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Tokyo, Japan - April 6, 2005
Novatec, ROOT, and IIJ Jointly Develop Micro Multi-Platform Mobile Router
- Novatec to provide Intel® IXP425 Network Processor Board hardware -
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Printable version of the press release (PDF file, 27kB) 
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Novatec Corporation today announced it has provided the
hardware solution of Intel® IXP425 Network Processor "NTNP425C" for the new
Micro Multi-Platform Mobile Router jointly developed by Novatec Corporation, ROOT, Inc.,
and IIJ.
As Intel's certified technical representative*1, Novatec has developed evaluation
boards and various solutions for Intel's products, including the small-size network
board provided for this Micro Multi-Platform Mobile Router.
This new router comes fully equipped with a wireless LAN (IEEE802.11a/b/g) that
enables it to connect with PHS/3G mobile phones and other equipment, and enables
seamless mobile communication even with the access network changes created by mobile IP.
This new product is the culmination of a joint effort to merge Novatec's micro hardware,
and its Intel® network processor, with IIJ's NetBSD-based embedded routing technology
and ROOT's wireless mobile IP technology. This product will be announced at the Intel
Developers Forum Japan 2005 held at the Hotel Nikko in Tokyo on April 7 and 8.
About the Micro Multi-Platform Multi-Purpose Router
This router creates seamless mobile communications using a PHS/3G mobile phone
network and wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11a/b/g).
It is very small, has three-way power (battery, DC, or AC), and can connect with
any device.
- Dimensions (width x depth x height): Micro-size 80 x 150 x 30 mm
- Interface (number of connections): Ether (2), USB2.0 (2), IEEE 802.11a/b/g,
and PCMCIA (2)
- Power: Three-way (battery, DC-12V, AC-100V)
- Supported Protocols: IP filter, IPsec, VLAN, Bridge, IPv4/IPv6, PPP/PPPoE,
NAT/NAPT, RIP/RIPng, DHCP, SNMP, NTP, Syslog, MIP(MBA protocol), NEMO(Network
Mobility)
Product scheduled to go on sale in summer 2005.
For product specifications and purchasing instructions, contact Novatec Corporation at
+81-3-5759-2612.
About Novatec Corporation
Novatec Corporation has been recognized of its technical skills from Intel Corporation
and has been officially certified as the first technical representative*1 in Japan in 2002
for Intel's network processor products and Embedded Intel® Architecture products.
Novatec Corporation also provides hardware and software application solutions for
Intel® IXP425 Network Processor and other products in order to shorten the
time-to-market for OEM manufacturers.
About ROOT, Inc.
ROOT, Inc. has been providing high-speed wireless data transmission since 1993. In 1997
they developed a wireless IP router that combines wireless technology with Internet
technology to bring wireless computerization and broadband access to outlying regions,
and there are now over 150 city, town, and village governments using this technology.
ROOT's Secure IP Solution brings strong security and authentication to both wired and
wireless LANs in places like universities and hospitals to create a secure network
connectivity environment. They also developed Mobile IP Solution, which brings together
wireless LAN and Mobile IP technology, to create uninterrupted mobile IP network access
even when moving at speeds of 260 kph. Their products are used primarily by the Ministry
of Land, Infrastructure and Transport; the Japan Highway Public Corporation; railway
companies; and similar organizations.
About IIJ
Founded in 1992, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ, NASDAQ: IIJI) is one of Japan's
leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. The company has
built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan, and between Japan and the
United States. IIJ and its group of companies provide total network solutions that
mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. The company's services include
high-quality systems integration and security services, Internet access,
hosting/housing, and content design.
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* Intel is a Trademark of Intel Corporation. Other company
names and product names are generally trademarks.
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*1: As of the end of June 2007, the certified technical representative contract with Intel Corp. terminated.
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