FreeWave Technologies Announces New Enhancements to Its Popular Tool Suite Platform Management System --Newest version of free software offers diagnostics support for company's FGR+ and HT+ Series wireless data radios

BOULDER, Colo., Oct 29, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, today announced its latest release of FreeWave Tool Suite, a software platform for managing radio configuration and network diagnostics needs from a single interface. The latest version (V.2.2) includes diagnostic support for the company's FGR+ and HT+ Series of radios. It is ideal for multiple markets, including oil and gas, water/wastewater, electric power, irrigation/agriculture, cathodic protection and solar/wind power. FreeWave Tool Suite is available free to all FreeWave customers.

"FreeWave's latest version of Tool Suite addresses the needs of our FGR+ and HT+ data radio users," explained Ken Granader, vice president of sales and spokesperson for FreeWave. "It contains all the same great capabilities that allow our customers to consolidate, configure, update and manage their multiple applications and variety of radios - all from a single, easy-to-use interface." Tool Suite includes three applications all within a single interface - Configurator, Setup Terminal and Diagnostics. It is built on the latest technology platform, thereby providing future extensibility and many benefits, including: -- Support for FreeWave's popular FGR+ and HT+ radios -- An enhanced, more intuitive user interface -- Simplified, rapid setup and management of large networks -- Ability to manage multiple frequencies and multiple networks within a single system -- Centralized storage, management and access to configuration and diagnostics data -- Robust reporting capabilities Tool Suite V.2.2 is available now and is free to FreeWave customers. Existing ToolSuite customers can download the latest version by clicking on the "Updates" button in the lower left hand corner of their ToolSuite application. Customers who want to download ToolSuite for the first time need to contact FreeWave's Technical Support Department (see contact information below) and request a customer log-in.

Additional information, including detailed specifications and applicable radios is available online at www.freewave.com/toolsuite or by contacting FreeWave at 866-923-9948 About FreeWave Technologies Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies manufactures the most reliable, high performing, lowest power consumption, license-free and licensed radios for mission-critical data transmission. Through engineering excellence and a relentless commitment to best-in-class manufacturing, FreeWave customers enjoy superior radio up-time, transmission reach and the lowest cost of ownership available. Based in Boulder, Colorado, FreeWave designs and manufactures radios that are the leading choice for oil and gas, utility, military and numerous other industrial applications. Organizations that count on radio data communications for operational success - where failure and down-time are not an option - trust FreeWave for custom network design, system engineering and customer support that is unparalleled in the market. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.399.4930 or at [e-mail]. Visit the company's website at www.freewave.com.

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