Biometrics authentication for Wi-Fi from Shimon Systems

By Janet Harris

Shimon Systems of California, US, has developed Bio-NetGuard - a biometrics package designed to make it easy for smaller businesses to secure their Wi-Fi networks, without the need to call in specialists.

According to Simon Systems, many Wi-Fi networks are misconfigured and smaller businesses rarely apply 802.1x authentication.

Bio-NetGuard, a small standalone device, includes a Radius server and EAP (encapsulated authentication protocol), which works with standard fingerprint readers, either external or built into a laptop.

It is available in the US, starts at $500 for ten users, and supports up to 250 users. There are plans to make it available worldwide from biometrix provider Silex Technology.