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Enterprise Wireless Growth Slow but Steady: Page 7 of 13

WLAN Management and Security System

Winner: SMC Networks EliteConnect WLAN Security System, SMC Networks, (800) SMC-4YOU, (949) 679-8000. www.smc.com

When we ask enterprise IT professionals to name the biggest obstacle to wireless LAN deployment, the answer is nearly unanimous: security. And while some organizations may be patient enough to wait for IEEE security standards, if you need to deploy a secure WLAN today, SMC provides a solid solution through its partnership with Vernier Networks. The EliteConnect combines the benefits of VPN technology with innovative roaming and management features that make WLANs more secure and easier to operate. This system sits in your wiring closet and attaches to virtually any wireless access point, providing authentication services, privacy and secure subnet roaming while letting you closely monitor your WLAN users' activities.

Finalists:
• WG-1000 Wireless Gateway, Bluesocket, (781) 328-0888. www.bluesocket.com

• NetMotion Mobility 3.50, now shipping 4.0, NetMotion Wireless, (206) 691-5500. www.netmotionwirleess.com