The Tolly Group Awards Its 'Up-to-Spec' Certification Concluding the
NETGEAR ProSafe SSL312 Is a Cost-Effective Alternative to Remote Access
Products for Small- and Medium-Businesses
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NETGEAR, Inc.
(Nasdaq: NTGR), a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded
networking products, today announced the results of a feature and
performance evaluation of the ProSafe SSL VPN Concentrator 25 (SSL312)
conducted by The Tolly Group in which the SSL312 was awarded the
"Up-To-Spec" certification and concluded that the SSL312 provides an easy,
secure, cost-effective clientless remote access solution for SMB users. The
ProSafe SSL VPN Concentrator 25 (SSL312) is being shown live by NETGEAR at
the RSA Security Conference from February 5-8 in Booth 604 at the Moscone
Center, San Francisco.
The test results, which are summarized in a report that is available
for download at http://www.tolly.com/DocDetail.aspx?DocNumber=206170,
reported that the SSL312 provided ample throughput performance using
hardware-based encryption, browser-based access, seamless integration with
existing networks, and key SSL VPN feature support at a price that is
affordable to SMB buyers.
According to the report, Tolly Group engineers verified that the SSL312
provides clientless remote access to corporate data, enabling browser based
access to corporate resources using Web browsers including Microsoft
Internet Explorer and Apple Safari without requiring a VPN client. The
report also found that due to its hardware-based encryption module, the
SSL312 delivered throughput of 6.7 Mbps and provided very low latency
enabling toll-quality voice over Internet (VoIP) phone calls. Confirming
that the SSL312 supports up to 25 simultaneous users, Tolly Group engineers
demonstrated the effectiveness of the SSL VPN in SMB network environments
by validating its seamless integration, access control policy and security
features.
"With the advent of VoIP, video and other real-time applications, small
and mid-sized businesses needs security devices that can support these
latency-sensitive applications and deliver high throughput," said Kevin
Tolly, president/CEO and founder of The Tolly Group. "Testing demonstrates
that NETGEAR's ProSafe SSL VPN Concentrator 25 (SSL312) has the ability to
provide clientless remote access to converged applications for SMB users."
"The results of The Tolly Group report validate the SSL312 as a
powerful, cost-effective remote access solution for small- and medium-sized
businesses," explained Vivek Chugh, product line manager at NETGEAR. "The
extensive performance and feature testing conducted by Tolly Group
engineers provided validation to the reason behind the growing popularity
of NETGEAR SSL312 worldwide."
About the ProSafe SSL VPN Concentrator 25 (SSL312)
NETGEAR's ProSafe SSL VPN Concentrator 25 (SSL312), the industry's most
cost-effective SSL VPN solution with no licensing restrictions, comes with
two 10/100 Ethernet ports and a console port for manageability. Providing
clientless remote access, eliminating the high cost of installing and
configuring client software, SSL 312 supports advanced features to ensure
data privacy and granular access to the network.
The SSL312 is a hardware accelerated SSL VPN solution supporting
industry strength encryption algorithms and methods. Supporting up to 25
concurrent remote users, SSL312 enables mobile workers secure access to
corporate resources from any PC using standard web browsers such as
Microsoft Internet Explorer and Apple Safari. In addition to integrating
with a broad range of user repositories, such as Microsoft Active
Directory, LDAP, and RADIUS, for user authentication, the SSL312
interoperates with standard based firewalls, including NETGEAR's ProSafe
line of Firewall and IP-SEC VPN Routers, to provide a complete security
solution.
The NETGEAR ProSafe SSL VPN Concentrator 25 (SSL312) is backed by a
3-year warranty and 24/7 technical support. Optional NETGEAR ProSupport
service offerings include advanced technical support (OnCall 24x7) and next
business day hardware replacement (XPressHW).
The SSL312 is available now via leading direct marketers, e-commerce
sites, and value-added resellers at a list price of $545.
About the Tolly Group (http://www.tolly.com)
The Tolly Group, an independent testing and strategic consulting
organization based in Boca Raton, FL, offers a full range of services
designed to furnish both the vendor and end-user communities with
authoritative and unbiased information. Additionally, The Tolly Group is
recognized worldwide for its expertise in assessing leading-edge
technologies.
About NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR (Nasdaq: NTGR) designs technologically advanced, branded
networking products that address the specific needs of small and medium
business and home users. The Company's product offerings enable users to
share Internet access, peripherals, files, digital multimedia content and
applications among multiple personal computers and other Internet-enabled
devices. NETGEAR is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. For more
information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.netgear.com or call
(408) 907-8000.
NOTE: NETGEAR(R), the NETGEAR Logo, and ProSafe are trademarks or
registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other
countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change
without notice. All rights reserved. Actual data throughput will vary from
maximum signal rates stipulated. Network conditions and environmental
factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and
construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Specifically, statements concerning the expected performance
characteristics, specifications, market acceptance, market growth, specific
uses, user feedback and market position of NETGEAR's ProSafe SSL VPN
Concentrator 25 (SSL312) are forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management's current
expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including,
without limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease
of use of NETGEAR's ProSafe SSL VPN Concentrator 25 (SSL312) may not met
the price, performance and ease of use requirements of customers, product
performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions,
new viruses or Internet threats may develop that challenge the
effectiveness of security features in NETGEAR's products, the ability of
NETGEAR to market and sell its products and technology, the impact and
pricing of competing products and the introduction of alternative
technological solutions. Further information on potential risk factors that
could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company's
periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including,
but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section
entitled "Part II -- Item 1A. Risk Factors," pages 31 through 40, in the
Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended
October 1, 2006, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
November 13, 2006. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any
revisions to any forward- looking statements contained herein to reflect
events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence
of unanticipated events.
SOURCE NETGEAR, Inc.
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CONTACT:
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