Nexland, Inc. Announces Compatibility with Popular VPN Protocols

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Nexland, Inc., creator of Internet sharing boxes (ISBs), has announced the compatibility of their product line with Internet security protocols generated by popular VPN switches. This compatibility enables remote locations to maintain WAN connectivity with a main site using the Internet as a transmission medium without sacrificing security, replacing the need for expensive T-1 lines or other costly alternatives. Nexland's ISBs support various VPN protocols, including IPsec, PPTP, and L2TP.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nexland's Internet sharing boxes (ISBs) are now compatible with popular VPN protocols, including IPsec, PPTP, and L2TP, allowing for secure and high-speed communications between remote computing sites.
  • Corporations can use the inexpensive Internet as a vehicle for secure communications between remote locations, revolutionizing remote access for employees, partners, and customers.
  • Nexland's technology has been tested and certified to work with various VPN switches, including those manufactured by Nortel (Bay) Networks, Cisco-Altiga Networks, and Assured Digital.
  • Gateways incorporating Nexland's technology are currently available, with the xDSL and Cable version ISB (ISB2LAN) priced at $349.
  • Nexland, Inc. competes in the low-cost Internet infrastructure market against companies such as Ramp Networks, SonicWall, Watchguard Technologies, and Netopia.

Statistics:

  • The compatibility of Nexland's ISBs with VPN protocols is expected to increase the adoption of VPN technology among corporations.
  • The use of the Internet as a transmission medium for secure communications can reduce costs for corporations by up to 90% compared to leasing expensive T-1 lines.
  • Nexland's technology supports existing analog telephone lines, ISDN, and emerging access technologies such as xDSL, cable modems, and wireless connections.
  • The number of combined IPsec and PPTP "Pass-Thru" clients supported by Nexland's multi-session IPsec and PPTP technology is not specified.

Sources:

  • Business Editors/Technology Writers, May 3, 2000
  • Nexland, Inc.
  • (OTCBB:XLND), creator of Internet sharing boxes (ISBs)
  • (NYSE:NT), Nortel (Bay) Networks
  • (NasdaqNM:CSCO), Cisco-Altiga Networks
  • Ramp Networks (Nasdaq:RAMP)
  • SonicWall (Nasdaq:SNWL)
  • Watchguard Technologies (Nasdaq:WGRD)
  • Netopia (Nasdaq:NTPA)