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For Immediate Release - Santa Clara, CA
June 15, 2005

Aurora Networks Helps Cable Ops Deliver Commercial Services to Hard-to-Reach SMBs

Santa Clara, CA — June 15, 2005 — Today at the Society of Cable and Technical Engineer’s (SCTE) Cable-Tec Expo in San Antonio, Aurora Networks demonstrated an innovative solution for cable operators seeking to deliver commercial services to small and midsized businesses unreachable via aerial or underground coaxial cable or fiber due to expense, regulatory considerations or landlord challenges.

"Aurora Networks responded to our customers’ needs by developing a superior wireless solution that delivers a return on investment in just six to nine months," said Michael Lye, Aurora Network’s business development manager.

Aurora’s Outdoor Wi-Fi Access Delivery System acts as a wireless drop between the HFC network and business customers to support public hot spots, virtual Ethernet links, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), high speed data and video conferencing. Aurora’s system is more flexible and scalable than alternative WLAN solutions available in the marketplace given its ability to separate the associated backhaul technology from the 802.11-compliant radio. Aurora’s wireless system is available in three gateway platforms.

Aurora’s PG1010 Power Gateway Platform features a hardened 1.1/2.0 DOCSIS cable modem, network-powered -48 Vdc power supply and Power over Ethernet (PoE) output. The strand or pedestal mounted unit has a common RF/powering port and 10/100Mbps auto-negotiating Ethernet port. The system is DOCSIS 1.1 and 2.0 compliant for North America and Euro-DOCSIS versions.

The PG1110 Power Gateway Platform uses Aurora’s 2.125 Gbps integrated Ethernet transceiver, network-powered -48 Vdc power supply and dual PoE output ports for multiple radio applications. The gateway can be locally monitored via the RS-232 port or remotely monitored via Aurora’s Opti-Trace software. Pluggable optical transceivers are available in 10km and 40km links.

Aurora’s PG1210 Power Gateway Platform includes a CWDM 100Base-FX optical Ethernet transceiver, network-powered -48 Vdc power supply and dual PoE output ports for multiple radio applications. It features ten G.694.2 compliant CWDM wavelengths available in 20nm increments from 1430 to 1610nm and a minimum 60km optical link.

Aurora Networks will provide demonstrations throughout Cable-Tec Expo exhibit hours in booth 4107.

About Aurora Networks
Aurora Networks is a global leader in advanced optical transport systems for broadband networks. The company’s innovative solutions optimize network performance and enable the deployment of advanced residential and commercial broadband services. With a reputation for cutting-edge technology and award-winning engineering, Aurora Networks is a thriving, privately-held company based in Santa Clara, California. For more information, call +1.408.235.7000 or visit www.aurora.com.