Jungo Teams with Ralink Technology to Enable Wi-Fi Connectivity in USB Devices with Non-Native Wi-Fi

Monday, July 21, 2008

Highlights:

Complete low-footprint Wi-Fi solution based on Jungo's USB Host Stack and Ralink's chipset designs
Seamless integration with TCP/IP protocols
Support for commonly used security algorithms
Full support for IEEE 802.11 standards

SAN JOSE, USA, JULY 21 2008

Jungo Ltd., a leading provider of USB software protocol stacks and tools for driver development and testing, has joined with Ralink Technology Corporation to develop a unique low-footprint USB based Wi-Fi solution. This new solution enables equipment manufacturers to integrate Wi-Fi capabilities into non-native Wi-Fi platform designs using the USB interface. The cooperation combines Jungo's proven embedded USB software with Ralink's extensive knowledge of wireless chipset design.

Jungo's embedded stacks combined with Ralink's Wi-Fi chipsets enable OEMs and manufacturers of home entertainment equipment, automotive infotainment products and other embedded devices to add dynamic Wi-Fi capabilities to their designs without increasing their cost.

The Wi-Fi USB solution from Jungo and Ralink includes support for seamless integration of TCP/IP protocols via USB, universal security algorithms such as WPA, WEP and WEP2 and full support for all IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi standards.

"The collaboration between our companies has led to the creation of a new niche in the Wi-Fi enabled device market," says Ophir Herbst, Vice President and General Manager for Jungo Connectivity Software. "We believe that enabling manufacturers to integrate Wi-Fi capabilities seamlessly into USB enabled devices will provide long-term benefits to consumers."

"Ralink is pleased to partner with Jungo to offer the leading edge Wi-Fi enabled USB solutions that create new revenue opportunities for our customers," said Rick Jeng, President of Ralink Technology. "The Ralink-Jungo solution provides OEMs and ODMs an integrated solution that can enhance the performance of their products and help bring them to market faster."

About Jungo:

Jungo, now part of Cisco, is a provider of connectivity and multimedia software solutions. Jungo's products enable semiconductor companies, device manufacturers and OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) to easily develop products that intelligently connect with any portable device over various protocols for any application. Jungo solutions have been deployed in global markets throughout various industries including the automotive industry, mobile communications, digital TV, point-of-sale, medical equipment and defense industries.

To find out more about Jungo, visit www.jungo.com

About NDS:

NDS Group Ltd. creates the technologies and applications that enable pay-TV operators to securely deliver digital content to TV STBs (set-top boxes), DVRs (digital video recorders), PCs, mobiles and other multimedia devices. Over 90 of the world's leading pay-TV platforms rely on NDS solutions to protect and enhance their business.

NDS Group Ltd. is a private company owned by the Permira Funds and News Corporation. See www.nds.com for more information.

About Ralink Technologies:

Ralink Technologies Ralink Technology Corporation is a leading innovator and developer of wireless LAN chipset solutions. Ralink 802.11x chipsets are recognized for superior throughput, extended range, low power consumption and consistent reliability demanded by Wi-Fi, mobile and embedded applications. These feature-rich chipsets have a high level of chip integration for client and AP solutions for CB, miniPCI, PCI, PCIe and USB interfaces, enabling customers to build smaller and more sophisticated mobile wireless products cost-effectively. Ralink's patented MIMObility™ technology extends Wi-Fi applications from traditional PC networking to a range of digital multimedia and handheld devices including cell phones, PDAs, cameras, print servers, HDTV and video game players. Ralink Technology is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan and has an R&D center in Cupertino, California. For more information, visit Ralink at www.ralinktech.com or email .

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Contact details:

Daphna Kushnir
Manager, Marketing Communications
Jungo Ltd.
T: 1-877-514-0537 ext.101 (USA)
T: +972-74-7212101 (World Wide)
M: +972-54-4580642
daphna@jungo.com

Ralink Technologies
Steven Lin
Product Marketing
Ralink Technology Corporation
Tel: +886-3-5600868 ext 16

Jungo™, WinDriver™, USBware™, USBTester™, USBHost Tester™, DriverCore™, and Go-HotSwap™ are trademarks of Jungo Ltd

Jungo Teams with Ralink Technology to Enable Wi-Fi Connectivity in USB Devices with Non-Native Wi-Fi

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