Airespace's New ``AireREAD'' Program to Assist Enterprises with WLAN Planning; Free Evaluation and Recommendation Helps Enterprises Optimize Deployment and WLAN Operations.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2003

Airespace, Inc. today launched its new, "AireREAD" program, which provides free RF evaluation and recommendations to qualified enterprises looking to deploy wireless LANs. AireREAD, which stands for Airespace RF Evaluation and Design, provides enterprises with expert guidance that enables them to determine optimal Access Point (AP) placement and configuration based upon pre-determined site information. AireREAD analysis accurately predicts how wireless technology will perform in specific enterprise environments. Armed with this information, enterprises can look beyond WLAN planning and focus on the key deployment and operational items required to support business critical wireless applications.

The AireREAD program extends Airespace's position as the leader in business-class wireless networking. It comes on the heels of the launch of Airespace's second hardware platform for wireless networking, the 4100 WLAN Appliance, as well as Airespace's recently announced Series C funding. The latest $22 million investment in Airespace, led by Fidelity Investments, marked a significant increase in valuation for the company, which began shipping its wireless LAN (WLAN) products this April and has already established itself as a leader in wireless networking through significant customer sales and a major OEM agreement with NEC.

"RF prediction and site survey tools are useful in helping enterprises understand how best to introduce a WLAN infrastructure into their existing environment," said Max Smetannikov analyst at The451. "However, everything changes once live traffic starts flowing over the network. The AireREAD program separates live traffic analysis and management tools from the planning tools which belong with initial deployment stages. By addressing enterprise WLAN requirements from planning through operations, Airespace has gained an important competitive differentiator."

Free RF Analysis Gives Accurate Starting Point for WLAN Deployment

Drawing from Airespace's extensive expertise in RF management, the AireREAD program gives enterprises an accurate starting point for WLAN deployment. By providing information specific to their particular sites, enterprises can receive detailed guidance on the recommended number and placement of Access Points, resulting in clearly defined maps that outline expected coverage areas and performance metrics.

During and after deployment, Airespace's AireWave Director(TM) Software optimizes the WLAN to accommodate changing real-world conditions. AireWave Director examines RF parameters and traffic patterns in real-time and adjusts WLAN configuration accordingly. In this respect, the Airespace solution is self-configuring, self-optimizing, and self-healing, dramatically simplifying WLAN deployment and operations.

"Airespace recognizes enterprises must consider the entire life cycle of their wireless LAN," said Steve Visconti, vice president of sales at Airespace. "From initial preparation to ongoing operations, Airespace provides all of the tools necessary to make wireless networking a manageable experience for enterprises."

Details and registration of the program for qualified enterprises can be found at www.airespace.com/aireread. Qualified applicants will receive a free RF analysis and prediction, covering up to 40,000 square feet of their network environment.

About Airespace, Inc.

Airespace is a market leader in the design and development of wireless networking platforms that support business-critical applications. The company's AireWave Director(TM) Software provides dynamic RF intelligence for network optimization, air-tight security, seamless mobility, and support for real-time applications, such as voice. With Airespace, enterprises can maximize the value of mobility by putting the air space to work.

For more information on Airespace and its products, visit www.airespace.com or call ([phone].