New Echelon Tool Opens a Window into the Operation, Performance of LonWorks Automation SystemsThe LonScanner Protocol Analyzer helps diagnose and fine tune control networks over IP as well as any LonWorks medium(San Jose, CA - October 18, 2004) - Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ: ELON) today announced a significant new diagnostic tool for LonWorks® based building, industrial, transportation, utility and home automation systems. The new LonScanner™ 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® Internet Servers. This announcement is one of three announcements (see separate press releases) 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® 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® Turbo Edition network operating system. Beta copies of the LonScanner Protocol Analyzer are shipping now, and full production is expected in early 2005. For additional information please contact your local Echelon sales office, the locations of which may be found at http://www.echelon.com/products/integration/default.htm. About the LonWorld 2004 Exhibition and Conference About Echelon Corporation Echelon is based in San Jose, California with international offices in China, France, Germany, Italy, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, The Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Further information can be found at http://www.echelon.com. ### Echelon, LonWorks, LonMark, and the Echelon logo are trademarks of Echelon Corporation registered in the United States and other countries. LonScanner is a trademark of Echelon Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other marks belong to their respective owners in the United States and other countries. This press release may contain statements relating to future plans, events or performance. Such statements may involve risks and uncertainties, including risks associated with uncertainties pertaining to the timing and level of customer orders, demand for products and services, development of markets for Echelon's products and services; risks associated with market acceptance of Echelon’s LonScanner tool, its ability to perform as designed, its pricing relative to alternative offerings, potential shipment or production delays by Echelon or production partners, the acceptance of Echelon’s products in the home networking market, the growth of the LonWorks industry worldwide, sales targets not being met, development of markets for Echelon’s products and services, demand for Echelon’s other products and services; and other risks identified in Echelon's SEC filings. Actual results, events and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Echelon undertakes no obligation to release publicly the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Contact Information
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