Juniper Networks' Popular NetScreen-5GT Firewall Security Appliance Goes Wireless

Atheros Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATHR), a leading developer of advanced wireless
LAN (WLAN) chipsets, today announced that Juniper Networks has selected its AR5005AP-G wireless LAN chipset to provide 802.11g support for its newly introduced next-generation NetScreen-5GT Wireless firewall and virtual private network (VPN) appliance. The Juniper Networks NetScreen-5GT Wireless integrates Deep Inspection and stateful firewall capabilities, VPN, denial-of-service (DoS) protection, wireless connectivity and optional embedded antivirus functionality, in a single platform without sacrificing performance. The cost-effective security and connectivity solution is targeted at remote offices, telecommuters and medium-sized businesses.
"For the Juniper Networks NetScreen-5GT Wireless remote office product, Atheros was our clear choice for secure and assured wireless connectivity," said Adam Conway, senior product line manager, Juniper Networks. "Atheros delivers strong security, robust performance as well as reliable connectivity that our enterprise-class customers demand for their secure wireless
applications."
The AR5005AP-G features a built-in Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption engine, enabling real-time support for full 802.11i security, which is the foundation of the WPA2 security protocol. Atheros was the first company to support 802.11 AES encryption in hardware, introducing the technology with the launch of its dual-mode products in 2002. AES encryption is supported by all of Atheros 802.11a/b/g and 802.11b/g chipsets, allowing
real-time encryption with no degradation of operating data rates for the computing, consumer electronics and wireless broadband markets.
Juniper Networks selected Atheros for its ability to support network segmentation or virtual access points (APs). With Atheros' technology, NetScreen-5GT can support multiple SSIDs to create up to four discrete wireless security zones of access to better protect the network and resources.
"We're pleased that Juniper has turned to Atheros to provide high-performance wireless for its NetScreen-5GT security appliance," said Tom Foster, vice president of worldwide sales at Atheros Communications. "Our high performance wireless solution is a great complement to Juniper's integrated firewall/VPN product."

About Atheros Communications, Inc.
Atheros Communications is a leading developer of semiconductor system solutions for wireless communications products. Atheros combines its wireless systems expertise with high-performance radio frequency (RF), mixed signal and digital semiconductor design skills to provide highly integrated chipsets that are manufacturable on low-cost, standard complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) processes. Atheros technology is being used by a broad base of leading customers, including personal computer and networking
equipment manufacturers. For more information, visit http://www.atheros.com or send
email to info@atheros.com.

NOTE: Atheros and the Atheros logo are registered trademarks of Atheros Communications, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the sole property of their respective owners.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including statements regarding the features, benefits and capabilities of Atheros' and Juniper Networks' products, and the future relationship between Atheros and Juniper Networks, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to, the difficulties inherent in developing new and enhanced products; the effects of competition; whether Juniper Networks will continue to incorporate Atheros' products in NetScreen-5GT; and other risks detailed in
Atheros' Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 as filed with the SEC and in other reports filed with the SEC by Atheros from time to time. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Atheros disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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