3Com Extends Secure Access to Public and Private Data Networks with SuperStack II NETBuilder SI Platform
Business Wire via Dow Jones
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 8, 1997--
New platform combines integrated security and advanced WAN
capabilities for next-generation networks
Global data networking leader 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ:COMS) today announced
the SuperStack II NETBuilder SI (Secure Internet/Intranet) router, a new
platform delivering secure remote office connectivity with a seamless migration
path to next-generation Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
The SuperStack II NETBuilder SI router is equipped with dual 10/100 Ethernet
Local Area Network (LAN) ports and flexible Wide Area Network (WAN) ports for
high performance network connectivity. It also supports NETBuilder software
with integrated support for Network Address Translation (NAT) and a flexible,
easy-to-use NCSA-certified firewall, for an integrated system solution designed
to meet the needs of today's security conscious data networks.
"3Com's SuperStack II NETBuilder SI router was the platform of choice for
National Data Corporation's most recent WAN expansion because of the flexibility
of LANs and WANs which it supports," said Greg Guldenschuh, manager of
Distributed Systems Networking at National Data Corp. "Our mission critical
corporate network spreads around the globe and supports more than 3,000 nodes
encompassing many different technologies. This solution was simple to install,
and can meet our performance, security and availability requirements for LAN and
WAN connectivity."
Security Of Enterprise Resources Key For Network Administrators
Security is one of the major concerns for today's system administrators who
need to provide users with information-sharing capabilities across enterprise
networks and Internet access, while maintaining the integrity of their corporate
data. The SuperStack II
NETBuilder SI platform provides complete protection from outside intrusion
with two auto-sensing 10/100 BASE-T ports that physically segment two LANs from
each other as well as an easy-to-use NSCA-certified embedded IP Firewall. This
combination of logical and physical security provides secure access for
locations which require multiple levels of user security.
Advanced Security Features Highlight Platform
The new SuperStack II NETBuilder SI router includes the industry's most
advanced security features including an integrated IP firewall,
application-specific routing and support for Network Address Translation (NAT).
3Com's firewall implementation makes security features easy to configure and
maintain, offering network managers a selection of easy to use, application
specific commands to allow or deny such activities as Internet browsing traffic,
FTP, Telnet and e-mail on each individual network port.
3Com's firewall also provides application specific routing and attack
logging/audit trail features which extend the capability of the SuperStack II
NETBuilder SI platform beyond competitive packet filtering routers which are not
application aware. 3Com's innovative application specific routing allows the
NETBuilder firewall to complement existing standalone firewalls by acting as a
front-end packet screening filter, providing the most secure networking
infrastructure.
An additional security feature, NAT, takes a private IP addressing scheme on
the customer's internal network and converts it to a public addressing scheme.
With this feature, users can keep their current IP addresses when they first
connect to the Internet or when they change Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
NAT allows enterprises with private IP networks to reuse addresses internally
and it optimizes address space as only one public IP address per remote site is
required. NAT enhances firewall security protection because IP addresses in the
internal network are hidden from outside connections, preventing hackers from
accessing an inside host.
"As users migrate to IP-based public infrastructures and Virtual Private
Networks the challenge will be to ensure the privacy and integrity of corporate
data being transported across the public IP backbone," said Chandy Nilakantan,
3Com vice president and general manager. "3Com, in building next-generation
network products like the SuperStack II NETBuilder SI, kept these concerns in
mind and will protect our customer's investment through simple software
upgrades. The first of these software releases will provide IPSec
standards-based encryption and VPN tunnel management features needed for secure,
scaleable integrated IP-based solutions."
SuperStack II NETBuilder SI Availability
Shipping today, the SuperStack II NETBuilder platform features two FlexWAN
serial interfaces, two LAN 10/100 Ethernet ports providing a migration path to
Fast Ethernet, and a selection of Telco modules for integrated ISDN or DSU/CSU
support to meet evolving network needs. Shipping immediately, the SuperStack II
NETBuilder SI ranges in price from $2795 to $4895.
3Com Corporation enables individuals and organizations worldwide to
communicate and share information and resources at anytime from anywhere. As
one of the world's preeminent suppliers of data, voice and video communications
technology, 3Com has delivered networking solutions to more than 100 million
customers worldwide. With global reach and local touch, the company provides
enterprises, network service providers and carriers, small businesses and
consumers with comprehensive, innovative information access products and system
solutions for building intelligent, reliable and high performance local and wide
area networks. 3Com has worldwide revenues of approximately $6.0 billion and
employs about 13,200 employees in 45 countries. For further information, visit
3Com's World Wide Web site at 3com.com , or the press site at
3com.com .
Note to Editors: 3Com, SuperStack and NETBuilder are registered trademarks of
3Com Corporation. All other brands and names are the property of their
respective owners.
CONTACT: 3Com Corporation
Rich Black, 408/764-8486
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