IDT to buy ICS in chip deal worth $1.7B Jun 16, 2005
(NASDAQ: IDTI), of San Jose, which makes semiconductors that go into routers and other network equipment, announced Wednesday the signing of a definitive agreement to merge with (NASDAQ: T), of Norristown. ICS makes silicon timing devices for communications, networking, computing, and digital multimedia applications. (San Jose Business Journal)
Artesyn Technologies Announces Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Initiative Jun 15, 2005
Our products are used in middle to high-end servers, data storage devices, routers, hubs, high-speed modems, RF amplification systems, base station controllers and transceivers. The Company has a global sales reach with design and manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe and North America. (Yahoo Finance -- Electronic Instruments & Controls)
Nortel's New Security Solution Sets Provide Anywhere, Anytime Protection for Multimedia Communications, Information Access Jun 15, 2005
Other Nortel products in this solution set include Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and IPSec Virtual Private Networking (VPN) Gateways and VPN Routers, Switched Firewall equipment, Nortel's Threat Protection System, and network management, as well as managed and professional services. Farm Credit Financial Services uses the Secure Information Access Solution to cost-effectively connect remote locations to its enterprise network resources and simplify remote Internet administration. (Yahoo Finance -- Communications Equipment)
Telewest Accelerates Next Generation Network Evolution with Cisco IP Technology Jun 15, 2005
Telewest is upgrading 14 regional head-ends and 64 hub sites to Gigabit Ethernet, using Cisco 7609 Series routers at its regional head-ends and hub sites, with integrated Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) pluggable optics, to provide a highly-resilient dual 10Gbps capacity network to support its distributed TVOD service deployment. The Cisco 7609 Series routers with Supervisor Engine 720 comprises the multiservice edge platform for TVOD services, Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs and Cable... (Yahoo Finance -- Communications Equipment)
Telluride Bluegrass Festival Goes Wireless With ABEO's AgileAIR Mesh Networking; Advanced Network to Provide Voice, Video, Data Services Jun 15, 2005
By eliminating the need to install miles of cable, the ABEO team can quickly deploy additional routers and access points, easily scaling the network to handle increased Wi-Fi traffic from points around the Festival grounds. ABEO's Telluride network, which will utilize Firetide(TM) HotPort(TM) wireless mesh routers and ValuePoint(TM) rugged access points, is specifically designed for outdoor use, deploying quickly and running smoothly, regardless of the weather. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
[external] NEWS ANALYSIS : An SEC Query for HP Jun 14, 2005
Product line includes Routers, Switches, Access Servers, and Firewall etc. from Cisco, Juniper, Extreme, Foundry, Nortel, Lucent, and many more. (Yahoo Finance -- Computer Peripherals)
Apple and Nokia browser partnership revealed Jun 14, 2005
Digital Warehouse buys, sells, used Cisco networking hardware such as routers hes, as. This white paper will guide you step-by-step through the best practices for securing PDAs and. (InfoWorld)
Global Dispatches Jun 14, 2005
The network, based on Nortel switches and routers, connects facilities in Taiwan, China and Thailand. European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. last week said it has formed an alliance with Research In Motion Ltd. to market BlackBerry devices to government agencies across Europe. (ComputerWorld)
Sweet days for FARAWAY PARENTS Jun 14, 2005
Each center contains 50 personal computers as well as routers, broadband connections and satellite connections. The centers beam the soldiers' smiles and anxieties back to more than 1,000 videoconferencing rooms in corporations, universities and hospitals across the United States, each of which donates time in its existing facilities. (Buffalo News)
EMC Corporation Unveils Next-Generation Software for Automated Management of MPLS-Based Environments Jun 14, 2005
Smarts MPLS Manager also offers expanded options for Juniper customers, such as enhanced device support for Juniper ERX plus M and T Series devices, and support for Virtual Routers on ERX.. "MPLS has the potential to extract exceptional value from IP networks, enabling service providers to offer new services at lower costs," said Chris Gahagan, Senior Vice President, EMC Software. (Yahoo Finance -- Computer Storage Devices)
Stock Failing To Hit New Highs After Breakout Is Likely To Lag Jun 12, 2005
The maker of IP routers sported a decent 85 Composite Rating at the time, with 77 marks for Earnings Per Share and Relative Price Strength Ratings. It also showed B grades for Industry Group RS and Accumulation/Distribution Ratings and an A for SMR Rating. (Investors Business Daily)
* Technology boosts Wi-Fi capabilities Jun 12, 2005
11n standard, once ratified, will spawn legions of very fast, less expensive wireless computer components - routers and receivers - and there's no guarantee that today's crop of MIMO-based components will be fully compatible. But the bad-news part of the MIMO story hasn't lessened interest in the currently-available MIMO routers and wireless cards ... 11g wireless routers sometimes complain of losing their connection if they move to a distant room in house, MIMO users are typically ecstatic at... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Editorial)
Getting Started With Gigabit Networking Jun 10, 2005
Many cards installed today are known as "10/100 NICs" that is they will interoperate at either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps depending on the other machines, routers, hubs and/or switches on the network ... Switches, Hubs and RoutersUnless you're connecting two PCs together directly, you're going to need either a Gigabit-capable router/hub and/or switch ... From a practical point of view there are currently very few price-competitive Gigabit routers on the market. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Choose a Cisco router that best fits your organization's needs Jun 9, 2005
(While we'll focus on selecting routers, the process for selecting switches is very similar ... When I think of Cisco routers, I usually think of Cisco's 2600 and 3600 series lines ... For many years, these lines served as the standard Cisco routers for a midsize business' network. (TechRepublic)
Study: One-third of Bay Area small businesses dump electronics in trash Jun 9, 2005
But some recyclers refuse to take donated PCs or networking equipment such as routers and hubs, or they charge a fee to do so. 2005 American City Business Journals Inc.. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Cisco bullish on service provider market Jun 8, 2005
Cisco has been --which includes sales to large local and long-distance telephone companies, Internet service providers, Web hosting companies and cable companies--with IP infrastructure equipment such as routers and switches for several years ... On Monday, it introduced software that will run on its routers to better protect against denial-of-service attacks ... The software, called Cisco Guard and Cisco Traffic Anomaly Detector, learns what is normal on a network and adjusts the routers'... (ZDNet News)
Report Sees China Computer Sales Growth of 40% in ???05 Jun 8, 2005
4 million routers, ethernet switches, and network cards. Vendors will sell 115. (Red Herring)
Maxtor Shared Storage Drive Wins 2005 World Class Award From Pc World Magazine Jun 8, 2005
"From desktop publishers to travel routers to satellite radio and video instant messenger services, the editors reward the finest products and most outstanding performers in this annual award program. Congratulations to Maxtor's Shared Storage Drive!". About Maxtor. (Yahoo Finance -- Computer Storage Devices)
Seattle Is Top U.S. City For Wireless, Survey Says Jun 7, 2005
Buy, Sell, Rent used, refurbished, Cisco Routers and Switches at great discount at Digital Warehouse. Thousands of satisfied customers, One-Year Warranty. (Banktech)
Tireless pursuit of wireless Jun 7, 2005
Recycom is selling an increasing number of wireless routers -- the cigar box-shaped equipment that converts wired-delivered Internet service into wireless service used by homeowners and businesses. The store also pumps wireless Internet into several Tower District coffee shops and restaurants. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Analysts say 'cloudy' forecast is OK Jun 7, 2005
Gartner predicts that by 2008, carriers like ATizon, MCI and others will operationalize security functions like firewalls and intrusion detection into routers and switches, leaving enterprises to concentrate on identity and access management and other security duties away from the perimeter. By extending security to the Internet cloud, denial-of-service attacks, for example, never reach the gateway. (Search Security, MA)
Compliance is shaking the money tree Jun 7, 2005
While Longhorn is still a few years away, Cisco is already a leader in perimeter security with its Network Admission Control (NAC) for routers and switches at the network layer. At RSA Conference 2005 in February, Cisco broadened the reach of its NAC program by releasing a handful of perimeter security technologies that fight network- and application-layer threats. (SearchOracle.com)
China Industry Outlook: Computer Products Report Shows Computer Makers Expect Sales to Grow by 40 Percent to US$139 Billion in 2005 Jun 7, 2005
" The report also indicates that in 2005: -- China's networking equipment production will grow rapidly. Makers will produce 78.4 million routers, Ethernet switches and network cards -- up 21 percent from 2004. -- Makers will produce 115.2 million computer monitors -- up 25 percent. -- Desktop PC suppliers will produce 19.6 million units -- up 11 percent. -- Server manufacturers will produce 679,000 servers -- up 17 percent, with projected output value of US$2.52 billion -- up 13 percent.... (Yahoo Finance -- Computer Services)
All things not considered Jun 7, 2005
Covad Communications Group (: , , ) said it has developed line-powered voice access technology that links the Internet with the regular telephone network, and eliminates the need for routers or special handsets. For more news about the Internet, visit. (CBS MarketWatch - Front Page)
Epygi Adds Distribution Power With Neobits Jun 7, 2005
The unit is compatible with legacy off-the-shelf telephones, standard PBXs and routers. It is very easy to install and set-up generally takes only minutes, allowing companies to instantly enjoy benefits of VoIP technology while minimizing the risks associated with VoIP deployment. (CBS MarketWatch - Press Releases)
3Com Merges Security, Convergence and Networking with Launch of New Enterprise Solutions Jun 6, 2005
As companies continue to merge their data, voice and video networks into one converged network, there is a need to incorporate intelligent, enterprise-class, edge-to-core switches and routers into the corporate infrastructure. Unlike other solutions currently on the market, 3Com leverages the TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention System's (IPS) ability to perform "full packet inspection" at line rate. (Yahoo Finance -- Computer Networks)
Measuring Up—and Up Jun 6, 2005
Digital Warehouse buys, sells, & rents used Cisco networking hardware such as routers & switches, as well as Juniper, Extreme. Join Lucent Technologies at Supercomm 2005. (eWeek)
Loeb's tip: Home Wi-Fi security Jun 6, 2005
Prices are falling rapidly for wireless access points and wireless routers, which enable you to connect remotely with the Internet. Also, most late-model laptops come with wi-fi capability built in. (CBS MarketWatch - Front Page)
A DIY Project for Network Security Jun 6, 2005
That's a very tall order when you think about the array of security devices: virtual private network concentrators, firewalls, routers and switches, access control and authentication mechanisms, intrusion detection and prevention, antivirus, antispam and so on. In an ideal world, there would be sufficient staffers with varied skills who could cross-train one another. (ComputerWorld)
Riverstone Networks Showcases Convergence at the Network Edge at Supercomm 2005 Jun 6, 2005
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 2005-- Riverstone Networks (Pink Sheets: - ), a pioneer in carrier Ethernet solutions, will be showcasing multi-vendor interoperability, reliability, scalability and quality of service (QoS) attributes of its MPLS-based Ethernet Edge Routers at Supercomm 2005; attributes that are driving the acceptance of carrier Ethernet as the edge infrastructure for converged business and residential services ... In addition, network management partner Dorado Software, booth #43082,... (Yahoo Finance -- Computer Hardware)
Spirent Communications Introduces Highly Scalable Ethernet Access Concentrator Test Solution for Triple Play Services Jun 6, 2005
Testing these high-density access devices such as DSLAMs, BRASs and now Ethernet Aggregation Routers (EARs) for their resiliency in supporting sufficient QoS for converged services requires a test tool able to manage large port counts, complex applications and comprehensive routing protocols. "Network Equipment Manufacturers know that beyond creating large scale tests above the capability of the access device, they need to create greater testing efficiencies as their networks scale," said Mark... (Yahoo Finance -- Electronic Instruments & Controls)
Agilent Technologies' N2X Multiservices Test Solution Enables Triple-Play Quality-of-Experience Verification Jun 6, 2005
Verifying the multicast scalability limits and interoperability of edge routers. N2X can concurrently emulate thousands of PIM and IGMP sessions, while also generating multicast traffic to thoroughly validate the functional, scalability and conformance aspects of mVPN implementations. (Yahoo Finance -- Electronic Instruments & Controls)
MRV Launches Metro Ethernet Router that Combines WDM Fiber Aggregation and IP/MPLS Services Jun 6, 2005
The OS9000 series routers have a 2-rack units high ("RU") form factor, designed to be scalable and are optimized for provider's points of presence ("POP"), MTU/MDU basements, street cabinets and telco central offices where minimal utilization of rack space is critical ... MRV's networking group provides equipment used by commercial customers, governments and telecommunications service providers, and include switches, routers, network physical infrastructure equipment and remote device management... (Yahoo Finance -- Electronic Instruments & Controls)
Intel to show off WiMax board Jun 4, 2005
Digital Warehouse buys, sells, used Cisco networking hardware such as routers hes, as well as Juniper, Extreme ry at 50-80% off list price. One year warrantee and fast delivery. (ITworld -- News)
Infineon continues sale of noncore development units Jun 4, 2005
Digital Warehouse buys, sells, used Cisco networking hardware such as routers hes, as. Accelerate applications 100x and expand bandwidth 10x with Riverbed. (InfoWorld)
Networking companies jump on unfinished wireless standard Jun 4, 2005
Greg Raleigh, founder of Airgo Networks, holds two wireless routers in his hands which use the technology he discovered, in a testing chamber at the Airgo Networks offices in Palo Alto, Calif. This flavor of MIMO, also known as spatial multiplexing, was pioneered by Airgo Networks Inc. (AP/John Todd). (Canada.com)
Security Bytes: New worm spoofs your AIM buddies Jun 3, 2005
It also supports the most popular routers from the largest vendors such as Linksys, D-Link, and Netgear, along with support for some devices from Buffalo, Belkin, Proxim, ZyXEL and 3COM, the company added. SOUND OFF. (Search Security, MA)
McAfee Buys Wireless Security Jun 3, 2005
It also supports the most popular routers from the large vendors such as Linksys, D-Link and Netgear, the company said. The technology, which will be developed by McAfee, is expected to launch as a consumer product in the fall. (CIO Information Network)
McAfee acquires Wireless Security Corp. Jun 3, 2005
The Wireless Security technology, which also supports the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) protocol WPA-PSK, can work with most network cards and supports WLAN routers from Linksys, D-Link and Netgear, as well as some devices from Buffalo, Belkin, Proxim, ZyTel and 3Com. Kerrigan said McAfee intends to integrate the Wireless Security software into its own security software, such as its antivirus software. (ComputerWorld)
Intel to preview WiMax board Jun 3, 2005
Digital Warehouse buys, sells, used Cisco networking hardware such as routers hes, as. Lucent Technologies has unrivaled global experience building 3G networks. (InfoWorld)
'Network storm' caused NYSE shutdown, Thain says Jun 3, 2005
"Both the primary routers and backup routers were overwhelmed." ... "We separated the paths that the routers are on so that now, even if one router was overwhelmed by this type of network storm, the other one won't be," he said. (FindLaw News)
Nortel issues patch for router VPN flaw Jun 2, 2005
An attacker could cause the routers to reboot or to crash by sending a single Internet Key Exchange (IKE) packet with a malformed Internet Security Association and Key Management Protocol header, according to an advisory on NTA Monitor's Web site. In testing, most routers restarted -- which takes about five minutes -- and some required manual intervention to be restarted, NTA said ... The routers don't log any information about the packet, probably because they crash before having a chance to... (ComputerWorld)
Asustek demonstrates dual-core Xeon chips Jun 2, 2005
Digital Warehouse buys, sells, used Cisco networking hardware such as routers hes, as. ComputerRepair. (InfoWorld)
VF Asia Selects Cisco Systems for IP Telephony Rollout Jun 2, 2005
The solution includes Cisco 2800 Series integrated services routers, Cisco Unity(TM) Unified Messaging software and Cisore than 400 IP phones have been deployed in VF Asia's new Hong Kong office to replace its private branch exchange (PBX) system, doubling the capacity from 200 to 400 users ... Cisco 2800 Series integrated services routers enable VF Asia to meet both performance and density requirements for highly secure, wire-speed delivery of concurrent data, voice and video services, and add... (Yahoo Finance -- Communications Equipment)
Biz owners criticize NorVergence deal Jun 2, 2005
But according to documents filed in Arapahoe County district court, NorVergence purchased the devices, which were common routers for phone and Internet service, from the manufacturer for prices ranging from $345 to $1,500 per unit. NorVergence customers signed agreements that allowed them to pay for the boxes for a five-year period. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
MRV Strengthens Carrier Market Presence With CBM of America Partnership Jun 2, 2005
MRV's networking group provides equipment used by commercial customers, governments and telecommunications service providers, and include switches, routers, network physical infrastructure equipment and remote device management equipment as well as specialized networking products for defense and aerospace applications. MRV's optical components group designs, manufactures and sells optical communications components, primarily through its wholly owned subsidiary LuminentOIC, Inc. These components... (Yahoo Finance -- Electronic Instruments & Controls)
Host your SOHO Web site on Windows XP and IIS 5.1 Jun 1, 2005
Often, routers include basic firewalls. You may want to configure it to isolate your Web site from the rest of your network. (TechRepublic)
Configuring VPN connections with firewalls Jun 1, 2005
However, configuring VPN connections to pass through firewalls, proxy servers, and routers continues to bring many network administrators to their knees in exasperation and submission to the gods of the network cloud. Thus, we are going to review how to configure VPN servers to make connections in concert with your stoic network defenders. (TechRepublic)
Up Next: Intel Everywhere? Jun 1, 2005
Digital Warehouse buys, sells, & rents used Cisco networking hardware such as routers & switches, as well as Juniper, Extreme. Ethernet-enable serial devices with solid-state, programmable, high-performance DeviceMaster serial port servers, designed to. (eWeek)
Companies announce RFID drug-tracking project Jun 1, 2005
Unisys teams with SupplyScape to cut down on counterfeit medicines. By Nancy Weil, IDG News ServiceMay 31, 2005. (InfoWorld)
AMD launches dual-core Athlon 64 X2 Jun 1, 2005
Chip boosts performance because it can balance tasks between two cores. By Martyn Williams, IDG News ServiceMay 31, 2005. (InfoWorld)
AOpen has answer to Mac mini Jun 1, 2005
Small desktop PC uses Windows OS and Intel Pentium M. By Tom Krazit, IDG News ServiceMay 31, 2005. (InfoWorld)
Wide area slowdown Jun 1, 2005
(A few years back, one could have argued that routers and switches added significant latency to WAN links, but most backbone equipment today works in the sub-millisecond range. . (InfoWorld)
TranSwitch Envoy-XE Provides Optimal Alternative to LAN-Class Switches and NPUs Jun 1, 2005
The new device is an excellent fit in access and edge switches and routers, MSPPs/MSTPs (multiservice provisioning platforms/multiservice transport platforms), IP-DSLAMs, and BTSs (base transceiver stations). ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo Finance -- Semiconductors)
From Problem To Prodigy Product Jun 1, 2005
The commercial result, so far, are wireless (WiFi) networking routers and adapters that increase both the speed and range of a home, office or public network without having to increase power ... MIMO-equipped routers and PC adapters are now available from major WiFi equipment manufactures including Belkin, Buffalo, SohoWare, NetGear and Linksys ... Routers without MIMO technology start at under $65. (CBS News)
DNS Inventor Receives 2005 ACM SIGCOMM Award Jun 1, 2005
"The Domain Name System (DNS) -- the distributed database that translates names like into numerical addresses that routers can understand -- lies at the heart of every user experience with the Internet. ACM SIGCOMM is proud to recognize Dr. Paul Mockapetris for his foundational work in designing and developing DNS, and for the important role he has played in the development of the Internet architecture," said Jennifer Rexford, Chair of ACM SIGCOMM.. Paul's other accomplishments include his work... (CBS MarketWatch - Press Releases)
Wireless in Hawaii May 31, 2005
Who knew product testing could be so physically demanding. Editor's Letter, By May 30, 2005. (InfoWorld)
SingTel Launches Security Solutions Suite in Asia with New Cisco Integrated Services Routers May 31, 2005
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2005--Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel), Asia's leading communications group, is launching a security solutions suite in Asia with the latest integrated services routers from Cisco Systems? (NASDAQ: - ), aimed at small and medium-sized business (SMB), enterprise small office and teleworkers ... At the heart of SingTel's security solutions suite are the latest Cisco? integrated services routers ... The routers are the first in the industry to offer... (Yahoo Finance -- Communications Equipment)
Drivers, Start Your IP Engines May 28, 2005
UPDATED: Cheever Racing will use Cisco wireless IP gear for communications between its cars and crews at Sunday's Indy 500. " Red Bull Cheever Racing has two cars in the race: No. 51 Toyota-powered Dallara driven by Alex Barron; and No. 83 Toyota/Dallara driven by Patrick Carpentier. Both will use Cisco IP systems. "By utilizing Cisco wireless and VoIP technology, Red Bull Cheever Racing can be more mobile, have real-time access to data, and finally, optimize its racecar performance," Akers said... (SmallBusinessComputing)
Indy 500 team turns to IP wireless for racing edge May 28, 2005
Ruggedized mobile access routers are mounted near each car's engine to collect data and send it over the Wi-Fi network to five Cisco access points on the speedway, Cheever said ... Among the refinements in the past year or so has been the shrinking of car-mounted routers. (ComputerWorld)
The citywide Wi-Fi reality check May 28, 2005
The dropped packets have to be retransmitted, error rates increase and the routers that send the packets slow down their transmissions to compensate for the losses. Cities such as Philadelphia say that they don't believe interference will be a big problem. (ZDNet News)
Cisco Clears Web-Based App Path May 27, 2005
UPDATED: The purchase of FineGround helps Cisco's data center customers speed delivery of Web-based apps and save bandwidth (CIO Information Network)
Popular VLAN attacks and how to avoid them: May 27, 2005
Static ARP should be used for critical routers or hosts such as servers. Lastly, can track and report multiple ARP broadcasts resulting from such attacks. (Search Security, MA)
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Most routers, for example, have an IP address such as 192. 168. (USA Today -- Tech)
Wi-Fi catches up with Indy 500 racers May 27, 2005
" Barron's and Carpentier's cars will each be outfitted with hardened, vibration- and heat-resistant Cisco Mobile Access Routers, which will transmit 180 channels of data from the car's telemetry sensory systems over a local area Wi-Fi network set up throughout the racing arena. Voice and video signals from inside the car will also be transmitted wirelessly, so that the pit crew can communicate directly with the drivers. Using custom software running on laptops, the pit crews will analyze the... (ZDNet News)
