Larscom's eLink IAD Automates Configuration and Provisioning - Offers Carriers an OpEx Savings of Up to 80%

Larscom's eLink IAD Automates Configuration and Provisioning - Offers Carriers
an OpEx Savings of Up to 80%
New Larscom IAD Helps Service Providers Eliminate Truck Rolls, Reduce Install
Time, and Speed Service Activation of Bundled Voice and Data Services 


NEWARK, Calif., Feb. 11  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Responding to the service
provider requirement for faster and easier activation of voice and data
customers, Larscom  today announced it has released a new version of its leading
eLink Integrated Access Device (IAD) for delivering bundled voice, data, and
Internet access over a single network connection. The new eLink-400 features
unique AutoCAP(TM) (automated installation, configuration, and provisioning)
functionality that has the power to eliminate truck rolls when activating new
customers and, as a result, can save service providers as much as 80%(1) in
operational expenditures (OpEx).

Designed for carriers offering bundled services to small and medium-sized
businesses (SMB) and branch offices, the new eLink-400 provides a
single-platform, all-in-one network solution that includes a CSU/DSU for line
termination, a DHCP server for address management, a firewall for LAN security,
and an IP router.  The eLink-400 simplifies the integrationof voice, data, and
Internet access over a single T1 network interface. A true plug-and-play
solution, the eLink-400 with its unique AutoCAP functionality can automatically
detect and/or set all system parameters, thereby eliminating the need to
provision and configure the IAD at the customer premise.

"The eLink-400 is a breakthrough in terms of delivering OpEx savings to
providers engaged in offering bundled voice and data services," said Gurdip
Jande, vice president of marketing at Larscom Incorporated. "The eLink-400
extends our popular eLink-300 platform with the addition of the new AutoCAP
feature. We believe the level of automation achieved with AutoCAP and the eLink
platform will set-the-bar for the access industry in terms of easy-to-use and
economical customer premise equipment serving the SMB market."

Integrated Access

The integrated access market continues to grow thanks to the increasing
prosperity of small businesses. Previously, small businesses implemented voice
and data services with separate lines that required multiple additional network
elements. This duplication led to increased capital expenditures and service
fees; and also created unnecessary operational challenges for the business and
service provider. Now IADs, including the Larscom eLink-400, integrate these
services into one compact device to give businesses a comprehensive networking
solution for both voice and data over a single line.

The eLink-400 is generally available and offers the following features and
benefits:

  -- Up to 24 analog voice ports to support a wide range of business needs;
  -- Delivers full line-rate T1 performance and advanced call handling,
     caller ID pass-through, distinctive ringing, and multi-line phones;
  -- Scalable ePorts(TM) functionality that allows carriers to purchase only
     the ports they need now and easily activate additional ports as the
     business grows;
  -- Simplified network management with options including SNMP, Telnet, web
     interface, and local craft access;
  -- The eLink platform will be upgradeable to next generation IAD
     capabilities including Voice over IP (VoIP) and advanced security
     options.

  About Larscom


Larscom enables high-speed access by providing cost-effective, highly reliable
(carrier-class), and easy-to-use network access equipment. In June 2003, Larscom
merged with VINA Technologies to create a worldwide leader in enterprise WAN
access for the delivery of high-speed data, and integrated voice and data
services with the deployment of more than 350,000 systems worldwide. Larscom's
customers include major carriers, Internet service providers, Fortune 500
companies, small and medium enterprises, and government agencies worldwide.
Larscom's headquarters are in Newark, California. Additional information can be
found at http://www.larscom.com/.

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expectations and beliefs and are subject to known and unknown risks and
uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from
those suggested. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
include (but are not limited to) risks associated with customer concentration
that include MCI (formerly WorldCom) and Lucent Technologies, the ability to
achieve expected synergies from the merger with VINA Technologies, the ability
to develop successful new products, the ability to hire and maintain key
executive positions, dependence on recently introduced new products and products
under development, market acceptance of new products, the acquisition of other
businesses or technologies, dependence on component availability from key
suppliers, rapid technological change and fluctuations in quarterly operating
results, as well as additional risk factors as discussed in the "Risk Factors"
section of  our annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q
filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. For additional risks
relating to the combined company resulting from the merger with VINA
Technologies, see the Registration Statement on Form S-4 as amended. These
forward-looking statements represent our judgment as of the date of this news
release. We disclaim, however, any intent or obligation to update these
forward-looking statements.

NOTE:  Larscom is a trademark of Larscom Incorporated. All other trademarks
mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

(1) - Based on Larscom business case. 

DATASOURCE:Larscom Incorporated



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