ARESCOM Showcases Its MTU (Multi-Tenant Unit) CDS 6000 DSL Service Platform at DSLcon 2001 Global Summit in Honolulu

Fremont, California -February 5, 2001 - ARESCOM, INC., a global provider of broadband infrastructure equipment for Telcos, SOHOs, ISPs and BLECs, showcases its new Multi-Tenant Unit (MTU) Broadband access platform, the ARESCOM CDS 6000 Series, at DSLcon 2001 Global Summit in Honolulu, HI from Februrary 4-9, 2001. The CDS 6000 Series is a Multi-Service DSL-based platform which specifically targets the MTU market. The ARESCOM exhibit will present a display of its MTU CDS 6000 Platform, including a live demo of its GUI -based Manager software, Video-on-Demand, and some web browsing features in conjunction with ARESCOM's world-reknown NetDSL CPE companion products: the NetDSL ADSL 800 Modem, NetDSL ADSL 1000 Router and brand-new NetDSL 1700 Wireless LAN Router.

About DSLcon 2001 Global Summit
DSLcon is an annual conference that specifically focuses on the DSL technology. This year's DSL conference in Honolulu will be DSLcon's first annual summit with a global scope. According to Peter Meade, conference director of DSLcon, this year's conference will be a "different kind of DSLcon event, focusing on a particular segment of the global DSL industry: "the needs of upper-level executives in the DSL community. The program will include interactive sessions and executive roundtables, focusing on investment, technology and deployment issues." Some of the hot topics at this year's event will be: DSL Case Studies, DSL applications for the MTU/MDU market segment, IP vs. ATM and DSL vs. Cable.

ARESCOM's Own MTU Broadband Solution: MTU CDS 6000 DSL Service Platform
ARESCOM's MTU CDS 6000 DSL Service Platform consists of a complete family of stackable, expandable, and highly flexible multi-access and multi-service controller and concentrator modules for the worldwide MTU 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 additional expense of central office collocation. The CDS 6000 essentially functions as a multiplexor ( similar to a "mini-DSLAM"), which is conveniently located at the base of the building. The CDS 6000 product family consists of three types of stackable modules: DSL concentrators, Fast Ethernet Switch, and Controller. The DSL concentrators support flexible configurations to meet the different needs of MTU customers, and the platform is stackable and expandable. The system supports a wide range of WAN interface modules including OC3/STM1, DS3, T1/E1,100 Base T and V.35.

Outstanding CDS 6000 feature sets include:

• Upgradeable bandwidth up to 52Mbps for VDSL subscribers
• Capable of pre-assigning bandwidth for each subscriber account
• Dedicated 56K dial-in for advanced remote management
• 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

ARESCOM continues to develop their full line of broadband infrastructure equipment that comes equipped with cutting-edge features at a cost effective price, giving ARESCOM a definitive advantage over their competitors and empowering the users with comprehensive broadband solutions for all their home and business needs.

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 state telecommunication carriers, ISPs, and SOHOs throughout the USA, Asia, and Europe.

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