October 13, 2006
Gemtek announces new Wireless USB Dongle
Displayed by Intel and Alereon at IDF Taipei

Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C V October 13rd, 2006 V Gemtek, a provider of wireless broadband solutions, announces the Wireless USB Dongle, WUWBD-101, which will be displayed by Intel and Alereon at IDF in Taipei on October 16-17. The product uses Intel® Wireless UWB Link 1480 MAC (Media Access Controller) silicon and Alereons AL4000 PHY (Physical Layer) V all based on the Certified Wireless USB technology from the USB-IF.

This new technology is designed to enhance the power of the home or office networking system. The Wireless USB Dongle is based on the Ultra-WideBand (UWB) technology which provides high-speed wireless short-range connectivity with transmission rate of 480 Mbps or more in a digital home or office. The USB Dongle can easily communicate wirelessly with USB peripherals such as printers, network cards and scanners. When connected to DWA Hub, the dongle can build a centralized short range wireless network or peer-to-peer connectivity between two PCs, or a PC and another digital component.

About Gemtek
Gemtek, the world-leading provider of Wireless Broadband solutions, offers a wide range of solutions from residential to business. On the strength of technological excellence, Gemtek has earned the reputation for delivering high-performing and solidly reliable wireless solutions.

About Intel
Intel, the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how people work and live. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.

About Alereon, Inc.
Alereon, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company using revolutionary ultrawideband (UWB) radio technology to develop high-bandwidth, low-power, low-cost Wireless USB and WiMedia UWB chipsets that are ideal for today's portable products, like digital cameras, mp3 players and cell phones. Our mission is to replace the complex tangle of wires that interconnect today's electronic devices with wireless links.