Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ), one of Japan's leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, has released IIJ Mobile Secure Link, a free network connection tool for 3.5G mobile data communications services. The IIJ Mobile Secure Link will enable users of data communications services, including IIJ Mobile and other carriers, to enjoy increased convenience and security while reducing their system administration overhead.
The IIJ Mobile Secure Link is compatible with data communications terminals and providers of 3.5G mobile services, and can be used to make network connections with IIJ Mobile Access Service, NTT DOCOMO, and EMOBILE data communications terminals. It is also compatible with both wireless and wired LAN environments. On entry into the corporate wireless LAN or wired LAN environment, IIJ Mobile Secure Link makes it easy to switch the network connection from 3.5G mobile data communications services to the local network. It automatically displays the ideal connection method for the current environment based on factors such as user-specified connection priority and wireless signal strength, to make switching connections easy.
IIJ Mobile Secure Link is also compatible with VPN connections. It has a single sign-on feature that enables simultaneous connection to the Internet and VPN, which enables anyone to easily and safely connect to a remote access environment.
IIJ plans to release a commercial version of the IIJ Mobile Secure Link that is customizable with the customer's company logo and customer-provided user manual, and includes many more features to support use of mobile systems for businesses, such as system administrator features that restrict user access to certain settings.