Netopia's 3-D Reach Wi-Fi Technology Scores Best in Independent Lab Test; Netopia Wi-Fi ADSL Gateway with 3-D Reach Outperforms the Competition with Superior Coverage.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers EMERYVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 27, 2003 Netopia, Inc. (Nasdaq:NTPA NTPA National Tractor Pull Association NTPA New Trades Processing Architecture NTPA Naval Technical Proficiency Assist ), a market leader in broadband equipment, software and services, today released the results of wireless performance tests conducted by News IQ Inc., a leading independent wireless testing and evaluation laboratory. The test results from News IQ Labs demonstrate the superior wireless network coverage and performance of Netopia's Wi-Fi CERTIFIED See Wi-Fi Alliance. (TM) DSL Gateways See cable/DSL gateway. with 3-D Reach(TM) technology when compared with competitive products available from 2Wire, Linksys, NETGEAR, Siemens, and ZyXEL. In a wide range of tests, Netopia's 3347W Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line Gateway demonstrated superior wireless range and greater receiver sensitivity than the competition. Comparing the Netopia 3347W with ADSL wireless gateways from 2Wire and ZyXEL, the Netopia 3347W was the only ADSL wireless gateway that transmitted wireless traffic beyond 100 meters (328 feet). The results were equally impressive when testing the Netopia 3347W against Linksys, NETGEAR and Siemens Cable/DSL gateways A device that connects multiple computers to a single cable or DSL line for Internet access. It includes a broadband router and an Ethernet switch for attaching four or more computers by wire. that do not include an internal ADSL modem. At 180 meters (591 feet), the longest distance tested, the Netopia 3347W transmitted 68% of the traffic at the highest speed of 11Mbps. In contrast, at this distance the NETGEAR gateway transmitted 42% of traffic at 11 Mbps, and the Linksys and Siemens gateways failed to transmit any traffic. In tests for receiver sensitivity, News IQ also found that the Netopia 3347W's wireless receiver sensitivity surpassed the competition. Better receiver sensitivity improves wireless performance and allows the wireless gateway to receive more traffic, even in the presence of thick walls, metal objects or other physical barriers. The complete News IQ Test Report is available at http://www.netopia.com/3DReach/. "The test results speak for themselves," said James Fraley, president of News IQ Inc. "Netopia has set a new level of performance with its wireless 3-D Reach technology. In our comprehensive testing, Netopia's 3347W Wireless Gateway with 3-D Reach outperformed all the tested competitors' devices, in both wireless range and data throughput." "In talking to Noun 1. talking to - a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to" lecture, speech rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to Wi-Fi customers, including home network and small business users, as well as the rapidly growing number of hotspot operators, the biggest complaint we hear is the poor coverage and range of Wi-Fi products in the market today," said Jeff Porter, vice president of marketing at Netopia. "The News IQ Labs test results show that Netopia's 3-D Reach technology delivers a 'best-in-class' Wi-Fi network See wireless Ethernet and 802.11. for both home and office use, which can help carriers and service providers deliver profitable wireless service offerings to satisfied customers." About Netopia's 3-D Reach Technology Netopia's 3-D Reach technology, incorporated today in the Netopia 3347W ADSL Wireless Gateway and the Netopia 3387W Cable/DSL Wireless Gateway, delivers improved wireless range, coverage and performance, while still using standards-based 802.11 technology for complete interoperability. Netopia's Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) gateways also can be deployed successfully in Wi-Fi hotspot implementations. Netopia 3-D Reach utilizes on-board wireless components for improved wireless receiver sensitivity and performance, dual-tuned antennas for best-in-class wireless range and coverage, and enhanced shielding and power management for superior ADSL broadband performance. About Netopia Netopia, Inc. is a market leader in broadband and wireless products/services that simplify and enhance broadband delivery to residential and business-class customers. Netopia's offerings enable carriers and broadband service providers An ISP, telephone company, cable company or other carrier that offers high-speed communications to homes and businesses, typically for Internet access. Cable modems, DSL and T1 lines are the common technologies. See broadband, cable modem, DSL and T1. to improve their profitability with feature-rich DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary smart modems, routers and gateways, software that simplifies installation and reduces ongoing support needs, as well as value-added services A value-added service (VAS) is a telecommunications industry term for non-core services or, in short, all services beyond standard voice calls and fax transmissions. to enhance their revenue generation. Netopia's Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) gateways include 3-D Reach(TM) technology delivering enhanced wireless range, security and performance. Netopia's DSL smart modems, routers and gateways come with a suite of installation wizards and support utilities that offer a comprehensive approach to installation, deployment, service provisioning, application setup, self-diagnostics and troubleshooting. Netopia provides value-added services with its server software platform, including the netOctopus(R) suite of gateway and PC management and customer support software solutions, as well as the Web eCommerce server software. netOctopus Desktop Support and eCare software enable broadband service providers and enterprises to support customers and devices by remotely viewing and operating the desktop or other device. Netopia has established strategic distribution relationships with leading carriers and broadband service providers including BellSouth, Covad Communications, EarthLink, Eircom, France Telecom, Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. Telecom/PCCW, MegaPath Networks, Netifice, SBC (1) (SBC Communications Inc., San Antonio, TX, www.sbc.com) A large, national telecommunications company that grew from a multitude of local and regional companies, including Southwestern Bell, Pacific Bell and Nevada Bell, into a single, unified brand by 2002. Communications, Swisscom, Telecom Italia Telecom Italia is formerly a partially state-owned Italian telco. It was once known as SIP, and it has the largest user base in Italy. Telecom Italia also owns shares in Telecom Argentina and Telecom Personal, fixed and cellular networks in Argentina. and Verizon. Headquartered in Emeryville, Calif., Netopia's common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. (R) under the symbol "NTPA." Further information about Netopia can be obtained via phone 510-420-7400, fax 510-420-7601, or on the Web at www.netopia.com. All company names, brand names and product names are trademarks of their respective holder(s). |
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