ADVISORY/Oplink to Present at the APOC Conference in Shanghai, China.

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ADVISORY...for Sunday (Oct. 13)

Asia-Pacific Optical and Wireless Conference

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHO:            Oplink Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:OPLK), a leading
                designer and manufacturer of innovative optical
                technologies. Oplink offers fiber optic subsystems,
                integrated modules and components that enhance the
                performance of today's optical networks.

WHAT:           Oplink has been selected to present at three separate
                engagements at the APOC conference and tradeshow next
                week, in Shanghai, China. Company representatives will
                be presenting on the following topics:

                --  Weizhong Li, Chief Technical Officer: Mr. Li will
                    be participating in a panel at the Components and
                    Transmission Systems Conference discussing
                    Interleaver technology.

                --  Dr. David Wang, Director of Switching, Routing and
                    Signal Conditioning: Dr. Wang will discuss the
                    dynamic role that ROADM solutions bring to next
                    generation, all-optical networks.

                --  Dr. Zhong Shi, Director of Amplifier Components
                    and Fused Technologies: Dr. Shi will present
                    findings from Oplink's proprietary, high-reliable
                    fused coupler program that provides superior
                    stability and performance benefits for integrated
                    subsystems solutions.

WHERE:          Asia-Pacific Optical and Wireless Conference (APOC),
                Shanghai Everbright Convention Center, Shanghai,
                China, October 13 - 18, 2002

INFOR-          For more information please visit Oplink online at
MATION          www.oplink.com

ABOUT           Oplink designs, manufactures and markets fiber optic
OPLINK          subsystems, integrated OPLINK modules and components
                that expand optical bandwidth, amplify optical
                signals, monitor and protect wavelength performance
                and redirect light signals within an optical network.
                Oplink offers a broad line of products that increase
                the performance of optical networks and enable service
                providers and optical system manufacturers to provide
                flexible and scalable bandwidth to support the
                increase of data traffic on the Internet and other
                public and private networks. The Company markets its
                products worldwide to telecommunications equipment
                providers. Oplink was incorporated in 1995 and is
                headquartered in San Jose, California. The company's
                primary manufacturing facility is in Zhuhai, China.

This media alert release contains forward-looking statements regarding our business activities that involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the widespread downturns in the overall economy in the United States and other parts of the world and the telecommunications industry, sudden reductions in customer orders, as well as the risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in our SEC filings.