Interlink Networks Announces Diameter Mobile-IP Acceleration Program

📅 January 4, 2002 - Interlink Networks (interlinknetworks.com), a network access management software provider, announced yesterday that it has developed a wireless data authenticator based on the emerging Diameter protocol. This advanced implementation provides authentication, authorization, and accounting functions in 3GPP2 wireless data networks. It is the first Diameter implementation available, the company says, and is designed for next generation mobile operators and OEMs for use in 3G wireless test labs.

Interlink Networks' AAA Diameter implementation is currently available onHP-UX and Linux platforms, and supports the Diameter base protocol andMobile-IP application. Mobile operators, carriers, OEMs, and systemintegrators interested in utilizing this technology in their 3G wirelessproduct development and testing labs can contact Interlink Networks fordetails on the company's Diameter Acceleration Program.
Diameter is an Internet protocol that supports seamless and continuousconnectivity as mobile devices - such as PDAs, laptops, or cell phones withInternet data capabilities - move between service provider networks andchange their points of attachment to the Internet. Using Diameter, the useris able to gain reliable access to the Internet, anytime and anywhere.Interlink Networks' Diameter implementation is essential in this environmentbecause it authenticates the user, dynamically generates keys for securingregistration messages, and uses specific features of the Diameter protocol.
Diameter offers wireless data service providers several advantages over theexisting RADIUS AAA protocol, including better message transport, proxying,session control, and higher security for AAA transactions. Diameter wasproposed as a standard at the IETF AAA Working Group in Dec. 2001.