Press Release

WildPackets Ships New EtherPeeks and RMONGrabber™

New Releases Feature Multiple NIC Support and Easy Remote Packet Capture

Walnut Creek, CA - December 17, 2002

WildPackets Inc., leading innovators in packet analysis software development, training and support, today announced releases of EtherPeek and EtherPeek NX analyzers with multiple NIC support, and a new remote traffic analysis module, RMONGrabber. With these latest EtherPeek releases, protocol analysis can be performed simultaneously on multiple LAN and/or WAN segments with the same tool - a capability not available in any protocol analysis tool until now.

The new EtherPeek releases include support for RMONGrabber. This remote packet analysis module enables capture from multiple RMON probes at the same time using multiple capture windows, each with distinct capture and filter options. Multiple instances of RMONGrabber can also be deployed simultaneously within a distributed enterprise to troubleshoot a single RMON Probe.

Details on all new features, system requirements, Quick Tour, etc. can be found at http://www.wildpackets.com/products/.

About EtherPeek for Windows v5.0 and EtherPeek NX v2.0

EtherPeek for Windows v5.0 and EtherPeek NX v2.0 include multiple NIC capture support, multi-layer graphing options, enhanced Expert capabilities, trace file annotation, new summary decodes, VoIP Analysis Module, new monitoring function, and many UI updates. Multiple capture buffers can be used for a single adapter to separate different types of traffic. The new releases support RMONGrabber™, a remote monitoring capture analysis module that can be purchased separately. Maintenance owners receive the new EtherPeek and EtherPeek NX upgrades as part of their maintenance.

About RMONGrabber

RMONGrabber is a remote packet analysis module that works with EtherPeek for Windows v5.0 and EtherPeek NX v2.0. RMONGrabber collects packets from an RMON probe directly into an EtherPeek capture window, and enables EtherPeek users to interactively and seamlessly troubleshoot remote networks in the same way, and with the same powerful features available when using EtherPeek to troubleshoot local networks. A network administrator can connect to an RMON probe in a remote office location and instantly view the packets in an EtherPeek Capture window, identifying problem situations without expensive and inconvenient off-site visits. When installed with EtherPeek NX, RMONGrabber can build Peer Maps and perform Expert analysis on traffic from remote networks.

About WildPackets Inc.

Since 1990, WildPackets has been developing affordable 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. Our products are sold in over 50 countries worldwide through a broad network of channel and strategic partners. Customers include Cisco Systems, Agilent, D-Link, Microsoft, Siemens AG, Unisys, Motorola, and others. Strategic partners include Agere Systems, Atheros Communications, 3Com, Intel, Proxim, SysKonnect, Symbol Technologies, and Chevin. Information on the company, products, and partners is available at www.wildpackets.com.