Netopia Introduces New Timbuktu® Pro Management Server; Centralized Management Console Eases Deployment and Configuration of Timbuktu Pro

Business Wire, August 31, 2005

EMERYVILLE, Calif. -- Netopia, Inc. (Pink Sheets:NTPA), a market leader in broadband gateways and service delivery software, today announced the availability of the Timbuktu Pro Management Server. This new platform augments Timbuktu Pro's screen sharing, remote control, file transfer and integrated chat functionality by providing IT managers and administrators a more efficient, centralized approach to remotely managing their Windows PCs and distributing software applications.

From small business to enterprise networks alike, the Timbuktu Pro Management Server can be used to manage and perform the installation of Timbuktu Pro for Windows as well as other third party applications, updates, patches and bug fixes; relieving administrators of the need to visit and install software onto each end users computer.

The Timbuktu Pro Management Server combines a Microsoft(TM) Management Console (MMC), remote installation module and centralized server which;

--enables push installation of Timbuktu Pro for Windows version 8.5 and other Microsoft Windows Installer compliant applications across the network;

--provides software installation on and upgrades to remote Windows PCs without any end user interaction;

--utilizes Microsoft Windows Installer to facilitate fast patch and bug fix distribution to close security loop holes for any software application;

--centralizes Timbuktu Pro administration and configuration;

--acts as a repository for Timbuktu Pro log and usage information.

"Listening to feedback from our enterprise customers and closely analyzing the direction of the remote control market has enabled us to clearly understand what network administrators need to make their jobs easier and more efficient," said Jeff Porter, vice president of product marketing at Netopia. "The new features we've integrated into version 8.5 leverage our years of expertise in streamlining remote support."

Timbuktu Pro Management Server is now available from Netopia's online software store at www.netopia.com or through local resellers.

About Timbuktu Pro

For nearly 20 years, Timbuktu Pro has delivered business-class remote control, support, and administration, as well as feature-rich collaboration and communication capabilities -- to some of the world's largest and most respected enterprises. Easy to implement, configure, and operate, Timbuktu Pro allows IT staff to immediately lower support costs by reducing the time required to resolve end-user problems, regardless of location.

With millions of licenses sold, Timbuktu Pro is the solution of choice in thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises, Fortune 1000 companies, and educational institutions worldwide.

About Netopia

Netopia, Inc. is a market leader and innovator in broadband customer premises equipment, remote management software, and broadband services. Netopia offers carrier-class wired and wireless modems, routers, and gateways. Netopia gateways serve markets from residential through enterprise-scale distributed businesses, and enable broadband access for voice, video, data, and other services. Netopia's Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) gateways feature 3-D Reach(R) technology for enhanced wireless range, security, and performance. Netopia's remote management software enables service provisioning, monitoring, and remote control for broadband gateways and personal computers, and is designed to meet the requirements of a full range of users: individual-to-individual, carrier-to-customer, and help desk-to-users. Netopia's broadband services include Wi-Fi hot spots for local and nationwide networks of small venues, Web site and remote control service hosting, and parental controls. Netopia has established strategic business relationships with leading carriers and broadband service providers including Belgacom, BellSouth, Covad Communications, EarthLink, eircom, Hong Kong Telecom/PCCW, MegaPath Networks, Netifice, SBC Communications, Swisscom, and Verizon.

Headquartered in Emeryville, California, Netopia's common stock trades on the pink sheets under the symbol "NTPA.PK." Further information about Netopia can be obtained via phone 510-420-7400, fax 510-420-7601, or on the Web at www.netopia.com.

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