Spectrum Wireless, Inc. Releases Generation 6 of Wireless IP Router

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 14, 2001--Spectrum Wireless, Inc. today announced the release of Generation 6 of its business class 2.4 GHz wireless IP router.

The Generation 6 router is a fully upgraded and improved version of its previous Generation 4 router, runs at 100 MHz clock rate with 11 Mbps data throughput, and is physically much smaller in size. The use of a fan is not required as more efficient parts allow for heat dissipation through the metal casing. The resulting form factor equates to a much quieter and cost effective unit. The new business model is especially suited for business class customers and comes fully operational with Spectrum's Integrated Broadband Operating System(TM) (IBOS(TM)) to include DHCP, NAT, firewall, VPN, RIP and OSPF, and other customizable options.

Spectrum's previous Generation 4 model listed for $2400. As a result of lower operating costs through more efficient manufacturing, the retail price of the new Generation 6 business class wireless router that offers scalable and cost-effective connectivity for growing Internet Service Providers is now almost one-third the price -- listing at $895 retail. The Company is at the forefront of transforming wireless carrier architecture from best effort Ethernet bridging to carrier class routing, enabling higher profits from high performance Internet services.

"Upon careful observation of the variety of competitive solutions available in the marketplace, it is clear to us that our new Generation 6 business class unit meets the objectives of service providers who are looking for a robust and fully integrated, streamlined solution," said Charlie Cheng, Spectrum Wireless' VP of Engineering. "As bridging is being replaced by routing, similar to the shift in wireline where we saw intelligence move to the edge, Spectrum Wireless will meet the market demand for intelligent devices. System operators and their customers will benefit from enhanced services and greater manageability of the network elements. We are extremely pleased to be able to offer technology that is perfectly suited for IP routing out to the edge."

About Spectrum Wireless, Inc.

Headquartered in Bellevue, WA, Spectrum Wireless was formed to develop state-of-the-art wireless IP routing technology with its wireless IP router and deployment systems. The company has pioneered the merging of networking and routing with radio technology in order to provide Internet access to urban and rural areas, where wire lines are not readily available or economically viable. Utilizing Spectrum Wireless technology, broadband providers deploy low-cost business class services with greater speed of deployment and increased IP functionality. Spectrum Wireless is the first provider to offer the Integrated Broadband Operating System (IBOS™) to Internet Service Providers (ISPs), telecommunications service providers, and private network operators enabling them to provide voice and high-speed data services to their clients. Spectrum Wireless provides the means to the edge and is the leader addressing solutions in moving IP intelligence and flexibility from the core of fixed broadband wireless networks to the edge.

The company's design and development of feature-rich wireless Internet routers for use in fixed wireless local loops (WLLs), wireless local area networks (WLANs), and wireless wide area networks (WWANs) integrates multiple radio systems for flexibility in frequency and performance. Spectrum Wireless' advanced routing platforms for multiple radio systems allow for deployment and interoperability with licensed and unlicensed systems, providing the fastest throughput of any platform tested. Spectrum Wireless offers a sophisticated feature set with excellent flexibility for the service operator, delivering unparalleled performance.

Spectrum Wireless has successfully developed and deployed its technology during the past two years, and has installed over 100 units in multiple networks with customers throughout North America. For more information, visit Spectrum Wireless' website at www.spectrumwireless.net.

The above information includes forward-looking statements regarding services. These statements are not guarantees of future performance. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including without limitation, capital requirements, need for additional financing and other financial risks, changes to the strategy and business plan, customer demand, technological risks, management of growth, satisfying borrowing conditions, competition and government regulation may cause actual results to differ materially from the future results implied or expressed in the forward looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update or revise its forward-looking statements publicly even if experience or future changes make clear that any projected results expressed or implied herein will not be realized.

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