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2/8/2003

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Wireless LAN Tutorial from IEEE Computer Society.

www.computer.org/students/looking/summer97/ieee802.htm

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The newest member of the Top Wireless LAN Sites List is www.wardrive.net

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2/7/2003

DVD player uses wireless LAN to play video files. Wisembed has come up with a DVD player with 802.11b wireless LAN capabilities

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Juniper goes for wireless LAN sweet spot
By John Leyden
Posted: 05/02/2003 at 18:40 GMT


Juniper Networks, chief competitor to Cisco in the high-end routing market, this week announced technology to make it easier for telcos to set up wireless-LAN services.

The company has released extensions to its E-series broadband remote access routers, commonly used by service providers in DSL and cable networks, and SDX-300 network operations software, to make the technology more suitable for wireless LAN rollouts

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2/6/2003

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Avaya Inc. (NYSE: AV - News), a
leading global provider of communications networks and services for businesses,
today announced that Avaya has teamed-up with the NBA to assist in the
development and implementation of a portable wireless network,
"Event-in-a-Box," that the league will utilize during NBA All-Star 2003 in
Atlanta.

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Top Administration Officials to Review Hydrogen-Powered Automobile

During his State of the Union address, President Bush promised a new national commitment for cleaner air through the development of hydrogen-powered automobiles.

Fuel Cell System Animation


Top Administration Officials to Review Hydrogen-Powered Automobile
February 2003 (Newstream) -- During his State of the Union address, President Bush promised a new national commitment for cleaner air through the development of hydrogen-powered automobiles.

On February 6, at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC, Toyota will review its fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV) with top Administration officials, cabinet members, and members of Congress -- giving them a glimpse to the future generation of automobiles. President Bush wants to bring fuel cell-powered cars from the laboratory to the showroom within 20 years.

The FCHV is based on the Toyota Highlander five-passenger mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV). It is the first hydrogen-powered SUV. The FCHV came about after 18 months of real world testing on a prototype that logged more than 80,000 miles of evaluation on test tracks and public highways.

Fuel cells use a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen that create electricity -- eliminating the need for gasoline in a car. Since the only tailpipe emission is water vapor, the vehicle is environmentally friendly as well.

A pair of Toyota hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles were delivered to the University of California, Irvine (UCI) and the University of California, Davis (UCD) in December. For the last two months, the vehicles and hydrogen fueling stations have been part of the schools' model communities to help define any issues for future wide commercial use. Additional Toyota FCHV models will be delivered before the end of 2003 and each vehicle will be leased for a total of 30 months.

For more information, visit http://pressroom.toyota.com or www.toyota.com.

---------------



Produced for Toyota

Contact:

Natalie McDonnell, 415-296-8877

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The Wi-Fi Alliance, in conjunction with the Information Technology Industry
Council, sent a letter of support to Senator Allen (R VA) and Senator
Boxer (D CA) commending their recent introduction of the Jumpstart Broadband
Act of 2003.

http://www1.internetwire.com/iwire/release_html_b1?release_id=50856

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Nokia N-Gage Mobile Game Deck - The Revolutionary Gaming Experience; Major Global Games Publishers Excited to Publish on Wireless Multiplayer Platform
HELSINKI, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2003--Nokia today showcased its new mobile games, the Nokia N-Gage(TM) game deck, at "Get Ready to N-Gage" events in London, UK and Sydney, Australia.
The Nokia N-Gage game deck enables an enriched interactive gaming experience by introducing an innovative wireless multiplayer platform for both local and remote gaming. The Nokia N-Gage game deck allows users to play the latest high quality titles in a new way - multiplayer games connected locally via Bluetooth wireless technology or over-the-air games over mobile networks. Enabling new business models, the Nokia N-Gage is a unique platform that also provides opportunities for game developers and publishers, network operators and other service providers to generate new revenue streams and develop new games and service concepts.

"The Nokia N-Gage brings the start of a whole new gaming experience to the market, with an ergonomic design optimized for playing games. Nokia is working with world-renowned game publishers, including Activision, Eidos, Sega, Taito and THQ, and developers to provide an appealing and balanced catalogue of high quality games to the marketplace. Titles will include both the latest blockbuster games and a variety of titles across game genres," said Anssi Vanjoki, Executive Vice President, Nokia Mobile Phones. "The game experience can further be enhanced when network operators and service providers enter the value chain by providing game related mobile services such as downloadable game levels, additional features and game characters or even running online multiplayer games and communities. With these building blocks in place, the Nokia N-Gage platform will help to unleash the creative and innovative spirit of the games industry."

The high performance games for Nokia N-Gage game deck are sold separately on game cards (using the MultiMediaCard standard). Game card distribution enables a new kind of mobile gameplay experience with richer graphics, enhanced sound and more extensive game worlds in which to play. Nokia will also act as a game publisher to create branded N-Gage game titles and develop an evolving games portfolio.

Nokia N-Gage game deck devices and game titles will be available in major retail outlets, game-specific and video game retail outlets, as well as in regular mobile phone delivery channels in all major markets.

Nokia welcomes the games industry to publish and develop innovative new concepts for the Nokia N-Gage game deck. Game developers interested in learning more about the Nokia N-Gage game deck, including submitting information about applications for the Nokia N-Gage and other Nokia devices and platforms, can find more information at www.forum.nokia.com/games.

Besides gaming, the Nokia N-Gage mobile game deck also features a digital music player (MP3/AAC) and stereo FM radio, as well as a tri-band GSM 900/1800/1900 mobile phone. The Nokia N-Gage game deck is planned to be available in volumes across five continents in the 4th quarter 2003 well in time for the holiday shopping season.

Features:

- Large color screen with backlight, 176x208 pixels with up to 4096 colours

- Series 60 platform and Symbian Operating System (OS)

- Bluetooth wireless technology for gaming

- An eight-way directional controller "Rocker" for game play

- Multimedia messaging (MMS)

- Triple band GSM (900/1800/1900), GPRS mobile phone

- Digital Music player (AAC/MP3) & Stereo FM radio

- Nokia Audio Manager PC SW for managing own music files

- Comprehensive range of applications; e-mail and personal information management

- XHTML browsing

- Java(TM) application support

- Connectivity: calendar synchronization with PC, USB for music file and application download

Usage times:

- Games up to 3 - 6 h (depending on game type)

- Talk up to 2 - 4 h

- Standby up to 150 - 200 h

- Music up to 8 h

- Radio up to 20 h

Size:

- Volume 139cc

- Dimensions (L x W x D) 133,7 x 69,7 x 20,2 mm

- Weight 137g


About N-Gage:
Please visit www.n-gage.com for the Nokia N-Gage game deck logo,
photos and on-demand event webcast

About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its
experience, innovation, user-friendliness and reliable solutions, the
company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading
supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding
mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies
and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly
held company with listings on six major exchanges.
Please note that the MMS related services are dependent on the network as well as on the compatibility of the devices used and the content formats supported.


Notice to US Consumers:
This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of
the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not
be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, in the United States
until authorization is obtained.



CONTACT: Nokia Corporation
Nokia Mobile Phones
Communications
Tel. +358 7180 08000
E-mail: Nokia.mobile.phones@nokia.com
or
Nokia
US Media Relations
Tel. +1 972-894-4573
www.nokia.com

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2/5/2003

Network Associates(R)New Security Initiative to Drive Protection for Emerging Wireless Technologies
McAfee(R) Security Launches a Targeted Initiative to Provide Secure Solutions Through Industry Partnerships and Advanced Wireless Technology Innovation

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Network Associates, Inc. (NYSE: NET), a leader in network security and availability, today announced its strategic focus on securing the wireless environments that exist today and the emerging markets of tomorrow. As part of the company's strategy to secure mobile devices and host computers, the McAfee(R) Security division of Network Associates(R) launched a two-pronged initiative to provide security solutions for the growing wireless industry. The first component of the initiative will focus on mobile carrier security including mobile operators, platform providers and device manufacturers. The second component will integrate the common wireless technologies being adopted by many corporations.

As the wireless world evolves with new possibilities and complexities brought on by a wider range of devices, services and end-users, so do the wireless threats. According to a recent study by Mercer Management Consulting, wireless breaches will cost mobile operators upwards of $4 billion by 2005 in North America. To address the challenge of growing carrier and corporate wireless security risks, McAfee Security has embarked on developing industry partnerships with leaders such as Texas Instruments and Symbian, and has continued delivering technology innovations for VirusScan(R), ThreatScan(TM) and anti-spam solutions to enhance threat protection and content security.

"As wireless services and devices have evolved into key business tools, the real-time enterprise now begins with its mobile users, and securing those users and their devices is key to continued business success," said Dana Tardelli, research director at Aberdeen. "Through this wireless security initiative, Network Associates has focused its sights on providing carriers and corporations with the security needed to protect businesses and the mobile end-user."

The new initiative will leverage the success of the online service model of "always on, simple to use and continually updated protection," combined with the expertise learned in the fixed-line world. This expertise will be applied to McAfee Security's work with device manufacturers, mobile operators and platform providers around the globe to develop a multi-tier defense for the next generation of mobile devices and PDAs.

"Wireless technology has changed the landscape of communications. With increased mobility comes the challenge of ensuring that data-centric wireless networks and devices are secure," said Arvind Narain, senior vice president McAfee Security. "As an industry leader, McAfee Security is offering the mobile security needed for today's emerging threats through its partnerships and technology innovation."

Network Associates has long-been in the forefront of providing enterprise and consumer customers with end-to-end protection for today's wireless and wired worlds. As part of its complementary network defense strategy, the Sniffer(R) Technologies division has been providing service providers and enterprise corporations with solutions like Sniffer(R) Mobile and Sniffer(R) Wireless to help with the deployment and availability of 2.5 and 3.G wireless networks, in addition to 802.11a and 802.11b service offerings that many carriers have deployed.

Industry-leading Partnerships

To further provide carrier and enterprise customers with total end-to-end protection for today's connected world, Network Associates is partnering with many of the industry's wireless technology vendors, leading carriers and device manufactures. To extend its range of award-winning security solutions, Network Associates has signed an agreement with Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) to support TI's popular OMAP(TM) platform. As a leading anti-virus and content security vendor, Network Associates work with TI, will enable the rapid development of secure 2.5G and 3G wireless handsets and PDAs.

"Effective, power-efficient and virtually transparent security measures will be necessary for the deployment of advanced multimedia applications and services. Texas Instruments is committed to developing advanced wireless technologies enabling secure wireless transactions and data transmission," said Alain Mutricy, TI vice president, worldwide OMAP platform general manager. "By combining the on-chip hardware security available on TI's new OMAP processors, along with Network Associates' mobile virus protection, the wireless industry will benefit from stronger security and system performance, enhancing the consumers' experience and peace of mind."

To further extend the range of wireless security solutions benefiting all mobile users, Network Associates is collaborating with Symbian through its Platinum Partner Program. Through this program, McAfee Security will work with Symbian to further the design of a highly integrated security software solution for Symbian operating system (OS), used by the world's largest handset manufacturers including Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Siemens, and SonyEricsson.

"As Symbian OS products penetrate the global market, it crucial to provide complete security solutions to our licensees." said Gilles Allain, vice president of partnerships and alliances, Symbian. "By becoming a Symbian Platinum Partner, McAfee Security is demonstrating its strong commitment towards the continued innovation and development of Symbian OS and will further enable the delivery of highly secured and better-optimized solutions for the industry."

These partnerships are the first step of many to secure the devices and communications in today and tomorrow's mobile surroundings. Network Associates is developing a comprehensive set of service offerings that will provide multi-tier defense within wireless environments. Similarly to the fixed-line world, Network Associates will offer the industry-leading protection needed at every point of entry throughout the wireless world.

McAfee Security is a product division of Network Associates, Inc. that protects businesses from security breaches, virus attacks and blended threats. McAfee Security provides comprehensive network protection through industry leading anti-virus, encryption, desktop firewall, intrusion detection, viral vulnerability assessment and online managed services. All McAfee Security products and services are backed by the world-leading anti-virus research organization, AVERT(TM) (Anti-Virus Emergency Response Team), the team responsible for providing cures for major outbreaks like LoveLetter, CodeRed and Nimda. For more information, McAfee Security can be reached at 888-VIRUS-NO, and on the Internet at http://www.mcafeesecurity.com/ .

With headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., Network Associates, Inc. is a leading supplier of network security and availability solutions. Network Associates is comprised of three product groups: McAfee Security, delivering world-class anti-virus and security products; Sniffer Technologies, a leader in network availability and system security; and Magic Solutions(R), a leader in innovative service management solutions. For more information, Network Associates can be reached at 972-308-9960 or on the Internet at http://www.networkassociates.com .

NOTE: Network Associates, McAfee, AVERT, Magic Solutions, McAfee.com, Sniffer, and Threatscan are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Network Associates, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Sniffer(R) brand products are made only by Network Associates, Inc. All other registered and unregistered trademarks in this document are the sole property of their respective owners.

SOURCE Network Associates Inc.

/CONTACT: Megan Aspinall of Network Associates, +1-408-346-3696, or
megan_aspinall@nai.com; or Nicole Kenyon of Porter Novelli, +1-415-975-2244,
or nicole.kenyon@pnicg.com, for Network Associates/

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Wireless LAN Lockdown
By Jason Brooks

...

In the past year, there's been some encouraging movement toward more secure wireless networking standards. However, as security standards for these networks mature, so, too, will the tactics of those who would crack them.

...

Wireless networks are fundamentally less secure than wired ones. Nearly every business, however, is already plugged in to perhaps the least secure network of all—the Internet. By regarding WLANs with the same suspicion they do the Internet, companies can unwire themselves with relatively high confidence.

...

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2/4/2003

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FEBRUARY 4, 2003 - 09:01 EST

Wi-LAN's Patented W-OFDM Technology Incorporated into
Universal WirelessMAN Standard

CALGARY, ALBERTA--

Semiconductor Companies, Intellectual Property Providers and
Other Broadband Wireless Equipment Providers are Invited to Join
Wi-LAN in Implementing IEEE Standard 802.16a

Wi-LAN Inc. (TSX:WIN), a global provider of broadband wireless
communications products and technologies, today announced that
the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
"WirelessMAN" Standard 802.16a, incorporates Wi-LAN's patented
W-OFDM (Wide-band Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing)
technology. Wi-LAN is first to market with Standard 802.16a-like
products and is dedicated to advancing the implementation of this
standard. Wi-LAN encourages all interested parties, including
semiconductor companies, intellectual property providers and
other broadband wireless equipment providers, to join Wi-LAN in
the implementation of IEEE Standard 802.16a.

Wi-LAN has a non-exclusive agreement with Fujitsu
Microelectronics America (FMA) to develop Standard 802.16a
System-on-Chip solutions.

"With the conclusion of the IEEE Standard 802.16a we are much
closer to achieving the full potential of broadband wireless
applications and devices," said Keith Horn, FMA's vice president
of marketing. "Fujitsu can now move forward with Wi-LAN to design
standard-compliant, high-performance and highly integrated
System-on-Chip solutions and offer them at a low cost that will
help to ensure broad market acceptance of this very promising
technology."

The experience Wi-LAN has gained in implementing W-OFDM based
LIBRA products makes Wi-LAN the leader in Standard 802.16a
implementation. Wi-LAN's proprietary LIBRA Broadband Wireless
Access (BWA) products provide a working commercial model of the
W-OFDM based physical layer of Standard 802.16a. LIBRA has been
deployed in networks in almost 30 countries and is designed for a
seamless transition to Standard 802.16a.

"Wi-LAN's technology team has worked hard with other IEEE members
to finalize IEEE Standard 802.16a, and we have developed our
LIBRA products in parallel with the development of the standard",
said Dr. Sayed-Amr El-Hamamsy, president and chief operating
officer, Wi-LAN Inc. "With LIBRA, the only existing product line
that incorporates the W-OFDM based physical layer of Standard
802.16a, we can promise customers a seamless transition to
Standard 802.16a products, and we have demonstrated the expertise
necessary to assist other companies to implement and market
Standard 802.16a solutions."

The IEEE Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks (WirelessMAN)
Standard 802.16a, announced on January 30, 2003, defines a
standard for BWA systems operating in radio frequencies from 2 to
11 GHz. Although Standard 802.16a specifies three alternative
physical layers (PHYs), it is the W-OFDM based PHY that is
intended for mainstream applications. The emerging European
equivalent to Standard 802.16a, the ETSI BRAN HiperMAN standard,
will incorporate Standard 802.16a's W-OFDM based PHY, making
W-OFDM the worldwide standard for BWA systems.

"There are no words to describe the feeling one gets when he sees
something that he helped invent become a global standard," said
Dr. Hatim Zaghloul, chairman and chief executive officer, Wi-LAN
Inc. "Ever since W-OFDM's co-inventor, Dr. Michel Fattouche, and
I filed the W-OFDM patents in the early 1990's, Wi-LAN has worked
towards this day. I believe the IEEE Standard 802.16a, and its
European equivalent, the emerging ETSI BRAN HiperMAN standard,
will become the basis for fourth generation mobile systems.
These mobile systems are being designed to have data capacity in
excess of 10 Mbps, and this will facilitate a host of high
bandwidth applications, which are not possible with current
technologies. W-OFDM will then be truly ubiquitous."


/T/

Standard 802.16a dwarfs other W-OFDM based standards in terms of
global
compatibility, applicable radio frequencies and range:
----------------------------------------------------------------------
--
IEEE (North ETSI Global Applicable Intended
American) (European) Compatibility Radio Range
Standard Standard Between IEEE Frequencies
and ETSI
----------------------------------------------------------------------
--
Standard 802.16a HiperMAN yes 2 to 11 GHz More that 1
km
(under
development)

802.11a HiperLAN2 no 5.x GHz Up to 100
meters

802.11g NA NA 2.4 GHz Up to 100
meters
----------------------------------------------------------------------
--
/T/

The W-OFDM Advantage

W-OFDM is a variation of OFDM that further improves its
characteristics. The signal reception is corrected for
distortions, allowing greater transmission speeds, and the signal
is processed to maximize the range and multipath resistance.
W-OFDM allows lower-power, multipoint radio frequency (RF)
networks to be implemented, minimizing interference with adjacent
networks.

W-OFDM effectively permits several independent channels to
operate within the same frequency band, allowing multipoint
networks and point-to-point backbone systems to be overlaid on
one another. Less disruption of adjacent users and insensitivity
to external noise means that high-speed multipoint data networks
can be simply and rapidly deployed. These systems are tolerant of
changes in the RF environment, limiting maintenance requirements,
and the systems can be easily and economically expanded to meet
the service provider's growing business.



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FEBRUARY 4, 2003 - 09:01 EST

Wi-LAN's Patented W-OFDM Technology Incorporated into
Universal WirelessMAN Standard

CALGARY, ALBERTA--

Semiconductor Companies, Intellectual Property Providers and
Other Broadband Wireless Equipment Providers are Invited to Join
Wi-LAN in Implementing IEEE Standard 802.16a

Wi-LAN Inc. (TSX:WIN), a global provider of broadband wireless
communications products and technologies, today announced that
the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
"WirelessMAN" Standard 802.16a, incorporates Wi-LAN's patented
W-OFDM (Wide-band Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing)
technology. Wi-LAN is first to market with Standard 802.16a-like
products and is dedicated to advancing the implementation of this
standard. Wi-LAN encourages all interested parties, including
semiconductor companies, intellectual property providers and
other broadband wireless equipment providers, to join Wi-LAN in
the implementation of IEEE Standard 802.16a.

Wi-LAN has a non-exclusive agreement with Fujitsu
Microelectronics America (FMA) to develop Standard 802.16a
System-on-Chip solutions.

"With the conclusion of the IEEE Standard 802.16a we are much
closer to achieving the full potential of broadband wireless
applications and devices," said Keith Horn, FMA's vice president
of marketing. "Fujitsu can now move forward with Wi-LAN to design
standard-compliant, high-performance and highly integrated
System-on-Chip solutions and offer them at a low cost that will
help to ensure broad market acceptance of this very promising
technology."

The experience Wi-LAN has gained in implementing W-OFDM based
LIBRA products makes Wi-LAN the leader in Standard 802.16a
implementation. Wi-LAN's proprietary LIBRA Broadband Wireless
Access (BWA) products provide a working commercial model of the
W-OFDM based physical layer of Standard 802.16a. LIBRA has been
deployed in networks in almost 30 countries and is designed for a
seamless transition to Standard 802.16a.

"Wi-LAN's technology team has worked hard with other IEEE members
to finalize IEEE Standard 802.16a, and we have developed our
LIBRA products in parallel with the development of the standard",
said Dr. Sayed-Amr El-Hamamsy, president and chief operating
officer, Wi-LAN Inc. "With LIBRA, the only existing product line
that incorporates the W-OFDM based physical layer of Standard
802.16a, we can promise customers a seamless transition to
Standard 802.16a products, and we have demonstrated the expertise
necessary to assist other companies to implement and market
Standard 802.16a solutions."

The IEEE Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks (WirelessMAN)
Standard 802.16a, announced on January 30, 2003, defines a
standard for BWA systems operating in radio frequencies from 2 to
11 GHz. Although Standard 802.16a specifies three alternative
physical layers (PHYs), it is the W-OFDM based PHY that is
intended for mainstream applications. The emerging European
equivalent to Standard 802.16a, the ETSI BRAN HiperMAN standard,
will incorporate Standard 802.16a's W-OFDM based PHY, making
W-OFDM the worldwide standard for BWA systems.

"There are no words to describe the feeling one gets when he sees
something that he helped invent become a global standard," said
Dr. Hatim Zaghloul, chairman and chief executive officer, Wi-LAN
Inc. "Ever since W-OFDM's co-inventor, Dr. Michel Fattouche, and
I filed the W-OFDM patents in the early 1990's, Wi-LAN has worked
towards this day. I believe the IEEE Standard 802.16a, and its
European equivalent, the emerging ETSI BRAN HiperMAN standard,
will become the basis for fourth generation mobile systems.
These mobile systems are being designed to have data capacity in
excess of 10 Mbps, and this will facilitate a host of high
bandwidth applications, which are not possible with current
technologies. W-OFDM will then be truly ubiquitous."


/T/

Standard 802.16a dwarfs other W-OFDM based standards in terms of
global
compatibility, applicable radio frequencies and range:
----------------------------------------------------------------------
--
IEEE (North ETSI Global Applicable Intended
American) (European) Compatibility Radio Range
Standard Standard Between IEEE Frequencies
and ETSI
----------------------------------------------------------------------
--
Standard 802.16a HiperMAN yes 2 to 11 GHz More that 1
km
(under
development)

802.11a HiperLAN2 no 5.x GHz Up to 100
meters

802.11g NA NA 2.4 GHz Up to 100
meters
----------------------------------------------------------------------
--
/T/

The W-OFDM Advantage

W-OFDM is a variation of OFDM that further improves its
characteristics. The signal reception is corrected for
distortions, allowing greater transmission speeds, and the signal
is processed to maximize the range and multipath resistance.
W-OFDM allows lower-power, multipoint radio frequency (RF)
networks to be implemented, minimizing interference with adjacent
networks.

W-OFDM effectively permits several independent channels to
operate within the same frequency band, allowing multipoint
networks and point-to-point backbone systems to be overlaid on
one another. Less disruption of adjacent users and insensitivity
to external noise means that high-speed multipoint data networks
can be simply and rapidly deployed. These systems are tolerant of
changes in the RF environment, limiting maintenance requirements,
and the systems can be easily and economically expanded to meet
the service provider's growing business.



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EarthLink Launches Enhanced, Higher Speed CDMA2000 1xRTT Next Generation Wireless Laptop Access
EarthLink Becomes First Major ISP to Offer a Next-Generation Data Solution For On-The-Go Internet Users in Ten U.S. Cities

ATLANTA, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continuing its expansion into the wireless arena, EarthLink (Nasdaq: ELNK) today launched "EarthLink Wireless Enhanced Access for Your Laptop." The new EarthLink service utilizes the CDMA 1xRTT network of a major national wireless provider to enable on-the- go professionals to connect to the Internet at higher speeds than traditional wireless data networks.

Available now in 10 markets and expanding to additional markets nationwide in 2003, the new service offers mobile Internet and email access utilizing a credit card-sized EarthLink configured, Sierra Wireless AirCard. "EarthLink Wireless Enhanced Access for Your Laptop" operates on a CDMA2000 1xRTT network, delivering average transmission speeds of 40-60kbps and bursting up to 144kbps, compared to traditional wireless data networks which average 8- 19kbps. The new service features Fourelle's Venturi optimization and acceleration capabilities, which allow end users to enjoy faster and therefore less expensive, data transmissions.

"Faster wireless Internet access makes it even easier and more convenient to exchange data and communicate outside of the office or home," says Mike Lunsford, executive vice president of EarthLink's customer experience and EarthLink Everywhere initiatives. "We're very excited to be the first major ISP to offer customers award-winning Internet access on a next generation network. EarthLink is committed to widening the reach of its wireless services by giving people the ability to take their Internet experience wherever they go, on the devices of their choice, through a broad range of access platforms like CDMA."

"EarthLink Wireless Enhanced Access for Your Laptop" offers tiered-price service plans starting at $24.95 per month and ranging from 5MB to 50MB of data transmission per month. The new data-only service is available now in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington DC, Atlanta, San Francisco, San Jose, Dallas, Houston and Miami and will expand to additional markets nationwide in 2003. Subscribers purchase the EarthLink configured Sierra Wireless AirCard when they sign up for the service. In the future, EarthLink subscribers will be able to use the AirCard in conjunction with select handheld devices as well as subscribe to higher usage plans offering greater amounts of data transmission.

EarthLink Everywhere's Wireless Access Chronology

"EarthLink Everywhere" is EarthLink's initiative to extend its award- winning Internet access and the EarthLink experience beyond the personal computer, into the world of Internet-connected appliances and mobile devices. EarthLink Everywhere's activities in the wireless arena to date include:

September 2002 -- EarthLink and GoAmerica, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOAM) announce a strategic alliance to develop, market and support a comprehensive suite of wireless data solutions. The alliance lets EarthLink scale the breadth and depth of its wireless offerings, penetrate the enterprise market through established GoAmerica channels, and continue to deliver compelling, value- added solutions across all major wireless network technologies and device platforms.

June 2002 -- EarthLink launches "EarthLink Wireless High-Speed powered by Boingo," enabling subscribers to access hundreds of 802.11b-enabled Wi-Fi networks or "hot spots" nationwide.

February 2002 -- EarthLink extends its mobile wireless service offerings onto popular Palm and PocketPC wireless handheld devices through its acquisition of subscribers and key infrastructure assets from defunct OmniSky Corporation, a leading developer and provider of wireless data applications and services on mobile wireless devices.

April 2001 -- "EarthLink Wireless Email" debuts on the Motorola TalkAbout(R) two-way T900.

February 2001 -- EarthLink debuts "EarthLink Mobile Wireless Powered by Ricochet (R)."

Dec. 2000 -- EarthLink formally launches its EarthLink Everywhere wireless and non-PC access initiative with "EarthLink Wireless Email" on the popular Blackberry(TM) Wireless Handheld from Research In Motion Limited (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM) (Toronto: RIM).

About EarthLink

EarthLink is the Internet service provider (ISP) solution for an impatient world. Headquartered in Atlanta, EarthLink has earned a national reputation for outstanding customer service and its suite of online products and services. According to J.D. Power and Associates, EarthLink is ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Dial-up ISPs and tied in the ranking for Highest Customer Satisfaction Among High-Speed ISPs. Serving approximately five million subscribers, EarthLink offers what every user should expect from their Internet experience: high-quality connectivity, minimal drop-offs and ISP-generated intrusions, and customizable features. Whether it's dial-up, high-speed, Web hosting, or wireless Internet service, EarthLink provides the tools that best let individuals use and enjoy the Internet on their own terms. Learn more about EarthLink through its Core Values and Beliefs [http://www.earthlink.net/about/ourvalues/cvb/index.html] or by calling (800) EARTHLINK and visiting EarthLink's Web site at www.earthlink.net .

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2/3/2003

Proxim Announces Maestro, an Intelligent Wireless LAN (WLAN) Infrastructure That Greatly Simplifies Corporate WLAN Deployments
New Maestro Architecture Safeguards Investments Already Made in WLAN Infrastructure While Providing Support for New Mobile Voice, Data, and Video Applications

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Proxim Corporation (Nasdaq: PROX), a leading provider of high-performance wireless local area networking (WLAN) and wireless wide area networking (WWAN) products, announces development of Maestro, an innovative wireless LAN platform that centralizes the intelligence of the network. With Maestro, large and mid-sized businesses will simultaneously be able to integrate, configure, and centrally manage wireless LAN infrastructure to support the mobile delivery of voice, data, and video across heterogeneous wired and unwired networks. Maestro is one of the core technologies that enable the converged communication solution jointly announced by Proxim, Avaya, and Motorola on January 14, 2003.

"As wireless connectivity becomes increasingly integrated into traditional wired networks, people are discovering a whole new range of problems, from the difficulties and expense of campus-wide deployment to the management of bandwidth to support individual users or applications," said Angela Champness, senior vice president and general manager of Proxim's LAN Division. "Maestro simplifies all that and makes it easy to manage multiple radio technologies, implement security, provide load balancing, and even deploy a mix of different vendor access points to provide seamless mobile connectivity. It's a great tool for easily extending departmental wireless LANs across an entire campus."

Maestro Architecture Supports Advanced Network Functionality

Maestro is a significant advancement over other LAN management systems in the market and builds on technology that Proxim previously pioneered in Harmony, the world's first centralized solution introduced in 1998.

A key component of the Maestro architecture is the distributed deployment wireless-enabled switches at the edge of the network that integrate advanced mobility, security, network management, voice-over-WLAN, and power-over-Ethernet services. Maestro's "self aware" learning network software creates a wireless LAN that constantly monitors network growth and user density, dynamically adjusting bandwidth, access control, quality of service, and other parameters as mobile users roam throughout the enterprise.

Key features of Maestro include:

-- Fast, seamless mobility, which includes roaming across subnets,
guaranteeing connectivity while moving around the enterprise. This
is of particular value for applications such as VoIP requiring
seamless handovers between access points.
-- Advanced security and highly granular access control using a
centrally located policy administrator and distributed policy
enforcers to help enterprise IT Managers define greater levels of
security.
-- Robust centralized management with Proxim's Wireless Network Manager
to support both intelligent and light APs, whether ORiNOCO or
non-ORiNOCO.
-- Configuration management tools that simplify network installation by
automatically "pushing" configuration parameters from the
centralized controller to Maestro switches. Access point-specific
parameters are delivered by Maestro switches to the APs, which can
be remotely converted from intelligent to light, reducing the cost
of deployments.
-- In addition to industry standards, such as 802.11e, Maestro
incorporates QoS solutions that build on these standards and
leverage Proxim's history of providing high quality voice services
over wireless LANs. This will allow IT Managers to service customers
using new voice, audio, and video devices that will require quality
of service (QoS) provisions to be included in the network.
-- ORiNOCO(R) APs can be immediately migrated to the Maestro
architecture as it becomes available. There is no need for new cards
or retrofitting, unless the user wishes to support other standards.

"A significant issue with wireless LAN deployments is that wireless is a retrofit technology. Usually the best designs are done after the building is constructed and occupied," said Chuck Bartel, director of network services and project director-wireless at Andrew and Carnegie Mellon University. "The Maestro concept could allow wireless LAN implementers to pre-install cabling during the construction phase of a building. This can equate to lower installation costs and faster deployment of a wireless service in a building. This coupled with Maestro's capability to leverage our existing investment in Access Points, while providing enhanced mobility and security features, makes Maestro a compelling technology to contemplate."

Maestro Eliminates Infrastructure Obsolescence

Maestro's inherent support for the enterprise-class ORiNOCO products helps ensure that today's access points will not become obsolete and that any investment in wireless infrastructure will yield increasing results. Existing access points, such as the ORiNOCO AP-2000 and AP-2500, will work with Maestro once it becomes available later this year. Maestro will also strengthen Proxim's Wireless Network Manager software by providing centralized policy-based wireless network administration.

A white paper on architectural choices for enterprise wireless LANs, including the deployment of both intelligent infrastructure such as Maestro and intelligent access points, can be downloaded at http://www.proxim.com/gettingready.

About Proxim

Proxim Corporation is a leading manufacturer of high-performance wireless local area networking (WLAN) and wireless wide area networking (WWAN) products. The company is a leader in the fast-growing markets for 802.11b, 802.11a, and license-exempt fixed wireless networking systems. Proxim's systems securely connect networks within buildings as well as between locations up to 40 miles apart, providing enterprises, service providers, and consumers with unprecedented networking capacity and mobility. Proxim Corporation was created by the merger of Western Multiplex and Proxim, Inc. in March 2002, the same year that the company acquired ORiNOCO. Its web site is www.proxim.com.

Safe Harbor

This press release includes forward-looking information and statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Statements regarding the expected benefits of products, including statements regarding product performance related to interoperability, flexibility, speed, security, throughput and reliability, extending the range of wireless networks, and cost savings to customers are subject to the following risks: that the expected benefits will not be realized by customers; that products may not comply with future standards; that products will not perform as designed; that products will not be available due to manufacturing or supply issues; that the range of wireless networks will not be extended; that the product pricing will not competitive; and other risks and uncertainties associated with Proxim's business. For additional information regarding risks relating to Proxim's business, see Proxim Corporation's Forms 10-Q filed on November 12, 2002, on August 12, 2002, as amended, and on May 13, 2002, Western Multiplex' registration statement on Form S-4 filed on February 25, 2002, Western Multiplex Corporation's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 and subsequent Forms 8-K, Proxim, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 and subsequent Forms 8-K, and other relevant materials filed by Proxim with the SEC.

SOURCE Proxim Corporation

/CONTACT: Amy Martin of Proxim Corporation, +1-408-731-2781, or
amartin@proxim.com; or Mark Shapiro of Davis-Marrin Communications,
+1-858-573-0736, or mshapiro@davismarrin.com, for Proxim/

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Proxim Announces Maestro, an Intelligent Wireless LAN (WLAN) Infrastructure That Greatly Simplifies Corporate WLAN Deployments
New Maestro Architecture Safeguards Investments Already Made in WLAN Infrastructure While Providing Support for New Mobile Voice, Data, and Video Applications

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Proxim Corporation (Nasdaq: PROX), a leading provider of high-performance wireless local area networking (WLAN) and wireless wide area networking (WWAN) products, announces development of Maestro, an innovative wireless LAN platform that centralizes the intelligence of the network. With Maestro, large and mid-sized businesses will simultaneously be able to integrate, configure, and centrally manage wireless LAN infrastructure to support the mobile delivery of voice, data, and video across heterogeneous wired and unwired networks. Maestro is one of the core technologies that enable the converged communication solution jointly announced by Proxim, Avaya, and Motorola on January 14, 2003.

"As wireless connectivity becomes increasingly integrated into traditional wired networks, people are discovering a whole new range of problems, from the difficulties and expense of campus-wide deployment to the management of bandwidth to support individual users or applications," said Angela Champness, senior vice president and general manager of Proxim's LAN Division. "Maestro simplifies all that and makes it easy to manage multiple radio technologies, implement security, provide load balancing, and even deploy a mix of different vendor access points to provide seamless mobile connectivity. It's a great tool for easily extending departmental wireless LANs across an entire campus."

Maestro Architecture Supports Advanced Network Functionality

Maestro is a significant advancement over other LAN management systems in the market and builds on technology that Proxim previously pioneered in Harmony, the world's first centralized solution introduced in 1998.

A key component of the Maestro architecture is the distributed deployment wireless-enabled switches at the edge of the network that integrate advanced mobility, security, network management, voice-over-WLAN, and power-over-Ethernet services. Maestro's "self aware" learning network software creates a wireless LAN that constantly monitors network growth and user density, dynamically adjusting bandwidth, access control, quality of service, and other parameters as mobile users roam throughout the enterprise.

Key features of Maestro include:

-- Fast, seamless mobility, which includes roaming across subnets,
guaranteeing connectivity while moving around the enterprise. This
is of particular value for applications such as VoIP requiring
seamless handovers between access points.
-- Advanced security and highly granular access control using a
centrally located policy administrator and distributed policy
enforcers to help enterprise IT Managers define greater levels of
security.
-- Robust centralized management with Proxim's Wireless Network Manager
to support both intelligent and light APs, whether ORiNOCO or
non-ORiNOCO.
-- Configuration management tools that simplify network installation by
automatically "pushing" configuration parameters from the
centralized controller to Maestro switches. Access point-specific
parameters are delivered by Maestro switches to the APs, which can
be remotely converted from intelligent to light, reducing the cost
of deployments.
-- In addition to industry standards, such as 802.11e, Maestro
incorporates QoS solutions that build on these standards and
leverage Proxim's history of providing high quality voice services
over wireless LANs. This will allow IT Managers to service customers
using new voice, audio, and video devices that will require quality
of service (QoS) provisions to be included in the network.
-- ORiNOCO(R) APs can be immediately migrated to the Maestro
architecture as it becomes available. There is no need for new cards
or retrofitting, unless the user wishes to support other standards.

"A significant issue with wireless LAN deployments is that wireless is a retrofit technology. Usually the best designs are done after the building is constructed and occupied," said Chuck Bartel, director of network services and project director-wireless at Andrew and Carnegie Mellon University. "The Maestro concept could allow wireless LAN implementers to pre-install cabling during the construction phase of a building. This can equate to lower installation costs and faster deployment of a wireless service in a building. This coupled with Maestro's capability to leverage our existing investment in Access Points, while providing enhanced mobility and security features, makes Maestro a compelling technology to contemplate."

Maestro Eliminates Infrastructure Obsolescence

Maestro's inherent support for the enterprise-class ORiNOCO products helps ensure that today's access points will not become obsolete and that any investment in wireless infrastructure will yield increasing results. Existing access points, such as the ORiNOCO AP-2000 and AP-2500, will work with Maestro once it becomes available later this year. Maestro will also strengthen Proxim's Wireless Network Manager software by providing centralized policy-based wireless network administration.

A white paper on architectural choices for enterprise wireless LANs, including the deployment of both intelligent infrastructure such as Maestro and intelligent access points, can be downloaded at http://www.proxim.com/gettingready.

About Proxim

Proxim Corporation is a leading manufacturer of high-performance wireless local area networking (WLAN) and wireless wide area networking (WWAN) products. The company is a leader in the fast-growing markets for 802.11b, 802.11a, and license-exempt fixed wireless networking systems. Proxim's systems securely connect networks within buildings as well as between locations up to 40 miles apart, providing enterprises, service providers, and consumers with unprecedented networking capacity and mobility. Proxim Corporation was created by the merger of Western Multiplex and Proxim, Inc. in March 2002, the same year that the company acquired ORiNOCO. Its web site is www.proxim.com.

Safe Harbor

This press release includes forward-looking information and statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Statements regarding the expected benefits of products, including statements regarding product performance related to interoperability, flexibility, speed, security, throughput and reliability, extending the range of wireless networks, and cost savings to customers are subject to the following risks: that the expected benefits will not be realized by customers; that products may not comply with future standards; that products will not perform as designed; that products will not be available due to manufacturing or supply issues; that the range of wireless networks will not be extended; that the product pricing will not competitive; and other risks and uncertainties associated with Proxim's business. For additional information regarding risks relating to Proxim's business, see Proxim Corporation's Forms 10-Q filed on November 12, 2002, on August 12, 2002, as amended, and on May 13, 2002, Western Multiplex' registration statement on Form S-4 filed on February 25, 2002, Western Multiplex Corporation's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 and subsequent Forms 8-K, Proxim, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 and subsequent Forms 8-K, and other relevant materials filed by Proxim with the SEC.

SOURCE Proxim Corporation

/CONTACT: Amy Martin of Proxim Corporation, +1-408-731-2781, or
amartin@proxim.com; or Mark Shapiro of Davis-Marrin Communications,
+1-858-573-0736, or mshapiro@davismarrin.com, for Proxim/

/Web site: http://www.proxim.com/

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Motorola Applauds U.S. Government's Decision to Allocate More Spectrum For 5GHz Wireless Devices
Innovative Technologies Like Motorola Canopy(TM) to Benefit

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola strongly supports the agreement reached between the Executive Branch agencies of the U.S. government on modifications to the U.S. position with respect to devices permitted to operate in the 5 Gigahertz (GHz) band. This agreement reflects discussions between industry, Department of Defense, National Telecommunications Information Agency, Federal Communications Center and other government organizations. Leadership and support by the Administration, particularly U.S. Secretary of Commerce Don Evens and his staff were instrumental in achieving consensus that satisfies interests of both the Department of Defense and industry.

Motorola's Canopy(TM) technology is expected to be one of the beneficiaries of the U.S. government's decision to recommend the worldwide allocation of additional spectrum for private use in the 5 GHz band, including the middle bands 5.4-5.7GHz. The Canopy fixed wireless broadband technology was designed to provide cost-effective "last mile" high-speed data access for business, residential, enterprise and private network customers.

The Canopy portfolio includes 5.2 and 5.7GHz radio products; the government's action now expands that spectrum. "This additional spectrum will utilize some of Canopy's best features, including the fact that it is highly scaleable," said Tom Freeburg, Motorola corporate vice president and director of its Canopy technology.

In praising the Administration in reaching this agreement, Michael Kennedy, Motorola corporate vice president and director of Global Government Relations noted in particular the work of Assistant Secretary of Commerce Nancy Victory and her deputy Michael Gallagher. "It's rewarding to see the Administration exerting leadership to drive a spectrum management process benefiting all users and allowing the United States to provide international leadership," said Kennedy.

These newly available frequency bands are used by the U.S. Department of Defense. Upon announcing the decision, Victory cited the government's goal to stimulate the economy and to preserve the leadership of the U.S. high-tech sector while continuing to ensure a strong national defense.

"The corroboration between the government and the wireless industry will enhance the use of the 5GHz spectrum and remove any lingering doubts that all kinds of wireless devices really can co-exist. These include fixed wireless broadband products such as the Canopy technology, as well as 802.11a wireless fidelity (WiFi) products and a host of emerging solutions," said Motorola's Freeburg.

About Motorola

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated communications and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 2002 were $26.7 billion. Motorola is a global corporate citizen dedicated to ethical business practices and pioneering important technologies that make things smarter and life better for people, honored traditions that began when the company was founded 75 years ago this year. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com/canopy .

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE Motorola, Inc.

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Navy set to navigate with wireless LANs

By John Cox, Network World
JANUARY 29, 2003

Source: Network World

Wireless LANs are being installed on Navy warships to free up manpower, reduce crew sizes and improve monitoring of a range of mechanical and electrical systems.

The installation effort, dubbed Total Ship Monitoring, lets Navy crew members check and control systems from computers anywhere onboard. It's an extension of the Smartship refitting and redesign program the Navy launched in 1996 to let captains command their ships from anywhere onboard.

The USS Howard, a guided-missile destroyer commissioned in 2001 and assigned to the Navy's 3rd Fleet, based in San Diego, is being outfitted with specialized wireless gateways based on the IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN standard. The gateways, which defense contractor 3E Technologies International designed and built, use a radio link to interconnect sensors on gear such as pumps and motors with back-end data processing applications.

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US defence department reaches Wi-Fi pact
09:57 Monday 3rd February 2003
Richard Shim, CNET News.com


A new resolution could encourage the use of the 5GHz band in the United States and internationally
Tech companies and the US Department of Defense have reached a compromise on the future of wireless networking, addressing military concerns about radar interference.

The two sides said Friday that they had reached a resolution that establishes a new radio frequency threshold for products using unlicensed radio spectrum -- primarily Wi-Fi products. Wi-Fi is a technology that lets devices located within a 300-foot radius communicate with one another wirelessly.

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ADP Launches Wireless Local Area Network Solutions to Auto Dealerships
Saturday February 1, 11:01 am ET


CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2003--ADP Dealer Services announced the introduction of Wireless Local Area Network (LAN) solutions to auto dealerships today. As a leading provider of networking technology to the automotive retail industry, wireless technology solutions are not new to ADP. Satisfied customers have been using ADP's PartScan(TM) bar code technology with wireless scanners for years. "As a parts manager, my employees need tools that can move with them and still be secure, effective and easy to use. ADP's wireless solution has allowed me to do just that for more than five years." Says Tom Finley, Bachman Parts Division, Louisville, Ky.
ADP's expanded wireless solution now includes Wireless LAN technology which enables automotive retailers to bring the power of customer and vehicle information to the showroom floor or service area quickly and easily. "Wireless networks will allow dealerships to increase their employee and dealership productivity," said Joe Bihner, ADP's vice president of network solutions. "Wireless LAN systems can provide users with access to real-time information anywhere in their organization. This mobility supports productivity and service opportunities not possible with wired networks."

A wireless Local Area Network (LAN) is a network of computers spanning a relatively small area, such as a single building or a group of buildings using radio waves. An advantage of a Wireless LAN is that there are no cables to run or trenches to dig resulting in reduced installation time and expense. Dealerships can now transmit data in a fraction of the time that is required to install a wired connection.

"Wireless saved us more than one-third the cost of connecting buildings in several dealerships to the network," said Louis Gomez, system administrator for Rick Case Automotive Group. "Working with ADP we were able to avoid the cost and delay of tearing up the dealership lot to install fiber. We are very satisfied with the performance of the ADP Wireless solution and the service and support provided by ADP.

"In addition to the mobility and ease of installation, wireless networks allow for reduced cost of ownership and scalability to grow with the dealership," said Jerry McDonald, ADP product director. "Wireless technology allows the network to go where wire cannot go and lets dealers configure and extend their network to every inch of their dealership."

About ADP Dealer Services

ADP Dealer Services provides integrated computing solutions to more than 16,000 automotive and truck dealers throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. ADP Dealer Services Group is the third largest business unit of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. ADP (NYSE:ADP - News). With $7 billion in revenues and more than 500,000 clients, ADP is one of the largest independent computing services firms in the world. More information on ADP Dealer Services is available on the Internet at http://www.dealersuite.com.

ADP is a registered trademark of ADP of North America, Inc.



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