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WildPackets Announces OmniSpectrum v3.1 Portable 802.11 Spectrum Analysis Solution

Instant Replay and Interference Severity Make It Easier than Ever to Troubleshoot RF Interference Problems

Walnut Creek, California, March 14, 2007 – WildPackets® Inc., innovators in advanced network analysis, today announced OmniSpectrum v3.1, a mobile spectrum analysis solution that enables network engineers to troubleshoot RF interference problems with WLANs. The new release, which will be commercially available within the next two weeks, enhances ease of use with instant replay, interference severity assessments, and “friend or foe” identification of 802.11 assets. It also includes new analysis capabilities, including the identification of co-channel interference and a new signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) chart. OmniSpectrum runs on a standard Windows laptop. This release introduces support for Microsoft Vista. OmniSpectrum v3.1 enables network engineers and field service staff to even more quickly identify which channels are over-utilized and by what devices, and whether the interference sources are 802.11 or non-802.11 devices. Based on patented spectrum intelligence technology from Cognio, Inc., OmniSpectrum provides the best first line of defense in diagnosing 802.11 interference problems.

RF interference, and the sources that create it, are serious concerns for enterprise WLANs. RF interference problems can lead to poor network performance and lost connectivity. Interference can be caused by other WLANs, as well as non-Wi-Fi devices such as cordless phones, microwave ovens, and security video cameras.

"Farpoint Group just completed an extensive series of tests designed to show the impact of a variety of interference sources on Wi-Fi networks,” said Craig Mathias a Principal with the wireless and mobile advisory firm Farpoint Group (Ashland, MA). “We found that many interferers could dramatically degrade Wi-Fi performance, and recommend that all enterprise Wi-Fi installations possess the ability to detect and identify interference where and when it occurs. OmniSpectrum does just that."

By combining OmniSpectrum with WildPackets OmniPeek network analyzer, engineers can benefit from a Total Wi-Fi Analysis™ solution that provides advanced troubleshooting capabilities for layers 1-7 of a WLAN. OmniSpectrum and OmniPeek are part of WildPackets’ OmniAnalysis Platform for network and application analysis.

OmniSpectrum, which includes a Windows application and a CardBus PC card, costs $3,295. To request a demo, to place an order, or to learn more about WildPackets’ Total Wi-Fi Analysis solution, please call (925) 937-3200.

WildPackets OmniAnalysis™ Platform

WildPackets’ OmniAnalysis Platform is a distributed network analysis platform for troubleshooting and optimizing enterprise networks and applications. The OmniAnalysis Platform comprises OmniPeek network analyzers and consoles, as well as distributed OmniEngines, which analyze data at remote locations on the network. With its open APIs and a growing family of plug-ins, the OmniAnalysis Platform is uniquely designed to meet the ever-changing needs of network engineers responsible for wired and wireless networks and applications such as VoIP and VoWiFi.

About WildPackets Inc.

Since 1990, WildPackets has been developing innovative, high-quality, easy-to-use and valuable solutions to maintain the health and integrity of critical data-in-motion. From the desktop to the datacenter, wired to wireless, distributed and local, WildPackets products enable IT organizations to monitor, troubleshoot, and secure their network systems. Sold in over 60 countries through a broad network of channel and strategic partners, WildPackets products are deployed in all industrial sectors, including 80% of the Fortune 1000. For further information, please visit www.wildpackets.com.

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