Vernier Networks Demos Power over Ethernet Interoperability at N+I.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

NetWorld+Interop 2003 Las Vegas 

Booth #7153

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2003

Demonstration Features Power over Ethernet (PoE)-Enabled

Vernier Networks System(TM) 6500p Models Working with

Multi-Vendor PoE Access Points

Highlighting the benefits of its new Power over Ethernet (PoE)-Enabled Vernier Networks System(TM) 6500p models, introduced last month, Vernier Networks will publicly demonstrate interoperability with multi-vendor PoE access points (APs) at the NetWorld+Interop conference this week (booth #7153). Vernier has designed its 6500p products to support any AP that is compatible with the IEEE 802.3af draft standard, as well as PoE-enabled APs from Cisco Systems, including dual-mode systems. The demonstration will feature the Vernier Networks System providing PoE to access points from Cisco, Intel, 3Com, and Orinocco.

As the number of APs in a network grows, power maintenance can become a resource-intensive task. Vernier's 6500p systems provide a simple and intuitive GUI that allows network managers to power-cycle APs on a per-port basis from a central console. The centralized management interface also provides notification of physical circuit faults to help network managers distinguish power-related hardware problems, such as faulty cabling, from software issues, such as an AP system crash. Finally, the new 6500p systems allow managers to power-down sections of the network when not in use, providing the ultimate in physical security. The N+I demonstration will give administrators an opportunity to "test-drive" all of these features in action.

"With 18 months of experience deploying enterprise WLANs, Vernier has become aware of the barriers to large-scale WLAN adoption, and has actively sought to address them," said Dominic Wilde, senior product marketing manager at Vernier Networks. "We have addressed security concerns by offering the most comprehensive standards-based security solution on the market. Likewise, we have engineered the Vernier Networks System for scalable, centralized management of user access policies. Now, with our PoE solution, we have dramatically lowered the cost of WLAN deployment, while increasing customer choice and control."

PoE-enabled 6500p models of the award-winning Vernier Networks System are currently available. Please contact the company for more information.

About Vernier Networks

Founded in March 2001, Vernier Networks develops innovative, award-winning systems and software to protect, manage, and enhance wireless networks. Vernier's user-aware, intelligent networking technology allows network managers to centralize wireless LAN usage policies, secure wireless network access at the edge, and deploy scalable wireless mobility across the enterprise. Industry accolades the Vernier Networks System has received include the Best of Show award at NetWorld+Interop Atlanta in October 2001, the COMNET New Product Achievement Award for Wireless/Mobile in January 2002, the Communications News "Editor's Choice" award at Networld+Interop in Spring 2002, and Network Magazine's "Product of the Year" award at Networld+Interop in Spring 2003. A privately held company, Vernier Networks is the first spinout company of Packet Design,LLC, a technology development company founded by entrepreneurs Judy Estrin and Bill Carrico. For more information, visit the Vernier Networks web site at: www.verniernetworks.com.