TOKYO, April 27, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ) (Nasdaq:IIJI) (TSE1:3774), one of Japan's leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced the release of IPv6 Virtual Access, a free service that enables Internet access using IPv6(1) for corporate dial-up access customers and individuals using IIJ's Internet access services.
IPv6 Virtual Access uses tunneling(2) to create an IPv6 connection between the customer and IIJ's backbone. If the customer is subscribed to an eligible service and uses the compatible OS, IIJ dynamically assigns an IPv6 address to the customer's terminal to create an IPv6 Internet connection. In addition, customer's using an eligible service can use this feature easily without the need to subscribe to a new service or install new software.
Customers' using IIJ's proprietary network connection tool, IIJ Mobile Secure Link, can take advantage of the single sign-on feature(3) that enables them to establish an IPv6 connection easily when connecting to the Internet by clicking on the IPv6 Connection button on the dialog box.
IIJ continues to upgrade its services and network equipment to be IPv6 compatible in anticipation of the inevitable near-term exhaustion of the IPv4 address space. With this release we have updated our compatibility status and will continue to strengthen our service features to promote the spread of IPv6.
For more information about the status of IIJ services and network equipment with regards to IPv6 compatibility, see the following website: http://www.iij.ad.jp/service/IPv6schedule/ (Japanese only)
+ IPv6 Virtual Access compatible services
- IIJ Dialup Advanced Service
- IIJ Mobile Access Service/Type D
- IIJ Mobile Access Service/Type E
- IIJ4U
- IIJmio FiberAccess/DF Service
- IIJmio FiberAccess/SF Service
- IIJmio FiberAccess/DC Service
- IIJmio DSL/DF Service
- IIJmio DSL/SF Service
- IIJmio Mobile Access
- IIJmio Mobile Access/PRO
- IIJmio Mobile Access/3G
- IIJmio Mobile Access/Wireless LAN
- IIJmio High-speed Mobile/EM Service
+ IPv6 Virtual Access compatible OS
Microsoft Windows Vista?SP1 or later
(1) The next-generation Internet protocol. It is based on the
existing Internet protocol IPv4 but provides a larger address
space and additional security functions.
(2) IPv6 packets are encapsulated using IPv4 and sent over an
IPv4 network.
(3) Authentication is performed only once, and permits access to
all allowed features.
About IIJ
Founded in 1992, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ) (Nasdaq:IIJI) (TSE1: 3774) is one of Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group of companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. The company's services include high-quality systems integration and security services, Internet access, hosting/housing, and content design. Moreover, the company has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan, and between Japan and the United States. IIJ was listed on NASDAQ in 1999 and on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2006. For more information about IIJ, visit the IIJ Web site at http://www.iij.ad.jp/en/.
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The statements within this release contain forward-looking statements about our future plans that involve risk and uncertainty. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to the documents furnished by Internet Initiative Japan Inc. with the SEC, specifically the most recent reports on Forms 20-F and 6-K, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.