2005 - Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:
CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced
the introduction of VPN-1® Edge™ W, the first series of
enterprise-level VPN/firewall wireless security appliances for remote
site business locations, branch offices and partner sites. By integrating
Check Point's industry-leading VPN-1®/FireWall-1® technology
with multiple high availability options and scalable management
for thousands of gateways, VPN-1 Edge W provides flexible high-speed
wireless access, unmatched security protection, simple and scalable
management and business continuity.
With the new VPN-1 Edge series of wireless security appliances,
enterprise customers experience the best wireless connectivity solution
for large-scale VPN deployments. In just minutes, customers can
have the appliance up-and-running, adding gateways as needed, and
policies can be managed from a central location, thus eliminating
the need for onsite IT staff. Users have the freedom to access corporate
data throughout the office without the difficulty and cost of running
wires. By offering multiple high-availability features, VPN-1 Edge
W ensures customers have secure wireless access to network resources
24x7.
The VPN-1 Edge W series of wireless security appliances include
the following technology features:
- Support for 802.11b/g/Super G standards reaching wireless network
speeds of up to 108 Mbps
- Extensive wireless coverage of up to 300 meters indoors and
up to a full kilometer outdoors with extended range (XR) enabled
wireless cards
- Complete firewall isolation between wired and wireless users
and between temporary "guest users" and permanent users
running VPN client software
- Full port-based and tag-based VLAN support
"Check Point's VPN-1 Edge W series of wireless security appliances
incorporates our patented Stateful Inspection technology, providing
customers with the most secure wired and now wireless Internet protection
in the industry," said Gonen Fink, vice president, solutions
and strategy for Check Point Software Technologies. "Traditional,
unprotected wireless LAN environments are vulnerable to attack,
but Check Point makes it possible for customers to enjoy convenient
wireless access without sacrificing security."
Pricing and Availability
The VPN-1 Edge W series of wireless security appliances are now
available for order in four different configurations, starting at
$799 US. For more information on the Check Point VPN-1 Edge W series,
please visit: http://www.checkpoint.com/products/vpn-1_edge/index.html.
About Check Point Software
Check Point Software Technologies (www.checkpoint.com)
is the worldwide leader in securing the Internet. It is the market
leader in the worldwide enterprise firewall, personal firewall and
VPN markets. Through its Next Generation product line, the company
delivers a broad range of intelligent Perimeter, Internal and Web
security solutions that protect business communications and resources
for corporate networks and applications, remote employees, branch
offices and partner extranets. The company's ZoneAlarm product line
is one of the most trusted brands in Internet security, creating
award-winning endpoint security solutions that protect millions
of PCs from hackers, spyware and data theft. Extending the power
of the Check Point solution is its Open Platform for Security (OPSEC),
the industry's framework and alliance for integration and interoperability
with "best-of-breed" solutions from over 350 leading companies.
Check Point solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by a network
of more than 2,200 Check Point partners in 88 countries.
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