1. Wireless Trends MAG Telecommunications Advisory Group January 15, 2003 A Report based on research by Nemertes Research

2. The WiFi Market Growth at a rapid rate Driven by grassroots employee demand Compelling business cases A crowded market of innovative vendors “Wireless networking is increasingly becoming a way of life for businesses and consumers. The vast majority of companies are using, testing, or planning to use some form of wireless data technology, including wireless LANs, Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) hot spot services, or cellular data services.” WiFi: New Markets, Challenges, Opportunities, Nemertes Research— September 2003

3. Goals for WiFi Improve Mobility Improve productivity Reduce Wiring Costs Increase customer value Improve Flexibility Employee convenience Operational Efficiencies

4. Important WiFi Specifications 802.11b—Predominant spec, 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps up to 150 ft. (68% of market) 802.11a—5.8 GHZ frequency up to 54Mbps, shortened range 802.11g—2.4 GHz frequency up to 54 Mbps, backward compatible to 802.11b 802.11x and 802.11i—Security standards for WiFi

5. Who is using WiFi?

6. How are they using it? Wireless LAN Hot Spots CDMA and 3G Cellular Data Services From Sprint PCS, Verizon and AT&T Wireless

7. What about “Hot Spots”

8. Best Practices for Deployment Develop a Business Case Know what you want Conduct a Site Survey Get Professional Help Start with a Pilot Use Standard-based solutions Create a standard AP configuration Make sure you have growth plan

9. How are they doing it? Average cost of $688 per access point Average number of access points is 105 Average capital costs for wireless projects is $323,000 37% spent between $10,000 and $50,000 Average number of hours spent planning is 55 Average number of hour installing is 135

10. Best Practices for Security Develop a Security Plan Disable SSID broadcast Change SSID’s regularly Enable MAC address filtering Enable WEP Replace WEP with WPA Use VPN’s Scan for rogue access points

11. Conclusion Wireless is here to stay The consumer marketplace will propel use in the government enterprise Costs are plummeting Security is increasing Deployment “Best Practices” are being enhanced