Press Release

WildPackets Adds Vice President of International Sales

VP to Lead Team Focused on Global Partner Network

Walnut Creek, CA - August 19, 2002

WildPackets Inc., leading developers of award-winning, expert network management tools, announced that Mr. Robert Siegel has joined WildPackets as Vice President of International Sales. This is the second time Mr. Siegel has held an international sales position with the company, having served as the Director of International Business for the 1990 AG Group startup (renamed WildPackets, Inc. in 2000). Siegel's key strengths lie in his knowledge of the company coupled with 25+ years of sales management experience in global markets.

"We're delighted to have Bob back with us as we navigate the challenges associated with the tremendous growth in product and professional services sales, and strategic business development opportunities identified by our international channel partners. His combined knowledge of the networking industry and international markets makes him an effective addition to the WildPackets management team," says Mahboud Zabetian, WildPackets' President and CEO.

Mr. Siegel has held successful international sales and business development positions for Kinetics, Excelan, Novell, and Tut Systems, and has lived in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

About WildPackets Inc.

Since 1990, WildPackets has been developing affordable, contemporary tools designed to simplify the complex tasks associated with maintaining and optimizing computer networks. WildPackets' patented "Peek" technology has long been the recognized standard for network monitoring and analysis in the SMB market, and is now the new acknowledged leader in network protocol analysis for the Enterprise customer. Our products are sold in over 50 countries through a strong network of channel partners. WildPackets' customers include Cisco Systems, D-Link, Siemens AG, Unisys, Motorola, Nokia, SWIFT, and others. Strategic partners include Agere Systems, Atheros Communications, 3Com, Cisco Systems, Proxim, SysKonnect, Symbol Technologies, and Chevin. Information on the company, products and partners is available at www.wildpackets.com.