ADVISORY/ Merrill Lynch to Host a Virtual Visit with Visual Networks' Management.

Business/Technology Editors

ADVISORY..for Thursday (March 2)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

EVENT:   Merrill Lynch to host a Virtual Visit with Visual Networks'
         Management

WHO:     Speakers include CEO Scott Stouffer and CFO Peter Minihane

DATE:    Thursday, March 2, 2000

TIME:    1 p.m. EST (10:00 a.m. PST)


--   Call-in numbers are 800-811-0667 (in the United States) and
     913-981-4901 (International).

--   The web-site address to view the presentation is
     http://www.mlresearchmedia.com

--   Users also will need to register at
     http://www.mlresearchmedia.com (click on New User and create a
     username and password) and after signing on will be prompted for
     the event code, which is "visualnetworks".

--   If you are unable to participate in the Virtual Visit with Visual
     Networks, a replay will be available for 48 hours beginning March
     2 at 2 p.m. (EST). The numbers for the replay are 800-759-7431
     (U.S.) and 402-220-8533 (International).