Conexant's Single-Chip ADSL Solution Deployed in Netopia's Smart Modems for Multiple Large Residential Networks.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 17, 2003

Market-leading Performance and Quality of Conexant Chips with

Netopia's Firmware Technology Result in High Customer Satisfaction

Conexant Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNXT), a worldwide leader in semiconductor system solutions for communications applications, today announced that Netopia, Inc. (Nasdaq:NTPA), a market leader in broadband equipment, software and services, has incorporated the company's single-chip asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) semiconductor solution in its entire Cayman 3300 Series of Smart Modems and Gateways. The Cayman 3300 Series of products leverage Netopia's firmware, manufacturing and distribution capabilities along with Conexant's ADSL technology leadership to win new residential deployments on multiple networks in the United States and Europe.

"Netopia has a well-deserved reputation for providing their customers with first-rate, feature-rich products, and we're pleased to have been chosen as their ADSL silicon partner," said Chee Kwan, vice president of Broadband Access Products for Conexant. "We had to comply with rigorous performance and testing benchmarks prior to our selection, and believe that this qualification process underscores the strength of our ADSL product offering."

"Broadband service providers continue to raise the bar for rate/reach, performance and quality," said Jeff Porter, vice president of marketing at Netopia, Inc. "Selecting the right semiconductor partner was critical for delivering the best end-products that will consistently meet the varying needs of our worldwide customer base. The extraordinarily positive reaction we're receiving from our customers on the quality and functionality of our Cayman 3300 Series further validates our decision to use Conexant's ADSL semiconductor solutions. The broad interoperability of their chipsets, coupled with their proven track record for developing reliable, high-performance products were key factors in selecting their semiconductor solutions for our ADSL solutions."

Netopia's Cayman products are designed for mass deployment and offer industry leading rate/reach and throughput performance, robust security and ease-of-use for end customers while still maintaining high quality standards as proven by low return merchandise authorization (RMA) rates. Depending on model and configuration, the self-installable and remotely manageable Cayman 3300 Series offers local area networking options such as a four-port 10/100 Ethernet switch, single 10/100 Ethernet port and/or universal serial bus (USB) interface. Full routing capabilities allow broadband carriers and service providers to deliver an all-in-one networking solution that can deliver value-added and revenue generating services such as parental control, voice and video.

Conexant's ADSL semiconductors lead the market in terms of integration and increased functionality. The company's chipsets and software system solutions are optimized to address the growing demand for high-speed connectivity. With a portfolio of form-factor options from internal PCI to external USB and stand-alone bridge/routers, Conexant's ADSL product offering is well suited for a wide range of products and applications.

About Conexant

Conexant Systems, Inc., a worldwide leader in semiconductor system solutions for communications applications, leverages its expertise in mixed-signal processing to deliver integrated systems and semiconductor products through two separate businesses.

The Broadband Communications business develops and delivers integrated semiconductor solutions that enable digital entertainment and information networks for the home and small office. Its product portfolio includes the building blocks required for bridging cable, satellite, and terrestrial data and digital video networks.

Mindspeed Technologies(TM), the company's Internet infrastructure business, designs, develops and sells semiconductor networking solutions for communications applications in enterprise, access, metropolitan and wide area networks. Conexant is headquartered in Newport Beach, Calif. To learn more, visit us at www.conexant.com or www.mindspeed.com

About Netopia

Netopia, Inc. develops, markets and supports broadband equipment, software and services that simplify and enhance the delivery of broadband services to residential and business-class customers. Netopia's offerings enable carriers and broadband service providers to improve their profitability with feature-rich modems, routers and gateways, software that manages to the edge of the network to reduce costs, and value-added services to enhance revenue generation.

Netopia's service delivery platform includes the netOctopus suite of gateway and PC management and customer support software solutions, and the Web eCommerce server software. netOctopus server software products enable remote support and centralized management of installed broadband gateways and end devices, allowing carriers and broadband service providers to "manage to the edge" of the network. netOctopus Desktop Support and eCare software enable broadband service providers and enterprises to support customers by remotely viewing and operating the customer's desktop computer.

Headquartered in Emeryville, Calif., Netopia's common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market(R) under the symbol "NTPA." Further information about Netopia can be obtained via phone [phone], fax [phone], or on the Web at www.netopia.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements relating to future results of Conexant (including certain projections and business trends) that are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry and the markets addressed by the company's and its customers' products; demand for and market acceptance of new and existing products; successful development of new products; the timing of new product introductions; the availability of manufacturing capacity; pricing pressures and other competitive factors; changes in product mix; product obsolescence; the ability to develop and implement new technologies and to obtain protection for the related intellectual property; the successful implementation of the company's expense reduction and restructuring initiatives; the successful separation of the company's Broadband Communications and Mindspeed Technologies(TM) businesses; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; and the uncertainties of litigation, as well as other risks and uncertainties, including those detailed from time to time in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Conexant and Mindspeed are trademarks of Conexant Systems, Inc. Other brands and names contained in this release are the property of their respective owners.