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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For Public Relations: ronnie@wildpackets.com
For Sales: sales@wildpackets.com

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WildPackets Releases New Agere Systems Drivers for AiroPeek

WildPackets Technology Now Included in Agere's Software Drivers for Wireless Networking Solutions

Walnut Creek, CA - April 9, 2003

WildPackets Inc., innovators in affordable network analysis solutions, announced upgraded driver support for wireless NICs that utilize Agere Systems' (NYSE: AGR.A, AGR.B) leading edge WaveLAN® 802.11 wireless technology. This development adds to a broad complement of supported wireless cards for WildPackets' AiroPeek product line. Agere drivers for AiroPeek provide support for Windows 2000 and XP operating systems.

These drivers are an upgrade to WildPackets' drivers that ship with AiroPeek and AiroPeek NX currently. New features include Wake on LAN (WOL) functionality for the PCI adapter, and improved AP access and power management firmware support embedded in the driver.

"With the widespread deployment of Agere chipsets, modules and reference designs in today's wireless networking devices, we want to ensure that our solutions are compatible with the latest network management technologies," said Richard Edgar, Wireless LAN Systems Product Manager for Agere Systems. "The inclusion of WildPackets' network analyzer functionality into the software drivers used in Agere's WaveLAN solutions provides our customers with the monitoring capabilities needed to optimize their networks."

"As we continue to develop and enhance our AiroPeek product line and make new inroads in the WLAN market, we look to Agere Systems as an important contributor to our efforts," says Glen Bourne, WildPackets' Senior Product Manager.

About AiroPeek and AiroPeek NX

AiroPeek and AiroPeek NX assist in the performance of site surveys and security audits; fully decode 802.11 WLAN protocols; and analyze wireless network performance with accurate identification of signal strength, channel and data rates. AiroPeek NX' real-time Expert system provides automatic problem identification; analysis of each network conversation; and descriptions of behavior indicative of network, client, server, router, or infrastructure problems. AiroPeek products support a broad range of 802.11a/b NICs. Specific cards, model numbers, and system requirements can be found at http://www.wildpackets.com/support/.

About WildPackets Inc.

Since 1990, WildPackets has been developing affordable tools designed to simplify the complex tasks associated with maintaining and optimizing computer networks. Our products are sold in over 50 countries through a broad network of channel and strategic partners. Customers include Cisco Systems, Agilent, D-Link, Microsoft, Siemens AG, Unisys, Motorola, Deutsche Bank, and others. Strategic partners include Agere Systems, Atheros Communications, 3Com, Intel, Proxim, SysKonnect, Symbol Technologies, and Chevin. WildPackets is a member of the Wi-Fi Alliance and WLANA. Information on the company, products, and partners is available at www.wildpackets.com.

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