Covad and Netopia Team to Offer an All-In-One Wireless Network
Solution
Consumers and Small
Businesses Now Have a One-Step
Wireless Broadband Option
Laptop Battery SAN JOSE and EMERYVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13,
2004--Covad Communications Group, Inc. (OTCBB:COVD), a leading
national provider of integrated voice and data communications, and
Netopia, Inc. (Nasdaq:NTPA), a market leader in broadband equipment
and software, today introduced a turn-key, all-in-one wireless
fidelity (Wi-Fi) and DSL network solution that enables customers to
access Covad broadband wirelessly from nearly any location within a
home or small business.
Covad's Wireless Network Solution uses the Netopia(R) 3347W ADSL
Wi-Fi Gateway with 3-D Reach(TM), which is a compact unit that
combines a wireless access point and DSL modem, allowing for simple
set-up and administration. Multiple users may access the Internet
through the built-in wireless local area network (LAN) allowing
small businesses or home users to wirelessly share their broadband
connection with co-workers or family members.
When everything is properly configured, any computer on your network should be able to use a shared network printer. You can share a printer wirelessly using a wireless print server, Fi networks. When you connect your printer to a wireless print server, any computer on your network can access the printer directly through the network.
Thinkpad "Covad's new wireless network solution not only gives small
businesses the advantage to operate like larger businesses with
more secure connectivity and increased efficiency, but also
delivers consumers and teleworkers the perks of wireless mobility
at home," said Jeff Ahlquist, vice president, product management
and development of Covad.
Use this as your 'gateway' to connect multiple computers, including laptops, to your wireless network.
Microsoft Benefits of Covad and Netopia's Wireless Network Solution
include:
Sendia's Streamlined Deployment Process Sendia has streamlined the deployment process so that companies seeking to empower their mobile sales people can have their teams up and running with the solution in a matter of weeks. Sendia's Wireless SFA gives salesforce.com subscribers instant access to their customer information. Sales teams can now access key customer information instantly while out on sales calls, between appointments, on business trips, or even on an airplane. Since Wireless SFA is accessed via a handheld device, no laptop is required, ups, ons and lengthy data retrievals.
Laptop Computers -- Customized intuitive DSL installation wizard and wireless
configuration
If you want to do wireless networking, your first step is to install a wireless access point. A wireless access point (WAP) gives wireless devices — such as laptops, cameras, PDAs, and printers — access to a network. The network may include other devices that are connected by Ethernet cables, or the network may consist entirely of wireless connections. Whatever type of network you need, your first step in setting up a wireless network is to buy and configure a WAP.
Laptop Computer -- On-going 24/7/365 wireless LAN support through Covad's
customer care
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Desktop Computer -- Built-in wireless security and firewall features
automatically configured at install for a fast, more secure
Internet communication
Notebooks -- Netopia 3-D Reach(TM) wireless technology, delivering up to
300 feet of indoor wireless connectivity both vertically and
horizontally, allowing Wi-Fi access on different floors
Lenovo -- Optional Covad professional install
Hard Drive "Netopia is pleased to be a part of Covad's new ADSL Wi-Fi
service," said Dano Ybarra, vice president of
marketing for Netopia. "The
enhanced wireless range of the included Netopia Wi-Fi Gateway
will enable Covad customers to maximize the value of their ADSL
connection by connecting wirelessly anywhere in their home or
office location."
Travelstar Pat Hurley, director of research at TeleChoice, Inc., said:
"While consumers and small businesses have many 'do-it-yourself'
options for creating Wi-Fi networks to share their broadband
connections, the process is still not as easy as it should be for
them. By offering customers an easy-to-install and more secure
Wi-Fi solution like Netopia's, including installation and support
services, Covad is providing these customers a real alternative to
the do-it-yourself nightmare."
Gateway Covad's wireless networking solution is available through
selected Covad strategic partners, value-added resellers,
telecommunications carriers, affinity groups and Covad direct for a
one-time fee starting at $159. Customers who do not already own a
wireless card or do not have built-in Wi-Fi capabilities on their
laptops can order a PCMCIA card from Covad for an additional
$20.
Laptop Parts For ordering and information please call Covad at 800-636-3500
or visit www.covad.com.
Software About Covad
Hard Drives Covad is a leading nationwide provider of integrated voice and
data communications. The company offers DSL, Voice Over IP, T1, Web
hosting, managed security, IP and dial-up, and bundled voice and
data services directly through Covad's network and through Internet
Service Providers, value-added resellers, telecommunications
carriers and affinity groups to small and medium-sized businesses
and home users. Covad broadband services are currently available
across the nation in 44 states and 235 Metropolitan Statistical
Areas (MSAs) and can be purchased by more than 57 million homes and
businesses, which represent over 50 percent of all US homes and
businesses. Corporate headquarters is located at 110 Rio Robles San
Jose, CA 95134. Telephone: 888-GO-COVAD. Web Site:
www.covad.com.
Electronics About Netopia
Canon Netopia, Inc. (Nasdaq:NTPA) 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.
Desktop Pc 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,
a server-based Parental Controls subscription service, and 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.
Desktop Computers 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.
Think Pad Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995:
Repair The foregoing contains "forward-looking statements" which are
based on management's current information and beliefs as well as on
a number of assumptions concerning future events made by
management. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such
forward-looking statements, which are not a guarantee of
performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other
factors, many of which are outside Covad's control, that could
cause actual results to differ materially from such statements.
These risk factors include the impact of increasing competition,
pricing pressures, consolidation in the telecommunications
industry, uncertainty in telecommunications regulations and changes
in technologies, among other risks. For a more detailed description
of the risk factors that could cause such a difference, please see
Covad's 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Covad disclaims any intention or obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise. This
information is presented solely to provide additional information
to further understand the results of Covad.
Data Recovery Contacts
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Covad Communications
Pavel Radda, 510-420-7529 (Media)
pradda@covad.com
Susan Crawford, 408-434-2130 (Investor Relations)
investorrelations@covad.com
or
Netopia
Lisa Langlands, 408-952-7425
llanglands@netopia.com
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