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Netopia to Showcase 3-D Reach Technology at Wi-Fi Planet Conference & Expo

Posted on: Monday, 24 November 2003, 06:00 CST

EMERYVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 24, 2003--Netopia, Inc. (Nasdaq:NTPA), a market leader in broadband equipment, software and services, today announced that it will be exhibiting its industry leading 3-D Reach(TM) Wi-Fi technology and deploying a free 3-D Reach hot spot for all visitors to use at the Wi-Fi Planet Conference & Expo Dec. 3 - 5, 2003. The expo is located at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. Netopia will be exhibiting in booth #428.

Netopia will demonstrate its complete line of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) gateways utilizing 3-D Reach technology to deliver improved wireless range, coverage and performance. Visitors to Netopia's booth are invited to experience the superior 3-D Reach technology firsthand with Netopia's complimentary hot spot service. Wi-Fi Planet attendees can pick up their free 3-D Reach hot spot pass to access the Internet at Netopia's booth, as well as register to win either a Netopia 3347W Wi-Fi ADSL Gateway or a Netopia 3387W Wi-Fi Ethernet Gateway in a daily giveaway. For carriers and service providers interested in delivering hot spot services to this rapidly growing market, Netopia will be demonstrating its turnkey "Hot Spot in a Box" solution.

About Netopia's 3-D Reach Technology

Netopia's 3-D Reach technology, incorporated today in the Netopia 3347W Wi-Fi ADSL Gateway and the Netopia 3387W Wi-Fi Ethernet Gateway, delivers improved wireless range, coverage and performance, while still using standards-based 802.11 technology for complete interoperability. Netopia's Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) gateways can also be deployed successfully in Wi-Fi hotspot implementations. Netopia 3-D Reach utilizes on-board wireless components for improved wireless receiver sensitivity and performance, dual-tuned antennas for best-in-class wireless range and coverage, and enhanced shielding and power management for superior ADSL broadband performance.

About Netopia

Netopia, Inc. is a market leader in broadband and wireless products and services that simplify and enhance broadband delivery to residential and business-class customers. Netopia's offerings enable carriers and broadband service providers to improve their profitability with feature-rich DSL smart modems, routers and gateways, software that simplifies installation and reduces ongoing support needs, as well as value-added services to enhance their revenue generation. Netopia's Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) gateways include 3-D Reach(TM) technology delivering enhanced wireless range, security and performance.

Netopia's DSL smart modems, routers and gateways come with a suite of installation wizards and support utilities that offer a comprehensive approach to installation, deployment, service provisioning, application setup, self-diagnostics and troubleshooting. Netopia provides value-added services with its server software platform, including the netOctopus(R) suite of gateway and PC management and customer support software solutions, as well as the Web eCommerce server software. netOctopus Desktop Support and eCare software enable broadband service providers and enterprises to support customers and devices by remotely viewing and operating the desktop or other device.

Netopia has established strategic distribution relationships with leading carriers and broadband service providers including BellSouth, Covad Communications, EarthLink, Eircom, France Telecom, Hong Kong Telecom/PCCW, MegaPath Networks, Netifice, SBC Communications, Swisscom, Telecom Italia and Verizon.

Headquartered in Emeryville, Calif., Netopia's common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market(R) under the symbol "NTPA." Further information about Netopia can be obtained via phone 510-420-7400, fax 510-420-7601, or on the Web at www.netopia.com.

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