BridgeWave Communications Introduces First 60GHz Wireless Gigabit Ethernet Link Under $20,000.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2004

BridgeWave Communications, Inc., the technology leader in upper millimeter-wave wireless communications, announces the immediate availability of the GE60 wireless gigabit Ethernet link. The GE60 is a full speed wireless gigabit Ethernet LAN extender that provides fiber-equivalent performance, availability and security over distances of up to one-half mile.

"The GE60 sets the mark as the highest performance gigabit wireless solution on the market," announced Amir Makleff, president and CEO of BridgeWave Communications. "We are introducing the GE60 at $19,000 per link, less than half the prevailing market price, establishing it as the first gigabit wireless solution that is affordable for mainstream deployment in enterprise and network operator applications."

The GE60 enables IT managers to centralize computing facilities by wirelessly extending LAN backbones between buildings without incurring the costs and delays associated with inter-building fiber installations. The GE60 can also link buildings across larger distances by connecting buildings to nearby metro fiber operator hub sites, extending LANs across town or across the country. "We are using GE60 links to enable our education, health and government customers to centralize and share their IT facilities between multiple buildings and sites," said Jim Johnston, president of Johnston Technical Services, Inc. "The savings in server costs, license fees and support expenses quickly cover the cost of the links. This is the first gigabit wireless link that hits the performance and price points needed to achieve widespread adoption."

The 60GHz frequency band is approved for license-free use in the United States, just like the lower-frequency Wi-Fi(R) frequency bands. However, the 60GHz band has more than ten times the allocated radio spectrum, making it possible to transport data at full gigabit speeds. Furthermore, the GE60's integrated one-foot antenna produces a very narrow beam, creating a highly secure link that is virtually immune to interference. This unique combination of license-free operation and interference immunity, together with the GE60's intuitive visual alignment features, makes GE60 links fast and easy to deploy for both skilled radio installers as well as end-user IT and facility staffs.

"BridgeWave is committed to delivering highly affordable, very high capacity wireless products in the upper millimeter-wave frequencies," said Makleff. "We intend to extend our 60GHz leadership position with follow-on products operating in the newly-allocated E-Band (70-90GHz) spectrum, offering longer distance links with even higher data rates."

About BridgeWave Communications

BridgeWave Communications, Inc. is the technology leader in creating ultra low cost gigabit wireless solutions. BridgeWave is a venture-backed Silicon Valley-based corporation established by veteran technology executives from the high-performance wireless industry. For more information on BridgeWave, please visit www.bridgewave.com.

"Wi-Fi(R)" is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.