ARESCOM Joins Forces with EarthLink to Promote Broadband Cyber Cafés in Chicago.

Fremont, Calif. -May 24, 2000 - ARESCOM Inc., a leading provider of cutting-edge DSL router and modem solutions, today announces an agreement with EarthLink (NASDAQ: ELNK) to be the official sponsor of EarthLink's Cyber Cafes in many of the upcoming Chicago land events and festivals. Each Cyber Café will provide multiple PCs to allow visitors to access the Internet at breakneck speeds. For this high-speed broadband service, EarthLink has chosen ARESCOM NetDSL 1000 IP Router as its ADSL CPE hardware solution
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The ARESCOM NetDSL 1000 IP DSL Router is capable of running at ADSL speeds of 1.5Mbps up to 8Mbps and also provides advanced routing functions, such as NAT, DHCP, RIP1, and RIP2. With the use of additional hubs, the NetDSL 1000 can also support up to 253 users via just one Internet account! This is the ideal DSL CPE solution for the SOHO that is price-conscious and needs great flexibility, with ease of use.

ARESCOM continues to develop their full line of DSL modem/router and DSL/Cable Internet Access Router products that come equipped with cutting-edge features at a very affordable price. ARESCOM has a definitive advantage over their competitors and empowering their users with comprehensive DSL solutions for all home and office needs. For more information about ARESCOM's extensive and cutting-edge product line, please go to www.arescom.com.

About EarthLink

EarthLink is one of the world's leading Internet service providers, bringing the magic of the Internet to approximately 3.5 million individuals and businesses every day. Headquartered in Atlanta, EarthLink provides a full range of innovative access, hosting and e-commerce solutions to thousands of communities internationally from more than 5,000 points of presence. EarthLink is committed to doing an exceptional job of pleasing its customers, shareholders and the community by following the company's Core Values and Beliefs. Information about EarthLink and EarthLink Sprint services is available by calling 800-395-8425 and through EarthLink's Web site at www.earthlink.net.

About ARESCOM, Inc.

ARESCOM, INC. is a leading provider of cutting-edge Internet and remote broadband access solutions for telecommunication carriers, ISPs, and SOHO markets worldwide. ARESCOM designs, manufactures, and markets a complete line of high quality internetworking CPE router and modem equipment for the DSL, ISDN, POTS, HomeLAN, and Ethernet environments. The ARESCOM product line boasts a new family of DSL Routers which include ADSL/SDSL/IDSL broadband access routers, modems, as well as GUI-based remote network management software. Other company products include Cable/DSL Internet Access Routers, ISDN BRI access routers, and ISDN BRI access fast Ethernet routers. ARESCOM is dedicated to providing user-friendly, high-performance, and cost-effective Internet and remote broadband access solutions.

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