Fortress Technologies Tactical Mesh Point Achieves Wi-Fi™ Certification

Release date: 11/18/2009
Wi-Fi™ Certification Ensures Interoperability
RESTON, Va. – November 18, 2009 – Fortress Technologies, the leader in secure tactical wireless communications, today announced that its ES210 Tactical Mesh Point is now Wi-Fi™ certified.

"Bringing secure, net-centric wireless communications directly to warfighters, border patrol agents, or emergency responders is essential,” said Janet Kumpu, President, Fortress. “The Fortress ES210 Tactical Mesh Point takes that one step further – allowing these individuals to carry the network with them while on foot or in vehicles. Combined with Mesh Viewer, agencies now have the ability to remotely track, manage, and monitor the nodes within the mesh network from a central location."

A self-forming, self-healing mesh network device that is delivered in a small and rugged form factor with integrated GPS and FIPS 140-2 compliant security, the ES210 Tactical Mesh Point provides dependable performance in a wide range of conditions including arctic, desert, tropical, and maritime environments.

About General Dynamics C4 Systems Fortress Technologies
Fortress Technologies, part of General Dynamics C4 Systems, delivers a high performance portfolio of COTS wireless and secure communications capabilities, based on industry-proven technology. Fortress products and technologies are enhanced with the highest levels of industry-standard encryption that conform to commercial and government security standards and meet stringent environmental standards to support tactical wireless communications in austere environments for global defense, critical infrastructure and enterprise users.
Leveraging a self-forming, self-healing, path-optimizing mesh architecture, the Fortress advanced wireless network solution is optimized for rugged-outdoor, mobile, military, first responder and critical infrastructure environments, where reliable communications are a must.
Fortress secure wireless networking products and embedded solutions are designed for ease of use, simple integration and technical insertion, enabling partners and customers to meet their most challenging wireless communications needs. For more information, visit www.gdfortress.com