FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES¡¦ NEW TOOL SUITE LETS CUSTOMERS MANAGE MULTIPLE RADIO APPLICATIONS FROM A SINGLE INTERFACE

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:40:22 +0000

New FreeWave Tool Suite simplifies and expedites the configuration and management of FreeWave radio networks- for free

BOULDER, Colo., June 15, 2009 - FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, today announced the release of FreeWave Tool Suite, a new software platform for managing radio configuration and network application needs from a single interface. FreeWave Tool Suite is available free to all FreeWave customers and includes upgrades from FreeWave's previous software solutions (EZ Config, Hyperterminal, CommControl). It is ideal for multiple markets, including oil and gas, water/wastewater, electric power, irrigation/agriculture, cathodic protection and solar/wind power.

"We wanted to give our customers one tool to consolidate, configure, update and manage their multiple applications and variety of radios," explained Ken Granader, vice president of sales at FreeWave. "We believe the FreeWave Tool Suite will fit their needs and provide an easy, efficient way to manage their radios' health and status - all from a single, easy-to-use interface."

The FreeWave Tool Suite software offers several benefits to users, including:
„Ï An enhanced, more intuitive, single user interface - the simplified design of the interface enables new users to quickly become productive.
„Ï Simplified rapid set up and management of large networks - FreeWave Tool Suite has the ability to manage multiple networks and multiple frequencies within a single system.
„Ï Offers simpler views - the new Tree View organization in FreeWave Tool Suite allows all slaves reporting to a given master or repeater to show up directly under that master/repeater.
„Ï More increased compatibility - there are more radio types supported in network diagnostics of FreeWave Tool Suite than in previous software versions, such as CommControl.
„Ï Robust reporting - FreeWave Tool Suite offers historical data tracking that allows users to view a graph in diagnostics of historical data for any radio, at any given time period. In addition to having the graphs running live with updated diagnostics data, it provides scaled values on graphs as well as detailed trend lines so users can zoom in on any trend line to get the exact data for a specific period of time.
„Ï Single User Interface - Tool Suite has an advanced and more intuitive, single user interface
The FreeWave Tool Suite is available today and is free to existing customers. Additional information, including detailed specifications and applicable radios is available online at www.freewave.com/toolsuite or by contacting FreeWave at 800-548-5616.

About FreeWave Technologies
Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies manufactures the most reliable, high performing, lowest power consumption, license-free and licensed radios for mission-critical data transmission. Through engineering excellence and a relentless commitment to best-in-class manufacturing, FreeWave customers enjoy superior radio up-time, transmission reach and the lowest cost of ownership available. Based in Boulder, Colorado, FreeWave designs and manufactures radios that are the leading choice for oil and gas, utility, military and numerous other industrial applications. Organizations that count on radio data communications for operational success - where failure and down-time are not an option - trust FreeWave for custom network design, system engineering and customer support that is unparalleled in the market. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.399.4930 or at newsinfo@freewave.com. Visit the company's website at www.freewave.com.

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FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES¡¦ NEW TOOL SUITE LETS CUSTOMERS MANAGE MULTIPLE RADIO APPLICATIONS FROM A SINGLE INTERFACE