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New Echelon Tool Opens a Window into the Operation, Performance of LonWorks Automation Systems (22/10/2004)

The LonScanner Protocol Analyzer Helps Diagnose and Fine Tune Control Networks Over IP as Well as Any LonWorks Medium

Echelon Corporation (Nasdaq:ELON) today announced a significant new diagnostic tool for LonWorks(R) based building, industrial, transportation, utility and home automation systems. The new LonScanner(TM) Protocol Analyzer software operates on any PC running Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003, and helps troubleshoot and fine tune network operation. The new product can be used locally on a LonWorks network or remotely via the Internet. The LonScanner Protocol Analyzer captures, analyzes, characterizes, and displays network packets in an easily understood format so that this information can be used to pinpoint network or device faults and identify potential remediation techniques. Intended for use by installers and maintainers of automation systems, the LonScanner tool is an invaluable troubleshooting aid and the first ever protocol analyzer that works with the full range of Echelon network interfaces, adapters, and i.LON(R) Internet Servers.

This announcement is one of three announcements being made today in advance of this week's LonWorld 2004 Conference taking place in Shanghai, China. Collectively these announcements represent an important step forward in the continuing evolution of the LonWorks(R) platform, which provides the most advanced and complete networking infrastructure for everyday devices.

The LonScanner Protocol Analyzer is available in two configurations: as a stand-alone product or a version available for use with any network management tool built on Echelon's new LNS(R) Turbo Edition network operating system. Beta copies of the LonScanner Protocol Analyzer are shipping now, and full production is expected in early 2005.

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