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Announcing the ATLAS Series -- World's First Tri-Band -5250-5875 MHz- Point-to-Point OFDM Wireless Ethernet Bridge with 45 Mbps Throughput


SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2004--
Company First to Market with New Tri-Band, Point-to-Point Backhaul Solution

Trango Broadband Wireless, an industry leader in fixed-wireless broadband connectivity solutions, announced its new ATLAS Series(tm) of Tri-Band Wireless Ethernet Bridges at the WISPCON VI event in Las Vegas. The ATLAS Series is the world's first radio of its kind capable of operation covering the license-exempt 5.8 GHz ISM band, the lower 5.3 GHz U-NII band, and the proposed upper 5.47 GHz U-NII band. The ATLAS Series utilizes a high-performance OFDM architecture with dynamic adaptive modulation and a contention free, point-to-point protocol. With user selectable data rates from 6 through 54 Mbps and employing Dynamic Frequency Selection and Transmit Power Control as required by the new U-NII band regulations, the ATLAS delivers 45 Mbps actual user throughput at the Ethernet port over a range from 6 miles (with the integral antenna) to 20 miles with the connectorized model and external high gain antennas.

"With the addition of the ATLAS Series, our customers now have a robust, OFDM Ethernet Bridge solution with 45 Mbps throughput performance and total flexibility that covers the 5250 to 5875 MHz operating bands," said Zdravko Divjak, president and CEO of Trango Broadband. "The Tri-Band ATLAS Series raises the bar in performance and value for high-capacity backhaul systems and is the first of many innovative broadband wireless connectivity products planned for introduction over the coming year."

The ATLAS Series is configured to support up to 24 non-overlapping channels across the U-NII and ISM bands. Powerful interference mitigation tools are designed into the radios such as adaptable FEC, ARQ with variable sliding window and automatic RF power control. Network security is uncompromised with strong 128-bit proprietary encryption, MAC layer address authentication, over-the-air data scrambling, and two-level password control. The ATLAS Series is managed and controlled by remote and local management platforms including Telnet, SNMP, and HTTP. A built in site survey utility allows for rapid installation while asymmetrical bandwidth control allows the network operator to segment classes of services to its customer base. The ATLAS Series command feature set includes attention to the smallest detail with features such as remote temperature and input voltage measurement allowing operators extensive control of their network.

Encased in a NEMA 4 rated aluminum housing and qualified to meet or exceed IP67 standards, the ATLAS Series radio is designed to withstand the most demanding outdoor environments with robust and reliable performance. The first product to be launched in the ATLAS Series, the P5010M Layer-2 Bridge, features an integrated panel antenna (P5010M-L2-INT), or is available as a stand-alone connectorized radio (P5010M-L2-EXT) supporting external 2-foot to 4-foot dual-polarity dish antennas. The ATLAS Series provides exceptional performance and value for "last mile" connectivity solutions (Internet, T1/leased line replacement), enterprise networking, PBX extensions, utility SCADA/data acquisition systems, and IP-based video surveillance systems.

Trango Broadband is ramping production of the P5010M during November of 2004 and will be in full production by the end of this year. Budgetary MSRP pricing for the P5010M-L2-INT is $3195.00, and for the P5010M-L2-EXT is $2795.00.

About Trango Broadband Wireless

Trango Broadband Wireless, a division of Trango Systems, Inc., is a technology leader specializing in the development and manufacturing of broadband wireless access solutions used globally by service providers, municipalities and small business. Trango Broadband products provide a wireless alternative to wired Internet access solutions such as DSL and cable modems. Ideal for numerous applications, including various sized businesses, campuses, and residences, Trango Broadband Wireless extends the "last mile," offering a multitude of solutions addressing the demand for high-speed IP-based data services.

Trango Broadband Wireless is headquartered in San Diego, CA where it conducts product development, manufacturing and distribution activities. Trango has been developing innovative point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless transmission technologies and solutions since 1996. Trango Systems, Inc. is a global supplier of advanced wireless video transmission equipment for the security, surveillance and transportation industries. For more information on Trango, visit our website at www.trangobroadband.com.

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