Gemtek Systems P-360 Hot-Spot-in-a-Box on Sale Worldwide; Stand-Alone Hot Spot Solution Brings Carrier-Grade Wi-Fi to Small Venues.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands & SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2002--Gemtek Systems, the leading supplier of carrier-grade Wi-Fi Public Access solutions(TM), today announced the global availability of a low-cost, feature-rich carrier-grade Wi-Fi Hot-Spot-in-a-Box. Gemtek Systems P-360 Hot-Spot-in-a-Box is designed to minimize single-location costs for site owners and to facilitate service provisioning in small Public Access venues, such as coffee shops and restaurants.

The P-360 provides a full hot spot solution that integrates the functionality of an Access Controller with the flexibility of a low-cost Access Point. A single-location solution, Gemtek Systems' P-360 Hot-Spot-in-a-Box is one element in a full line of Public Access network solutions designed to give telcos, (wireless) ISPs and mobile phone operators entry into the high-speed Public Access business with professional carrier-grade Wi-Fi installations. Gemtek Systems' broad product portfolio includes classes of products such as clients, access points, access controllers and network management software.

All Gemtek Systems' products are designed expressly for use in Public Access hot spots, and feature the maximum performance, interoperability and dependability demanded by operators to meet their present and future needs. Gemtek Systems products comply with the Wi-Fi Alliance WISPr recommendations.

"It's easy to see that our products are intended for Public Access use. For example, we systematically include Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) in all of our designs," commented Dr. Francis "Butch" Anton, CTO of Gemtek Systems. "We know it's important to help operators trim down both installation and running costs. That's why we've included secure remote-management capability, integrated diversity antennae for flexibility and internalized mountings for durability and anti-theft protection."

Gemtek Systems' P-360 Hot-Spot-in-a-Box supports all Wi-Fi certified client devices -- the industry standard. The P-360 incorporates a wireless access point as well as an access controller, or subscriber gateway, to manage authentication, accounting and routing to the Internet or to an operator's central server. In terms of security, Gemtek Systems' P-360 supports multiple secure authentication methods such as standard Web browser login, 802.1x/EAP with certificates or SIM cards.

Whether deployed in train stations, airports, or cities, Gemtek Systems' solutions are optimized for Wi-Fi Public Access needs and ensure cost-effective deployment in both small ("single cell") and large ("hot-zones") areas.

Gemtek Systems' P-360 Hot-Spot-in-a-Box is now shipping through direct sales channels in Asia, Europe and North America at a list price of $699 USD.

About Gemtek Systems

Gemtek Systems is a VC-backed spin-off from Gemtek Technology Corporation (TAISDAQ:4906), the world's largest independent manufacturer of wireless LAN solutions. Gemtek Systems designs and builds complete customized carrier-grade Wi-Fi Public Access solutions(TM) to give operators worldwide a head start in the rapidly evolving wireless Internet industry. For more information, please visit www.gemtek-systems.com.