Conexant's Wi-Fi(R) and DSL Gateway Platform Achieves Key Wi-Fi Alliance Security Certification.

Integrated Solution to Be Used in Test Bed to Ensure Interoperability

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- Conexant Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNXT), a worldwide leader in semiconductor solutions for broadband communications and the digital home, today announced that its integrated 802.11 wireless networking and DSL gateway platform has become Wi-Fi CERTIFIED[TM] for Wi-Fi Protected Setup[TM], and will be used in the Wi-Fi Alliance test bed for the program. Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a certification program that uses industry-standard methods to allow consumers to quickly and easily enable encryption security on networked Wi-Fi devices. The test bed is used to ensure that IEEE 802.11 products developed by multiple vendors are interoperable prior to receiving WFA certification.

"Industry research shows that security is a top concern among Wi-Fi users, but nearly 40 percent of consumers leave their networks unsecured due to the difficulties associated with setting up security," said Chee Kwan, senior vice president and general manager of Conexant's Wireless Networking business. "Wi-Fi Protected Setup eliminates this obstacle, allowing consumers to protect their wireless communications with a simple push of a button. This results in a better user experience, while reducing product returns and calls to support help lines."

"Conexant is to be congratulated for achieving Wi-Fi Protected Setup certification for their integrated Wi-Fi/DSL gateway platform," said Wi-Fi Alliance Managing Director Frank Hanzlik. "Their support for this important program demonstrates their commitment to improving the wireless networking experience for consumers worldwide, and facilitating Wi-Fi market growth."

Conexant is a pioneer in wireless networking and offers an extensive suite of solutions including IEEE 802.11a/b/g and dual-band (2.4 and 5 GHz) chipsets, firmware, software, drivers and reference designs. These wireless networking solutions are used by the world's leading telecom, networking, and computer companies in a wide range of products including access points/routers, client cards, desktops, notebooks, PDAs, digital cameras, MP3 players and other hand-held networking appliances. They are available as standalone solutions or offered in conjunction with Conexant's DSL and cable modem semiconductor system solutions, voice over IP (VoIP) chipsets, and home network processors.

Conexant is the number one provider of central office and customer premises equipment DSL semiconductor solutions. The company's products include a full range of standards-based integrated circuits, software and reference designs for DSL applications including ADSL2plus, SHDSL and VDSL2. Fiber access solutions include the Xenon family of products for passive optical networking (PON) applications.

About Conexant

Conexant's innovative semiconductor solutions are driving broadband communications and digital home networks worldwide. The company has leveraged its expertise and leadership position in modem technologies to enable more Internet connections than all of its competitors combined, and continues to develop highly integrated silicon solutions for broadband data and media processing networks.

Key products include client-side xDSL and cable modem solutions, home network processors, broadcast video encoders and decoders, digital set-top box components and systems solutions, and dial-up modems. Conexant's suite of networking components includes a leadership portfolio of IEEE 802.11-compliant WLAN chipsets, software and reference designs, as well as solutions for applications based on HomePlug([R]) and HomePNA([TM]). The company also offers a complete line of asymmetric and symmetric DSL central office solutions, which are used by service providers worldwide to deliver broadband data, voice, and video over copper telephone lines.

Conexant is a fabless semiconductor company with an annual revenue run-rate in excess of $1 billion. The company has approximately 3,200 employees worldwide, and is headquartered in Newport Beach, Calif. To learn more, please visit www.conexant.com.

About the Wi-Fi Alliance

The Wi-Fi Alliance is a global, non-profit industry association of more than 300 member companies devoted to promoting the growth of wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs). With the aim of enhancing the user experience for mobile wireless devices, the Wi-Fi Alliance's testing and certification programs ensure the interoperability of WLAN products based on the IEEE 802 specification. Since the introduction of the Wi-Fi Alliance's certification program in March 2000, more than 3,000 products have been designated as Wi-Fi CERTIFIED[TM], encouraging the expanded use of Wi-Fi products and services across the consumer and enterprise markets.

Conexant Safe Harbor Statement

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