Proxim Introduces New Tsunami Broadband Wireless Access System and Software Platform to Enable WiMAX Applications Today

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Proxim Introduces New Tsunami Broadband Wireless Access System and Software Platform to Enable WiMAX Applications Today SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Proxim Corporation (NASDAQ:PROXD), a global leader in wireless networking equipment for Wi-Fi and broadband wireless networks, today announced new broadband wireless solutions that will enable wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs), municipalities, government agencies, public safety and transportation organizations, and enterprises to deploy WiMAX applications today, while ensuring a smooth migration to WiMAX Forum Certified status in the future. The Tsunami MP.11 Model 5054-R is a significant new addition to Proxim's family of Tsunami point-to-multipoint Broadband Wireless Access Systems (BWA), which, along with Proxim's unique Tsunami BWA Software Platform, allows customers to implement WiMAX applications such as public safety, security and surveillance, last mile access and metropolitan area networking now, while providing an upgrade path to WiMAX Forum Certified status later "For most customers, the most promising aspect of WiMAX is the broad set of applications that the technology can enable," said Lynn Lucas, vice president of product marketing for Proxim. "With our Tsunami BWA Systems and, in particular, our unique, feature-rich BWA Software Platform, we can enable these applications now, while providing a common software foundation that can evolve with the WiMAX standards as they are finalized." Tsunami MP.11 Model 5054-R The latest addition to Proxim's family of point-to-multipoint BWA Systems includes a ruggedized enclosure with active heating and cooling technology for outdoor deployment in extreme weather conditions. The MP.11 Model 5054-R delivers immediate benefits in the form of larger subscriber coverage areas and lower recurring lease costs. In addition, the MP.11 Model 5054-R supports three 5GHz bands -- 5.25, 5.47 and 5.725 -- with a total of 20 non-overlapping channels. The system's performance scales from 6 to 36 Mbps, all selectable via intuitive user interfaces. Tsunami BWA Software Platform The Tsunami BWA Software Platform is a comprehensive set of wireless networking capabilities that enables WiMAX applications today and provides a clear migration to WiMAX Forum Certified status for the future. In addition to advanced performance, security and basic networking features, the BWA Software Platform incorporates unique feature sets that are purpose-built from the ground up to support WiMAX applications such as public safety, security and surveillance, last mile access and metro networking applications now. These capabilities include: -- Advanced Bandwidth Provisioning: Particularly crucial for service providers, the Tsunami BWA Software Platform delivers flexible bandwidth provisioning and control for DSL, T1 and Ethernet-like tiered services, as well as support for NAT and DHCP to enable IP- based storage and e-mail hosting. -- Mobile Roaming: With Proxim's industry-first roaming capability, Subscriber Units can be placed on moving vehicles, where they can roam between multiple Base Stations. Parameters can be tuned to improve convergence time, guarantee minimum data rates and ensure 100% connectivity. The Tsunami BWA Software Platform's mobile roaming enables fast hand-off at speeds of up to 200 km (125 miles) per hour, enabling mobile hot-spot or mobile security and surveillance applications in ferry systems, airport transit buses and high-speed railway systems. Furthermore, with 36 Mbps data rate and the ability to set a guaranteed data rate, the mobile roaming capability allows simultaneous delivery of multiple video streams and broadband access to commuters. -- Adaptive Wireless Networking: Using OFDM technology, which enhances non line of sight performance, and Proxim's own Wireless Outdoor Routing Protocol (WORP), customers can deploy Tsunami BWA Systems in dense metropolitan areas. WORP can adjust the system, based on the changing network load, to prevent wasteful re-transmissions and vary transmitted packet sizes to ensure optimum performance. -- Advanced Security with Privacy Protection: The Tsunami BWA Software Platform incorporates advanced security features including AES encryption, providing secure over-the-air transmissions, intracell blocking to prevent communication between Subscriber Units, and BSU and SU authentication to eliminate rogue SUs and man-in-the-middle attacks. In addition, the Proxim-developed WORP cannot be hacked by common decryption tools. "We are seeing numerous opportunities for customers, particularly municipalities, to use broadband wireless solutions today for WiMAX-type applications," said Lindsay Schroth, senior analyst, broadband access technologies, at The Yankee Group. "Proxim has recognized that many of these applications can be enabled through software -- software that is easily upgradeable as the standards evolve. By bringing these capabilities to market now, Proxim is allowing customers to enjoy many of the benefits of WiMAX today, while providing an upgrade path to certified WiMAX solutions as they become available." The Tsunami BWA Systems, including the new Tsunami MP.11 Model 5054-R and the Tsunami BWA Software Platform, are already being used by Proxim customers to implement a number of WiMAX applications. Mobile Hot Spot Deployment: The Washington State Ferries When the Washington State Ferries (WSF) wanted a solution for providing Wi-Fi service to passengers, it faced the unique challenge of extending wireless connectivity over water. Mobilisa (http://www.mobilisa.com/), a leading mobile and wireless integrator has implemented an innovative Wireless LAN that delivers services to ferry passengers aboard North America's largest ferry system. According to Dr. Nelson Ludlow, CEO of Mobilisa, the unique technical challenges associated with a ferry's mobility and distance from the shore push wireless to the extreme limits. "Proxim's Tsunami MP.11 serves as the wireless backbone for our system, providing seamless connectivity and superior performance as the ferries roam over the Puget Sound waters, giving passengers uninterrupted Wi-Fi service while they travel," Dr. Ludlow said. Last-Mile Broadband Access: Delivering City-wide Wi-Fi Coverage to Grand Haven In July of 2004, the City of Grand Haven, Michigan became the first city in the U.S. to achieve complete, end-to-end wireless Internet access. This landmark deployment, the result of a public/private venture between the city of Grand Haven and Ottawa Wireless, Inc., a leading provider of wireless Internet access and services, utilizes Proxim's Tsunami BWA System, as well as its ORiNOCO AP-4000 access points to deliver fixed/mobile high-speed Internet access as well as more advanced services including point-to-point dedicated VPN connections, wireless video surveillance and high-speed access for cars up to 55mph and boats up to 15 miles off-shore. "Our deployment with the City of Grand Haven is an excellent example of how last-mile broadband access can be quickly and cost-effectively rolled out to a community to provide a wealth of services," said Tyler van Houwelingen, CEO of Ottawa Wireless. "Proxim's broadband wireless solutions were instrumental in the success of this model deployment and have helped us win other city-wide projects such as the one we are currently undertaking with Rio Rancho, New Mexico." Pricing and Availability The new Tsunami MP.11 Model 5054-R, complete with the Tsunami BWA Software Platform, is available now. The MP.11 Base Station Unit with Type-N Connector is priced at $1,999 U.S. list. The Subscriber Unit with Integrated 23-dBi antenna is priced at $1,199 U.S. list, while the Subscriber Unit with Type-N Connector is priced at $999 U.S. list. About Proxim Proxim(R) Corporation is a global leader in wireless networking equipment for Wi-Fi and broadband wireless networks. The company provides enterprise and service provider customers with wireless solutions for the mobile enterprise, security and surveillance, last mile access, voice and data backhaul, public hot spots, and metropolitan area networks. Product families include the Award- winning ORiNOCO Wi-Fi products, Tsunami Ethernet bridges, and Lynx point-to- point digital radios. Proxim is a principal member of the WiMAX Forum(TM) and a member of the Wi-Fi(R) Alliance. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol PROX and is on the Web at http://www.proxim.com/. Safe Harbor This press release may contain forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from Proxim's expectations in these statements. For additional information regarding risks relating to Proxim's business, see Proxim Corporation's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 and Forms 10-Q for quarters ended July 2, 2004 and October 1, 2004, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other relevant materials filed by Proxim with the SEC. Proxim assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements. DATASOURCE: Proxim Corporation CONTACT: Sylvia Clark of Proxim Corporation, +1-408-542-3357, or ; or Lori S. Hultin of LSH Communications, +1-818-879-4651, or , for Proxim Web site: http://www.proxim.com/

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