Compatible With Broadband, ISDN/Dedicated Lines, and Mobile
Connections, and Also Serves as an Environmentally-Friendly
VPN Router
TOKYO, Sept. 29, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Internet Initiative Japan, Inc. (IIJ) (Nasdaq:IIJI) (TSE1:3774), one of Japan's leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced the development of the new SEIL/B1, the latest in the next-generation series of high-performance routers. The new SEIL/B1 will go on sale in November 2008 and will also be available to rent. In advance of its commercial release, the SEIL/B1 will be on display at the CEATEC Japan 2008 tradeshow from September 30 to October 4, 2008 at the Makuhari Messe International Convention Complex.
The SEIL/B1 was designed as a small VPN router that continues to provide all the advanced features of the SEIL series with the addition of multiple ports at a low price. In addition to the Fast Ethernet port, there is a USB port for connecting a mobile data communications card and a BRI port for use with ISDN and other dedicated access services. These additional ports allow for the use of a variety of access lines, which makes this router compatible with a variety of network environments such as redundancy configured networks. The SEIL/B1 is small (250g), has a small space/power requirement, and is compliant with the European RoHS directives, which gives this unit superior environmental performance. It can be used as a low-cost access router at smaller locations and as a VPN router on a multi-location network. It is also compatible with IIJ's proprietary centralized network service management solution, IIJ SMF sx Service, and can also be used as a service adapter for auto-configuration and mobile auto-configuration.(1)
IIJ will continue to actively develop the SEIL/B1 in tandem with IIJ's various network services.
(1) Scheduled for December 2008
SEIL/B1 Features
+ High-performance, low-cost
- Throughput: 98 Mbps
- VPN performance: 55 Mbps
- MSRP: JPY 98,000
+ Compatible access lines
- 2 Fast Ethernet ports for connection to all broadband lines
- 1 BRI port for connection to ISDN and other dedicated access
services
- 1 USB port for connection to external terminals such as the
IIJ Mobile terminal
+ SEIL Series Advanced Features
- Full router functionality
IPv4/IPv6, QoS, Multicast, Policy Routing and SIP Proxy
functions
- Security features
Firewall, uRPF, Winny filter and MAC address based filters
- Full VPN functionality
IPsec, L2TPv3, L2TP/IPsec and PPTP functionality
- Secure and simple network management
Compatible with IIJ's original network service operating
system SMF(SEIL Management Framework)
+ Designed to be environmentally friendly
- Complies with RoHS directive concerning restrictions on the
use of specified toxic substances, MTBF 33.8 years
- Small (60 x 128 x 126mm), light weight (250g), low-power (6W)
About IIJ
Founded in 1992, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ) (Nasdaq:IIJI) (Tokyo Stock Exchange TSE1: 3774) is one of Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group of companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. The company's services include high-quality systems integration and security services, Internet access, hosting/housing, and content design. Moreover, the company has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan, and between Japan and the United States. IIJ was listed on NASDAQ in 1999 and on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2006. For more information about IIJ, visit the IIJ Web site at http://www.iij.ad.jp/en/.
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