PRESS RELEASE November 13, 2001

First to Support AOL, Added Security & Built-In Firewall

  • compatibility with AOL, the most popular Internet Service Provider in the U.S.;
  • two Ethernet ports, one 10BASE-T for wide area connections such as DSL or cable modem, and a new 10/100BASE-T port for local area networking;
  • firewall protection providing added security from unauthorized access via the Internet;
  • support for up to 128-bit password and data encryption;
  • RADIUS support enabling schools and businesses to centrally manage user access control; and
  • AirPort Card compatibility with Cisco’s LEAP security method, popular in many higher-education institutions.