EarthLink Selects Netopia Routers for Use with New Business-Class Broadband Service
EMERYVILLE, Calif.--May 30, 2003--Netopia, Inc. , a market leader in broadband equipment, software and services, today announced that EarthLink, Inc. has selected the Netopia R5300 router for use with EarthLink's new Extended DSL product. By packaging Netopia's R5300 router with Extended DSL, EarthLink overcomes DSL distance limitations in 91 cities with all the performance, security and routing capabilities required by demanding business customers.
"Our challenge was to deliver broadband service to previously unavailable customers," said Jason Wernick, director of business services at EarthLink, Inc. "By selecting Netopia, EarthLink's new Extended DSL not only overcomes the distance limitations of standard DSL lines but does so with the proven performance and business-class functionality of the Netopia R5300 router."
"EarthLink's Extended DSL service will enlarge the EarthLink footprint of available customers," said Jeff Porter, vice president of marketing at Netopia, Inc. "We are pleased to be working with EarthLink to extend broadband services to those customers that, until now, have been unable to subscribe to DSL service because of their location."
Netopia's R5300 Router integrates ease-of-use, powerful business-class features, and a built-in growth path to provide EarthLink's business customers with a dedicated, high-bandwidth connection to the Internet or corporate intranet.
The R5300 router offers the following key features and benefits:
| -- | Permanent connection to the Internet or remote sites at up to 1.5 Mbps |
| -- | Secure VPN solution built-in for building intranets and extranets to serve remote users, branch offices and business partners |
| -- | Built-in firewall to protect LAN resources from intruders on the Internet |
| -- | Network Address Translation with Exported Services for even greater security while still enabling Web hosting, Mail or extranet servers |
| -- | Future proof upgrade path allows connection type upgrades as needs change |
| -- | ISDN or V90 integrated option for high availability and out-of-band management |
| -- | Integrated 8 port 10Base-T Ethernet hub |
The Netopia R5300 routers are fully compatible with Netopia's netOctopus(R) software suite of broadband management tools. The netOctopus suite includes two integrated modules: netOctopus EdgeManager, which permits network operations teams to support large installations of modems, gateways and routers, and netOctopus DesktopSupport, which provides instant online customer service and assistance by enabling technical support and customer service agents to view and operate a customer's PC remotely and securely.
About EarthLink
EarthLink is the Internet service provider (ISP) solution for an impatient world. Headquartered in Atlanta, EarthLink has earned a national reputation for outstanding customer service and its suite of online products and services. According to J.D. Power and Associates, EarthLink is ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Dial-up ISPs and tied in the ranking for Highest Customer Satisfaction Among High-Speed ISPs. Serving approximately 5 million subscribers, EarthLink offers what every user should expect from their Internet experience: high-quality connectivity, minimal drop-offs and ISP-generated intrusions, and customizable features. Whether it's dial-up, high-speed, Web hosting or wireless Internet service, EarthLink provides the tools that best let individuals use and enjoy the Internet on their own terms. Learn more about EarthLink through its Core Values and Beliefs or by calling (800) EARTHLINK and visiting EarthLink's Web site at www.earthlink.net.
About Netopia
Netopia, Inc. develops, markets and supports broadband equipment, software and services that simplify and enhance the delivery of broadband services to residential and business-class customers. Netopia's offerings enable carriers and broadband service providers to improve their profitability with feature-rich modems, routers and gateways, software that manages to the edge of the network to reduce costs, and value-added services to enhance revenue generation. Netopia's broadband equipment is interoperable with all major central office equipment suppliers, including Alcatel, Cisco, Copper Mountain Networks, Ericsson, Lucent Technologies, Nokia, Paradyne, Siemens, and Zhone Technologies. Netopia has established strategic distribution relationships with leading carriers and broadband service providers including BellSouth, Covad Communications, EarthLink, France Telecom, Hong Kong Telecom/PCCW, MegaPath Networks, Netifice, SBC Communications, Swisscom, Telecom Italia and Verizon.
Netopia's service delivery platform includes the netOctopus suite of gateway and PC management and customer support software solutions, and the Web eCommerce server software. netOctopus server software products enable remote support and centralized management of installed broadband gateways and end devices, allowing carriers and broadband service providers to "manage to the edge" of the network. netOctopus Desktop Support and eCare software enable broadband service providers and enterprises to support customers by remotely viewing and operating the customer's desktop computer.
Headquartered in Emeryville, Calif., Netopia's common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market(R) under the symbol "NTPA." Further information about Netopia can be obtained via phone 510-420-7400, fax 510-420-7601, or on the Web at www.netopia.com.
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