Belkin Makes Wireless Networking Easier with New Features to Enhance Security and Usability

Business Wire, August 11, 2005

COMPTON, Calif. -- New "Strong Security Made Simple," Guest Access, and Wireless Networking Utility Enhancements on Wireless G Networking Products Further Simplify the Wireless Networking Experience

Belkin Corporation introduces its next-generation Easy Install Wizard with new features designed to make your wireless networking experience--from setup to enabling security to web-surfing--easier and more accessible.

Belkin's Easy Install Wizard will include the "Strong Security Made Simple" setup feature, a quick and easy-to-use interface for setting up wireless security on routers. Because this security feature is standards-based, any Wi-Fi(R) certified wireless client could securely associate to the network. The "Guest Access" feature in the Wizard enables an Internet-only connection for guest users. It increases security by having two passwords, one for local users and one for guest users. The local user password gives complete access to the network, while the guest user password provides access only to the Internet and will not allow accessibility to other computers on the local network.

Belkin's new client Wireless Networking Utility features an intuitive graphical user interface that provides a visual representation of network connections, and the signal strength and security settings of a neighboring router(s) and/or access point(s), providing straightforward diagnostic and troubleshooting data--all of which make wireless networking easy.

These features will be available in the Belkin:

--Wireless G line (Router -- F5D7230-4; Notebook Card -- F5D7010; Desktop Card -- F5D7000; USB Adapter -- F5D7050): September 30, 2005

--Wireless G Plus line (Router F5D7231-4; Desktop Card -- F5D7001; Notebook Card -- F5D7011): Early spring 2006

"People are looking for ease of use and convenience, so we're constantly trying to introduce ways to make the entire wireless networking experience simpler and more accessible," explains Mark Reynoso, Sr. VP of Sales & Marketing. "Our new security and usability enhancements will make people more comfortable and satisfied with their experience."

"Our targeted focus on user experience further distinguishes ourselves from our competition, helping us to evolve our leadership in networking usability," continues Mr. Reynoso.

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) and peripheral sharing, 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 products are available through www.belkin.com as well as through a network of major distributors, resellers, and superstores.