Press Release

WildPackets' AiroPeek™ Chosen as Key Instructional Tool for Certified Wireless Education Center Trainings

Planet3 Wireless Incorporates Wireless Analyzer in WLAN Security Curriculum

Walnut Creek, California - January 24, 2002

WildPackets Inc., developers of expert packet analyzers for wired and wireless infrastructures, today announced that Planet3 Wireless, a leading content provider for wireless networking training, will incorporate WildPackets' AiroPeek 802.11 wireless LAN analyzer into their WLAN security courseware lab curriculum beginning this month.

Planet3 Wireless is the developer of the Certified Wireless Network Professional Certification Program (www.cwne.com) which includes classroom study guides, self-study material, and comprehensive exams. Their wireless networking training is being offered through Certified Wireless Education Centers (CWECs) in California, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

"AiroPeek will provide our students with insight into how filtering, authentication, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and other WLAN security measures work," says Devin Akin, co-founder of Planet3 Wireless. "Wireless LANs are being implemented in every industry, and IT professionals need to be trained and aware of the best tools to manage wireless networks. We approached WildPackets because their products are powerful, easy to use, and have excellent support. The fact that they are great to work with and know the business of training and certification for expert network analysis made this an easy business choice."

About AiroPeek

AiroPeek is a full-featured packet analyzer for IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs, supporting all higher-level network protocols. AiroPeek isolates security problems, fully decodes 802.11b WLAN protocols, and expertly analyzes wireless network performance with accurate identification of signal strength, channel and data rates. AiroPeek's SRP with 12 months of maintenance is $2,495.00. Demonstration versions of the software can be downloaded from http://www.wildpackets.com/demos/.

Live AiroPeek demonstrations will be provided in a series of free seminars on expert packet analysis in wireless and wired networking environments beginning in February 2002. Details are available from a link on WildPackets' home page.

About WildPackets Inc.

Since 1990, WildPackets has been developing affordable tools designed to simplify the complex tasks associated with designing, maintaining, troubleshooting and optimizing computer networks. Our products are sold in over 50 countries around the world. Information on the company, products and partners is available at www.wildpackets.com. WildPackets Academy courses and Professional Services offerings are viewable at www.wildpacketsacademy.com. WildPackets' Network Analysis Expert (NAX) Certification Program details live at www.nax2000.com.

About Planet3 Wireless

Planet3 Wireless, a Georgia Corporation with operations in Georgia and Colorado, is the developer of the Certified Wireless Network Professional Program (CWNP™), the IT industry's first vendor-neutral training and certification program for wireless networking.

Information on Planet3 Wireless and the CWNP Program can be found at http://www.p3wireless.com/.