ARESCOM Introduces Its First Multi-Tenant Unit (MTU) Broadband Solution with its MTU/MDU DSL Service Platform CDS 6000 Series at Fall Comdex 2000 in Las Vegas.

Fremont, CA -November 9, 2000 - ARESCOM, INC., a global provider of broadband access devices, today announced its first Multi-Tenant Unit (MTU) Multi-Service Broadband access system: the ARESCOM MTU/MDU CDS 6000 Platform. The ARESCOM CDS 6000 Platform provides an extensive set of scalable multi-access and multi-service DSL access controller and concentrator modules for the MTU Commercial services market. The CDS 6000 broadband access platform has been developed for property managers, ISPs, and system integrators to offer new value-added service applications with higher bandwidth performance.

ARESCOM's MTU/MDU CDS 6000 Platform consists of an extensive family of stackable, expandable, and flexible multi-access / multi-service access and concentrator modules for the MTU/MDU market. Building owners and property managers can seek to increase their property values by leveraging DSL technology over the same copper wires to provide in-building, high-speed connectivity to their tenants without the added expense of central office collocation. The CDS 6000 Platform consists of three types of stackable modules: a DSL Controller, DSL Concentrator(s) and a Fast Ethernet Switch. Each type supports various configurations to meet the different needs of MTU/MDU customers, and the platform is stackable and expandable. The system supports a wide range of WAN interface modules including OC3/STM1, T1/E1, 10/100 Base T, and V.35. The initial Basic Platform Installation package includes a single CDS 6000 DSL Concentrator module together with a CDS 6000 Controller, and can be expanded to allow the property owner to conveniently add additional DSL ports by stacking multiple CDS 6000 DSL concentrator modules via a dedicated CDS 6000 Fast Ethernet Switch. The CDS 6000 Platform ranges in density and form factor size and is easily scalable for multiple subscribers.

Other CDS 6000 features include:

• Capable of pre-assigning bandwidth for each subscriber account
• Dedicated 56K dial-in for advanced remote management
• CDS Manager, a comprehensive Graphic User Interface(GUI)-based remote management software to enable authorization, provisioning, monitoring, software updates
• Modular and rack-installed for minimum space usage in basement and utility closet

Enhanced Value-Added Services for Property Owners and Managers

By utilizing the CDS 6000 to provide high-speed Internet access and other voice and data services to tenants via DSL technology, ARESCOM believes that property owners and managers can enhance overall property value and increase building revenue. ARESCOM further believes that the implementation of this type of communications infrastructure in commercial office buildings will help to draw and retain tenants. The CDS 6000 is designed to support value added services such as video-on-demand, and VPN service.

ARESCOM continues to develop their full line of broadband access devices that come equipped with advanced routing features at a cost-effective price. ARESCOM believes that it is our comprehensive and technologically advanced broadband product line that continues to give ARESCOM a definite advantage over its competitors and empower ARESCOM users with extensive broadband solutions for their home and office needs.

About ARESCOM, INC.

ARESCOM, INC., a global provider of broadband Internet access solutions, carries a comprehensive line of DSL broadband access equipment for telcos, service providers and end users. In addition to ARESCOM's world-famous NetDSL product series, which includes a family of DSL routers, modems, as well as GUI-based remote network management software, ARESCOM's newest broadband access solution is the ARESCOM MTU/MDU CDS 6000 DSL Service Platform, which provides a complete family of easily expandable multi-access and multi-service DSL access and concentrator modules to meet the needs of the growing MTU/MDU commercial and residential markets.

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