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Comarco Wireless Test Solutions Debuts Easy-to-Use Handheld WiFi Analyzer; Extra Battery Offered During Launch Promotion IRVINE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Aug. 4, 2004 -- Comarco (Nasdaq:CMRO) Wireless Test Solutions introduces the first of a family of handheld WiFi Analyzers. It is designed for ease of use and includes a robust set of features for the IT manager, systems engineer or their teams, who need to optimize for performance, security and interference analysis of WiFi networks. As a special limited launch promotion, an extra free lithium-ion polymer battery will be given with the purchase of each Analyzer."This product marks Comarco's expansion from its leading position as a supplier of test solutions for the wireless infrastructure to providing an innovative and valuable tool for those designing, installing, troubleshooting and optimizing 802.11 WiFi networks," notes Greg Maton, senior vice president of Comarco. "The WiFi Analyzer requires little or no RF (radio frequency) engineering expertise to provide critical network analysis, making it useful for a wide range of operators. It is another example of the kind of quality product for which Comarco is so well known." Unlocking the Information About Each Access Point The WiFi Analyzer, which utilizes a Pocket PC platform with an 802.11 PC Card, measures coverage of Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DDDS) networks that operate on the IEEE 802.11 standards. It allows administrators and technicians to unlock important information about each AP (Access Point): 1. PER (Packet Error Rate) 2. Multipath and Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) signal levels of home and neighboring networks 3. Sources of neighboring networks that may be interfering with the home network 4. Unauthorized access points 5. Throughput and security performance Five Basic Views Allow Intuitive Operation An icon-driven main menu provides easy access to the five primary views: 1. Summary -- Network summary page 2. Network -- A detailed view of the network topology 3. Data -- Network diagnostics on a single hot spot 4. Radio -- RF diagnostics for a hot spot 5. Info -- See detailed network information These screens allow for in-depth analysis, including: -- Network Analysis Measurements and Tests -- Provides network managers, systems engineers and their teams with the ability to monitor traffic, perform TCP/IP tests and gather security information -- Data Analysis -- Allows the operator to gather and analyze a wide range of data for each access point (AP), including signal strength, packet error rates, usage and much more -- Propagation Analysis -- Provides graphical analysis of PER, SNR and RSSI -- Radio Analysis -- Provides spectrum display and a station interference locator mode -- Mapping -- Enables the user to create a coverage map for indoor and outdoor networks Comarco's WiFi Analyzer is available at prices starting from $3,200(US). Availability is stock to one week ARO. About Comarco Based in Irvine, Calif., Comarco is a leading provider of wireless test solutions for field test applications, ChargeSource(R) universal mobile power products and wireless emergency call box systems. Comarco's industry-leading Seven.Five(TM) wireless test system for field test applications allows cellular telephone system operators to improve the quality of their cellular phone service through voice, video and data benchmarking and system optimization using advanced QoS algorithms and a unique multi-technology RF scanner. Seven.Five's open architecture supports both current cellular operating system technologies and the new 3G systems being implemented in international markets. Based on reported year-to-date sales data, ChargeSource is the largest selling line of products able to recharge and power a variety of mobile devices, including laptop computers, cellular telephones, digital cameras, PDAs and other handheld devices, through a single power source. In addition, Comarco's call box systems are in place on most major highway systems throughout the United States and are used by motorists to contact local authorities for rapid assistance. More information about Comarco's product lines can be found at www.comarco.com and www.chargesource.com. Safe Harbor Statement This release may contain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended to date. These forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. A number of important factors could cause our results to differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements, including, among others, the impact of perceived or actual weakening of economic conditions on customers' and prospective customers' adoption of new wireless communications technologies, and, therefore, spending on our products and services; risks related to market acceptance of our products and our ability to meet contractual and technical product performance commitments with our customers; activities by us and others regarding protection of intellectual property; and competitors' release of competitive products and other actions. Further information on potential factors that could affect our financial results are included in risks detailed from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including without limitation our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2004 and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2004. Corporate Information Comarco Wireless Test Solutions is located at 2 Cromwell, Irvine, CA 92618-1816. The company can be found on the Web at www.comarco.com. Sales for the WiFi Analyzer can be reached at 800-850-4727. Note to editors: Graphics to support this release are available upon request. |
