Netopia's 3-D Reach Wi-Fi Gateway Outscores the Competition in Independent Test; Netopia Tops Wireless Routers from Linksys, Siemens, Netgear and D-Link in Range and Usability

Business Wire, May 23, 2005

EMERYVILLE, Calif. -- Netopia, Inc. (Pink Sheets:NTPA), a market leader in broadband gateways and service delivery software, today announced that its 3357W 3-D Reach(R) Wi-Fi gateway beat out wireless routers from Linksys, Siemens, D-Link, Netgear, Zyxel and Trendnet for the top ranking in independent performance tests conducted by Switzerland's Rapperswil University. The Netopia gateway received the highest overall marks from testers, and also finished first in the range and usability categories. While competitor products from Netgear and Zyxel failed to provide access to some rooms in the single-family home used for the tests, the Netopia 3357W easily covered the entire building and provided access at a range of more than 800 meters.

"When we ask our customers what they want most from their Wi-Fi equipment, they most often say two things," said Ken Haase, vice president of product management for Netopia. "First, they want a product that is easy to set up and use, and second they want wireless access from anywhere in their homes. Netopia products meet those two criteria better than any others in the industry, and we're gratified that independent test results agreed."

The Netopia 3357W (the European Annex B version of the 3347W) combines the power of an ADSL modem, wireless access point and Ethernet switch into a single broadband networking solution. The Netopia gateway has been deployed by service providers worldwide, including Swisscom Fixnet AG/Bluewin, to provide wireless network access to subscribers. With 550,000 broadband customers, Bluewin -- the brand of Swisscom Fixnet AG -- is Switzerland's leading ISP.

The Rapperswil University report is available in German at the following link: http://www2.sfdrs.ch/system/frames/highlights/kassensturz/ index.php?url=/content/highlights/kassensturz/kassensturz/ beitrag.php3?beitragid=1002 (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.)

About Netopia

Netopia, Inc. is a market leader in broadband products and services that enable service providers to improve their profitability. Its portfolio of wired and wireless gateways, software, and value-added services enhance revenue generation while reducing costs for carriers and broadband service providers. Netopia's Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) gateways feature 3-D Reach(R) technology for enhanced wireless range, security, and performance. The company has established strategic distribution relationships with leading carriers and broadband service providers including Belgacom, BellSouth, Covad Communications, EarthLink, eircom, Hong Kong Telecom/PCCW, MegaPath Networks, Netifice, SBC Communications, Swisscom, and Verizon. Netopia also offers powerful remote-control software for IT support organizations.

Headquartered in Emeryville, California, Netopia's common stock trades on the pink sheets under the symbol "NTPA.PK." 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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