Belkin Press Release 08/10/04

Belkin Wireless Pre-N Networking Products Hit Store Shelves; First Wi-Fi Certified Wireless Pre-N Products Available in Retail Stores
 
COMPTON, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Oct. 8, 2004—Belkin Wireless Pre-N Networking products will be available in major retail outlets starting October 24, 2004. Belkin’s Pre-N line consists of a Wireless Router (F5D8230-4) and Wireless Notebook Network Card (F5D8010) and guarantee 800% wider coverage and 600% faster speeds than all other wireless products on the market today. The products are certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance for their interoperability with existing Wi-Fi technologies including 802.11b and 802.11g.

Powered by Airgo Network’s True MIMO(TM) technology, Belkin’s Pre-N products improve wireless reliability and performance, and enable users to work with high-bandwidth applications, such as audio and video streaming.

What makes Belkin’s Pre-N revolutionary?
—1) 800% wider coverage than standard 802.11g
—2) 600% faster speed than standard 802.11g
—3) Improved resistance to interference from neighboring Wi-Fi(R) systems and other 2.4GHz devices
—4) Improved performance with 802.11b and 802.11g devices whether employed at the client, AP, or both
—5) Does not drop to the lowest common networking speed in mixed-mode environments
—6) Seamless compatibility with 802.11b and 802.11g

Belkin utilizes True MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) from Airgo Networks in its Pre-N products. True MIMO is the first technology to address the issues of coverage, speed, and interference in larger homes and offices. True MIMO is one of the underlying technologies being considered for 802.11n, a standard in the works for the next generation of Wi-Fi technology.

About Airgo Networks, Inc.
Airgo Networks is the pioneer and worldwide leader in Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) technology. A breakthrough in wireless, MIMO has been adopted as the foundation for defining the new IEEE 802.11n standard for next generation Wi-Fi. Airgo is first-to-market with 802.11 a/b/g compliant MIMO chipset, software and reference design solutions. Airgo’s True MIMO(TM) technology substantially improves performance and reliability enabling the most bandwidth-intensive applications and eliminating the need for wires at home, at work, and in public places. Founded in January 2001, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. For more information about Airgo Networks is available at www.airgonetworks.com.

About Belkin Corporation
Belkin Corporation, the global leader in connectivity solutions, offers a range of innovations for the computer, electronics, and mobile consumer. With a diverse and far-reaching product mix consisting of home and enterprise networking, audio video solutions, KVM (keyboard/video/mouse), power protection and cabling, as well as USB and FireWire(R) devices, Belkin extends its reach to Bluetooth(TM), cellular, PDA, iPod(R), and other solutions for mobile computing. Belkin has introduced multiple types of messaging services that allow users to send or receive email, voice mail, faxes, and mobile text messages through one IP-based portal, from any computer and web-enabled device. Belkin products are available through www.belkin.com as well as through a network of major distributors, resellers, and superstores.