Press Release
New Vice President of Worldwide Sales Joins Airgain

Smart antenna developer grows with new appointment

Carlsbad, Calif.; April 23, 2008 — Airgain, Inc., a smart-antenna innovator improving wireless connectivity in next-generation wireless systems, welcomes Alan Frank to the position of Vice President of Worldwide Sales. Mr. Frank will be responsible for cultivating and maintaining the company’s relationships with OEM and ODM customers in North America, Asia, Europe, and around the globe.

Frank comes to Airgain from Semtech Corporation, a supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for use in computers, portable devices, and communications equipment, where he served as Director of Western Sales.

Alan is a dedicated, well-respected veteran in the technology sector who brings a wealth of experience in our target markets,” says Airgain President and CEO Pertti Visuri, Ph.D. “Future generations of home entertainment and communication devices expect reliable, high-performance and low-cost communications solutions, and Airgain is well-positioned to set the standard that defines superior wireless connectivity in the home for data, voice and video.

With more than 17 years experience in information technology, communication equipment, and video industries, previously, Frank served as Director of Worldwide Sales and Business Development for Oren Semiconductor, a privately-owned fabless IC manufacturer that designed, developed and marketed VLSI demodulator ICs for the digital television and set-top box markets prior to its acquisition in 2005.  He has also held various key positions at Altera Corporation; Cypress Semiconductor and Epson America.

Frank received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Delaware.

About Airgain
Airgain is a leading smart antenna and wireless systems developer focused on improving the mass market’s wireless connectivity experience through its embedded antenna technology and modular wireless system products. Our innovative antenna solutions and systems open up exciting new possibilities in residential wireless services requiring design flexibility and reliable, whole-home wireless data and video coverage. Airgain’s expanded portfolio of embedded antenna products includes its flagship, high performance MaxBeam product line for 802.11b/g and 802.11n MIMO systems, and its new Profile family of low-profile PCB antennas for increased design flexibility. Airgain supplies its embedded antennas and systems to original equipment and design manufacturers worldwide from its headquarters in Carlsbad, California, which is supported by an Asian office in Taipei, Taiwan and research center located in St. Petersburg, Russia. For more information, visit www.airgain.com.

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