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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Netopia Further Enhances Service Delivery Platform netOctopus 4.1 Achieves New Level of Systems Management ALAMEDA, Calif., � September 23, 2002 -- Netopia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTPA), a market leader in broadband gateways and service delivery software, today announced important enhancements to its service delivery platform, with the availability of netOctopus Enterprise Systems Manager, Version 4.1. This industry-leading systems management solution offers support for both Windows and Macintosh operating systems and boasts newly enhanced PC software recognition, inventory and audit capabilities. In addition, it is fully updated for Apple's brand new Jaguar operating system (Mac OS 10.2), "netOctopus 4.1 renders systems management easy and cost effective," said Tom Skoulis, senior vice president and general manager at Netopia. "From remote software installation, to system configuration and comprehensive inventories, netOctopus 4.1 dramatically enhances network administration productivity. Now, with more detailed software, system, manufacturer, model and vendor stats available at the click of a button, administrators enjoy easy access to the information they need to make informed and strategic resource allocation decisions." For over a decade, netOctopus has meant "smart systems management" for multi-platform environments. netOctopus contains cross-platform tools for easy asset management, streamlined software distribution, and remote configuration, to reduce the total cost of ownership of networked computers. A fully scaleable solution, netOctopus 4.1 is equally effective in a network of ten computers, or in large corporations where hundreds, or even thousands, of Macintosh and PC computers are managed from a single workstation. This sophisticated system administration program enables network administrators to "see" every workstation on their network from their desktop, and then "reach" out to efficiently resolve any issues. In addition to troubleshooting, netOctopus 4.1 ensures software license compliance by streamlining software inventories and the deployment of updates. netOctopus 4.1 is available immediately for evaluation or purchase at www.netoctopus.com or 800-485-5741. Carriers and service providers interested in learning more about the benefits of Netopia's service delivery platform for the broadband market can visit http://www.netopia.com/en-us/partners/carriers.html. About Netopia Netopia, Inc. develops, markets and supports hardware, software and services that simplify and enhance the delivery of broadband services to residential and business-class customers. Netopia's offerings enable carriers and broadband service providers to improve their profitability with feature rich routers and gateways, software that manages to the edge of the network to reduce costs, and value added services to enhance revenue generation. Netopia's broadband gateways are interoperable with all major central office equipment suppliers, including Advanced Fiber Communications, Alcatel, Cisco, Copper Mountain Networks, Ericsson, Lucent Technologies, Nokia, Paradyne, Siemens, and Zhone Technologies. Netopia has established strategic distribution relationships with leading carriers and broadband service providers including BellSouth, Comcast, Covad Communications, EarthLink, Everdream, France Telecom, Hong Kong Telecom/PCCW, MegaPath Networks, Netifice, SBC Communications, Telecom Italia and Verizon. Netopia's service delivery platform includes the netOctopus suite of gateway and PC management and customer support software solutions, and the Web eCommerce server software. netOctopus server software products enable remote support and centralized management of installed broadband gateways and end devices, allowing carriers and broadband service providers to "manage to the edge" of the network. netOctopus Desktop Support and eCare software enable broadband service providers and enterprises to support customers by remotely viewing and operating the customer's desktop computer. Headquartered in Alameda, Calif., Netopia's common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market� under the symbol "NTPA." 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