Cirond WiNc Manager 2.0 to Ship in January 2004; Innovative Wireless Management and Security Solution for Microsoft Windows-Based Networks Will Be Available on January 30, 2004.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2003

Cirond Corporation (OTCBB:CROO) will begin shipping WiNc Manager 2.0, the company's flagship wireless network management and security solution, on January 30, 2004 at a price of $2500. Cirond will preview WiNc Manager 2.0 at its booth at the WiFi Planet conference in San Jose this week. WiNc Manager 2.0 is a cost-effective, Microsoft Windows-based software application that sits on the "wired" side of a company network and includes all the capabilities needed to manage small and medium-sized wireless networks.

WiNc Manager 2.0 is designed for implementation by value added resellers (VARs) and network administrators -- and includes 50 licenses for Cirond's innovative WiNc or Pocket WiNc "client" software (which customers can use on any Windows-based, wireless-enabled notebook, desktop, Tablet PC or handheld computer). Additional client license packs of various sizes will also be available to expand the number of users that can be supported by the system. WiNc Manager 2.0 maintains a robust, well-managed and enriched connection with all the computers being used on the wireless network. It is also provides unique and comprehensive rogue access point detection far superior to that of any other solution. Companies that use WiNc Manager can:

-- Improve user-level security -- Cirond's compelling AutoKey

technology significantly improves the existing WEP (Wired

Equivalent Privacy) key system by eliminating the requirement

for users to have knowledge of the WEP key, as well as

enabling WEP keys to be securely and automatically set,

distributed, and frequently rotated. AutoKey is compatible

with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g implementations -- and

enhances WPA-based systems by automatically distributing,

setting and rotating the WPA master key.

-- Specify where they want to provide wireless access -- Using

Cirond's unique VirtualShield technology, organizations can

prevent wireless access from occurring in areas where they

don't want it. VirtualShield enables location-based access --

allowing organizations to tie wireless network security to

physical building security.

-- Detect rogue access points -- WiNc Manager offers

"best-in-class" rogue access point detection -- on the wired

side of the network, the wireless side of the network and even

at the periphery of the network beyond the range of wired

network infrastructure. It instantly detects and locates rogue

access points whether or not they are connected to the wired

side of the network. WiNc Manager's unique client-based

approach allows rogue access points to be detected even when

they are out of the range of the network infrastructure, but

still within range of users at the periphery of the network.

It does so by using WiNc Manager's connections with its

wireless clients to "report back" on the state of the network.

-- Detect rogue ad-hoc networks -- WiNc Manager automatically

detects and locates rogue ad-hoc networks. Ad-hoc networks can

compromise network security when a user -- either

inadvertently or maliciously wirelessly "shares" an authorized 

wired or wireless network connection.

-- Detect rogue access points where there is no existing wireless

network -- WiNc Manager can be deployed in environments where

wireless networks are not yet implemented to instantly detect

and locate unauthorized, wireless access points that

compromise the security of a wired network. WiNc Manager is

able to detect rogue access points using cost-effective,

off-the-shelf, wireless bridge devices as sensors -- such as

the $97 NetGear ME 101.

-- Quickly provide secure wireless access to visitors -- The

AccessLink component of Cirond WiNc Manager, enables wireless

network access to be easily and securely provided to visitors

and other temporary users using low-cost USB RAM drives.

-- Quickly and accurately see what is happening on the wireless

network -- With Cirond's innovative MapView technology,

wireless networks come alive on the WiNc Manager network

management screen. WiNc Manager shows a map of the building

and the real-time location of authorized and rogue access

points and users. MapView information can be viewed in three

dimensions, by building (or building sector), and by floor

within each building.

-- Achieve an optimal configuration of access points -- WiNc

Manager uses Cirond's unique FourPoint channel allocation

technology to automatically assign optimal access point

channels to minimize co-channel interference. This simplifies

wireless network set-up, and ensures optimum network

performance by automatically adjusting channel settings to

reduce the effects of interference from outside 802.11 and

non-802.11 sources (such as microwave ovens and cordless

phones). It allows the network to automatically accommodate

the addition of new 802.11-based equipment.

-- Optimize network resources -- Using Cirond's unique LoadShare

technology, businesses gain automatic load balancing of their

wireless network traffic to automatically distribute network

traffic over all available access points within the range of

users, ensuring that all users receive maximum quality of

service.

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Forward looking statements as set forth in this press release are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the Company's control and many of which, with respect to future business decisions, are subject to change. These uncertainties and contingencies can affect actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company. The Company disclaims any obligation to update forward looking statements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, the price/performance requirements of customers, the ability to sell products incorporating the technology, the impact and pricing of competing technologies, the introduction of alternative technological solutions, and other risks detailed from time-to-time in Cirond's SEC filings and reports.

About Cirond

San Jose, Calif.-based Cirond Corporation is dedicated to making 802.11-based wireless networks easier to install and work more effectively for corporations, small businesses, professionals and consumers. Cirond products include WiNc Manager 2.0, pocketWiNc (for use on Pocket PC-based handheld computers) and WiNc 2.0 (designed for all versions of Windows from Windows 98 Second Edition to Windows XP). Cirond products are available directly through the company's Web site at http://www.cirond.com or through its network of value added resellers. Cirond: Making wireless work.