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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/. Safe Harbor Statement Any forward-looking statements in this news release are based on our current 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 CONTACT: Mary Camarata, Director of Marketing Communications of Larscom, +1-510-413-1358, or Web site: http://www.larscom.com/

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