WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. - Sept. 25, 2003 - Strix Systems, Inc. provided details today of Architect/One, an intuitive wireless network planning tool for its partners that designs and builds a radio frequency (RF) coverage map based on specific network requirements.  The tool is now available to all channel partners, free through the end of this year, to assist them in pre-sales planning of the Access/One Network.

As part of the Channel/One Partner Program announced earlier this month, Architect/One provides automatic prediction for the optimal layout of the Access/One Network Nodes within the physical network, based on coverage, throughput and usage requirements.  It makes possible a highly available and scalable wireless network, customized to meet the needs of a particular working environment.

"Our customers expect far more from us than just providing hardware and software," said Allen Horwitz, vice president of networking, Pacific Coast Cabling.  "They want to work with a solutions-oriented VAR who will analyze their specific needs and, using additional tools and services, provide enhancements to their particular network.  Architect/One gives us that ability.  It has a strong array of drawing tools that enable us to accurately depict our customers' physical layouts."

The Architect/One software tool is also designed to decrease the amount of network planning time required for VARs.  And since the Access/One Network does not require Ethernet wiring to each network node, locations that were previously unusable or difficult to reach due to wiring constraints are now plausible.

Architect/One is accessible from any web browser, and can import any floor plan format.  VARs initially input the number of users, bandwidth rquired per user, RF technologies to be used, floor plans and whether the backhaul will be wired or unwired.  Walls, partitions and other obstacles can then be added to the drawing, as can power and Ethernet jacks.  Architect/One then places the Network Nodes on the drawing, shows the RF coverage areas and provides signal strength predictions.  VARs can print the Node Configurations directly from Architect/One, to create the purchase order.

"We see Architect/One as the next generation of wireless network planning," said Cyrus Irani, VP Business Development of Strix Systems.  "It provides coverage and capacity predictions and accommodates RF obstructions.  It allows our partners to truly be network architects using a form of computer-aided design software."

Strix Systems is currently signing partners to participate in its Channel/One Partner Program.  Strix Systems is offering its partners the use of Architect/One for no charge through the end of 2003.  For more details, or to inquire about becoming a Strix Systems partner, please visit http://www.strixsystems.com/partners.aspx.

About Strix Systems
Strix Systems designs, develops, and markets wireless network systems that enhance productivity and efficiency by providing employees with instant information via continuous, secure connections to company networks.  Unlike traditional wireless LAN solutions, the Strix Systems Access/One Network uses a wireless Ethernet backhaul and adapts to changes without requiring human intervention.  It serves all wireless devices using 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth, or future RF technologies simultaneously on a single enterprise network.

Based in Westlake Village, California, the company has developed an extensive portfolio of patent-pending technologies. For more information about Strix Systems, please visit www.strixsystems.com.