[June 09, 2004] Interlink Networks Signs WAV to Distribute LucidLink Wireless Security; ''Wireless Outfitter'' to Offer Nationwide Distribution and Support for Small Businesses BALTIMORE --(Business Wire)-- June 9, 2004 -- Interlink Networks, a leading developer of network security and access control software, today announced that WAV(TM), Inc., Chicago-based value-added distributor of wireless LAN products, will become the first nationwide distributor of LucidLink(TM) Wireless Security, the first 802.11 WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) solution created expressly for small businesses. WAV calls itself a true "Wireless Outfitter," underscoring its ability to provide a full spectrum of systems, software, services and pre-sale technical support for solution providers focusing on the wireless LAN market. WAV currently distributes to all of North America, is headquartered in Illinois, and has three regional sales offices on the East- and West-Coasts (U.S.), as well as a sales office in Canada. WAV's customer base of value added resellers/solution providers is vertically focused, and offers end users a community of technically sound wireless experts that become an extension of each organization they partner with. "Many of our clients that service the SMB market see the benefits of Wi-Fi," notes Norm Dumbroff, CEO of WAV, Inc., "but, they are waiting on the sidelines for a better and easier to manage security alternative for their clients. With the advent with LucidLink, not only is set up a snap, but system changes can be made in seconds by a non-technical person, such as an office manager." LucidLink Wireless Security is designed to provide enterprise-level security with the ease of use of a consumer product. LucidLink's patent-pending technology provides the same enterprise-level network security and access control delivered by an 802.1x RADIUS authentication server without the complex set-up. It enables small businesses to protect their critical data from wireless eavesdroppers without requiring expensive technical experts to install and maintain the security system. In fact, the product can actually be set up with up to 70 percent fewer steps than a conventional Wi-Fi system having no security at all. "No one wins when the client needs to call the VAR every time they need to add or remove an employee from the network," said Dumbroff. "LucidLink gives our clients the autonomy to allow secure Wi-Fi guest access to contractors, vendors, consultants, or employees visiting from other offices, with a single mouse click." "Having a national distributor that has been serving wireless LAN solution providers since the industry began is a real plus for us," said Mike Klein, president and CEO of Interlink Networks. "The combination of the robust, easy to use features of LucidLink with WAV's market knowledge and service capability means that small businesses can now deploy and maintain truly secure Wi-Fi." LucidLink Wireless Security will be available starting June 25 for pricing starting at $449 for 10 users. For more information, call (734) 821-1200 or visit www.lucidlink.com. About WAV: WAV, Inc. (pronounced wave) is a nationally recognized leader in delivering wireless LAN, portable data collection gear, wireless security, VoIP technology, wireless broadband, pen computing devices and portable printers. WAV is a true Value Added Distributor (VAD), offering over 42 wireless products to the Solution Provider community. The company is headquartered in Aurora, Illinois. For more information, please call (800) 678-2419 or visit www.wavonline.com. About Interlink Networks: Interlink Networks is a 12-year leader in RADIUS servers for secure Wi-Fi (802.11 wireless LAN) networks in large enterprises. The company's new signature software, LucidLink(TM) Wireless Security, offers high-level protection for wireless networks in small business, blocking unauthorized users and intentional hackers -- yet allows easy administration and access for authorized users, such as employees, contractors, visiting salespeople, and guests. Interlink's technology has been recognized with industry acknowledgements such as COMNET New Product Achievement Award Finalist, Communication News Editors' Choice Award, and Network Computing Well-Connected Award Finalist. Interlink Networks is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. For more information, call (734) 821-1200 or visit www.lucidlink.com. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]