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Jennifer Mulligan
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Quatech Launches AirborneDirect™ Heavy-Duty Wireless Lines to Market

Hudson, OH, May 17, 2007 – Quatech Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of DPAC Technologies Corp. (OTCBB:  DPAC) and a leader in 802.11 wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity solutions, today launched the AirborneDirect™ Heavy-Duty Wireless Device Server and Bridge product lines to complement the AirborneDirect™ Industrial Grade Wireless Device Servers and Bridges. 

As the leading OEM supplier of embedded 802.11 wireless modules for the telematics industry and building off the success and reliability of embedded wireless lines, AirborneDirect™ Heavy-Duty products offer wireless solutions in an external, durable enclosure.  This enables solution providers to easily add heavy duty Wi-Fi communications and simplify the process of deployment in harsh environments and extreme applications. Telematic systems and other M2M markets can now connect to corporate and public wireless LAN networks via external AirborneDirect™ Wireless Device Servers and Wireless-to-Ethernet Bridges. 

“With the launch of the AirborneDirect Heavy-Duty line, we cater to an exclusive niche of M2M environments.  Unlike our embedded radio and module product lines, which can wirelessly network everything and anything, the Heavy-Duty line is specifically designed for a handful of vertical markets – including telematics,” said Steve Runkel, Quatech CEO. 

“With impeccable specifications and resistance to severe environmental threats, the AirborneDirect Heavy Duty products ensure secure and reliable 802.11 wireless networking under extreme conditions.”

AirborneDirect’s 802.11 technology enables systems complete wireless access and control of virtually any type of equipment with a serial port.  With a durable enclosure and ruggedized electronics, it shields the device from external elements, including water, dust and other environmental issues.  This powerful tool is an optimal wireless solution for vehicle monitoring, industrial shop floors or any other extreme surroundings. 

Boasting industrial grade features and advanced security support, the Heavy-Duty products highlight the following specifications:

• Extended operating temperature range (-40°C to +85°C)
• Advanced security support includes WEP 64/128, WPA (TKIP), 802.1x (LEAP)
• SAE J1455 compatible power supply
• Low power modes
• RS-232 or 10Base-T interface
• 802.11b or 802.11b/g compliant radio
• OS specific drivers not required

In addition, the AirborneDirect Heavy-Duty lines run directly on 12 volt and 24 volt battery power to enable easy integration by telematics solution providers. 

For more information on the new AirborneDirect Heavy-Duty line, please visit www.quatech.com/catalog/heavy_duty.php

About Quatech
Quatech enables reliable machine-to-machine (M2M) communications via secure 802.11 wireless or traditional wired networks with industrial grade embedded radios, modules, boards and external device servers.  For local and mobile connections, Quatech serial adapters provide device connectivity and port expansion via any interface option.  Satisfied customers rely on our unique combination of performance and support to improve bottom line performance through the highest application quality and lower total cost of ownership (TCO).  Quatech markets its products through a global network of distributors, resellers, systems integrators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).  Founded in 1983, Quatech is headquartered in Hudson, Ohio, and merged with DPAC Technologies Corp. (OTCBB:  DPAC) in February 2006.   www.quatech.com. 

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