Helius Announces MediaGate¹ Router for Hughes‘ DirecWAY¹ Service

Helius Router Supports Multiple Computers, Multiple OS and Provides Network Services

LINDON, UT - October 1, 2003 --Helius Inc., the worldwide leader in business class data broadcasting solutions, today announced the Helius MediaGate Router for Hughes‘ DirecWAY¹ Satellite Internet Service.

The Hughes‘ DirecWAY¹ service provides broadband satellite Internet connectivity, and the Helius MediaGate Router for DirecWAY adds critical routing and network functionality for sites with multiple workstations or for sites using diverse operating systems. The Helius MediaGate Router for DirecWAY works with Hughes 1-way and 2-way service.

The Helius MediaGate Router for DirecWAY makes it possible to receive the DirecWAY service with network client computers running Windows‘, MacOS‘, Linux¹ or other operating systems. In addition, the Router offers a full range of routing and network services including DHCP, local DNS, Virtual Private Networking, disk caching, transparent proxy and other networking features.

DirecWAY Uncensored (www.copperhead.cc), a website dedicated to users of the Hughes‘ DirecWAY¹ Satellite Internet System, recently reviewed the Helius MediaGate Router for DirecWAY. After setup, configuration and performance testing the router, Eric Shave said, "If you're looking for a full featured router that's both easy to configure and packed full of features, make no mistake, this is the router you want!"

"Business customers of the Hughes DirecWAY Satellite Internet Service are seeing their networks grow and they need to share Internet access across multiple workstations and operating systems," said Mike Tippets, SVP Marketing for Helius, Inc. "The Helius MediaGate Router for DirecWAY gives them a simple, easy to install solution without having to change their service or remove existing infrastructure. We are seeing a very strong increase in demand for this product around the world."

Helius, Inc. offers the MediaGate Router for DirecWAY through authorized resellers and online at the company website. For more information about this product, please visit our website at www.helius.com/dpc

About Helius, Inc.
Helius is a privately held company based in Lindon, Utah. For more information please visit http://www.helius.com or call (801) 764-9020.

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