ARESCOM Announces Newest Addition to Multi-Tenant Unit (MTU) CDS 6000 DSL Service Platform: CDS 6020 20-Port ADSL Concentrator

Fremont, CA -November 15, 2001 - ARESCOM, INC., a global provider of broadband infrastructure equipment for telcos, ISPs, and SMEs, announces its newest product addition to its Multi-Tenant Unit (MTU) CDS 6000 DSL Service Platform: the ARESCOM 6020 20-port ADSL Concentrator. This new multi-port, high-density ADSL Concentrator module is an essential component to the overall MTU CDS 6000 DSL Service Platform, enabling Property Managers, ISPs, and System Integrators to conveniently expand and grow their DSL service platform to accommodate a maximum number of DSL subscribers on an as-needed basis.

"Our customers in the hospitality and MTU marketplaces continue to require higher density concentrators to serve large MTU environments," said David Egan, ARESCOM Vice-President of Marketing. "The CDS 6020 20 port ADSL concentrator provides the best price/performance of any MTU ADSL concentrator on the market today".

The CDS 6020 is the newest addition to the ever-expanding CDS 6000 Series of Concentrators, which include EVDSL (Ethernet over VDSL) multi-port Concentrator modules currently under development. The CDS 6020 is an expandable and scalable 20-port ADSL Service Concentrator module which provides a unique infrastructure for delivering a broad array of network access services with high-capacity traffic aggregation capabilities and robust always-on performance expected of a carrier class product.

The Concentrator's easily-stackable modular design makes it ideal for MTU deployment where space is at a premium. With the simple addition of a CDS 6910 Fast Ethernet Switch, Property Managers, ISPs, and System Integrators can easily stack additional CDS 6020 Concentrators to meet the growing number of DSL subscribers in their MTU environment.

CDS 6020 Feature Highlights:

• Stackable module for easy expansion
• 20 high-speed ADSL ports with speeds up to 8 Mbps over POTS
• Multi-mode auto-handshake for different ADSL flavors assures interoperability
• Supports Multi-Mode: G.Lite, G.DMT and T1.413
• Capable of pre-assigning bandwidth for each subscriber account
• Network Management via Telnet or Console & SNMP
• CDS Manager, a comprehensive GUI-based remote management software to enable authorization, provisioning, monitoring, software updates and upgrades
• IP QoS allows pre-setting bandwidth for flow-sensitive IP packets to enjoy higher bandwidth
• 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 6020 to provide high-speed Internet access and other voice and data services to tenants via ADSL technology, property owners and managers can enhance overall property value and increase building revenue. Such a cutting-edge communications infrastructure in commercial office buildings will further help to draw and retain premier tenants. Some of the value-added networking services the CDS 6020 is capable of delivering include Telecommuting, Web hosting, E-commerce, toll-quality Voice over DSL (VoDSL), Internet-ready Hotel Service, Video-Conferencing and many more. Building tenants therefore can enjoy a full range of network services at the fastest broadband speeds for the lowest prices.

About ARESCOM, INC.

Founded in the Silicon Valley, in 1996, ARESCOM designs, manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of broadband Internet access solutions, ranging from the most sophisticated and complex MTU/MDU DSL service platforms for the burgeoning MTU/MDU commercial and residential marketplace to the most simple DSL bridge/modem CPE solutions for the home and small business user. All ARESCOM DSL broadband access solutions include easy-to-use GUI-based remote management software packages for simplified setup and extensive network management capabilities. Currently, ARESCOM's DSL broadband access equipment is being widely deployed by major telecommunication carriers, ISPs, and SOHOs throughout the USA, Asia, and Europe.

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