Elektron 2.0 is the major upgrade to the award-winning RADIUS server software for securing Wi-Fi networks. Periodik Labs (www.periodiklabs.com) announced the release recently. The company provides enterprise-grade security to Wi-Fi networks of all sizes, with its emphases on strong security and ease-of-use. This latest release of Elektron adds important new functions to the popular RADIUS server, remote monitoring via SNMP, including support for Cisco's EAP-FAST protocol, enhanced authorization, and multiple domain authentication.

    Elektron is ready for purchase and download from the Periodik Labs website at a price of $750.00 per server. There is no limitation on the number of clients served nor any additional per-client fees. Elektron version 1.x licensees may upgrade at a price of $225.00, while Elektron licensees with a current maintenance contract may upgrade at no charge. Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Mac OS X Wi-Fi users need no additional programs to connect to an Wi-Fi network secured by Elektron. This saves organizations the expense of per-client application licensing. Elektron is functionable for both Mac OS X and for Windows servers. Version 10.3.9 or later is required for Mac OS X hosts; for Windows hosts, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows Server 2003 is required. Wi-Fi hardware supported by Elektron includes most access points and client adapters that have been declared Wi-Fi Certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. This includes popular hardware from manufacturers like Linksys, D-Link, Netgear, HP, and Cisco, as well as Apple products like the AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express base stations.

    Periodik Labs is a privately held independent software developer in Berkeley, California. Founded in 2002, the company employs many experienced computer security professionals committed to offer the tools and technologies businesses need to secure their computer networks. Elektron. Elektron is server software providing RADIUS authentication services for wireless networks. When deployed in conjunction with Wi-Fi Protected Access-capable hardware, Elektron offers enterprise-grade security for wireless networks of all sizes. Elektron enables the strongest security available for wireless networks.

    More information about Wi-Fi Protected Access is available from the Wi-Fi Alliance website at http://www.wi-fi.org. Technical support can be obtained through our support site at http://www.periodiklabs.com/support. Wi-Fi Certification helps to ensure a positive user experience when using a Wi Fi network, whether at home, at work or at hotspots worldwide. So, insist on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED and be sure to look for the logo on Wi-Fi products at your favorite retailer.